Rusty Nails
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I seem to remember that the mainframe IBM 360/40 that I programmed on was 256Kb. And that had loads of analysts, programmers and operators to run it.
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I seem to remember that the mainframe IBM 360/40 that I programmed on was 256Kb. And that had loads of analysts, programmers and operators to run it.
C R
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My fist PC was based on a 386SX processor, had 4MB of ram and a 40MB hard disk.
Bazzer
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My Dad used to work for ICL.
I recall when the company opened a outpost in Manchester and it had an open day in the 1960's. The most memorable part of the day was as part of the tour, being able to ask a programmer to print an image of a dog, cat and some other animal I don't recall, but with the image constructed of a multiple repeat of the animal's name generic name.
Artistically quite clever, but the computer which produced the image was huge.
I recall when the company opened a outpost in Manchester and it had an open day in the 1960's. The most memorable part of the day was as part of the tour, being able to ask a programmer to print an image of a dog, cat and some other animal I don't recall, but with the image constructed of a multiple repeat of the animal's name generic name.
Artistically quite clever, but the computer which produced the image was huge.
Pblakeney
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I have no idea of what the first computer I used but it was back in 1984 or 85 and so we could trial using AutoCad 1.0.
It wasn't much better than an Echt a Sketch where you could break lines and had a copy and paste function. Very, very slowly.
I found this - https://winworldpc.com/product/autodesk-autocad/1x-dos
It wasn't much better than an Echt a Sketch where you could break lines and had a copy and paste function. Very, very slowly.
I found this - https://winworldpc.com/product/autodesk-autocad/1x-dos
Ian H
Shaman
Well I've just spent a significant portion of time sorting out maps for my Garmins. A very nice chap from the Nethernetherlands let me download a new version of his TYP file editor. I've had not-quite-fun changing the colours of roads and the built environment. Also, an Etrex, even of the most modern type, requires an SD card formatted to FAT32 and no more than 32gb. Pherky Nell.
BoldonLad
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No. Came close to DEC VAX, but, the Company I worked for, at that time, decided to follow the desktop PC/LAN route, and of course, the laptop as they became available.
I don't recall ever encountering Wang.
I do sometimes look back at my career/work life, and, am surprised that little was actually "planned", and, most if not all, of my "wise" moves were chance driven.
bobzmyunkle
Veteran
We had that luxury.
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briantrumpet
Shaman
That's still more planning than I did.
Pblakeney
Guru
I wouldn't claim wise, but I will claim seeing potential opportunities and grabbing them with both hands.
Self teaching myself Autocad during a quiet spell while still on the drawing board. Then later replicating that with 3D modelling.
BoldonLad
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Yes, I suppose I was always willing to "take a chance".
Given that I was an 'early entry" to IT in business, I did also "invest" my own time in improving my "skill set".
All ancient history now, I retired 18 years ago!
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briantrumpet
Shaman
Yes, indeed, about staying on top of your subject, even if there isn't an immediate monetary reward... somewhere down the line either someone might give you an opportunity because you've demonstrated you're still open to learning, or you'll simply be able to put what you've learnt into practice.
Pblakeney
Guru
👍 Kept me at the top of the freelance game. Which gave me the chance to retire early. Well worth the efforts.
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briantrumpet
Shaman
That, and being a tightwad.
Pblakeney
Guru
😂😂😂 I prefer "maintaining a modest lifestyle". 😂😂😂
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briantrumpet
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Remember, I like to be pithy.
