My first programming experience was basic and assembly on the TRS-80 in 1980 (I was 10 years old, saw another dude that had same thing. Gifted and talented magnet school also). Moved onto C64 when I was 13 or so (1983-4). Got burnt out on coding when I was 18 but went back in at college when I got burnt out on Electrical Engineering. Coding is my gift!
I would have given my right **choose appendage important to you** when I was 15 for all the free software tools they have available now (Java, DirectX, etc). Java Server Programming, etc are all good books but THE BEST computer book every made was by far the C64 programmers reference guide. It was the last book that could explain every last thing you could ever need to know about developing an app for a platform. Now you have to reference online docs in 34234 different sites, manuals, books, etc. I miss that somewhat... My 5 c Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Kaye" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Struts Users Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 10:42 AM Subject: RE: [OT][ALT-TECH] Apple Web Objects > -----Original Message----- > From: John Owen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Maybe I can generate some nostalgia as well : Here we go then! :) Can't go as far back as Apple II but my father bought a Iix which was my first introduction to the Mac. They were _expensive_ back then. My first Mac was an LC475 (LC68030) followed by a 7200. I then worked for Apple for a year during which time I bought myself an 8600 on employee purchase :D. Before Macs I had been an Atari ST and Sinclair Spectrum guy. I now almost exclusively use a PC :(. Which is a shame. I am seriously considering a new Mac and OS X. -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For additional commands, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For additional commands, e-mail: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
