Core software

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Creating all-electronic textbooks for the XO requires knowing what software comes standard on every unit. Core software in Sugar for textbook could include

Activities

  • Etoys/Smalltalk, Python IDE, and other programming languages
  • Browse
  • Chat
  • Write
  • Measure

Other capabilties

  • NumPy and SciPy for simulations, analysis, and data visualization
  • Text-to-speech engine for literacy
  • MIDI music
  • Gnash
  • PDF reader