Hanthana Linux (operating system) Hanthana Linux (operating system) Hanthana Linux is a computer operating system based on the Fedora distribution, distributed as free and open source software. It is specially designed to cater to the needs of Sri Lankan computer users who are unable to access the Internet frequently, with many most-wanted applications built in. Hanthana is developed by the Sri Lanka-based Hanthana Community. Hanthana is a remix of the Fedora operating system. The original aim of the Hanthana team was to create an easy-to-use Linux desktop with as many useful applications preloaded, as downloading applications through Internet is not possible for many rural
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