8 Feb
2002
8 Feb
'02
9:53 p.m.
Lurking off.......
Believe it or not, some of us are. My first computer was a Sinclair, I
learned basic on it, I've even chatted on IRC with it at a blazing 300 baud,
and it was the first computer I ever programmed on, learned BASIC on it in
fact. It had a great manual that someone whom had never seen a computer
before could learn more about it. The Sinclair, Spectrum, Speccy or
whatever you wish to refer to them as, was the begining of my computer
knowledge. This foundation has provided the initial blocks for the 12 years
I have been a Sysadmin professionally for. Oh, did I mention we had to
solder it together as a kit too?
----- Original Message -----
From: "Zane H. Healy" <healyzh(a)aracnet.com>
To: <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2002 3:20 AM
Subject: Re: Spectrum makes a comeback
like
I'm sorry
did I miss something? I don't see why anyone on this list would
>be exited with this new (ahem) deVice.
I'm wondering the same thing myself, but I'm taking it one step further.
Why would anyone be? I for one thing gameplay is far more important than
how a game looks, BUT in this case the games will look horrible by todays
standards, and even the gameplay probably won't be that hot. It looks a real dud to me.
Zane
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