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John Graham-Cumming

On The Metal

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Early Interest in Computing and Networking in the UK

A discussion of the speakers' early fascination with computing and technology during the 80s 8-bit revolution in the UK, exploring experiences with BBC Micro, Sinclair Group, and MZ80K. The chapter also covers their early exposure to networking in a UK school, detailing their experiments with network improvement and reverse engineering. The speakers reflect on the challenges and limited recognition of computing as a promising career choice during their teenage years.

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