Desarrollo de un entorno de escritorio linux en base a un windows manager para personas con miopía.

Abstract

The following curricular integration project focuses on the conception and development of a Linux desktop environment designed for the Debian 12 operating system due to the stability of its packages. The initiative took place at ESPOCH, targeting software students, who are frequent users of computers in their academic and professional fields. The main goal is to adapt a desktop environment with a window manager to address the specific needs of people with myopia, especially considering students' dependence on computer technology. The study focused on a group of 18 participants who met the characteristics of myopia. To evaluate usability, the Pre-Test and Post-Test were carried out using two environment versions to analyze and improve its usability. The Pre-Test results revealed an initial usability of 35.55%, providing a basis for necessary adaptations. With the implementation of the user-centered design (UCD) methodology, adjustments were made based on the results of the Pre-Test before carrying out the Post-Test. The results obtained in the Post-Test showed significant improvements, reaching a usability of 82.7%. This considerable increase in usability indicates the ability to adapt this type of environment to users with unique characteristics, improving satisfaction, experience, and usability. It is therefore recommended to work directly with interested parties to obtain helpful information for improving functionalities.