Educational software
Having learned frugality at an early age, it bothers me greatly to see schools get rid
of their old computers. Until they have one computer at every desk, I think schools
should use every working computer they can get their hands on.
To further that end, I have turned my hobby of computer programming into a source of
inexpensive (or free) software designed to prove the educational potential of the
oldest and smallest machines.
You can download my DOS educational
shareware here.
Each program will work on a minimal 8088 DOS machine. Some of the programs
do prefer to find at least a CGA monitor (or Hercules card). Otherwise, they're
all under 64K and make no system demands. Nevertheless, they'll run on
the latest Pentium machine if you happen to have one.
I wrote a few things for the Apple II. I still have an Apple II-C+,
so, if you have an Apple II with a 3.5 inch disk, I could make you a copy of that
collection. For information, contact me at: don@shorock.com.
I also wrote many educational programs for the Texas
Instruments TI=99/4a. All of the programs I wrote for the Texas Instruments TI-99/4a are still available! The Dallas TI Home Computer Users' Group is still active, along with some others. There's even a TI Shrine on line, now. You may contact me at: don@shorock.com.
Footnote: If you think these machines are old, you
don't share my perspective. In 1962, I worked at the home office of Mutual Benefit Life and in 1963, I worked for the Service Bureau Corporation of IBM as
a tab machine operator. I ran sorters, collaters, tab machines,
and similar machines, while the big guys in the office ran 1401's, 7070's, and even an
old vacuum tube IBM-650. When you spent time around those machines, any
PC or home computer seems like a dream machine!
My Internet dial-in provider is Netspace in Salina, Kansas
and they have been a very helpful provider.
My interest is in software. If you're more interested in modern computer hardware,
you need to meet my son, Tom.
You can e-mail me at:
don@shorock.com
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