Alt Education

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Alt Education is easy to install and easy to work, operating system focused on everyday use in organizing and conducting the educational process educational in institutions of general, middle and higher education. formations Alt Education is undemanding, computer functional, and reliable. Alt Education is a collection of integrated software products based on. operating system Linux

2024

Compatibility with "Pilot: PLM" and "Pauline: MDM"

BaseALT and ASCON confirmed the compatibility of the Pilot: PLM and Pauline: MDM systems (server parts and web clients) with the Alt Workstation 10, Alt Education 10 and Alt Server 10 operating systems. This was announced by "BASEALT" on December 5, 2024. Read more here.

Alt Education 10.4 with built-in Yandex.Browser

BaseALT released the Alt Education operating system 10.4. It includes tools to improve the level of protection of computers, as well as updated versions of application programs for teaching programming, working with 3D graphics and databases. This was announced by "BASEALT" on November 29, 2024.

The OS includes Yandex.Browser for Education, which has special tabs that provide quick access to an electronic diary, educational resources, video tutorials, webinars, etc.

The updated version of the operating system pays attention to the preservation of the health of students and teachers. The Safeeyes utility regularly reminds you to take breaks to reduce vision stress.

To improve the security of computers, the OS includes the Alternator-usbguard and Alterator-usbmount packages. They allow you to limit the use of USB devices for individual users or groups, configure rules for working with them and view the event log for connecting/disconnecting devices.

Working with some Russian sites requires the use of root certificates to ensure a secure connection. Alt Education 10.4 provides this opportunity. The OS includes a ca-certificates-tlscc.ru package with a set of required certification center certificates. Certificates are automatically preinstalled in Internetbrowsers-.

Important components of Alt Education are software for teaching schoolchildren and students programming, working with 3D graphics and databases. Version 10.4 includes the updated Lazarus 3.6, Blender 3.3 and Postgresql15-1C packages.

The integrated development environment for Lazarus 3.6 applications (similar to Delphi) is based on the FreePascal compiler. This version of Lazarus has improved the user interface, new features have appeared to simplify work with projects, improved window management, and more convenient debugging tools have been added.

Blender 3.3 is an updated version of 3D graphics software. The program has become more stable and can render on new graphics. processors Intel

Alt Education OS 10.4 runs on processors of the x86_64, i586 and aarch64 architecture. Versions compatible with the Elbrus architecture are provided upon request.

The operating system is supplied as an installation image and as a LiveCD for USB drives and DVDs. In the LiveCD version, the OS works without being installed on a hard drive.

The core of the updated OS is 6.1 LTS (Long-Term Support) with long-term support (until the end of 2026).

The release of security updates for the 10th platform is carried out until December 31, 2025.

Inclusion in Softline Universe

Softline Group of Companies (PJSC Softline) on May 20, 2024 announced the inclusion of Alt operating systems developed by BASEALT in Softline Universe. The products will help ecosystem customers in solving the problems of digitalization and import substitution.

Softline Universe integrates the Alt Workstation, Alt Workstation K, Alt Education, Alt Server, Alt SP Workstation and Alt SP Server operating systems. Solutions are included in the Register of Russian software. Read more here.

Adaptation for Major State Examinations

BaseALT adapts the Alt Education operating system for the main state exams (OGE). The company announced this on April 2, 2024.

"BaseALT" participates in the project on the technological support of the main state exams (OGE).

As of April 2024, most schools use specialized software running Windows to process OGE and USE results. In accordance with the order of the Department of Education and Science of Moscow on technological testing in the OGE format using domestic software, BASEALT is finalizing the Alt Education OS in such a way that programs designed to prepare and print examination materials and translate into electronic form forms of exam participants in the classrooms of examination points.

As Ilya Axelrod, project manager at BASEALT, said, the result of the work will be the creation of a system with which it will be possible to deploy specialized software running the Alt Education OS on existing school computers.

The software will not require changes in computer settings and installed operating systems and application programs.

The solution developed by BASEALT will be used in Moscow schools during the OGE in 2024.

Compatibility of nanoCAD 23.1 with and Alt Education 10

the Russian OS The Alt family from "" has been confirmed to be compatible with the BASEALT computer aided design system () CAD nanoCAD platform. The company BASEALT announced this on March 5, 2024.

Based on the tests carried out by Nanosoft and BASEALT, the correct operation of the nanoCAD 23.1 Platform with the Alt Workstation 10, Alt Workstation K 10 and Alt Education 10 operating systems has been proven. Read more here.

SpaceVM and Space VDI compatibility

Russian developers "Dak M" and "BASEALT" within the framework of a technological partnership confirmed the compatibility of the Space virtualization ecosystem with the operating systems of the Alt family. The company "BASEALT" announced this on January 19, 2024.

During the tests, the correctness of the cloudy platform was checked, SpaceVM as well as ON for the organization, virtual desktops Space VDI Space Dispatcher and Space Client with the Alt Workstation 10, K Alt Workstation 10 and Alt 10 operating systems. Education Based on the results, product compatibility certificates were issued. More. here

2023

Alt Education 10 compatibility with SharxBase 5.10

Companies BASEALT"" and SharxDC"" have confirmed the compatibility operating systems of "" Alt Server 10, "" Alt Workstation 10 and "Alt" Education 10, 10 Simply Linux as guest OS with the software and hardware platform virtualizations SharxBase 5.10. The company "BASEALT" announced this on November 17, 2023. Подробнее #.2A2023:_.D0.A1.D0.BE.D0.B2.D0.BC.D0.B5.D1.81.D1.82.D0.B8.D0.BC.D0.BE.D1.81.D1.82.D1.8C_SharxBase_5.10_.D1.81_.C2.AB.D0.90.D0.BB.D1.8C.D1.82_.D0.A1.D0.B5.D1.80.D0.B2.D0.B5.D1.80.C2.BB_10.2C_.C2.AB.D0.90.D0.BB.D1.8C.D1.82_.D0.A0.D0.B0.D0.B1.D0.BE.D1.87.D0.B0.D1.8F_.D1.81.D1.82.D0.B0.D0.BD.D1.86.D0.B8.D1.8F.C2.BB_10_.D0.B8_.C2.AB.D0.90.D0.BB.D1.8C.D1.82_.D0.9E.D0.B1.D1.80.D0.B0.D0.B7.D0.BE.D0.B2.D0.B0.D0.BD.D0.B8.D0.B5.C2.BB_10_.D0.B8_Simply_Linux_10 здесь.

Alt Education 10.2 with Core 6.1 LTS

BaseALT has released an updated version of the operating system for educational organizations - Alt Education 10.2. The OS is intended for everyday use by preschool organizations, schools, universities, secondary special educational institutions. This range of application is provided by OS configuration options and target sets of programs. The company announced this on October 18, 2023.

During system installation, users can select the XFCE or KDE Plasma graphics environment. The first is set by default, and the second is selected by the user.

Users can download the P7-Office collected for work in the Alt OS from the repository of P7 JSC by installing a special package.

Alt Education allows you to create and integrate jobs for students, students, teachers. The required set of programs can be selected at the stage of OS installation or downloaded at any time from a special meta-package.

Operating system provides centralized classroom management, automated simultaneous installation on several workplaces, supports guest sessions, can work in a heterogeneous network, contains server videoconferences (based on Jitsi Meet), is compatible with educational web services and, domestic software works with interactive boards. And thanks to to kernel 6.1, LTS is compatible computers processors Intel Core with the 12th generation (Alder Lake).

The main differences between Alt Education 10.2 and the previous version:

• a general update of the package base of the distribution kit was carried out;
• OS core - 6.1 LTS (Long Time Support - version with support for a long time);
• added the ability to select a Wi-Fi network before entering a login when the KDE Plasma graphics environment is installed;
• LibreOffice package has been updated to version 7.5 and placed in a separate installation point, Belarusian localization with spelling, morphological analysis and hyphenation has been added;
• added tools that allow people with vision limitations to work with the computer and the Internet (ORCA, Speech-dispatcher);
• a group of Robotics programs has been added to the installer, including GZ-Simulator (a robotics simulator that simulates the work of several robots in a 3D environment with dynamic interaction between objects) and Arduino (a programmable platform for developing electronic devices);
• Fixed an issue where name resolution is not available on some networks.

Alt Education 10.2 is built for 32/64 Intel bit/and AMD aarch64 architectures (). Baikal-M

Educational organizations can purchase an operating system under an academic license by contacting the partners of BASEALT. For home use, the OS can be downloaded and used for free.

For organizations already using Alt Education on platform 10, upgrading to version 10.2 is free.

Alt Education 10 compatibility with EliteBoard LR-75UL2IB5

BaseALT has confirmed the compatibility of the Alt Education 10 operating system on the x86-64 platform with the EliteBoard LR-75UL2IB5 interactive 75-inch panel manufactured by EliteBoard. During testing, it was demonstrated that the panel works correctly in its full functionality, and users have access to the full range of Alt Education 10 OS capabilities. The company "BASEALT" announced this on October 5, 2023. Read more here.

Launch of sales through Softline.market

Softline On March 9, 2023, GK announced the start of sales of operating systems () OS "" Viola through the online showcase of Softline.market software products of the Softline Subscriptions service. The Alt operating systems of the company are BASEALT available to customers of Softline Group of Companies according to the subscription model. The use of the Russian Alt operating systems provides the necessary level of corporate protection. IT infrastructures

Alt SP operating systems with built-in security, Alt Server, Alt Virtualization Server, Alt Workstation and Alt Education are available to users on the Softline.market website. Read more here.

Alt Education 10.1

On January 12, 2023, BASEALT announced the release of an updated version of the Alt Education 10.1 operating system.

Alt Education OS

According to the company, Alt Education is an operating system for all levels of education, from kindergarten to university. Using OS settings and a set of related application programs, you can equip the server and workplaces (including remote ones) from one "box." Built-in group policy tools allow you to seamlessly integrate the OS into your Active Directory IT infrastructure and manage computers and users according to the same rules (including domain authentication, access to file and print resources).

Changes include the following:

• The PascalABC.NET programming system, which is used when passing the Unified State Exam in computer science, is supplemented by a graphical environment.
• The protection of interaction sessions with the Federal IS was optimized to ensure state the final certification of students, the Federal database of certificates of the results of the unified state exam and other state information systems by optimizing the support of root certificates. enciphering the Russian certification centers
• The package includes a separate OS assembly for working directly from flash media. It is worth recording a Live image on a flash drive - and you can work with the operating system without installing it on your hard drive, use printers and scanners and save information on the same flash drive.
• The range of supported peripherals has expanded. You can print or scan the document on a device of different models and years of release.
• On computers the Alt Education 10.1 OS, 32-bit and 64-bit applications written under (Windows WINE 7.17) are launched. When switching to the Russian OS, users can continue to use even those applications that do not yet have a version for. Linux
• Video download storages from video recording services is provided. Downloaded video content can be used in classes.
• Alt Education 10.1 users were able to access folders on their computers from File Manager.

The main changes that optimize the administration of the educational organization's IT infrastructure:

• The OS image includes an advanced set of group policies that provide management of computers and users of Linux and Windows domains according to the same rules.
• To support additional equipment, you can select the kernel. The OS is installed with two stable cores: std-def - 5.10 and un-def - 5.15 (with support for the following hardware models).
• Optimized creation of a multi-boot flash drive using the Ventoy utility. With the help of such a drive, you can equip computer classes with different operating systems, if the training program requires it.
• It became possible to create subsections of the BTRFS file system during installation. The file system constantly uses the copy-on-write method for all files, which affects fault tolerance and ease of administration. The advantage to reliability is the creation of a recovery point before upgrading the system (if BTRFS is used).
• There is a separate OS build with session support (Live image). It is worth writing it to a flash drive - and you can work with the OS without installing it on a hard drive, use printers and scanners and save information on the same flash drive. The administrator's LiveCD mode allows you to test the computer when the installed OS fails, as well as quickly deploy workplaces for users if necessary (for example, when preparing a computer class for an Olympiad or competition). And the user can quickly start working with the computer, avoiding the long process of installing the OS into permanent memory.
• It is possible to open access to folders on their computers from the file manager.
• Added packages: alterator-zram-swap (to configure paging in RAM) eiciel (graphical ACL management tool for files and directories).

When you upgrade to Alt Education 10.1, your IT infrastructure is fully operational.

Alt Education OS is included in the Unified Register of Russian Programs. For home use, it is free, and organizations need to purchase a license.

2022

Alt Education 10 OS compatibility with SETERE OC

The optical text recognition system SETERE OCR, developed by SETERE (TBI LLC), has been tested for compatibility with the Alt line of operating systems: Alt Workstation K 10, Alt Education 10, as well as Simply Linux 10. This was announced on December 20, 2022 by SETERE. Previously, compatibility with Alt Workstation 10 was confirmed. Read more here.

Alt Education compatibility with Yandex.Browser

The companies "BASEALT" and Yandex ensured the compatibility of the browser with the Russian operational systems "Alt." This became known on August 10, 2022. The test results confirmed the correctness of the Alt Workstation 10, Alt Server 10, Alt Education 10 and Alt SP OS and the updated version of Yandex Browser. Read more here.

Training of teachers of the Moscow region to work on domestic software

On February 7, 2022, the company "BASEALT," the developer of domestic operating systems "Alt," MyOffice, a Russian manufacturer of office software for working with documents and communications, announced that, together with the ANO "Institute of Digital Transformation and Education," they launched a continuing education program for school teachers to work on Russian software - "ICT-competence of a teacher when working in the Alt Education OS." Read more here.

2021

Alt Workstation 10.0

On December 16, 2021, the company BASEALT"" announced the release of an updated version the Russian operating systems of "" Alt Workstation 10.0,, Alt Server 10.0"" Alt "10.0 Education. Now they are developing on the basis of the Tenth Platform (p10 Aronia) - a branch of the Sisyphus free program repository (). Sisyphus More. here

Alt Education OS 9.2

On June 2, 2021, BASEALT announced the release of an updated version of the Alt Education Russian operational system 9.2 for students and teachers.

According to the company, the development of the Alt OS for education began in 2003, the operating system is constantly being updated. According to the statistics of the implementation of "BASEALT," 6% of schools throughout Russia have already switched to work with this OS. Also, as of June 2021, it is used by students and teachers of universities and colleges of the country - Moscow State University, St. Petersburg State University, SPBPU Petersburg State University, MTUSI, MISIS, LETI, etc. Individuals have the opportunity to download and use Alt Education 9.2 OS for free, so teachers and students can use a familiar set of software both in the educational institution and at home.

Alt Education 9.2

In 2020, demand for this software product began to grow even faster, and developers predict multiple growth. The Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Digital Development of Russia have prepared a bill banning the use of foreign software in schools, it is expected that the law will be adopted at the end of 2021.

Alt Education is the only operating system in Russia that was specially created to work in educational organizations. Application software sets for different levels of training, which are supplied together by the OS, fully correspond to the list of software from Appendix 2 to Order of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 1447-r. The updated version of Alt Education 9.2 can be used on computers of different years of release with Russian and imported processors, old printers and modern interactive panels work with it. noted Tatyana Gubina, leading specialist of the department of educational projects "BASEALT"

Alt Education is a ready-made software package that includes the OS itself, application programs for students and teachers of all levels of education (from preschool to higher education), as well as tools for system administrators.

Major changes to Alt Education 9.2:

• The ability to use the OS on computers three hardware platforms: with 32- and 64-bit/, processors IntelAMD as well as with 64-bit processors ARMs (aarch64). Test tests confirmed the correct operation of Alt Education 9.2 on computers with a Russian processor "" (Baikal M development); Baikal Electronics in particular - on monoblocks "." Edelweiss Alt Education 9.2 runs on single board computers 4 and 3 Raspberry Pi. The distribution kit for different hardware platforms is created on a single code base of the Ninth Platform - a stable branch of the independent Sisyphus repository.
• When installing the OS, the user can choose a set of application software for his level of education, there are kits for teachers, for organizing application servers or video conferencing. You can select one or more sets at a time. The installer built into the OS will calculate the required disk space and delete duplicate packages. If necessary, you can add one or more kits later.
• If, when installing the OS, the user refuses to select kits, including the basic educational one, then he will receive an office worker's workstation. The disk space requirements for it are minimal - only 7 GB is needed. This option is recommended for administrative and economic divisions of the educational institution. This approach allows you to use only the necessary software, save disk space and use one OS at the workplaces of all employees of the educational organization. This simplifies the competitive procedure for purchasing the fixed asset and its technical support.
• Added drivers for many WiFi adapters. When installed, Alt Education 9.2 recognizes that the device is and is supported.
• Work with interactive panels is optimized. When you select a teacher kit, the OpenBoard package is automatically installed. This is free software for interactive panels that are compatible with any input device.
• Added on-screen keyboard for ease of use with interactive panels and on Raspberry Pi 3 or 4 devices.
• When installing Alt Education 9.2 on devices video card NVIDIA with, the operating system starts working with drivers from the manufacturer by default. The OS supports all generations of NVIDIA graphics cards.
• The quality of support for modern equipment was optimized thanks to the transfer of the OS to the LTS kernel Linux 5.10.
• The system control center has been replenished with modules for configuring the operating system bootloader and working with system cores.
• For the convenience of mass OS installation, a sample for automatic installation has been published.
• The TRIK Studio Junior package for has been added to the primary education software suite. programming robots It is suitable for learning the basics. information scientists
• In the teacher's software suite, the program iTALC3 replaced with Veyon. It is designed to monitor computers and manage them. It is convenient to use it to control a computer class in which computers can simultaneously work with both Russian Linux-based operating systems and on. Windows A teacher, for example, can observe the actions of students on computers, take control of their computers, show the class his screen, send messages, organize feedback and much more. Veyon provides work not only in, LAN but also through Internet using - safe VPN connection. This makes it possible to organize. distance learning

BaseALT develops the Alt Education OS and provides access to updates throughout the life cycle of the operating system, the cost of which is included in the license. The source code of the free packages of the operating system is available to everyone, which allows you to include its in-depth study in the educational process.

2020

Version 9 compatibility with Tionix Cloud Platform and Tionix VDI

Thionyx"" September 14, 2020 announced that together with BASEALT"," confirmed the technological compatibility of their products. Platform compatibility tests have passed cloudy TIONIX Cloud Platform for software building infrastructure and "9 virtual desktops TIONIX VDI " operating systems and "Alt Workstation Alt 9." Education More. here

Alt Education 9.1 OS

On July 29, 2020, BASEALT announced that it had released an updated release of the Alt family of operating systems - version 9.1. The Alt Server, Alt Workstation and Alt Education operating systems were developed. Read more here.

Price reduction for educational institutions

On March 26, 2020 BaseALT , he announced that in 2020 the Russian educational , institutions will be able to purchase distributions of the domestic operating systems Alt family for servers workstations at reduced prices. The Alt OS family includes the operating systems ",," "Alt Workstation Alt," Alt Server(Education Alt 8 SP protected OS of special use). More. Here

2019

Introduction of about 12 thousand distributions of domestic Alt OS in educational institutions

In 2019, about 12 thousand distributions of domestic distributions operating systems "Alt" developed by the company BaseALT were introduced the Russian in educational institutions. In total, at the end of the year, more than 60 thousand operate on these operating systems in educational institutions of the country, computers BASEALT reported on January 17, 2020.

The transition to domestic software is a landmark process for the education system. It reflects the course of the state to train developers and users of Russian world-class information technologies, according to the company.

According to BASEALT, universities, secondary special educational institutions, schools and institutions of additional education are equipped with Alt operating systems. Alt OS is implemented and maintained throughout Russia: from the Kaliningrad region to the Primorsky Territory.

At the end of 2019, the first delivery to educational institutions of Russian computers "" with Elbrus Alt operating systems took place. "" Elbrus 801-RS running Alt Education allows you to deploy up to three workplaces on a single computer. This reduces the cost of implementing and administering a single workplace in multiples, which is important for budget educational organizations, the company emphasized.

In addition to the operating system itself, Alt Education includes a large set of Russified applications for the daily work of students and teachers, means for studying technical, natural science and humanitarian disciplines and organizing the educational process. Tools for teaching programming and development in the languages ​ ​ KuMir, S/S + +, Pascal and Python, educational programs in mathematics, chemistry, astronomy, physics, applications for working with graphics and 3D modeling have gained popularity among students and schoolchildren. The teachers also evaluated the server components that allow organizing the management of e-learning (including distance learning), the joint work of the training group, collective access to files and printers.

BASEALT supplies operating systems to educational institutions in cooperation with partners. Among them are Softline, Axoft, MONT, Rusnutek, Softechno (1C), Balance Technical Center, Russian Programs.

Alt Education 9

On October 28, 2019, BASEALT announced the release of three products version 9.0 based on the Ninth ALT Platform (p9 Vaccinium): Alt Workstation 9, Alt Server 9, Alt Education 9. When creating distributions of Alt OS version 9.0 for a wide range of hardware platforms, Alt OS developers focused on the needs of corporate customers, educational institutions and individuals. more here.