Ubuntu CD version 5.04 © UNDP-APDIP, ComputerAid, IDRC, 2005

Over the last 6 years, Computer Aid International has supplied over 50,000 refurbished PCs to approximately 5,000 organisations in the developing world.

In 2005/2006, Computer Aid International partnered with the International Open Source Network (IOSN) to provide 25,000 copies of UBUNTU a popular version of the GNU/Linux operating system to education initiatives and ICT projects in Africa.

The installation CD contains a fully usable Linux operating system and FOSS applications, including a complete set of business productivity applications, Internet applications, drawing and graphics applications, and games.

Computer Aid International will bundle these CDs along with refurbished PCs that will be shipped starting 2006.

IOSN is an initiative of APDIP and supported by the International Development Research Centre of Canada.

Related Links

International Open Source Network

Ubuntu

IOSN Live CD

User Guide to to the GNU/Linux Operating System

e-Primers on Free/Open Source Software

Computer Aid International

International Development Research Centre, Canada