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My first computer (Nascom 2) didn't even have a floppy. A hard disk would have cost many more times than the computer. The first hard disk I saw many years later was 80 MB and very loud.

Almost six orders of magnitude advancement. I do wonder if humanity will every be able to pull such a stunt again.



So cool to see the Nascom being mentioned!

My father bought a Nascom 1 as his first computer, which was a DIY kit if I remember correctly. We still have it around. :)

My first contact with a computer was the BBC Micro B. Such a wonderful machine and I still power it up a few times per year! Chuckie Egg and Castle Quest ftw! ;)


Yep, my Nascom 2 was a kit (2000+ solder points!). I maintain nascomhomepage.com which has most everything. If you have anything not already there, kindly share!




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