What was Ben’s first computer? (Proof of Work)

Here's a summary of the 2019-10-06 WCN episode "What was Ben’s first computer? (Proof of Work)":

1. Main Topics Discussed:

• Early Computing Experiences: The episode revolves around the hosts reminiscing about their first computers and the challenges of using them.
• BBC Micro: One host recounts using a BBC Micro, requiring manual code entry from books, often leading to frustration.
• ZX Spectrum 48K: Another host describes owning a ZX Spectrum 48K, highlighting the process of loading games from tapes and the excitement of playing classic titles.
• Early Indie Game Development: Discussion touches on the early indie game scene and how small, independent developers created beloved games.

2. Key Quotes:

• "You spend days typing in pages and pages and pages of code, and it would just never ever work."
• "It was cool... because it was quite an indie scene at that point."
• "He had the little tapes, and he put the tapes in, and then you turn it on and you go, yeah, laugh, and I have squeaking, and after half an hour of squeaking a game would pop up."

3. People Mentioned:

• Ben (host, reminiscing about his early computing experiences)
• Brother (of one host, who was more successful at getting games to work)

4. Bitcoin Price:

• Not mentioned in the transcript.

This episode is a lighthearted look back at the early days of personal computing, focusing on the struggles and joys of using computers in the 1980s.