First Memories of a Computer

My first memory of using a computer was back in elementary school. We would play Number Munchers. I didn't like that game, I hate math. Then on Thursdays (I think) it was 'Oregon Trail Day' where all we did was play Oregon trail. I thought it was cool because we were getting to play an actual game and not just solving some sort of math or grammar problem.


In middle school everyone was required to take a typing class. I didn’t do that great. I managed to pass but I never typed that fast…..Until AOL came along and the wonders of Instant Messenger. Instant Messenger made it natural to type much faster. It probably started out slowly but once I got the hang of typing on a more consistent basis, I was able to type much, much faster. It improved my typing overall, just on the basis of necessity to talk to friends more efficiently.

Another thing I remember during my early years of computer use was deleting some important system file. Why exactly I deleted it, I don’t know. But what came from it provided me with a new internet experience. To solve the problem I got online using our other home computer. I posted on a message board after doing a yahoo search probably. This was long before the days of google. I asked for help on how to solve the problem I was having. See, the system file I deleted happened to be an important one because the computer wouldn’t boot without it. I received a few replies and tried to fix it using other peoples advice but I had no idea what I was doing and thus, did not solve my problem. But the fact that it opened up the view of help from strangers was an interesting new thing.

More recently I have used message boards for help/ideas regarding my truck. Through that message board I have really learned what it is like to get help from complete strangers. I have gone so far as to actually meet these people sometimes. Having a common interest through a message board helps you develop friendships. Having a chance to go out and go 4 wheeling with a group of people with the same interests as you is one of the greatest things. I have made some great friends through a simple message board.