On Tue, 12 Jan 1999, Max Eskin wrote:
> (followed by a description of a circa 1991 powerhouse system)
Actually, a relatively state of the art system of 1988, and therefore
within the charter of the list :-)
I stand guilty as charged of describing a general purpose learning tool,
rather than a system specifically for learning about computers. (BTW,
I did NOT mention or suggest ANY sound capability).
As expected, many were put off at the concept of learning BASIC on a PC
clone.
Is there any reason that the kid should be limited to only ONE computer??
Provide a "general purpose learning tool" with easy access to word
processing and similar tools, and easy access to reference materials and
online information resources; AND,
IN ADDITION, a more minimal machine for studying the computer itself.
(maybe one of those ZX81 kits? And some bulbs to connect in series and
parallel. Surely an 8 year old should be ready to solder!)
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Received on Tue Jan 12 1999 - 18:15:45 GMT