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- The Commodore 64 was affordable compared to other personal computers in the 1980s, costing under $600 and eventually dropping to $199.
- Purchasing the Commodore 64 was justified as an educational tool, but the author primarily used it for playing pirated video games, which taught problem-solving skills.
- Playing sports simulation games on the Commodore 64 helped the author learn about American sports and fostered camaraderie with others.
- The computer connected the author internationally, such as with an Austrian relative, and locally through Bulletin Board Systems (BBS), leading to friendships and job opportunities.
- The author wrote a novel using the Commodore 64's word processor, filling two floppy disks, which sparked a lifelong passion for writing.
- The Commodore 64 foundationaly contributed to the author's career as a Lead Application Developer by fostering early computing skills and perseverance.
- Decades later, the author purchased a replica Commodore 64 Ultimate, evoking nostalgic emotions and memories of early computing experiences.