ralerche@lindy.Stanford.EDU (Robert A. Lerche) (03/22/89)
I am looking for information regarding educational/recreational software for the IBM PC geared toward young (4-8 years old) children. I just set up our old PC with the intention of letting the kids use it. I remembered hearing good things about Digital Research LOGO, so I went looking for it. To my chagrin, I discovered that this product is no longer available. Also, no software store I contacted has any LOGO system. Does anyone out there have any info about any LOGO for the IBM PC? I'd be especially interested in experience letting young children go at it. Also, does anyone know of a source of information for software aimed at kids (reviews, product descriptions, etc.)? A news group? A bulletin board? Anything? Thanks.
akk2@uhura.cc.rochester.edu (Atul Kacker) (03/23/89)
I thought I'd post this instead of mailing since it may be of interest to
others.
I have recently come across a BBS that deals almost exculsively with software
for kids. It is called Discovery Place and the BBS number is (312)-383-6335.
It is free (but donations and contributions are welcome) and has software
organized by age groups ( <5, 5-8, 8-10 etc.).
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------mpcook@chinet.chi.il.us (Michael P. Cook) (03/24/89)
You should call the DISCOVERY PLACE BBS at 312-383-6335 3/12/2400 baud, 8N1.
We have over 200 educational programs for kids plus a message base and
informational articles on health, nutrition, parenting, software, etc.
We also offer discounts on educational toys and other items, as well as
mail orders for the educational software library.
-- Mike
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data: 312-383-6335 - Discovery Place BBS, 3/12/2400, 8N1
Home of Children's Software Library
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