LinuxTLE

LinuxTLE (pronounced: Linux Talee ) is a Thai localized Linux distribution that is created by the Thai government Behöre NECTEC, a division of Thailand's Ministry of Science and Technology. TLE stands for Thai Language Extension. The pronunciation " Talee " is an echo of the Thai word ทะเล (the sea ). Accordingly, the logo of the distribution is a dolphin jumping out of the sea. As is usual with other Linux distributions available in the form of OpenTLE also a live CD edition with which the system can be extensively tested before installation and which is also distributed by NECTEC.

Structure of the distribution

LinuxTLE originally based on Red Hat, Ubuntu, however, now is used as a base. The live CD based on Knoppix and OpenTLE 7:10 Berry Linux. As GNOME desktop is used. A majority of the programs included are translated to Thai. Linux / OpenTLE 5.5 April 2004 in addition to the usual web, graphic and office programs under Linux in particular Thai TrueType fonts, ArnThai 2.0 ( a text recognition for Thai ), Lexitron 2.0 pre2 ( Dictionary Thai - English) and Thai latex.