Subj : Re: Windows vs Linux
To   : Gamgee
From : boraxman
Date : Tue Apr 26 2022 21:14:39

 Ga> I never had any of the early computers like the TRS-80, Commodores, etc.
 Ga> My first one was called the "Kaypro PC" which I bought new in 1986.  Had 
 Ga> an 8088 CPU clocked at 4.77Mhz (which I later upgraded to an NEC V20 at 
 Ga> 8Mhz - significant upgrade), CGA graphics, an amber mono monitor 
 Ga> (probably 13-14"), and DUAL 5.25" floppy drives (360Kb each).  No hard 
 Ga> drive, although I added that later too.  I added a 1200 baud modem at 
 Ga> some point and had a Compuserve account eventually.  Hard to imagine 
 Ga> such hardware now, but at the time... it was GREAT.  Can't even 
 Ga> describe the enjoyment I got out of that computer.  GW-BASIC 
 Ga> programming, WordStar, SuperCalc.  I wish I had kept it but of course it 
 Ga> is long gone.  I got more computers obviously and also went up through 
 Ga> the Windows versions like everybody else did.  For some reason I was 
 Ga> never interested in OS/2, and eventually started dabbling with Linux 
 Ga> around 1996 or so.  Didn't start using Linux seriously until about 2001, 
 Ga> and been with it ever since.  :-)
 Ga> 
 Ga> Ahhhhh, the memories.  Good stuff.
 Ga> 
 Ga> 
 Ga> 

Of all the computers I've, had, my XT clone was the one I want back the most. The case went missing at my folks place (I think, or I left it behind a at a rental), and I'm left with only the mainboard and addon cards and monitor.  Enough to get it running actually.

The XT had an great looking case, the drives a pleasure to hear in action, the Monochrome green CGA monitor distinctive and distinguished.  Enjoying using GW-Basic/BASICA on that, Eight-in-one office suite, simcity.

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