Computers At School

Growing Up '80s by Darren Foulds

Jul 2, 20201:01:13Society & Culture

Darren and Robin talk about some of the micro computers used in schools around the world, from Robin's experiences with the MicroBee in Australia in 1987, to the excellent BBC Micro series by Retro Man Cave in the UK. Th...

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