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Software Used in Classes

Description of software used in classes

I'm a big fan of free and open source software that runs on multiple operating systems (Mac, Windows, Linux, etc.). All, or most of the software I use in my classes is of this type.

Python

In the Python classes we use Python, PyGame, xturtle, and Ruby.
Python License
PyGame License
Ruby's License
xturtle's license is in the source code file xturtle.py.

Scratch

In the Scratch class we use Scratch. To edit images we use the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP). For editing sound files we use Audacity. We prefer the Firefox Web browser.

Alice

In the Alice class we use Alice or Storytelling Alice.

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