[LM_NET] TAR: TECH: Ubuntu/Kubuntu/Edubuntu - which "buntu"?

[Michelle Walker <michellekwalker@GMAIL.COM>]

I've long been wanting to try the free Linux-based Ubuntu o/s and
accompanying software, and I now have the opportunity as I have
received 30 donated laptops without operating systems.  But now that I
visit the Ubuntu site, I see there are actually three choices: Ubuntu,
Kubuntu, and Edubuntu.  I've been trying to find a source that
compares the features of the three but am having no luck.   Can anyone
share a brief overview of the differences of each and any
recommendations for one over the other?  I anticipate we will keep a
few of the laptops around for basic word processing on campus, but I
think ultimately I will make these available to teachers and students
for home use.  I was thinking of installing each "buntu" version and
giving it a looksie, but as this project is being done in my "spare"
time, I simply don't have the luxury, so any advice would be most
welcome!  I will post a HIT of any replies I receive.  Thanks!

-- 
Michelle Walker
Co-Moderator, LM_NET and El-Announce with LM_NET Select
Librarian, Hamilton Union High School District
620 Canal Street / PO Box 488
Hamilton City, CA  95951
(530) 826-3261
http://www.glenn-co.k12.ca.us/ham-hs/library.html
michellekwalker@gmail.com

--------------------------------------------------------------------
Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law.
  You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings
  by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book.
To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu
In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET  2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL
 3) SET LM_NET MAIL  4) SET LM_NET DIGEST  * Allow for confirmation.
 * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/
 * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/
 * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/
 * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html
 * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/
--------------------------------------------------------------------