Test Driving the $100 Laptops Interface

Test Driving the $100 Laptops Interface

Test Driving the $100 Laptops Interface
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Test Driving the $100 Laptops Interface

Test Driving the $100 Laptops Interface

The main interface of Sugar includes a circular metaphor for access to applications.


Test Driving the $100 Laptops Interface – Games Included

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Sugar includes several games, including a block game.


Test Driving the $100 Laptops Interface – Painting with Sugar

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The drawing program in Sugar works in a similar way to Microsoft Paint.


Test Driving the $100 Laptops Interface – Feed Reading

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Several Internet applications are included in Sugar, including a browser and an RSS reader.


Test Driving the $100 Laptops Interface – Sugar Writer

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The included writing program in Sugar allows for basic text editing and formatting.


Test Driving the $100 Laptops Interface – Doing Math

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A basic calculator program lets children handle math problems in Sugar.


Test Driving the $100 Laptops Interface – Learning Games

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The eToys in Sugar teach children standard computer usage through common games.


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Test Driving the $100 Laptops Interface – Driving the Interface

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This car eToy game helps with learning mouse usage.


Test Driving the $100 Laptops Interface – Music Maker

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The Tamtam program in Sugar lets children play with different instruments and sounds.


Test Driving the $100 Laptops Interface – ClassicGnome

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A barebones Gnome interface is accessible from the main Sugar interface.


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