Mark Fixes Stuff @markfixesstuff.com · Mar 26

Schools forced kids to learn on the BBC Micro, then expected them to go home and understand their Spectrum’s rubber keyboard. No wonder so many ‘80s kids got good at troubleshooting. #BBCMicro #Acorn #RetroTech #80sComputing #8bit

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RetroWorkshop · Mar 27

We had a BBC Micro at home. Then we upgraded to a Spectrum +2! Love the Beeb though.

Wayne Stuart · Mar 26

In my fantasy garage of retro computing goodies, the Beeb is top 5. And currently top of that list of ones I still need.

Gosunkugi · Mar 26

We had a BBC set up in the storage cupboard of the art room. When it was our turn we used to close the door and play Chuckie Egg.

Taz Fae Dodge · Mar 26

Love my Master. Just got some upgrades for it to fit.

Gillman Woodrowe · Mar 26

Mark Pitt · Mar 26

Even worst you could have a membrane keyed ZX81…

CoffeeCupArcade · Mar 30

So true

Fuzzweed · Mar 26

I prefer my keys fully labelled. Sometimes many times over. Even better if some of its in red and requires reading in a certain light at the right angle. Still no idea what function a function key functions as.

@weirdo95.bsky.social · Mar 26

Some of us were born with a spanner on our mouth. We already knew how to do that. I spend my paid time deploying and managing applications in the cloud. But if you want a bit of metal hitting with a ruddy big hammer until it does what you want I can do that as well. I love both variants of steam.

DCharlie · Mar 27

Junior School : uh oh, Grannys Garden time Big School : Are there any free Elite machines this lunchtime? Hometime : ERIC 1000 LINES YOU ARE NOT A KANGAROO