Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor available
From: | Rod McCall <rodmc@runrev.com> | |
To: | <lwn@lwn.net> | |
Subject: | [PR] Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor - Public Beta Released | |
Date: | Tue, 30 Sep 2003 18:44:56 +0100 |
LIST INFORMATION: This message has been sent to you via the Runtime Revolution Ltd press list. We do not give this list to third parties but do use it to provide information on Revolution and third party products which are developed in it. Please send an email to press-list-unsubscribe@runrev.com if you would like to unsubscribe. Alternatively you can reply to this message if you only want to receive announcements about Runtime Revolution or would like further information. For information on other products "Made With Runtime Revolution" please visit www.runrev.com ---- Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor - Public Beta Released New Features Make Learning To Touch Type Even Easier Edinburgh, Scotland September 30th 2003 Runtime Revolution today announced that Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor 2.4 beta 1 is available for public download. Ten Thumbs teaches the skill of touch typing in an accessible, fun and step-by-step way. It's ideal for everyone - from new computer users who want to learn to touch type, to experienced typists who want to improve their skills. Ten Thumbs version 2.4 will include a range of new features, including: * Extra teacher options to control student access to games * Option to save the student files in the student's home directory * Improvements in the way passwords are handled * Bug fixes and other minor improvements This beta release is a free download for Windows, Macintosh, Linux, and Unix. It's available immediately from the Ten Thumbs website at <http://www.tenthumbstypingtutor.com>. About Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor is the leading educational program that teaches learners of all ages how to touch type. The program features an easy-to-use interface, cartoons, and structured tutorials, making it ideal for children and adults. Ten Thumbs is available for all major platforms - Windows, Macintosh, Linux, and Unix - and is competitively priced at $24.95, with volume and educational discounts available. About Runtime Revolution Founded in 1997, Runtime Revolution focuses on bringing user-centric development tools to all major platforms. The company produces Revolution, Revolution Express, and Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor. Runtime Revolution, which recently completed its acquisition of MetaCard Corp., is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. For more information, please visit the company on the web at <http://www.runrev.com>. ### Dr Rod McCall Runtime Revolution Ltd 91 Hanover Street Edinburgh EH2 1DJ email: rodmc@runrev.com telephone: +44 (0) 131 718 4333 fax:+44 (0) 131 718 4334