[simpits-tech] quadrant update...

[Rick Davis]

>>>> And the TI 99(4a)? That had a memory card! First program in BASIC. Lol.
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>>> Didn't that sucker talk too ?
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>>> --
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>> I don't remember that, but I remember writing an inventory program for a
>> video rental store in basic and it was pretty slick. Each video (100's of
>> them) had their own file and input line. They could just type in the 
>> video
>> number and input who rented it or if it came back or lost or whatever.
>> Somehow things seemed much simpler back then.
>>
>> 1000 INPUT (x)
>> 1010 If x="Y" goto 5000
>> 1020 If x="N" goto 5010
>> .....
>>
>> Been a long time. LOL
>>
> Yep.
>
> 1000 INPUT X$
>
> :)

It was a lot of fun. Had a Commodore Vic 20 and 64 too, but the TI was the 
stealth bomber of that breed. The first one that had a memory card I think. 
Then came the MAC Classic. "Lunch Box" computer. Keep in mind, that's only 
about 25 years ago. Maybe if I live another 25 years they'll be able to Nano 
stitch my head onto a computer with wheels, where I can tell the computer to 
do whatever I want to my brain. Need to get a buzz on? Ctrl+B. Getting too 
dark out? Turn up the brightness - FN+F4. Feel like a nap? "Standby" 
Bwahahaha.

R