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Title: software for kids
Post by: Melvang on Mon, 02 September 2013, 15:43:49

alright guys I need some suggestions for software for my 5 year old.  The system it will be going on is an older Dell Insperion laptop with XP on it.  I got it for free.

Melvang

Title: Re: software for kids
Post by: vun on Mon, 02 September 2013, 15:58:41

Are you thinking in terms of games? Check out gog.com, they should have a few kid-friendly games in there. Point and click games would be well suited for children, although I can't think of any that are easy enough at the moment.
Also check out Commander Keen, highly recommended.

Title: Re: software for kids
Post by: cactux on Mon, 02 September 2013, 16:36:47

Are you planing to give him/her internet access?

Title: Re: software for kids
Post by: Melvang on Mon, 02 September 2013, 16:47:32

Quote from: cactux on Mon, 02 September 2013, 16:36:47

Are you planing to give him/her internet access?

no

Title: Re: software for kids
Post by: esoomenona on Tue, 03 September 2013, 12:40:37

Oregon Trail.

Also, Paint and/or Photoshop. And maybe a tablet with a pen?