Re: My First Computer (was Computing Editorial)

[Glen <lpepicel@nycap.rr.com>]

Exegete wrote:

> Glen wrote:
>
> > Well I'm sorry if CP/M doesn't have python.  Python is available for 
> > more than a dozen different OS not counting the unixes seperatly.
> >
> > I have no idea what CP/M is but its definately not on my list of 
> > things I've got to know.
>
>
> You're kidding, right?
> For all intents and purposes, CP/M was the first OS for microcomputers, 
> and MS-DOS was nothing more than a knock off of CP/M.
>
> NOW do you remember?
>
> I can't imagine any class in any science that doesn't, however briefly, 
> cover the history of the science.
>
> Roy
>
> >


Actually I've read alot about the old chips.  I haven't actually ever 
had an OS class so maybe in the future someone will mention CP/M.  I 
have heard about CP/M and know vaguely what it is.

Actually I hate to pull a Clinton on you but when I said "know" I meant 
"learn how to use" rather than "know the history of".

Glen.