BilimOS: A Modern Operating System for Education

BilimOS: Empowering Education Through Technology

BilimOS is a lightweight, user-friendly operating system tailored specifically for students and teachers in middle and high schools, designed to enhance educational processes and digital literacy.

The Challenge in School Computing

Many middle and high schools utilize computers with outdated hardware and a variety of Microsoft Windows versions, often unlicensed. This situation, coupled with low-end hardware, complicates students' learning and hinders the development of essential computer skills.

Our Solution: BilimOS

BilimOS Desktop Interface

To address these issues, we are developing BilimOS, a lightweight and secure operating system based on a popular Linux distribution like Ubuntu.

Our goal is to provide an intuitive and distraction-free learning environment. This is achieved by customizing the XFCE desktop interface, known for its similarity to Windows, high customizability, and lightweight nature. The interface is specifically designed for educational settings with simplified navigation.

Key Features

Student-Teacher Dashboard

A central hub, similar to Koç University’s LearnHub, allowing students to track classes, submit assignments, and receive grades. Teachers can manage coursework, assignments, and grades.

Typing Trainer

An application to help students develop blind typing skills and improve typing speed and accuracy.

Linux Terminal Basics

An application for teaching students the fundamentals of the Linux terminal.

Keyboard Shortcut Teacher

A tool to help students learn and master basic keyboard shortcuts, enhancing their computer skills.

Objectives & Benefits

Lightweight & Efficient

Designed to run smoothly on older, low-end school hardware where modern systems struggle.

Secure & Free

Based on open-source Linux, BilimOS is free to use and aims to be more secure than unlicensed software common in schools.

Tailored for Education

Specifically designed for middle and high school students and teachers, with pre-installed educational tools.

Enhances Digital Literacy

Aims to improve students' computer skills, regardless of their future career paths.

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