[Coco] Typing Software

[Robert Hermanek]

I agree with some of this, would plan on using a standard keyboard 
attached to coco, just always looking for ways to keep my coco in 
service.  As for typing in general, I am adamant that my kids learn how 
to type real words and sentences (otherwise known as thoughts) during 
their formative years *before* they are allowed any sms/twitter-ish 
abbreviations.  I think I've met some kids that couldn't type "laugh out 
loud" successfully if they needed to. Though yes, that would be a pretty 
dumb thing to type :)

-RobertH

On 7/10/2013 9:53 PM, Sean wrote:
> I don't think it would really be a good idea to teach typing to kids on a
> CoCo.  I actually think it would be a VERY bad idea.
> It would just make their future of typing on 'standard' computers confusing
> and mess with their young minds.  Shifted number keys in different places,
> for one example.
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> Plus, if they're kids, they're going to be using tablets and phones to type
> in all their text messages anyway.
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