What is Edubuntu? 何为 Edubuntu？

Edubuntu is a free/libre/ open source GNU/Linux operating system. And if that didn't make any sense to you, we hope that it soon will. In simpler terms, Edubuntu is a free software system designed for school environments, and should be equally suitable for kids to use at home.

Edubuntu 是自由开源的 GNU/Linux 操作系统。如果你现在还不知道这意味着什么，我们希望你很快就会了解一些。简单说来，Edubuntu 就是为学校环境设计的自由软件系统，也适合孩子们在家里使用。

Edubuntu is based on the "ever-popular" Ubuntu operating system, and has many contributors, many being volunteers.

Edubuntu 是基于“永远受欢迎”的Ubuntu 操作系统的，有很多人为之作出贡献，很多人都是志愿者。

Are Edubuntu CDs available? 有Edubuntu光盘可用吗？

As of version 8.10 we are not shipping Edubuntu CDs. You can either download Edubuntu or request an Ubuntu CD instead.

由于8.10版本不再免费寄送Edubuntu光盘了，你可以下载Edubuntu使用或申请 Ubuntu的光盘。

How often is Edubuntu released? Edubuntu 多久发布一次？

Edubuntu is released in parallel with Ubuntu. Ubuntu and Edubuntu both have a 6 month release cycle, with regular releases, usually in April and October. The first release of Edubuntu was on 13 October 2005, and the 6.06 release in June 2006. Dapper was originally scheduled for April, although a delay was agreed upon to ensure top quality, since it was an enterprise release.

Edubuntu 是和Ubuntu 并行发布的。Ubuntu 和Edubuntu 均是6个月一个发布周期，通常发布是在四月份和十月份。Edubuntu 的第一个版本发布于2005年10月13日，6.06版本发布于2006年的6月份。本来 Dapper（即6.06的代号） 也计划于4月份发布的，由于它是企业级的发行版，为保证质量一致同意后延迟发布的。

How do the Edubuntu versions work? Edubuntu 版本是怎么回事？

Edubuntu versions work exactly like Ubuntu versions. The first Edubuntu release is Edubuntu 5.10, "The Breezy Badger". The 5.10 indicates the release date (2005-10), and the "Breezy Badger" is the nickname for this release, often refered to as just "Breezy". The nicknames came from the first versions of Ubuntu, which started out rough and new (the first version was called "Warty Warthog"). As Ubuntu and Edubuntu evolve, the names will get more refined. There's also an explanation on the MarkShuttleworth page.

Edubuntu 的版本和Ubuntu 是完全一致的。第一个版本是5.10，名叫 “The Breezy Badger”。5.10表示当时的发布日期（2005年10月），而“The Breezy Badger” 是这个版本的昵称，经常被简称为 “Breezy”。昵称从Ubuntu的第一版就有了，第一版叫做"Warty Warthog"。随着版本的演进/更迭，昵称也越来越精致了。关于昵称的解释请参见 MarkShuttleworth 页面。

The current version of Edubuntu (and Ubuntu and Kubuntu) was released on October 30th 2008, and is known as Edubuntu 8.10. The current LTS (Long Term Support) version was released in April 2008 and is known as Edubuntu 8.04.1 LTS.

当前版本的Edubuntu (以及 Ubuntu和 Kubuntu) 发布于2008年10月30日，也就是 Edubuntu 8.10。当前LTS(长期支持)版本发布于2008年4月，也被称作Edubuntu 8.04.1 LTS。

What is the "Enterprise" release? How much does it cost? 何为“企业级”发行版？要花钱吗？

The Enterprise version has no cost associated with it. The Enterprise release has a longer support cycle, which is 3 years, as opposed to the standard Edubuntu versions that are supported for 18 months. The Enterprise release focuses less on features, and more on quality and polish. This is the recommended release for use in large deployments. The first Enterprise release was Edubuntu 6.06, launched in 2006. The current Enterprise release is Edubuntu 8.0.4.1, launched in April 2008.

企业版其实不要钱。企业级发行版提供更长时间的支持周期，长达3年，相对而言标准版本Edubuntu只提供18个月的支持。企业版注重质量和完美,而不是花哨. 大规模使用推荐采用此种版本. 第一个企业级版是6.06版, 发布于2006年.当前的企业版是8.04.1,发布于2008年4月.

What are the differences between Ubuntu and Edubuntu? Ubuntu和Edubuntu有何不同?

Take the tour of Edubuntu. There are many school-related applications installed by default, including TuxPaint, TuxMath, and TuxTyping, among others. Edubuntu can also refer to the Classroom LTSP server, which is a thin client based system.

先参观一下Edubuntu. 默认安装了很多学校相关的应用程序,比如 TuxPaint, TuxMath, 和 TuxTyping, 等等.Edubuntu也可用作"教室LTSP服务器",一种基于瘦客户端的系统.

How is Edubuntu related to Ubuntu? Edubuntu和Ubuntu的关系又如何?

With the release of Edubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron, the way edubuntu is defined and packaged changed. Edubuntu is now the normal ubuntu installation base, and an extra cd comprised of the add-on packages.

Edubuntu 8.04 Hardy Heron的发布, Edubuntu 的定义和打包方式有变化了.Edubuntu 现在是在Ubuntu标准安装的基础上,另外提供一个由"附加"软件包组成的光盘.

Edubuntu and Ubuntu both have the same release cycle, which occurs roughly every six months. You will find that many Edubuntu developers are also developers for Ubuntu.

Edubuntu 拥有相同的发行周期,一般6个月一个版本.你会发现很多Edubuntu在开发人员也是Ubuntu在开发人员.

I don't know much English, can I also get help in my language?我英语不灵,能不能得到自已语言的帮助?

Of course you can. Besides this document being translated into several languages, there are also a larger number of Edubuntu and Ubuntu localisation teams around the world. If you think you can help, why not join your local team?

当然可以! 文档已被翻译成多种语言,Edubuntu和Ubuntu 本地化小组遍布全球.如果你认为你可以提供帮助,欢迎加入你当地的小组.

How can I get involved? 如何加入?

Edubuntu is built by a community of people, most of whom are volunteers. Edubuntu welcomes the advice and feedback from as many different people as possible. It's what makes this project work. There is a need for help in every area - documentation, developing, testing, advocacy, support - so if you want to get involved, please do. Just email the Edubuntu mailing list or join the #edubuntu IRC channel on irc.freenode.net.

Edubuntu是由社区,大多数为志愿者,创造的. Edubuntu欢迎尽可能多的人员提供建议和反馈.这也是这个项目能成功的原因.每个领域都需要人手:文档/开发/测试/推广/支持.如果你愿意加入,请一定帮忙. 发封电子邮件给我们的Edubuntu邮件列表或加入在Irc.freenode.net上的#Edubuntu频道均可.