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In article <shinbrot-0410960930560001@chaos.chem-eng.nwu.edu>,
shinbrot@nwu1.edu (Troy Shinbrot) wrote:

> In article <5325bbINNr91@duncan.cs.utk.edu>, digh@cs.utk.edu (Andy D.
> Digh) wrote:
> 
> > Hello,
> > 
> >         I'm in the market for a computer for a five year old.
> > I'm not sure whether a Macintosh or IBM compatible would be best.
> > The Mac seems to be more user friendly for young children, but
> > yet more children's software seems to be available for the IBM.
> > I was wondering if anyone could help me out or know of a particular
> > brand that would be good.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Andy 
> 
> I have two things to say.  First, this is a religious issue.  Brace
> yourself for evangelical responses from both camps. 

This can seem true at times...

Let me answer this as a first grade teacher that teaches technology as a
steady part of my curriculum - no question - The Mac. Yes there is more PC
software, but most of it is awful. The Mac is great for file saving, the
Internet and the best program for young children - Kid Pix. The ease of
use, and don't listen to people that tell you Windows '95 is easier, I am
biplatformal and I know it's not, is worth the price.

 Second, we're talking
> about spending several thousand dollars.

Not true. Go second hand for a young child.

> Just spend some time on each system doing what you
> think you'll be doing with it.

Good advice.

> And then buy the mac (my religious preference; YMMV).

Better Advice.

> Good luck.
> 
> -Troy

John Donaldson
Brattleboro, VT
johnd@sover.net
http://www.sover.net/~johnd/