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In reply to the discussion: Post a photo of your first computer. Tell us all the details! [View all]demilib
(100 posts)124. I had a system exactly like that, minus the joystick and monitor.
Actually, I still have it.
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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