I got started with an 8-bit home computer that came with a bunch of games and a copy of CP/M 3.1 (and 2.2). While the games were welcome entertainment, the macr

I got started with an 8-bit home computer that came with a bunch of games and a copy of CP/M 3.1 (and 2.2). While the games were welcome entertainment, the macro assembler, BCPL, Fortran and all the shareware I managed to acquire set me on a career. It was a magical voyage of discovery and learning.