compared to the relatively few — and expensive — commercially available computers at the time. I had professional experience with these machines, programming Apple II and Apple III computers part time while completing my undergrad. But I was also dirt poor, so simply could not afford to buy one of these computers for my own use. But it turned out ok; I found building a computer a very fascinating and engrossing experience. And building a computer back then was very different from what people today call building a computer, with really is little more than integrating off the shelf parts. Back then you needed to get the solder iron out, install the components and test. It took me several months to build the computer, and several more months to debug it and get the machine working. But it was worth it because
The Inside Stuff on the 1980s NBA Business Boom
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