I can echo this sentiment as well. My dad's interest in computers, as he was undergoing his masters degree in business, had him building an interface from his C

I can echo this sentiment as well. My dad's interest in computers, as he was undergoing his masters degree in business, had him building an interface from his Commodore Plus/4 to an electronic typewriter. Being a poor staff sgt in the Air Force (and supporting a family of 4) he couldn't really afford a new printer. But with the free Plus/4 we got for attending a timeshare seminar and its built-in word-processor, it allowed him to edit his thesis much easier and complete it faster. Bonus side-effect was that it inspired me as a 9 year old to play with computers and learn BASIC programming. That and the continued purchases of computers throughout the rest of my childhood (C64, Amiga, 286, 486, etc) helped me become the computer nerd I am today. Thanks Dad!