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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

Andy, your kids will learn to use the computer you buy, whichever it is,
so don't worry about user friendliness.  Find out which types of
computers they will come into contact with in school.  It is my feeling
that Mac is losing ground to WINOWS95 et. al.

A computer without the right software is just an ugly piece of modern
sculpture.  Investigate a range of software to see which platform has
the most software of the type you are interested in.

Finally, I tend to try to ride the following edge, rather than the
leading edge for hardware.  First, you save a lot of money if you don't
buy this month's hot stuff.  Second, I'd just as soon let other people
work the bugs out of the software/hardware before I put up with the
hassle. 
 
-- 
David Hole
dhole@netusa1.net