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folks, well i recently visited some bookstores 'round the corner and noticed a ... er ... certain lack of children software for Macos X. For the most part kid software is designed for 9 and below. That is what i call embarrassing, or should i say pathetic
Do you know any reliable kid software? What do you recommend? Vox Barbara Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away. --Philip K. Dick |
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I don't know much about recent kid software, but man, when I was growing up, I had a ton of those educational games. You might do better by picking up an old Performa for cheap or free, and just get some of those old educational games. I personally remember Math Blaster and Reader Rabbit, though there are a lot more.
Although I don't subscribe to it anymore, the Low End Mac swap list tends to have plenty of people with old Performas they'd be willing to give to you for the cost of shipping, and I also see lots of old software. If you were to put out a request, I'm sure you'd get plenty of responses, since most people are trying to get rid of their old Macs and old software, not obtain more. To join the list you can go to www.lowendmac.com and follow the "email lists" link. |
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Luca, don't get me wrong, either you are to young to understand or you've forgot to memorize my post while you were replying, completely. Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away. --Philip K. Dick Last edited by VOX BARBARA : 2004-05-19 at 06:56. |
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Okay then, the quick answer.
No, I don't know of any educational software for OS X. All of it (or almost all of it) is for OS 9 or earlier. Too young to understand? What the hell does that mean? |
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I don't get it either, Luca. Seemed like an appropriate answer to me.
There is hardly any OSX kids software out there compared to OS9. *shrug* |
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Apple's software guide for kids software lists hundreds of titles that are native to OSX. Just hit the search page for all the listings or use the keywords to filter your search.
If you have questions about individual titles I'm pretty well versed in them so just ask. Last edited by HOM : 2004-05-19 at 15:28. |
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I'm pretty well versed in those too, in fact, I just star.. errr.
Tittles? Shit. Thought you said titties. Nevermind. |
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Well in my experience buying your kids software for your computer is a bad idea. jam sandwiches (I believe it's jelly in the states) and orange juice are bound to find their way as an integral part of your comp.
My nieces and nephews spend hours on the children's bbc website though. If thats a help. |
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leisure suit larry
perfect for the kids g |
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hhehehhe http://www.if-legends.org/~adventure...Inc/Larry.html |
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Maybe getting a special, older computer for your kids doesn't fit your plan. Then again, it means that if they get peanut butter on it, it doesn't matter (which isn't the case with a shiny new iMac/iBook/PowerMac/PowerBook/whatever you have). I remain confused by you and your posts here. |
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Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away. --Philip K. Dick Last edited by VOX BARBARA : 2004-05-20 at 03:45. |
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My kids have loved the Mia series - link:http://www.kutoka.com/_en/support.html
Some of the newer ones are native in OS X. The older ones work just fine in Classic. I strongly recommend this series for the educational factor, the fun factor, and the production values. |
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!! ohh man... damnit... where IS that laughing smily? (see above for an explanation...) |
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i think paul is laughing at your "thank you" to me VB for my kind recommendation of the leisure suit larry series for the kiddies
the leisure suit larry series is not for kids...i only mentioned it because i am pretty sure none of the like 7 or 8 games are made for mac and surely not os x see g crazy is not a rare human condition everything is food if you chew hard enough |
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