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RE: First Computer Experience? - mothered - 07-19-2018
(07-19-2018, 04:42 AM)skrtja Wrote:(07-19-2018, 04:38 AM)mothered Wrote:(07-19-2018, 04:02 AM)Percent Wrote: What is the ARPANET?
It was the first packet switching network, which basically formed the foundation for the Internet that we use today.
The only reason I know what this is is because of a research project lol. School is useful to say the least.
Good to read you have some knowledge of this.
The majority of users I mention It to, are completely unaware. It was a very long time ago, so It's understandable. Even I have difficulty In remembering It's exactness.
RE: First Computer Experience? - khachik - 07-28-2018
1994 if im not mistaken, thats when i got my brand new PC (really powerfull at that time), had lots of good memories
RE: First Computer Experience? - mothered - 07-29-2018
(07-28-2018, 10:50 PM)khachik Wrote: 1994 if im not mistaken, thats when i got my brand new PC (really powerfull at that time), had lots of good memories
I'm very Interested If you did In fact experience "Windows 3.1". If so, I'd love to read your thoughts.
I've posted quite a bit on that, but no one has come across It.
RE: First Computer Experience? - Ed_Horace - 07-29-2018
mine was a weird one i still dont know what the OS was called ...it had that black screen and u wrote those commands to go left or right up down thingy and draw lines or something 1995ish or b4r i think ...
RE: First Computer Experience? - mothered - 07-29-2018
(07-29-2018, 04:50 AM)Ed_Horace Wrote: mine was a weird one i still dont know what the OS was called ...it had that black screen and u wrote those commands to go left or right up down thingy and draw lines or something 1995ish or b4r i think ...
In the mid 80s, I owned an IBM XT 286 which was similar to what you're describing.
It was over 30 years ago, so I don't remember the specs etc.
RE: First Computer Experience? - Ed_Horace - 07-29-2018
(07-29-2018, 08:00 AM)mothered Wrote:(07-29-2018, 04:50 AM)Ed_Horace Wrote: mine was a weird one i still dont know what the OS was called ...it had that black screen and u wrote those commands to go left or right up down thingy and draw lines or something 1995ish or b4r i think ...
In the mid 80s, I owned an IBM XT 286 which was similar to what you're describing.
It was over 30 years ago, so I don't remember the specs etc.
it might be the same thing...i got into comps kinda late very late like when i cud make a buck or 2 somehow ,,,
RE: First Computer Experience? - mothered - 07-29-2018
(07-29-2018, 09:48 AM)Ed_Horace Wrote:(07-29-2018, 08:00 AM)mothered Wrote:(07-29-2018, 04:50 AM)Ed_Horace Wrote: mine was a weird one i still dont know what the OS was called ...it had that black screen and u wrote those commands to go left or right up down thingy and draw lines or something 1995ish or b4r i think ...
In the mid 80s, I owned an IBM XT 286 which was similar to what you're describing.
It was over 30 years ago, so I don't remember the specs etc.
it might be the same thing...i got into comps kinda late very late like when i cud make a buck or 2 somehow ,,,
Given the era you've mentioned, did you actually use Windows 3.1?
If so, I'd love to read your experience.
RE: First Computer Experience? - Vultra - 07-29-2018
(07-29-2018, 08:00 AM)mothered Wrote:(07-29-2018, 04:50 AM)Ed_Horace Wrote: mine was a weird one i still dont know what the OS was called ...it had that black screen and u wrote those commands to go left or right up down thingy and draw lines or something 1995ish or b4r i think ...
In the mid 80s, I owned an IBM XT 286 which was similar to what you're describing.
It was over 30 years ago, so I don't remember the specs etc.
Aww, very ancient. wonder how much it would be worth these days.
RE: First Computer Experience? - mothered - 07-29-2018
(07-29-2018, 11:15 AM)Mimiakira Wrote:(07-29-2018, 08:00 AM)mothered Wrote:(07-29-2018, 04:50 AM)Ed_Horace Wrote: mine was a weird one i still dont know what the OS was called ...it had that black screen and u wrote those commands to go left or right up down thingy and draw lines or something 1995ish or b4r i think ...
In the mid 80s, I owned an IBM XT 286 which was similar to what you're describing.
It was over 30 years ago, so I don't remember the specs etc.
Aww, very ancient. wonder how much it would be worth these days.
You'd probably have to pay to get rid of It.
Seriously though, to a collector, I'd say It may fetch a decent amount.
RE: First Computer Experience? - Skullmeat - 07-29-2018
We had a 486. Ran DOS and Windows 3.1