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Okay, here are the reponses in a readable format! :-) Many thanks to
those who responded and especially to Melissa Davis who posted directions
for those of us using PINE MAIL systems to compose a HIT. I had the
exporting thing down, but didn't know anything about the <Ctrl-R>
command (by the way, you should be able to edit your file while it is
still in your work directory--that way you don't have to download it to
your computer and then upload it again). I guess it's true--you learn
something new everyday. And to Peter, your apology is accepted, but really
unnecessary. Maybe others can learn from my mistake. I honestly didn't know
that attaching the file would cause it to be posted in mime format. Anyway,
I hope the following responses are helpful! :-)
Tranna
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>From ROBJ@sirs.com Thu Sep 8 18:35:54 1994
If you haven't already received your answer, here it is:
Club Kidsoft
1-800-354-6150 voice
1-408-354-1033 fax
$9.95 a year, I believe.
I like it, and I am not a kid. Enjoy! Rob
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>From HP_DIAL@midyork.lib.ny.us Thu Sep 8 18:36:13 1994
Hello--I personally subscribe to it and think you only get one cd-rom
initially and maybe 4 magazines? My honest opinion is it's not worth the
money. The magazine comes with some activities but my kids never did do
them. I think the cd-rom is just the demonstrations to the software and
if you want to purchase the software you contact someone(?) and they
give you a password (after you pay the price) that will unlock the
software from the cd. I think that's how it goes...if I'm incorrect
and you find out different lete me know. mary hp 8-)
Mary P. Sundberg, Director/Librarian
Holland Patent Free Library
Holland Patent, NY 13354
hp_dial@midyork.lib.ny.us
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>From ac182@DAYTON.WRIGHT.EDU Thu Sep 8 18:36:30 1994
I got a free preview CD-ROM, and it's trash, IMHO. Previews a lot of
software that you can buy elsewhere much cheaper. The couple of free
games for kids are pretty lame.
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>From guusje@tenet.edu Thu Sep 8 18:36:49 1994
It's called KIDSOFT and costs $17.95 for 4 issues plus the 4 CD's...the
CD's have samples of programs on them and if you like anything you can
call an 1-800 # and "buy" the program..you give them your credit card #
and they give you a code to unlock the software and you can download it.
Or you can buy it cheaper form MacWarehouse if you aren't into instant
gradification. The magazine is very slick and flashy...I find it
cluttered but my own two kids (age 12) ADORE it. I ordered a
subscription for my school library too. The reviews are not objective so
don't count on using it as a selction tool...more as an awareness tool.
Plus, its one of the few computer magazines for kids.
to order call them at 1-800-354-6150.
Guusje Moore
Librarian, Housman Elementary School
Houston, Texas
guusje@tenet.edu
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>From MarjorieP@aol.com Thu Sep 8 18:37:00 1994
I purchased an issue of this magazine for my son and his family several
months ago. They have a home computer center and young children. They loved
it. They said there were a variety of software programs demonstrated on the
disc and for a reasonable fee they could keep the program.
Marjorie Pappas
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>From hgordon@eis.calstate.edu Thu Sep 8 18:37:15 1994
Kidsoft is an excellent product with product descriptions, demos and
games on the CD and a large colorful magazine that is most suitable for
elementary age kids. You can even download programs directly from the cd
when you phone in an order. Call 800-354-6150. It costs $30 for 4 cds
and 4 magazines. Be aware that the kidsoft stuff is primarily oriented
towards younger children.
Henry Gordon - Library Media Teacher
Samuel Jackman Middle School
Elk Grove Unified School District
Sacramento, California
E-mail: hgordon@ctp.org
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>From chiltocs@llwisc.ll.pbs.org Fri Sep 9 07:46:49 1994
I recently bought my first computer and then started subscribing to "Club
Kidsoft". I thought it would be fun for my kids to look at the demos and
get ideas about new software. We received the first magazine, catalog and
CD-ROM but when I installed the CD-ROM last weekend and tried to use it, I
got an error message and the program crashed. I have called their technical
support number (not an 800 number) two days in a row. Both times a woman
took my name down and said a man would call me back. He must be the only
one working and has a long list of people to call. They told me it might be
a few days before he calls back. So I am not impressed with their technical
support. It looks as though the disk has a lot of neat stuff on it, so I am
not going to give up on it yet. The magazine plus CD (4 issues in one year)
cost $29.95, the magazine only is $9.95. The address is Club Kidsoft, 718
University Ave Suite 112, Los Gatos, CA 95030-9958 , or call 1-800-354-6150.
Hope this helps!
Christine Saukel
Chilton, WI
chiltocs@llwisc.ll.pbs.org
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>From smckee@nueva.pvt.k12.ca.us Fri Sep 9 07:55:28 1994
the magazine is club kidsoft 1-800-354-6150
Sharyn Udell Mckee
Turnbull Learning Academy
San Mateo,CA 94401
smckee@nueva.pvt.k12.ca.us
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Thanks again to everyone who responded! I appreciate it! --Tranna
Tranna Foley, Media Specialist
Field Elementary School
New Haven Elementary School
Columbia, Missouri
tfoley@bigcat.missouri.edu
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