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In reply to the discussion: Post a photo of your first computer. Tell us all the details! [View all]LeftishBrit
(41,202 posts)65. My first computer has long been an ex-computer, pining for the fiords; but it looked like this
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Amstrad_PCW512.JPG
An Amstrad PCW512, bought second-hand in 1988, and lasted me till 1997. It used Locoscript, and you had to put the discs in the disc drives each time, for it to function properly. I liked it, though many functions that one would now take for granted, notably re copying and pasting, were quite primitive. It was much more affordable than other computers at that time, even if I'd bought it new.
Ah, those were the days!
An Amstrad PCW512, bought second-hand in 1988, and lasted me till 1997. It used Locoscript, and you had to put the discs in the disc drives each time, for it to function properly. I liked it, though many functions that one would now take for granted, notably re copying and pasting, were quite primitive. It was much more affordable than other computers at that time, even if I'd bought it new.
Ah, those were the days!
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Man, I thought I knew a lot about synth history, but that one's totally new to me!!
harmonicon
Apr 2012
#68
Macintosh Performa 475 - I bought mine in 1994, It sold me on Macs from that point on
MrScorpio
Apr 2012
#32
I remember using a lot of graphite to keep mine smooth, and the black hands afterwards.
Hoyt
Apr 2012
#140
Cool, I love it! I don't remember the brand of my first computer, I just know it make a sound like
DesertDiamond
Apr 2012
#37
I also remember I could never leave it sitting on or whatever text was on the screen would be
DesertDiamond
Apr 2012
#39
GE 415 mainframe. Octal,not hexadecimal. Still have the "Instruction Card" with all
SharonAnn
Apr 2012
#88
My first computer has long been an ex-computer, pining for the fiords; but it looked like this
LeftishBrit
Apr 2012
#65
I typeset my first book on a Mac Plus with Pagemaker, a used IIFX (too F**king expensive) was next.
diane in sf
Apr 2012
#156