How computer programming languages for kids have evolved and where they're going
Why is BASIC totally left out?  An entire generation was inspired by power-on basic in C64 and other platforms.  More than just "inspired"... Some huge amount of today's technology wouldn't exist otherwise.<p><pre><code>  I know I'm stuck in the past, but that's what I want for my kids.  Flip open the laptop and boom, theres my programming environment, except now with easier graphics/sound APIs.  
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Anyone know how to get this, without buying a c64 + CRT monitor?