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| 332080 | 2005-03-09 02:56:00 | PCs in a kindergarten? Now I know the world has gone mad :confused: This is what they will look like after 10 years of PCs, television, playstations :dogeye: I totally agree with you on that Terry. I think it's a little bit too early to be getting them started on things like that. |
Jeremy (1197) | ||
| 332081 | 2005-03-09 03:19:00 | They are just another educational tool, And reader Rabbit has to be good no matter what platform its served up on, I would even suggest the interactive computer version would be better then a normal book. Well, Thats probally got me condemned by the "books are holy" brigade. oh, Beetle, What kindy has the Mac's? I'll have to make sure my son doesn't end up there, I don't want any educational brainwashing to counteract the homespun brainwashin.... Muhahahahaha. |
Metla (12) | ||
| 332082 | 2005-03-09 03:37:00 | I have been voluntered to set up 3 new computers for our local kindy. I am in the process of getting quotes at the moment so we can apply for grants. I was thinking of saving money by installing Linux instead of paying the M$ tax, however the machines will mostly be used for educational games e.g. Reader Rabbit etc. Has anyone had any experience with getting these sorts of games running using wine or perhaps cedega?. Thanks Enough OT chat, I was out of line! This Amazon page for Reader Rabbit Toddler is interesting: www.amazon.com It lists linux in the platforms, but only Windows 95 through to XP, and Macs in the requirements. Windows 95 or 98 bought second hand could well be a cheap solution, round about $40 per computer or less. XP would be gross overkill. |
Terry Porritt (14) | ||
| 332083 | 2005-03-09 03:43:00 | Dont' forget Maths Blaster, I have spent many hours playing this game. It's quite sad when you around to your cousins to babysit and once they've gone to sleep you sit there playing Maths Blaster on the PC. As long as the computer is just a small part of what happens at the kindy it's all good really. |
Jeremy (1197) | ||
| 332084 | 2005-03-09 03:59:00 | well Metla.....i really have no idea what they are, apart from apples icon it has. they odd things so im presuiming they macs....start button is on the key board? and doesnt do a windows plain on start up..... the kindy over your way does.....:p haha where i am currently based...... comes down to the fact i also have never seen one in the flesh.............a mac that is, |
beetle (243) | ||
| 332085 | 2005-03-09 05:18:00 | Grab win 95 CDs off trademe they normally go for less than $5, yes it's old and dungaree but it's cheap, supported and a known quantity on the other hand of course, linux can be locked down so little people don't get to where they shouldn't |
Morgenmuffel (187) | ||
| 332086 | 2005-03-09 05:27:00 | what games are going on there for the kindy? heard reader rabbit and maths blaster mentioned in the thread. | Sleepy (7202) | ||
| 332087 | 2005-03-09 06:38:00 | Hi Beetle. Check here.... (sal.neoburn.net) :cool: | Scouse (83) | ||
| 332088 | 2005-03-09 08:00:00 | Thanks for the replys people (and a few laughs). Yeah I will look at the secondhand 95 & 98 route, thanks. Not to sure of the exact games yet, will have to dig through the ones they have already. Yes, they have some old Macs kicking around there, but they are getting very tempermental. PCs in a kindergarten? Now I know the world has gone mad This is what they will look like after 10 years of PCs, television, playstations Sadly, Terry it is true, I live 3 houses away from a primary school, you wouldnt believe the amount of kids that get driven to school from 2 or 3 streets away. Usually by a frantic mum in a huge 4x4 thinking it is safe, thinking she is keeping her children safe from stranger danger etc. They are totally oblivious to the lack of exercise, risk of a car crash or all the polution they cause damaging their kids. Anyway that is my rant for the day over. |
rmcb (164) | ||
| 332089 | 2005-03-09 08:46:00 | As part of a system quote it is only$120, And for what it does it is dirt cheap. So how do they justify $599 for a full retail version (or whatever it is). |
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