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diff --git a/debtags.mdwn b/debtags.mdwn index ee3106d..51d6e45 100644 --- a/debtags.mdwn +++ b/debtags.mdwn @@ -1,12 +1,16 @@ -# How to find relevant packages +# How to work only with relevant packages You (teacher) want to look at only the software relevant to you. We (developers) need your help figuring out what is relevant. -The technical engine we use is called DebTags. Currently the simplest -way for you to navigate using DebTags is with the application GoLearn!, -part of the debian package goplay since february 2008. + +## Browsing: Use GoLearn! (in package goplay) + +Currently the simplest way for you to navigate educational software +readily packaged with Debian (and thus available for Debian-edu too) is +with the application GoLearn!, part of the debian package goplay since +february 2008. Follow these steps to install, and track later updates to, the new goplay package that also contains GoLearn! (NB! both steps require root access): @@ -18,4 +22,24 @@ package that also contains GoLearn! (NB! both steps require root access): 2) Run the following commands: aptitude update - aptitude install golearn + aptitude install goplay + +## Improving the list of educational software + +If you find that some relevant program does not show up in GoLearn!, then +please tell us about it. + +Simplest way is to simply send an email telling about it, to <ebian-edu@lists.debian.org> + +If you want to participate further in discussing what is relevant software +for schools, you should join us. + + * German: Subscribe to the mailinglist at <https://skolelinux.de/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/golearn> + * Other languages: (sorry - no non-technical discussion groups yet) + +Technical: If you want to play more directly with marking Debian packages as relevant for +educational purposes, then install and play with the package debtags-edit... + +## Showing only relevant software in menus on the desktop + +Technical: The package cdd-dev can setup role-based menus... |