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BASIC-256 is an easy to use version of BASIC designed to teach young children the basics of computer programming. It uses traditional control structures like gosub, for/next, and goto, which helps kids easily see how program flow-control works. It has a built-in graphics mode which lets them draw pictures on screen in minutes, and a set of detailed, easy-to-follow tutorials that introduce programming concepts through fun exercises.

Additional resources for teachers and students (of all ages) interested in computer science

An interesting case study scenario for ITS students.

the inventor of the program that became Norton AntiVirus -- said that about one third of today's security practices are based on outmoded or outdated concepts that don't apply to today's computing environments.

Moodle based courses for download on various subjects including IT. Networking, databases, computer concepts, programming, ....

Video clip from the 1960's projecting what computer in 1999 would be like

What 5MB storage looked like in 1956

Evolution of the PC Since the personal computer debuted in 1971, a Darwin-esque evolution process has lifted the PC from modest beginnings to its current role as an indispensable part of life in the 21st century. Jon Brodkin, Network World