Sets of Instructions to Convert a Linux Computer into an Educational Information Server

Sets of Instructions to Convert a Computer into an Educational Information Server Running on Linux Mint

1) Before converting a used computer into an educational information server, determine if a used computer running MS Windows should be converted to Linux Mint or not. It should be noted that Microsoft is no longer supporting Windows 7 and often upgrading a Windows 7 computer to Windows 10 often causes it to run extremely slow. It is possible to convert a computer running Windows 7 to an educational information server, but it is likely more beneficial to replace Windows 7 with Linux Mint. To view our recommended minimum requirements for converting a used computer in into an educational information server, visit:

a) EFER-WL-Doc1: Min. Reqts. for Converting a Computer Into an Educational Information Server

b) EFER-WL-Vid1: Min. Reqts. for Converting a Computer Into an Educational Information Server or click on the image below:

2) Below is a set of instructions to convert a computer into an educational information server in Linux Mint, as well as to start using it:

a) Simplified instruction to set up an educational information server in Linux Mint: EFER-L-Doc2: Setting Up An Educational Information Server (Linux Mint). To view a short video of this instruction for Kolibri, visit: EFER-L-Vid2a – Step-by-Step Guide to Install Kolibri in Linux Mint for Use in an Educational Information Server or click on the image below:

b) To view a short video of this instruction for Kiwix, visit: EFER-L-Vid2b – Step-by-Step Guide to Install Kiwix in Linux Mint for Use in an Educational Information Server or click on the image below:

c) EFER-L-Doc4: How to turn on a WiFi Hotspot in Linux Mint

d) EFER-L-Doc5: How to create a WiFi Hotspot on Linux Mint

e) A more comprehensive instruction to convert an used MS Windows computer to an educational information server running on Linux Mint: Converting an Old Personal Computer into a Linux-based Educational Information Server and Links to Free Educational Content.

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To view video about accessing Kolibri via WiFi from an Educational Information Server, click on the image below: (Not available yet)

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To view video about accessing Kiwix via WiFi from an Educational Information Server, click on the image below: (Not available yet)

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3) Each of the above videos include subtitles in several different languages. To view the subtitles, click on the “Gear image” button/icon and then select “subtitles”. Then select the language of your choice.

If the English voice in video is speaking too fast for you, you can slow it down. To do so, click on the “Gear image” button and then click on “Playback Speed” and then click on “.75”.

a) Playlist of Training Videos: Videos About Creating and Using an Education Information Server