Today I tried downloading Squeak. I followed the directions of downloading three types of downloads to my XP computer and nothing happens other than a pop up window asks for me to enter the file for images.
I am assuming Squeak is a free download. Any help with this supposedly easy to use software would be appreciated. I like the concept and would like my child to have access to it.
Thanks,
Meredith Yoe
Hi,
Yes, it's entirely free and open-source.
This page: http://www.squeak.org/Documentation/Installation/
is a step by step procedure of starting squeak.
The easiest way is the have a short cut to Squeak.exe on your desktop and drag the image file (e.g. Squeak3.9-final-7067.image) on top. You can also double click on Squeak.exe and then load the image file when it asks for it. This loads a little slower, though.
If you have further questions, please ask. You might also be interested in the beginners mailing list: http://lists.squeakfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/beginners Many experts answer questions, usually right away.
Welcome to Squeak!
brad
Yoe Jr., L. Meredith wrote:
Today I tried downloading Squeak. I followed the directions of downloading three types of downloads to my XP computer and nothing happens other than a pop up window asks for me to enter the file for images.
I am assuming Squeak is a free download. Any help with this supposedly easy to use software would be appreciated. I like the concept and would like my child to have access to it.
Thanks,
Meredith Yoe
Oh.. note that an "image" file in Smalltalk is not a "graphics" file, but a file that contains the binary state of your Squeak system.
See also Squeak FAQ: http://wiki.squeak.org/squeak/471
Brad Fuller wrote:
Hi,
Yes, it's entirely free and open-source.
This page: http://www.squeak.org/Documentation/Installation/
is a step by step procedure of starting squeak.
The easiest way is the have a short cut to Squeak.exe on your desktop and drag the image file (e.g. Squeak3.9-final-7067.image) on top. You can also double click on Squeak.exe and then load the image file when it asks for it. This loads a little slower, though.
If you have further questions, please ask. You might also be interested in the beginners mailing list: http://lists.squeakfoundation.org/mailman/listinfo/beginners Many experts answer questions, usually right away.
Welcome to Squeak!
brad
Yoe Jr., L. Meredith wrote:
Today I tried downloading Squeak. I followed the directions of downloading three types of downloads to my XP computer and nothing happens other than a pop up window asks for me to enter the file for images.
I am assuming Squeak is a free download. Any help with this supposedly easy to use software would be appreciated. I like the concept and would like my child to have access to it.
Thanks,
Meredith Yoe
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