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Protect Your Computer From Crazy Little FingersChildren are attracted to computers.. Adults usually do not think that something bad can happen if their children hammer on the keyboard but they sometimes find the kill combination that does something unexpected.
Crazy Little Fingers steps in and offers a rewarding experience for the child while keeping the computer data safe. It is a fully portable application that assigns images to keys on the computer keyboard disabling all other keys that are not assigned. If a child presses a key an image is displayed, the image can be anything as it is possible to exchange the default images with others.. This could make for some interesting experiences. It would be possible to create a set of A-Z and 1-0 images that show the letter or number and something that begins with them, say an apple for A, a bee for B and so on.
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Note taking software and Web ServicesFantastic listing of text editing for multiple topics such as basic note taking and programming. ...I started thinking about all the services I’ve used for taking notes and thought it would be a good idea to share them with you and while I’m at it, to make a list of any others that I find. Now, when it comes to note taking, I personally look for quick and simple. If I have something on my mind, I don’t want to go through some advanced system and climb a mountain just to save a note for myself. There won’t be all the note taking tools out there on my list, but ones that I feel get the job done well... http://www.solutionw...-ways-to-take-notes/ |
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The Importance of Fun as a Motivator for Designing Open-Source SoftwareHere is an article from an online, peer-reviewed journal that discusses motivating factors in open-source software. The goal of the study on Fun and Software Development (FASD) is to precisely assess the importance that fun has as motivation for software developers to engage in open source projects. A survey carried out both under open source developers and programmers working in Swiss software companies yielded that the fun motive accounts for about 27 percent to 33 percent of open source developers’ motivation. http://www.firstmond.../issue12_1/luthiger/ |
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Mind-Mapping SoftwareHere's a page of interesting "mind-mapping" software. Hmm, I wonder where my DC nucleus is Vic's compendium of software that supports knowledge management and information organisation in graphical form. Includes mind mappers, concept mappers, outliners, hierarchical organisers, KM support and knowledge browsers, 2D and 3D. The opinions are Vic's but material in quotes that follows "What they say" is quoted from the vendors' web sites. All prices are as at the most recent check (March 06). "$" means US dollars, other currences use the international currency code (EUR, euros; GBP, Pounds Sterling, etc.) The product names used in this web site are for identification purposes only. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners... http://www.mind-mapping.org/ |
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Swords and Sandals 2: Flash Game of the DayHere's another game you can play on-line and if you like it, download a more full-featured version to play on your computer. Will Shamouser defeat the Fearful Prisoner or be himself defeated. Only your skill will determine the outcome! http://www.abcarcade...s-and-sandals-2.html
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Wavosaur free audio clip editorHere's a free, cool program for working with audio clips, particularly if you want to "mangle" them. Wavosaur is a powerful free audio editor for Windows XP, ideal for editing audio clips, sound designing, mastering, audio mangling and recording of your digital audio sounds. |
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Geogebra - (free software) - Calling all maths teachersHere's free software for maths teachers and students which is really top stuff. What is GeoGebra? So what does it actually do? It lets you construct elements listed in the quote which can be manipulated by the student. Not only can you manipulate the "geometry", but you can also see values of variables changing. Your construction can be exported to an applet embedded in a web page. Rather than posting a screenshot, if you're in theis field, have a look at: Home page: http://www.geogebra.org/cms/ Links to some examples: http://www.slu.edu/c...sses/maymk/GeoGebra/ See a webcast of these being constructed (instructions plus the final product): http://math247.jot.c...and%20Use%20GeoGebra |
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