How to Configure Linux for Children

“Many people still cling to the notion that Linux is for
30-year-old male geeks. While that may be true, there are plenty of
other people of all ages, ethnicities, and genders who enjoy Linux
and other free and open source software.

“For the most part, the operating systems a child uses are
determined by the child’s parents and school. As the parent and
Linux user yourself, you may prefer your child to use Linux at
home.

“One feature of Linux desktop environments like KDE and Gnome is
that they are extremely customizable. You can have one panel, two
panels, or no panel at all. Just as easily as icons, menus, and
widgets can appear, they can also disappear.”

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