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#New 1000 User

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#97331From: Dave CarltonDec 8, 1987 1:15 PM
I have just aquired a 1000 for use by my children ages 9 and 11. I am particularly interested in educational and game software for thier age group. If any one might sugguest some good packages I would appreciate it. I know virtually nothing about the Amiga world since I am primarily a Mac user. I have MPW C and Aztec C for the Mac, can I use either one of these to develop code for the 1000? If so, how do I get a hold of the library and glue required to do the development? I would also like to know if the version 1.1 of "KickStart" and "WorkBench" is the lateset and greatest.
#97459From: greg gossDec 9, 1987 1:52 AM
Kickstart & workbench current levels are 1.2. There are rumours of an imminent 1.3, and 1.1 is definitely dated. I don't know anything about cross compiling, but Manx also sells a compiler on the Amy. Lattice sells a package that I think emulates many of the standard Mac calls. That would fit into their compiler. If you want a quick overview of the PD software available, pick up a copy of "amazing Computing". They have a complete listing of the "FISH" (Fred Fish collection) and Amicus (club) disks in every issue. ../greg
#97483From: Vic WagnerDec 9, 1987 3:39 AM
Dave, The answer to you last question is NO, 1.2 is the latest and greatest.
#97730From: Marlene ZenkerDec 10, 1987 9:18 PM
Hi and welcome to the Amiga forum. Some good pgms for kids are: "KidTalk" by First Byte (a talking word processor), "Discovery Trivia" (lots of fun and you can put in your own trivia questions), "MathTalk". On the game side, FaeryTale Adventure and Earl Weaver Baseball are great fun for kids that I know ages 7-10. Marlene