April 2006
COMPUTERS

LONG ago, 
BEFORE excessive profiteering became a way of life
to some. (Not others, mind),

Computers were a complete mystery. Remember ?
This is how we used to write logic in those days.
Imagine you're at the ticket counter in a movie house.
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Next patron steps forward
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Ask: Do you have money ?
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Reply ?
                                                       -----No-----go to back of queue please
 Yes
Provide with ticket and admit entrance
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Nowadays with wonderful tools like Linux and the extreme patience in dealing with Microsoft products,
the world has evolved into a dazzling brilliance of sight and sound. From Kakamas to Krabi. From Pofadder to
Phuket. With Java and Macros.

Look at these examples:

Clock

Drink vending spreadsheet

Isn't life wonderful ?

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Disclaimer: I am not a salesman nor am I in marketing. Full credit is due to the unknown authors of these masterpieces.
Come forward, and we'll name thee, brethren.
 

 
I must admit that we used to import PC's from Taiwan in around 1986.
Just LOOK at the specs of this top-of-the-range-then twin floppy model.