hxh@hal.UUCP (Howard Hermann) (12/26/88)
A short while ago a user of this group from the UK posted an inquiry about educational software for her 3 year old. I seem to have waited too long to reply, and the original post has been scrolled off. Following is reply I had meant to post earlier: >What I wish to ask the net however is for assistance in tracking down vendors >/suppliers of educational software, you know the kind that that teaches >simple computer appreciation by word / number, object recognition / decision >making games etc. . I have spoken... Possibily the best source, anywhere, for educational software for the 64 and 128 would be Briwall. They are a mail order catalog company. I have purchased from them, and they are prompt, and reliable. Their latest catalog lists over 50 educational programs for ages 3 to adult (you might want to keep that 64 for more than 2 years). The unique feature of Briwall is that they have personally used, and review each piece of software that they sell. In their catalog they will also express their personal opinions as to the suitability of the software for its particular purpose. [Most of my purchases from them have been in the home/business/graphics areas, and their reviews are right on target. No surprises when I get the software, and run it.] I'd suggest you contact Briwall and ask for their latest 64/128 catalog. [They also have a seperate catalog for Amiga.] P.O. Box 129, Kutztown, PA 19530. There is a toll free number (US only, I quess), 800-638-5757, where an operator can take orders, etc., 24 hours daily, or to speak with Briwall personnel direct, call 1-215-683-5699, during business hours. They will normally mail their catalog at no charge to anyone requesting it. However, they may request postage for the UK. Just ask them. [Disclaimor: My only association with Briwall is that of a happy customer for many years.] BTW, you might be able to find items that they sell, selling for $1 or $2 cheaper elsewhere. However, for the categories of items that they cover, they only sell top grade items, offer service second to none, and have a very liberal return policy, which I haven't had to use, so far. They specialize in all areas of software, except games, and also handle the latest peripheral add-ons for the 64 and 128. [QBB, and Qdisk, being just one example. They had a demo of this at the World of Commodore, in Philadelphia, and it was impressive.]