Sacix
Encyclopedia
Sacix is a Debian Pure Blend originally created to support the educational and free software
diffusion goals of the Telecentre
s project of the city of São Paulo, Brazil
. Sacix is now being used in different projects with similar goals, basically because its main feature is an integrated LTSP
-based solution with a profile for each project (login screen, wallpaper, pre-selected software) that provides a ready GNOME
desktop to multiple thin clients, right after install.
The project is currently supported by an NGO
called RITS with the help of the Coletivo Digital ("digital collective"), who were part of the original development team in São Paulo and volunteer developers.
Free software
Free software, software libre or libre software is software that can be used, studied, and modified without restriction, and which can be copied and redistributed in modified or unmodified form either without restriction, or with restrictions that only ensure that further recipients can also do...
diffusion goals of the Telecentre
Telecentre
A telecentre is a public place where people can access computers, the Internet, and other digital technologies that enable them to gather information, create, learn, and communicate with others while they develop essential digital skills...
s project of the city of São Paulo, Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. Sacix is now being used in different projects with similar goals, basically because its main feature is an integrated LTSP
Linux Terminal Server Project
Linux Terminal Server Project is a free and open source terminal server for Linux that allows many people to simultaneously use the same computer. Applications run on the server with a terminal known as a thin client handling input and output...
-based solution with a profile for each project (login screen, wallpaper, pre-selected software) that provides a ready GNOME
GNOME
GNOME is a desktop environment and graphical user interface that runs on top of a computer operating system. It is composed entirely of free and open source software...
desktop to multiple thin clients, right after install.
The project is currently supported by an NGO
Non-governmental organization
A non-governmental organization is a legally constituted organization created by natural or legal persons that operates independently from any government. The term originated from the United Nations , and is normally used to refer to organizations that do not form part of the government and are...
called RITS with the help of the Coletivo Digital ("digital collective"), who were part of the original development team in São Paulo and volunteer developers.
Release history
- 1.0 – Tuiuiú, 2003
- 2.0 – Tamanduá, 2004
- 3.0 – Jaguatirica, 2005
- 5.11 – Arara, November 3 2005