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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

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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>.

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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




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