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Kids software for netbook

  • 23-12-2008 11:54am
    #1
    jimmycrackcorm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,378 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi, the wee fella is getting an Aspire One from Santa and I'm going to put XP on it. What I'm looking for is games and educational software that are freeware and suitable for primary school ages. Anyone come across anything? I'm concious that these netbooks don't have heavy duty CPUs.


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  • #2
    Thomas_S_Hunterson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,151 ✭✭✭Thomas_S_Hunterson


    /edit: Sorry, just re-read the post, XP it is


  • #3
    CHW
    Closed Accounts Posts: 136 ✭✭CHW


    What about something like Edubuntu instead on XP? It has a lot of stuff educational apps and games already built-in. Might be very basic for your needs though, depends on the age of your kid.

    Have a look here: http://www.edubuntu.org/Screenshots


  • #4
    jimmycrackcorm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,378 ✭✭✭✭jimmycrackcorm


    I can't wait to dump the linux off as quick as I can. Tried installing a couple of game rpms - they went through ok but can I find the applications to start them up? Also the wlan can't find my phone Joiku hotspot so there'll be no surfing after Santa delivers and of course trying to install my N95 as a usb modem is too much fun.


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