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submitted 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) by m3t00@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] SatansMaggotyCumFart@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It’s understandable that you weren’t into TV repair at that age, but not being able to fix a stereo or radio at six is kind of sad.

[–] toast@retrolemmy.com 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Well, yeah, and boy did the other kids let me know it

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Y'all got me laughing over here.

I suppose you were such a pathetic child that you couldn't even program a VIC-20? 🙄

[–] toast@retrolemmy.com 2 points 11 months ago

No, no. The Timex Sinclair was my first. The sealed keyboard design was perfect for the occasional milk spills