http://freshmeat.net/projects/blocks-language/
http://www.snapfiles.com/get/mitscratch.html
http://freshmeat.net/projects/kite
http://kidbasic.sourceforge.net/
http://freshmeat.net/projects/gvr/
A searchable database of computer acronyms, abbreviations and initialisms.
http://www.freewarefiles.com/program_16_177_15379.html
http://littlewizard.sourceforge.net/
2.2Mb, Shareware
Easy, personal Windows programming in BASIC!
Visual Basic and Databases is a tutorial that provides a detailed introduction to using Visual Basic for accessing and maintaining databases. Topics covered include: database structure, database design, Visual Basic project building, the DAO (data access object) data control, data bound controls, proper interface design, structured query language (SQL), and database reports. For Visual Basic 6 users, new topics such as the ADO (ActiveX data object) data control and data environment, ADO data bound controls, and the data report object are also covered.
Visual Basic and Databases is presented using a combination of over 800 pages of course notes and actual Visual Basic examples. No previous experience working with databases is presumed. It is assumed, however, that users of the course are familiar with the Visual Basic environment and the steps involved in building a Visual Basic application.
Special requirements: Visual Basic 5.0 or 6.0, Professional Edition preferred. Ability to read Microsoft Word documents. Windows 95/98/2000/Me/NT VB programming experience.
Shareware. Lou Tylee, KIDware, http://www.kidwaresoftware.com/.
Learn Visual Basic 6.0 is a 10 week, self-paced overview of the Visual Basic programming language and environment. Upon completion of the course, you will:
1. Understand the benefits of using Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 as an application
2. Understand the Visual Basic event-driven programming concepts, terminology, and available tools.
3. Learn the fundamentals of designing, implementing, and distributing a wide variety of Visual Basic applications.
Learn Visual Basic 6.0 is presented using a combination of course notes (written in Microsoft Word format) and over 60 Visual Basic examples and applications.
Special requirements: Windows 95/98/NT Visual Basic 6.0, Professional Edition preferred Some programming experience desirable, though not necessary.
Changes: New examples, DAO data control coverage added.
Shareware. Lou Tylee, KIDware, http://www.kidwaresoftware.com.
LogoMation is an easy to learn computer programming environment, from Magic Square, Inc. It is available on Window (95, 98, NT 4.0), and on Macintosh.
LogoMation is for:
- Middle and high-School students, learning computer programming.
- College-level introductory computer science courses.
- People who never programmed a computer, and always wanted to try.
- Seasoned programmers who want to have fun with animation.
Shareware. Chuck Shavit, Magic Square, Inc., htp://www.MagicSquare.com.
LogoMation is an easy to learn computer programming environment for Windows 95, 98, or NT 4.0. The LogoMation book provides step-by-step, clear and easy to follow instructions on using the development environment.
LogoMation is for:
- Middle and high-School students, learning computer programming.
- College-level introductory computer science courses.
- People who never programmed a computer, and always wanted to try.
- Seasoned programmers who want to have fun with animation.
Demo. Chuck Shavit, Magic Square, Inc., http://www.MagicSquare.com/.
The work with keyboard-centric applications like word processors, email clients or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g. SAP) can be annoying and significantly slowed down if you to have change hands between keyboard and mouse often because you cannot remember the wealth of keyboard shortcuts such system typically offers. Here ACCESS kicks in: It allows you an easy visualisation of application specific shortcuts (also called accelerators) and user defined keystroke combinations right on your screen. The shortcut database can be
modified on the fly. ACCESS sits in background, monitors which application you are currently using and floats on top with the appropriate shortcut list. For keyboard power-users and/or mouse haters this can result in a surprising productivity gain.
Freeware. Mathias Roth, http://www.thinkred.com/.
Doodle is a simple program with two purposes: (1) It helps computer
users learn mouse skills. Considerable skill and coordination are required
to hold the mouse, control its position in two dimensions, and operate
its buttons. Doodle provides an entertaining way to develop these skills.
(2) Mice and mouse drivers don't always do what you expect. Doodle
provides an easy way to test the buttons and x/y control of a 1- 2- or 3-
button mouse and mouse driver. What Doodle does: It draws by leaving
a trail of text characters wherever the cursor goes. While the
left/center/right button is pressed it draws with the character 'L'/'C'/'R'.
While no button is pressed it draws with blanks (ASCII 32). Use blanks
to erase previously drawn characters. Doodle can also send the picture
created to your printer.
Freeware. Joseph Rosevear, Rosevear Software, http://users.abac.com/jroseve/.
