I Love the Computer

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The author's lifelong passion for computers began in childhood with an IBM 486 introduced by their mother, which provided stability amidst frequent moves.
Pre-internet, enthusiast magazines like TEKNO and PC Gamer shaped their identity and geek culture exposure, despite later recognizing the toxicity in some content.
Early internet access in school opened vast exploration, from GeoCities sites to forums, deeply embedding the author into digital worlds and self-discovery.
Initial programming attempts failed (e.g., saving Java code as .exe), but later education led to proficiency in multiple languages and a career in computer science.
The author reflects on AI hype and tech exploitation, lamenting how idealism has been eroded by capitalism, but finds hope in decentralized, accessible tech movements.

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