Ron Schenone

Ubuntu Christian Edition

Posted by on Oct 5, 2008 | 4 Comments

If you were not already aware of it, Ubuntu has a Christian Edition of their popular Linux operating system. The Ubuntu CE edition as it is called, is a free download provided at the link at the end of this article. According to the FAQ, the Christian Edition includes the following software:

GnomeSword is a Bible study tool written for Linux and UNIX systems under the GNOME toolkit, offering a rich and featureful environment for reading, study, and research using modules from The Sword Project and elsewhere. GnomeSword also runs in the Windows+Cygwin environment.

BibleMemorizer is a program to help with memorizing Scripture. It allows you to create files with lists of verses you want to memorize, including the text of the verse and any categories you create.

BibleTime is a Bible study application for Linux. It is based on the K Desktop Environment and uses the Sword programming library to work with Bible texts, commentaries, dictionaries and books provided by the Crosswire Bible Society.

On the primary web site it also states the following information:

Ubuntu Christian Edition is a free, open source operating system geared towards Christians. It is based on the popular Ubuntu Linux. Ubuntu is a complete Linux-based operating system, freely available with both community and professional support. The goal of Ubuntu Christian Edition is to bring the power and security of Ubuntu to Christians. Ubuntu Christian Edition is suitable for both desktop and server use. The current Ubuntu Christian Edition release supports PC (Intel x86). Ubuntu Christian Edition includes more than 16,000 pieces of software, but the core desktop installation fits on a single CD. Ubuntu Christian Edition covers every standard desktop application from word processing and spreadsheet applications to web server software and programming tools.

This is a unique edition of Ubuntu that includes not only the standard Ubuntu software, but also software for those who wish to study the Bible. If you are a Christian you may wish to take a look at this edition and see if Ubuntu CE is right for you.

Comments welcome.

Ubuntu Christian Edition

  • leftystrat

    There’s a muslim edition too.
    Don’t remember reading about a Jewish version or one for atheists but one never knows what is around the corner :)

  • Geoff

    I haven’t tried this version of Ubuntu, but I HAVE tried these Bible study software titles. Unfortunately, they are remarkably inferior (as are Mac offerings) to even the freeware titles (e.g. e-sword & Bible Explorer) on Windows. It is easily the #1 sticking point for me with Linux.

    For those who are interested in Bible study without windows, the web-based http://www.blueletterbible.org/ is the best option I’ve seen. A browser-based CD can be ordered for free, but with far fewer resources.

  • Anon

    What exactly would an atheist version include, leftystrat?? Software that helps you memorize all the gods there aren’t?

  • http://wp3.lockergnome.com/nexus/blade/ Ron Schenone

    Anon – that was funny! :-)