Comments for HiTech Dads

Comment on Free, Fun…..EDUCATIONAL??? by Matt

Matt — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:45:42 +0000

Tarun: Good point…I’ll edit the post when I have a chance. We just welcomed our 3rd child a couple weeks ago, and I’ve been pretty busy tending to the family. Thanks for commenting!

Comment on Free, Fun…..EDUCATIONAL??? by Tarun

Tarun — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:24:47 +0000

I’m not a parent.. but a college student.. so i’ve my younger brother and some cousins all in the age group of 7-12 years.. they all love Edubuntu.. and esp. the Chemistry program called Kalzium.. I’d like to mention that you stop referring to Edubuntu as program and refer it as Operating System..

Comment on Free, Fun…..EDUCATIONAL??? by Randy Unknown

Randy Unknown — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:45:38 +0000

Amazing program! This Program contains other programs as well!

Comment on vi…modernized by Elliott - 21st Centu

Elliott - 21st Centu — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:11:04 +0000

Holycow! After reading this, I had to fire up Terminal on my Mac and see.

It brings back memories of college when I could go to the computer lab and work/play on the NeXT Machines.

Comment on Only me… by Tyler @ Building Cam

Tyler @ Building Cam — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:26:09 +0000

We just bought a Vizio for the den and love it. But, I don’t think they make anything smaller than 20″ and it still might be too much if you don’t want/need HD. I’d like to hear what others have to say because I’m guessing you’ll have to buy another computer monitor for that size.

Comment on Breaking The Curse… by Matt

Matt — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:13:32 +0000

Chuck–

Good to know. I think this is the route I will probably go for remote support of my family’s many computers. Any pitfalls you noticed when setting up your remote connections that our readers (and myself) should watch out for?

Comment on Breaking The Curse… by Chuck

Chuck — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 16:06:38 +0000

I’ve been using LogMeIn (logmein.com) professionally and personally for years. Their free version, which I use with family and friends, is flawless and works through every firewall I’ve encountered. It even works when the guest or host is connected to a corporate VPN. Impressive technology.

Comment on MediumTechDad by SurfJedi

SurfJedi — Sun, 25 May 2008 08:00:17 +0000

I am saving my Super Nintendo and NES for my son to play with when he is old enough. I figured I would get him started not only on the games I grew up on, but also games that don’t matter so much if/when he breaks them. I still have my old college computer too, so don’t feel too bad. I work in IT too, to further relieve you.

Comment on MediumTechDad by 21st Century Dad

21st Century Dad — Wed, 21 May 2008 16:30:39 +0000

I don’t have the latest and greatest either. I don’t limp along. I still keep up with everyone.

Last year’s gear and a brain can do so much more than the latest gadgets and no brain.

You enjoy the gadget you own now more than you’ll ever enjoy using the gadget you wish you had.

Comment on Free, Fun…..EDUCATIONAL??? by Sonya

Sonya — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:52:40 +0000

This is great! I homeschool two daughters and my youngest (9yo) LOVES the computer. There’s no way she’s touching my Mac but I did give her my old Windows Machine. This program sounds perfect for her since she is an avid letter writer! Thanks for the info!