Sorry this reply took so long. I am in extreme async mode. The "eater" game you expressed an interest in is available for download at http://charm.zyqote.com/download/dt.zip
But I have to underline, this was an early =pre-linux= CGA =MSDOS= program I wrote because the letters on the character mode word processor were too small to be interesting to a baby. Once things had evolved to the point where I could call up xpaint with a 300+ point font, the size of the characters was no longer an issue. My point was that a lot could be accomplished by "repurposing" adult applications. (eg making the window bigger than the viewport so that a child would not accidently blow it away or minimize it.) Anyway, for what it's worth the old eater program is up, if anyone is still has a working MSDOS CGA system they are welcome to it :) cheers, Jef (needless to say, I don't support it any more. I don't even have a system that can run it) Chris Ellec wrote: > > I'm sending this again this it didn't go to the list .. > Chris Ellec wrote: > > > > "Jeffrey F. Cuff" wrote: > > > > > > > > > The question I am getting at is whether a kid distribution is just a > > > collection of packages deemed to be of interest/use to kids, or if > > > custom compiled defaults etc for other applications is the also the way > > > to go. > > > The latter is more work to maintain, but if it is not done, the same > > > process and frustrations > > > must be addressed by each parent who attempts to adapt software to a > > > younger than intended user. > > > I guess it depends on your intented audience. If it is parents with a > limited knowledge of the intricaties of Linux, or even none at all if > coming for Windows or Mac, you need something that is all setup for > them, otherwise, it's probably better to not even include the > application. > > I mean why bother put the source code for a spreadsheet program, unless > there is some install routine to put it in a usable state for a child > automatically (including putting an icon on the desktop). > > Which goes back to what you said about being more work, but necessary. > > The problem with that approach is that we bury ourselves into too much > work, and nothing gets done ... > > > > > The Linux for Kids mission statement states that the target audience > > > is "under the age of 10", but it seems to me that it probably means > > > 4-10, with BabyDebian (Linux for Babies?) being a removable > > > customization option ... like bicycle training wheels. > > > > > > You are mostly correct, since I don't really list anything for toddler > anyway on the LinuxForkids site. Also, there is so much difference > between a 3 years old and a 5 old child, that they will probably not > play the same game, and certainly no use the same learning program. > > Is your "Eater" game available anywhere ? I'd be glad to list it. > > Chris. > > -- > To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
