18 Mar
2007
18 Mar
'07
1:06 p.m.
On 3/18/07, Jim Leonard <trixter at oldskool.org> wrote:
Hex Star wrote:
I agree, but it _is_ possible. I've mentioned numerous time that my
first classic machine was a PDP-8/L, but I don't always mention that I
was 16 when I bought it. I found myself hanging out with college-age
guys and older as I tried to learn what I could about 12-bit computing
in an 8-bit hobby scene.
Well I am a teen... :P ...no one has to take me
seriously, but if one gave
me a chance they'd see that I'm telling the truth...
Being a teen, you will indeed have to work a bit to gain some respect. However, I hope you continue to work at it, since it
is rare that
someone would take an interest in hardware older than them.
My first PDP-8 was 2 years younger than I was at the time. I landed a
pair of Straight-8s (which are older than I am) two year later.
I can definitely encourage folks to cut the younger members of the
hobby some slack - I remember what it was like to always be the
youngest guy in the room. They are entrenched and crusty, you are
enthralled and just learning - not always a productive combination.
Fortunately, there always seems to be someone who's willing to break
the ice.
-ethan