When comparing LinuxKidX vs Sugar, the Slant community recommends Sugar for most people. In the question“What is the best Linux distribution for children?” Sugar is ranked 1st while LinuxKidX is ranked 3rd. The most important reason people chose Sugar is:
Great tool for children. Not only for learning things interactively, but also to be introduced to Open Source computing in a playful manner.
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Pros
Pro Live CD
With the Live CD users can test and use the software without having to install the OS. The Live CD will also function no matter the OS on the device at the time.
Pro Kids-friendly
Great tool for children. Not only for learning things interactively, but also to be introduced to Open Source computing in a playful manner.
Pro One of the best for Kids
It's a really nice dekstop for kids. Very intuitive and have a very nice design.
Pro Activities
Sugar uses Activities, which are apps that involve and engage the user in order to encourage him to learn. These activities save the results to a journal where reflections are recorded.
Cons
Con Much of the support material is in Portuguese
LinuxKidX does have an english language version, but much of the support material is in Portuguese, so finding help if issues arise may be a problem.
Con Bad interface and unfriendly learning curve
Con Focused on kids only
This desktop environment is focused on children. No reason for any adult to use it what so ever.