Anyone have suggestions for free programs to put on a computer being donated for 12-18 kids?

I getting this cheapo computer together to donate to a youth type center for all ages still in school (12-18). Any suggestions for programs to put on there for fun/educational purposes?
I am trying to get Oregon Trail and will put whatever free word processor I can find on it. I don't have a clue what else would be good to put on there. I'm pretty sure the kids will be stoked just to play solitare but I would like them to get something fun....

Thanks guys/gals.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Openoffice.org is a good free office suite that can work with MS files.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

...and I'm assuming the shareware version of the classic "Doom" and "Wolfenstein" are out of the question?

 

[Ness]

they aren't exactly "free" but if you head over to the local KMart, you could find a shelf of CDs for like, 5 bucks each with multiple games on them. You're bound to find a couple of good ones.

 

Originally posted by: Demon-Xanth
...and I'm assuming the shareware version of the classic "Doom" and "Wolfenstein" are out of the question?

HAHA, very tempting! Ya this is for the Christian Appalachian Project so that would probably not be agreat idea. Thanks for the openoffice website, I knew i remember seeing something in software about that....

 

[jonMEGA]

Kazaaa

j/k

What is computer going to be used for? Just surfing the 'net? I would install a anti-virus program and a firewall.

 

Originally posted by: ness1469
they aren't exactly "free" but if you head over to the local KMart, you could find a shelf of CDs for like, 5 bucks each with multiple games on them. You're bound to find a couple of good ones.

I forgot about that, microcenter has a buttload for like a couple bucks.....If i cant find enough free ones I will do that up, great suggestion.

 

Originally posted by: jonMEGA
Kazaaa

j/k

What is computer going to be used for? Just surfing the 'net? I would install a anti-virus program and a firewall.

They are pretty broke, internet access wont be a possiblity right now (ya thats poor). This will be the first computer at the center.....

 

[Shelly21]

Originally posted by: Phocas

Originally posted by: jonMEGA
Kazaaa

j/k

What is computer going to be used for? Just surfing the 'net? I would install a anti-virus program and a firewall.

They are pretty broke, internet access wont be a possiblity right now (ya thats poor). This will be the first computer at the center.....

Sign them up with the Free Netzero account, I think 10 hours a month?