Hi there,
does anyone of you have good recommendations for books explaining Free
Software topics, basics of computing, source code, etc. to children. I
am interested in books for the age from 3 to 12. Also things which are
slightly connected would be appreciated.
Best Regards,
Matthias
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Mat
I don't know about that age (3-12) but one of the classics in that area (my
opinion) is The Cathedral and the Bazaar
by Eric S. Raymond
June 15, 2017 10:25 AM, "Matthias Kirschner" wrote:
> Hi there,
>
> does anyone of you have good recommendations for books explaining Free
> Software topics
Rushkoff's Program Or Be Programmed is short and written for a
non-technical audience: not sure it is ok for kids, though. The best parts
are the introduction and the last chapter: clear explanations with easy to
grasp analogies.
http://www.anobii.com/books/Program_Or_Be_Programmed/9781593764265/0
Hello Matthias!
Looking quickly I found on Programming in Python oriented to children, I
recommend it, in Venezuela we have used it and it has been successful, then
I share the informative and download links:
http://www.briggs.net.nz/snake-wrangling-for-kids.html
Other information I got that may
Web Design for Kids.
https://www.bookdepository.com/Web-Design-for-Kids-20-Sr-John-Vanden-Huevel-Cristian-Turder/9781783421893?ref=grid-view&qid=1497514234513&sr=1-2
The version on sale now has pop ups which I don't have. I don't know if
it is any good but it certainly helped me understand HTML
Hi there,
I think Linux for Hank is good for children:
http://lunduke.com/book-store/
Linux for Hank
Description: A children’s book. All about Linux. I wrote this book for my
daughter when I wanted a story to read her about Linux.
Best regards,
Nikola
On 06/15/2017 10:28 AM, Andres wrote:
Hi Matthias,
Although I can't recommend any particular book, I'd like to say
something.
I didn't get to appreciate free software by reading news articles or
books. It was more an interest in technology, and then a few of those
issues that go beyond simply applying the technology became appar
Evaggelos Balaskas wrote:
I don't know about that age (3-12) but one of the classics in that area
(my opinion) is The Cathedral and the Bazaar by Eric S. Raymond
That essay focuses on developmental methodology and business interests
("...and listen to your customers", case reviews on businesse
