Post Ad75cTHYJ4SPr4rMIK by stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe
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(DIR) Post #Ad6pRrSuSHyAPE5gkS by stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe
2023-12-23T18:19:26Z
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My passion for computing began when I was very young. I taught myself English by reading the instruction and programming manuals of my favorite platforms. My younger sister would look at me with the wide eyes of a little girl who saw a genius, for to her, I was her big brother - brilliant, heroic, incredibly strong. I was none of these things (except older), but to her, I was her role model. She would laugh hysterically when I purposefully dropped fruit on Donald Duck's Playground on the C64, just to see her laugh.When I was photographed in front of my computer, she wanted to be included too, aspiring to be like me.Later, she enjoyed drawing with Deluxe Paint on my Amiga, trying to understand how a computer worked. She was curious about what fascinated me so much about it, sharing my passion. But she was already drawing far better than I ever could.On her 8th birthday, she decided to buy (with money gifted from relatives) a Sega Megadrive, knowing it was my dream console at the time. Since I let her use my computer, she wanted to reciprocate with something I would also enjoy.30 years ago today, she passed away. She was just 8, and I was 14. I promised her that I would not pursue this career for "money" or anything else, but to prove to her that she was right to believe in me, because, as she used to say, “you love it when things work, even if it drives you crazy.”Friends of the Fediverse, now you know why this time of year is not (and never will be) the happiest or most peaceful for me.#TechMemories #SiblingsBond #RetroComputing #InMemory
(DIR) Post #Ad6pwDrnjQ8EZQD8pk by dottorblaster@fosstodon.org
2023-12-23T18:24:56Z
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@stefano you got me crying. I wish you and your family a merry Christmas even tho I see the pain. A huge hug man.
(DIR) Post #Ad6rWMP9Z5ohQgbgUS by Carolepayne@mstdn.ca
2023-12-23T18:42:38Z
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@stefano A touching story. Your little sister would be very proud of you. Stay safe
(DIR) Post #Ad6tHSfgBS5QQgMOKO by cuddle@mastodon.bsd.cafe
2023-12-23T19:02:23Z
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@stefano My condolences, losing someone so close is so hard... I wish you a merry christmas! Be happy, life will go forward, your sister will be always with you.Take care!
(DIR) Post #Ad6torzT4JT2VmXwCO by stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe
2023-12-23T19:08:26Z
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@cuddle thank you. I hope you'll have great holidays!
(DIR) Post #Ad6tpVTyEq2Wzg7Leq by stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe
2023-12-23T19:08:33Z
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@Carolepayne thank you!
(DIR) Post #Ad6tr2JdeNDr790wF6 by stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe
2023-12-23T19:08:48Z
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@dottorblaster Thank you! Have a Merry Christmas!
(DIR) Post #Ad6zW5cImVX8zo8fZY by dwarmstrong@fosstodon.org
2023-12-23T20:12:15Z
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@stefano Peace be with you. I hope you find some good cheer in these next few days.
(DIR) Post #Ad70SpPSgNH7oe8qC9 by stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe
2023-12-23T20:22:53Z
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@dwarmstrong thank you
(DIR) Post #Ad71whWqeDeC11PAVk by sourcerer@mastodon.bsd.cafe
2023-12-23T20:39:29Z
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@stefano Cancer took my brother. I wish myself and others to be strong. Merry Christmas!
(DIR) Post #Ad75cTHYJ4SPr4rMIK by stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe
2023-12-23T21:20:38Z
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@sourcerer a big hug.
(DIR) Post #Ad75hSWSYez4wnD7vk by sourcerer@mastodon.bsd.cafe
2023-12-23T21:21:33Z
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@stefano Thank you for all!
(DIR) Post #Ad7rLjzfiQmyYuaHdg by eelco@social.lutra-it.eu
2023-12-24T06:15:26Z
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@stefano thanks for sharing you touching story and wishing you all the best.
(DIR) Post #Ad80xLRSLXOJ0WaOCO by stefano@mastodon.bsd.cafe
2023-12-24T08:03:06Z
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@eelco thank you! Best wishes to you!
(DIR) Post #AdMWhWm4tU1eOsPM6S by EnigmaRotor@mastodon.social
2023-12-31T08:04:45Z
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@stefano the trust she had in you is still there. Be proud, not only for her, but also for yourself. At some point I will knock at the door of the BSD cafe, intimidated by the fact that I’m not a professional BSD user, yet sit on a chair next to the bar, order some strong coffee and declare « yep, this place is a noticeable public achievement ». Sister with 8yo eyes would see this as another technological toy shared with others. That’s what they are made for. Thanks for sharing your story