I was curious if anyone knows about the following two games (if they work in wine/Linux):

1) JumpStart World Kindergarten

This looks like a great game, with lots of control/input/supervision offered for parents. appdb.winehq.org shows two other JumpStart titles, but not this one. One is described as "runs very well," but the test results list it as "Garbage." The other was said to run immediately.

I have sent a letter to the company asking about Linux. If they respond as quickly as Disney did...oh, wait. Disney never responded about their game.

2) Adventure Workshop: Preschool-1st Grade

This also looks to be a neat pack of educational games. I can't find any information on Linux compatibility.

I've searched the forums here, and did a few brief Google searches (maybe 15-30 mins worth). I hope somebody here has some experience trying these, or perhaps other comparable programs.

Why do game designers assume Linux geeks don't have kids?

Thanks!

Matt

KDE has a collection of educational software (usually packaged as kdeedu on many distributions) - you can run them on Gnome as well.

I have the KDE educational games installed on my system. The only one appropriate for her age (she's three-and-a-half) is KLettres. It doesn't hold her attention very long, though. Also, because of the way the game is written, incorrect answers are rewarded (you type the letter "S" and you get to hear the bear say "G"). Correct answers lead to nothing but the next letter. So the game becomes hitting the wrong key on purpose, and watching one letter flash on the screen while the computer says the name of a different letter. Confusing? That's what I thought, too.

I do appreciate the suggestion. I just don't think that package is appropriate for younger kids.

Matt