This is simple software on which to learn to type.
I initially learned on version 8. This version 20 is a step up, but not a big one.
Given the advances in computer power and game play in the last decade, it is a real shame they have not worked those changes into the software. It is painfully dull, even in the "games" sections.
However, if you want some simple software to learn touch-typing, then this is a safe bet.
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I used Version 8 on Windows 95 to teach myself to type in the late 90s.
Then I thought it was great. It was a big help.
This version I expected to be more polished. Perhaps more scientific in it's approach; though really it hasn't changed much. Still good.
Purchased for my neice, installation hung on her XP machine during install/registration. Ctrl+Alt+Delete showed registration and installation to behave as two seperate applications. Killed registration and the installation proceeded.
The first thing I noticed was that the interface didn't scale well to a widescreen resolution of 1680 x 1050 some jumbled text in the options dialogue.
I bought this after seeing the OU recommended it to their students. I did learn the basics in just under 90 minutes and I think this is an excellent course for the money. I also bought another touch typing course that once you pass a level you get a certificate ( which is what i was looking for) so I did this first in the 90 minutes then did the course which gave a certificate once the level had been achieved !!! Turns out once you completly finished this course you get a certificate of completion ! An added bonus!!!
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I bought this course as once you have completed a level you get a certificate to prove your new skill. And I now have my foundation level certificate after a very short time. The ghost hands for placement is an excellent idea. For such a small price- potentially 3 certificates - can not be bad.
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I learned to touch type on Mavis Beacon. Sadly the CD-ROM from Windows 95 is not compatible with Windows XP, so when I upgraded my computer I had to buy it again. Guess what-I've now got a laptop with windows Vista-and it's not compatible either!I will not buy it again! The program really works-I was up to 30wpm in a couple of weeks, and it's easy to do a quick refresher at the PC when you have a few minutes. Watch out though-if you are planning to change systems/computers, the CD will become useless!
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Garfield animated exercises catch attention of kids (my sister is 12 years old) and even I and my colleagues had fun to try it.
Contains exercises of single letters as for letter combinations and an error counting tool to follow your activity as for example editing a normal text document, so at next program launch you are suggested to practice one particular instead of others.
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Garfield animated exercises catch attention of kids (my sister is 12 years old) and even I and my colleagues had fun to try it.
Contains exercises of single letters as for letter combinations and an error counting tool to follow your activity as for example editing a normal text document, so at next program launch you are suggested to practice one particular instead of others.
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Garfield animated exercises catch attention of kids (my sister is 12 years old) and even I and my colleagues had fun to try it.
Contains exercises of single letters as for letter combinations and an error counting tool to follow your activity as for example editing a normal text document, so at next program launch you are suggested to practice one particular instead of others.
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I have been working with this training CD for 3 weeks now and I just can't get the hang of typing properly. I think I've being doing it incorrectly for so long that there is no hope for me now. It's fun to use and quite clever - pity that I'm not!
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A marvellous course for those who are a bit slow to learn, which I am due to long-term illness. Helpful exercises are given for one's own specific difficulties. No fancy gimmicks, no pushing to go fast. The accent is on accuracy without looking at the keyboard, speed will come naturally with practice. Assessments after each exercise are honest and helpful (even the suggestion that I should rest and come back when my brain was less tired on one occasion when I was feeling very tired and muddled)!
What a relief after struggling with another fancy, multicolour gimmicky CD for the past year with little success. This feed-back is all typed without looking at the keyboard, at level 8 after a relatively short time.