Facebook post — 17 September 2021

facebook 17 September 2021

Clive Sinclair, the inventor of the first computer I used independently, is no more.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/sep/16/home-computing-pioneer-sir-clive-sinclair-dies-aged-81

The ZX Spectrum made technology affordable and usable for an entire generation of kids. I've spent many afternoons copying Basic games and programs from printed books using its rubber keys, learning programming in the process.

8 comments

Meera KriI saw a Sinclair box at home in the 80s, was told it used an audio tape... never figured how to use it. What to do - it didn't have any manual and there was no internet those days! On a related note, I have helped with subtitling on an Amiga for a film studio! Hide
Sadhna JainI used to give classes using this computer. Nostalgia! Hide
Nishant JainI learnt basic on a commodore 64. Things we could do in 64kb back then. Hide
Balaji SampathI used to play games on the TV using the ZX spectrum. Hide
Meera KriMeera Kri · 4y · by authorI saw a Sinclair box at home in the 80s, was told it used an audio tape... never figured how to use it. What to do - it didn't have any manual and there was no internet those days! On a related note, I have helped with subtitling on an Amiga for a film studio! LikeReplyHide
Sadhna JainSadhna Jain · 4y · by authorI used to give classes using this computer. Nostalgia!LikeReplyHide
Nishant JainNishant Jain · 4y · by authorI learnt basic on a commodore 64. Things we could do in 64kb back then.ReplyHide
Balaji SampathBalaji Sampath · 4y · by authorI used to play games on the TV using the ZX spectrum.ReplyHide