i still remember reading when Carmack said (something like) anyone can learn to be any skill of developer, all they need is a used PC and linux CD. this was an

i still remember reading when Carmack said (something like) anyone can learn to be any skill of developer, all they need is a used PC and linux CD. this was an eye opening quote for me when i read it, for some reason. it meant that the craft of software was the most accessible in all of human crafting. really an amazing time to grow up.