Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor

... how good are you?

How well can you type? Maybe you should try this typing test and see if you need Runtime Revolution's major upgrade to the award winning Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor solution for Windows and Mac OS X. Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor 4.1 is your personal typing trainer that features the Five Habits of Highly Effective Touch Typing.

Version 4.1 adds Dutch keyboard/Language support, Swiss keyboard support under French and German languages and several enhancements and improvements to overall performance and stability.

Key Features:

- Ten Thumbs SongSeeker is the only typing solution that lets you link to iTunes, allowing you to download and type your favorite song lyrics while you learn.

- Real World Language Generator produces fresh and exciting sentences for you to type, so you do not fall into bad habits that happen if you type the same sentences over and over again.

- Personal trainer approach teaches the Five Habits of Highly Effective Touch Typing.

- Adaptive lessons automatically adjusts to your skill level, teaching new keys when they're ready and adjusting the lesson plan.

- Version 4 includes an all new multimedia user experience. Watch as the Typing Viking comes alive on the screen.

- Take a break with the Brick Factory and Safari Park games.

- Powerful new network and teacher options make Ten Thumbs ideal for use in the classroom. Set up classes in advance and set student options and goals.

- Learn in English, Spanish, German, French and Dutch, with full native support of keyboards.

Available for Windows and Mac OS X, Ten Thumbs is ideal for all ages, whether you have never typed before or just want to brush up your skills. A Linux version will be available soon. The update is free for current users of Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor 4.x. Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor is available as a direct download for $25.95 or $34.95 in a package.

Download a free trial from our web site at www.tenthumbstypingtutor.com
Mac Demo: Ten_Thumbs.dmg
Windows Demo: Ten_Thumbs.exe
LINUX Demo: Ten_Thumbs.tgz
(Mac OS 8+ available)
Free Teacher's Guide (PDF)

About Runtime Revolution

Founded in 1997, Runtime Revolution focuses on bringing user-centric software development to all major platforms: Windows, Macintosh, Linux, and Unix. Products include Revolution Dreamcard, Studio and Enterprise, and Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor. The company is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. For more information on Runtime Revolution, please visit the company on the web at http://www.runrev.com/ or http://www.tenthumbstypingtutor.com.

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