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My First C Compiler

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My First C Compiler — Broderbund Software has announced a new addition to its award-winning children’s CD-ROM titles. “My First C Compiler” provides children ages 4 to 7 with a full, working ANSI C compiler with Macintosh Toolbox support, combined with a colorful interface and animated characters that take children through stages of designing their own applications. “If we want our kids to be competitive in tomorrow’s job market, we’ve got to get them coding today,” said project manager Cass Ibrary. Among My First C Compiler’s cast of characters are Robby Recursion (who helps toddlers design elegant code), Doctor Bracket (helps with syntax checking), and Guy CGI (who walks children through designing hit counters and Web-based discussion forums). “Remember, tomorrow’s Webmasters are watching Power Rangers today,” said Ibrary. “It’s best to get them thinking in these terms as early as possible.” My First C Compiler is expected to add support for Java, Perl, and C++ in the third quarter of this year. [DG]

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