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Jul 25, 2008
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I can't remember my first computer. It was a while ago. I think it was an ollllld dell. I taught myself how to use it, I gradually learned programs, html, photoshop. I used online tutorials and friends help to learn everything I know.(Well, photoshop wise) I thought software/hardware myself.
A Commodore 64 all those years ago in the late 80s, the cartridges, the 5 1/2 floppys, and the tape recorders.. Some of those games are still classics today. Also liked how it came with the "Basic" programming language as default.
PC-Wise, I'd have to say the old Amstrad 386SX with that Mega Drive built in. It was cool at the time, but like most days with PC technology, it quickly got outdated as the more powerful programs and processors were released. QUOTE A Commodore 64 all those years ago in the late 80s, the cartridges, the 5 1/2 floppys, and the tape recorders.. Some of those games are still classics today. Also liked how it came with the "Basic" programming language as default.PC-Wise, I'd have to say the old Amstrad 386SX with that Mega Drive built in. It was cool at the time, but like most days with PC technology, it quickly got outdated as the more powerful programs and processors were released. How did you learn to use it? I've seen a C64 but never got the chance to use one. :S
My first PC was the IBM Personal Desktop Computer MkII, complete with a 14" greyscale monitor and an original HP Deskjet dot-matrix. Ah, happy days. Windows 3.1 never crashed once on me, and all the apps were a lot faster to load too. Castle of the Winds and Kidpix are my main memories of it (me being 5 or 6 at the time). I learned to use everything, amazingly, by going through the help documents! No Internet, and no other people to ask about computers kinda limited the available support. I seem to remember we tried to get Microsoft Bob running at one point. It was a complete flop, but the legacy lives on.
My first Rig.. Well, that was probably the old Acorn I had, my teacher taught me how to use that baby and make a calculator program, I was thrilled! Also the joy of playing games on 8 bit colour and 6.5 Inch Floppys, Ahhhh those were the days!
The first computer I was able to go in my house on was a old 386, I didn't really learn to use it that much as I didn't go on it much. I got the gist of it, but nothing beyond that
The first computer in my room was a Win95, which I learn how to use by doing whatever I wanted on it. No-one was bothered if I broke it 
my firs computer "happened" quite a long time ago, i think it was year 1991 and the computer was 286. i remember playing Doom on it, although my father has prohibited me, saying it is not a game for kids:D.
through the years i (and my father) were upgrading computer, buying new one, and so did i slowly step by step lerned how to use it. at the beginning i could merly play games, now i can do a hell with computer, and cant imagine my life without it. not taht i am some kind of geek, with no real life, but i am so used to it, that i use it for all kind of things. if i dont know something, i dont go look in a book, i use google, etc.
hmm ... back then, I did not really understand about this hardware-stuff but I'll try to recall
 it was a computer without any hdd but with two 5.25"-floppy drives and a 14"-screen. that's about all I remember anyways, my dad taught me how to use it when I was about 3 years old......but he traded it in for a 386 with 33MHz and a hard drive pretty soon... I got my first computer when I was 13 years old, i used it for games only, I was clueless back then, I didn't even knew how to start it up  After months, weeks and days I slowly learned more everyday, today I know much much more than back then, and I kind of feel stupid if I think back for myself that I didnt even knew how a pc worked!
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Speaking of first computers, the first "Proper" PC i got was a 386SX, 25mhz with 40mb Hard Drive and a 3.5 FDD, and a external 5.5 FDD. The brand was Amstrad (now defunct), which at the time was a okay brand, however it was difficult to upgrade some parts considering the parts Amstrad used was different to other manufacturers around at the time (Compaq, HP, even Commodore, etc).
My dad built me a computer when i was 3.
I loved it, and spend age on it each night, gradually building up my knowledge. By the time i was 7 I knew more than all of my classmates (most of them only used computers in school) And now, im a complete and utter 'GEEK' And im loving it!!!! Well its useful anyway!
well lets see here, that was a IBM 8088 and a Tape Drive. yes a cassestte drive. only Dos, and the monitor was a old BW TV
Them was the days. Someplace I still have the old thing. will have to search and see if it still works
My first system was some IBM PC. I don't remember the generation or model for it. I was 12 yrs old
My dad taught me how to use it. I don't even remember the exact specifications. It was loaded with DOS initially, and later Windows 3.1. I still like Windows 3.1 bcoz of the interface. I think it also had a 5 1/2 " Floppy drive bay. QUOTE(Zero Ziat @ Sep 26 2006, 09:24 AM)  Yeah... Me? I don't remember but I am interested to know about you. I know it may seem a stupid question but it interests me. So... What was your first comp and how did you learn to use it? I have seen people using it.. But exploring a computer is the assumption i take from you when you mean using the system. It was a windows 2000.. Pretty advanced OS i should say. I have a special liking towards that OS. Now i have hands on experience on the new and very old operating systems...
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