totally off topic, but assist appreciated

Hi,
I am looking for a Free typing-tutor type of program, something like
mavis-beacon; does anyone know of one?
Has to be in like manner to mavis to keep the kids interested.... you know,
keep it fun with little animations and goals etc.

J

Heirloom
Tue Jul 17 10:04:25 CDT 2007

http://www.google.com/search?q=freeware+typing+tutor&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&startIndex=&startPage=1

The above site is a Google search for 'freeware typing tutor'.........as
there are over a million hits, you should be able to find something to your
liking. Note: whatever app you decide upon, make sure it comes from a
reputable site and includes an uninstaller. It would be a good idea to set
a restore point prior to installing the app.....just in case. After you
have found an interesting app, be sure to do a Google search on that
particular app to determine its' quality, etc.
For example: <name of app> problems , <name of app> opinions , etc. Do
this BEFORE installation!
Heirloom, old and Google is good

"jeanette" <jeany@lostincyber.com> wrote in message
news:ObIKx3FyHHA.988@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
> I am looking for a Free typing-tutor type of program, something like
> mavis-beacon; does anyone know of one?
> Has to be in like manner to mavis to keep the kids interested.... you
> know,
> keep it fun with little animations and goals etc.
>
> J
>
>

jeanette
Wed Jul 18 09:21:48 CDT 2007


> The above site is a Google search for 'freeware typing tutor'.........as
> there are over a million hits, you should be able to find something to
your
> liking. Note: whatever app you decide upon, make sure it comes from a
> reputable site and includes an uninstaller. It would be a good idea to
set
> a restore point prior to installing the app.....just in case. After you
> have found an interesting app, be sure to do a Google search on that
> particular app to determine its' quality, etc.
> For example: <name of app> problems , <name of app> opinions , etc. Do
> this BEFORE installation!
> Heirloom, old and Google is good


Thanks Heirloom, and I did Google first, always do.

Was just wondering if anyone here knew of something similar to mavis that
is on the freebie list.... I always like to ask first about utilities
in case
someone has experience with any of them.
I checked www.oldversion.com in case mavis was there, but alas, no
luck. I really did like that program myself, and I know the kids would
enjoy it too, without even realising they were learning.
That said, maybe I should just go out and buy it.
(nah, food is too expensive along with petrol, i'll keep looking on
google for a freebie...... off you go magic boomerang, find me
what i want.)

J

Ogg
Thu Jul 19 17:05:30 CDT 2007


"jeanette" <jeany@lostincyber.com> wrote..
> Was just wondering if anyone here knew of something similar to mavis that
> is on the freebie list....

For XP only:
http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/typingtutor/typingtutor.html

A few free ones to select from at www.softpedia.com Enter "typing" for the
initial search and then scroll down on the results page to FILTER by:
freeware.

HTH.

Ogg
Thu Jul 19 17:05:30 CDT 2007


"jeanette" <jeany@lostincyber.com> wrote..
> Was just wondering if anyone here knew of something similar to mavis that
> is on the freebie list....

For XP only:
http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/typingtutor/typingtutor.html

A few free ones to select from at www.softpedia.com Enter "typing" for the
initial search and then scroll down on the results page to FILTER by:
freeware.

HTH.

jeanette
Fri Jul 20 03:34:46 CDT 2007

Thanks Ogg.....

J


"Ogg" <no-spam-wanted@at.all> wrote in message
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>
> "jeanette" <jeany@lostincyber.com> wrote..
> > Was just wondering if anyone here knew of something similar to mavis
that
> > is on the freebie list....
>
> For XP only:
> http://www.snapfiles.com/reviews/typingtutor/typingtutor.html
>
> A few free ones to select from at www.softpedia.com Enter "typing" for
the
> initial search and then scroll down on the results page to FILTER by:
> freeware.
>
> HTH.
>
>
>
>