Re: Looking for system for special needs person

["Martin Fensome" <martinfATinfinetDOTnet>]

Get a C64 (older breadbox in case it gets busted one day)...and start
searching the C64 sites and swap meets for cartidges.
No load time, just have to watch that this person doesn't take them out of
the computer before turning the power off.

Martin Fensome

"Sheldon Simms" <sheldon@semanticedge.com> wrote in message
news:9jornh$qkut$1@ID-76872.news.dfncis.de...
> Im Artikel <3B5F585F.F379CB6@ns.sympatico.ca> schrieb "jim dorey"
> <skaar@ns.sympatico.ca>:
>
> > so what 25 year old ain't emotionally challenged, especially mels, fems
> > seem to get past that earlier.
>
> I'd guess "emotionally challenged" in this casr is probably supposed to
> be a nice way of saying austistic or brain damaged or something like
that...
>
> > Wow wrote:
> >
> >> Hello,
> >>
> >> Sorry if this posting causes problem(s) for some.. I'm looking for a
> >> computer that is good for person who has special needs ( not physically
> >> though ) He's about 25 years old... ( is emotionally challenged )
> >>
> >> I prefer something that is very simple and maybe be able to hook up to
> >> a TV.. A computer where he/she can be motivated to become better...
> >>
> >> For example, those old computers Apple IIe and/or C64 are great because
> >> you don't have to worry about those .dll files or having so much
> >> "features". I think these machines can also hook up to a TV as well..
> >>
> >> If anyone can suggest what machine(s) would be great for this person.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >> CHF
> >
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