[wplug] computer use for the young

[Vanco, Donald]

Get her a TiVo!  You might like it too  :)

(hey - it's a computer and it runs Linux)

Duncan Hutty wrote:
> I have noticed recently several references by wplug members
> to their young children's use of computers/linux.
> 
> My daughter is about 2.5 years and I am interested in getting
> her exposed to computers & technology; I believe that
> familiarity breeds comfort & ease. Therefore, I ask you what
> is that your young children do with computers?
> 
> Are they looking at (I avoid the word 'reading') websites?
> Are they playing traditional type games? By this I mean not so-called
> educational games. Are they using software produced by educational
> companies/institutions?
> Or something else?
> 
> Maybe I'm having difficulty being imaginative here because
> most of my use of computers is text based and I know she can't read
> yet! 
> 
> Could you point me towards or recommend
> resources/sites/software that is not Disney/Barney/Spongebob
> corporatised and that of course is linux friendly?
> 
> I plan to throw in a Knoppix cd when she wants the 'puter to minimise
> the risk of damage.