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> >speadsheets, such yak yak..of most types not including 100% dumb M$
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> NONONONONONONONO!!!
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> Word Processing and Spreadsheets, even 'net access can be taught just fine
> on 8-bit machines, or DOS-based PC's. The younger kids are the ones who
> can profit most from the non-textual interfaces that the newer machines can
> offer.
>
> To over-simplify: Older kids can read; they can learn to type commands.
> Younger kids can't read; they need pictures (icons).
Point well taken.
Thanks for reminding me about the younger guys and textural doesn't
mix well.
Jason D.
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Pero, Jason D.
Received on Wed May 13 1998 - 16:47:50 BST