Exploring Early Computing and Online Communication

The speaker shares their journey from having no engineering background to becoming fascinated with technology. They started with a Timex Sinclair computer, learned basic programming, and later invested in an Apple 2e. Their interest in communication technologies led them to explore bulletin boards and early internet services like CompuServe and AOL. Eventually, they transitioned from writing about national security to focusing on technology.

What was the first computer the narrator purchased?

• Apple 2e

• Timex Sinclair

• Commodore 64

• IBM PC

What was the narrator's initial reaction to engineering?

• Fascination

• Disinterest

• Indifference

• Confusion

In what year did the narrator buy the Apple 2e?

• 1983

• 1985

• 1987

• 1981

What was a significant feature of the Apple 2e that the narrator eventually added?

• A color monitor

• An external keyboard

• A hard disk

• A graphics card

What early online service did the narrator use after bulletin boards?

• MySpace

• CompuServe

• LinkedIn

• Facebook

Which online service did the narrator join after CompuServe?

• AOL

• Yahoo

• Google

• MSN

What was the narrator's profession before focusing on technology?

• Software Developer

• Global Security Analyst

• Mechanical Engineer

• Data Scientist

What inspired the narrator to shift their writing focus to technology?

• A new job opportunity

• Experiences with early computing and the internet

• A friend's suggestion

• A college course