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It was the device I started on. I think the limitation was part of its value. At age 11 I felt like I mastered it. I remembered the manual front to back. I coul
by billti 6y ago
It was the device I started on. I think the limitation was part of its value. At age 11 I felt like I mastered it. I remembered the manual front to back. I could write assembly by “POKE”ing the OpCodes directly into memory. It gave me a sense of accomplishment and a desire to keep learning computers at an early age.
Where to start and what to learn these days is almost overwhelming. It’s a good and a bad thing there is so much that is so accessible now.
- dcminter 6y agoOh don't get me wrong; I got my start on that machine too. I still have the manual on my bookshelf - and as a matter of fact I'm having this print framed at the moment: http://www.alisoneldred.com/john-harris/fine-art-prints-1/science-fiction-3/2508-zx81-sinclair-manual-cover/ http://www.alisoneldred.com/john-harris/fine-art-prints-1/sc... Just as you say, it feels as if I'd need another lifetime to get a comprehensive understanding of a single modern machine.