That’s an interesting observation. It reminds me of a few printed touch typing manuals for computers I have, from before people realized computers can teach typing themselves, with Mavis Beacon and so on.https://twitter.com/nerpulus/status/1015659935978459136 …
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I just realized that this book is 3D, so I can also look at the backs of machines. The red cables and power switches did not disappoint.pic.twitter.com/6RyJBMs0Ka
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Marcin Wichary Retweeted Eugénie v Tunzelmann
It’s awesome that people are reporting back remembering actually using this! For the record: “Idea by Robert E. Abrams and Sharon Gallagher Airbrush illustration by Wayne McLoughlin Line drawings by Christopher Finch”https://twitter.com/eugenievt/status/1015664559099731970 …
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Marcin Wichary Retweeted KScans For YOUR safety
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KScans For YOUR safety @Ksquared56Replying to @mwichary @Antiproton_comIn 1984 so few people could afford actual personal computers! Most workplaces that had one shared it - there might be one in an office of 20. So it makes sense that there would be a literally analog way to teach the other 19 people about what the PC was & could do.1 reply 1 retweet 18 likesShow this thread -
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@scottkeir are teaching me new things! Apparently what I dismissed as a cartridge on a boring page is a foldable chip you can insert into the motherboard!pic.twitter.com/R8MPwSkBEF
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Also, this illustration for bus(s)es is pretty great.pic.twitter.com/SF7SOTYD7o
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Marcin Wichary Retweeted Theo Honohan
I didn’t include the most important credit.https://twitter.com/theohonohan/status/1016021403215323136?s=21 …
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Ah! How old were you when you got it?
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Andy Baio Retweeted Andy Baio
My sister got it for me for Christmas three years ago, found it in a thrift shop. Great condition copy, too!https://twitter.com/waxpancake/status/558766666226491392 …
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