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Certain classic computers powered by “AA” batteries are amazing to use today. I have an Alphasmart Dana set up for my children to play chess, do word procession
by westcort 3y ago
Certain classic computers powered by “AA” batteries are amazing to use today. I have an Alphasmart Dana set up for my children to play chess, do word procession, and learn to program in C. It is much better than dealing with the potential hazards of a modern device.
- sauruk 3y agoTheres a c compiler?? Can you share a link?
- classichasclass 3y agoThe Dana runs PalmOS 4 (the closest thing that ever existed to a Palm laptop), so any Palm-compatible C compiler will do.
- westcort 3y agoYes, the compiler is available here: https://palmdb.net/app/PocketC-Compiler https://palmdb.net/app/PocketC-Compiler And an editor is available here: https://palmdb.net/app/editc https://palmdb.net/app/editc
- ofrzeta 3y agoWhat did you do to make your children happy with a LCD screen, chess, word processing and programming in C? :-)
- westcort 3y agoBasically, getting rid of dopamine-driven entertainment has been the key. Going back to the 90s with pocket versions of games like Oregon Trail and Where in the World is Carmen San Diego has been helpful. Board games, card games, lots of books, antenna TV, and DVDs for entertainment has made a big difference!