Do you still remember the first time you had a computer?

Ahh yes, the good old black and white ZX81.I have no idea what the specs were but I did actually learn to write simple 'if...then' programs on it! That was back in the early 80s when computers were less complex ....& my brain was less confused!

As I've previously mentioned in several other discussions here in mylot and to be totally honest about it, I still haven't bought or had my very own computer up to this day. But my husband and I do plan to purchase a computer set just before our daughter starts schooling, about a couple of years from now. At the moment, we're really still having a hard time making ends meet. My husband has just started working again less than a month ago. Before that, I was the only one working for my own family. I guess that you know how it is hard for me to really squeeze what I can from my monthly salary, after deductions of taxes and loan amortizations from it. But I do remember that during my fourth year in a local private school, I was able to see and handle a computer for the first time. It served as our elective subject. I forgot the brand and model of the computer sets we used but what I do recall is that the monitor was colored green; unlike today. And there was a limited list of what one can do with the earlier models and programs. And yes, I'm also familiar with wordstar. I do hope to have a computer set in the soonest possible time not only for myself, but more importantly, for our daughter's use during her future schooling.

Yes I do remember it was in the early 80's and the computer was a commodore 64 wow that was a long time ago. yes I learned a little basic programing with the magazines they had out at the time

Actually, I have long forgotten about it until now. You have just reminded me. I got my first computer in 2001 and it helped me a lot because it connected me to people I love and found new profitable hobbies online. My first and last computer--I've never had a second one LOL!--had a heavey case and couldn't have vista OS because the specifications are very outdated. I'm planning to buy a laptop this time although my husband has got a computer but I want to have my own that I can carry anywhere I go.

Yeah I still remember that. The first time I saw a computer in our house, I don't know how to use it and I got even scared to touch it because I might destroy it. The first time we had an internet in our computer, I don't know how to use it also how can I make email addresses and how to search. But I realize that you don't have to be scared unless you didn't do anything wrong. Hehe