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[–] veroxii@aussie.zone 2 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Our Commodore VIC20 came with a big book/manual which mostly taught you how to code. Was an awesome time.

[–] Echolynx@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Veronica Explains has a great video on how manuals used to actually be great resources.

[–] vinceman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 day ago

Manuals still are fantastic when available.

[–] jaybone@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 days ago

Yeah the “OS” was essentially a basic interpreter and simple editor. I remember that book.