Re: First computers . . .

["Deacon Blue" <scavenger@apexmail.com>]

Thank you for your reply!

"Dennis Jenkins" <dennis@usb.com> wrote in message
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>  I learned basic for the TRS-80 color computer in the summer between 2nd
> and 3rd grade at the sitter's house.  In third grade, we had Apple IIe's
> and I learned LOGO on them.  Then I went without computers until the
> sixth grade, when I was back to doing BASIC on a TRS-80 III.  I moved,
> and the new school had Apple IIe's.  This time my work was in 6502
> assembly.  I did that until I got a PC-XT my senior year of high school
> (1993/94).
>
> I've always used "obsolete" equipment.  Heck, yesterday my employer gave
> me an old dual processor P-133 system that they no longer use.  My first
> multi-processor machine.. :)

--> I had a similar job-PC some years ago with  2 x  Intel 90 Mhz running
NT3.5.  The system was really neat at the time,  almost like comparing a
4-cylinder car with a V8 - not speedy, but having a tremendous torque.

I still use the 'Apple II'  for gaming and wordprocessing (Appleworks).  I'm
also preparing to do some email with the IIGS in the near future.

Sometimes,  it is a relief  to work with a system that is simple in design
and use like the Apple II, as opposed to today's megabyte-consuming beasts!

best regards