Reflections on Childhood Computing: A Personal Memoir
By
blenderob
Master baker tier. Every paragraph earns its place on the tray.
Summary
Susam Pal reflects on their childhood computing experiences after reading a blog post on the same topic. They recall being transferred to a new school at age eight, which surprisingly had a computer lab—a rare feature for its time. The article is a personal, nostalgic memoir about early exposure to computers and the lasting impact of that experience.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledWhen I was about eight years old, my parents decided to transfer me to a new school because of its curriculum.
They did not know it then, and it probably did not even matter to them, but this new school had a computer lab.
That was quite remarkable for its time.
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