Childhood Computing | Hacker News

Hacker News commenters shared childhood memories of old Windows PCs at school and at home, where simple hardware sparked curiosity.

Many first learned by editing HTML, typing BASIC or Pascal, or experimenting with LOGO, Java, and Delphi.

Games, graphics, and “view source” moments made programming feel immediate and fun, often leading to deeper exploration.

The thread highlights how limited access to retro machines and simple tools still helped launch long-term tech careers.