Explanation:
BOSS (BHARAT OPERATING SYSTEM SOLUTIONS)
- National Resource Centre for Free/Open Source Software (NRCFOSS) of India developed a free and Open Source operating system called Bharat Operating System Solutions (BOSS).
- The latest variant of BOSS called GNU/Linux or simply BOSS Linux Version 5.0 is developed by C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing).
- Linux Foundation has certified BOSS GNU/Linux for compliance with the Linux Standard Base standard.
- EduBOSS, another variant of BOSS GNU Did you know Linux, has educational applications for school students.
- The latest PC version learning packages that contain education of BOSS GNU/Linux is games, paint and graphic tools, typing tutor, available in eighteen and many other such tools.
- It also contains Indian languages. teaching tools for subjects like Math, Science, Social Studies among others.
- Another main component is the e-learning editor that enables teachers to develop and publish web-based learning and teaching materials and design online quizzes, tests, and self-evaluation procedures.
Important Points
- The latest PC version of BOSS GNU/Linux is available in 18 Indian languages.

