Old books free for the taking
Because, you know, someone out there might want to learn CP/M. Like I did at one point! (And would still like to, but it’s an issue of prioritization.)
Seriously – if you want any of these books, even just to use as funny conversation starters, contact me.
- Mastering CP/M by Alan R. Miller, © 1983 SYBEX Inc.
- Computers Made Easy by Don Cassel, © 1984. This looks like a textbook for a general introduction to the wacky world of computers
- Amstrad Personal Computer PC1640 User Instructions, © 1987. Yes, it’s very specific.
- Apple II User’s Guide For Apple II Plus and Apple IIe (second edition), by Lon Poole, Martin McNiff, and Steven Cook, © 1983. There’s also a piece of paper tucked inside the front cover with instructions for something called the “encoder board” on the Apple II.
- Complete Logo Programming – Apple, by Steven L. Mandell and Colleen J. Mandell, © 1986. This is a hardcover textbook in basically perfect condition. A stamp on the inside cover reveals that it once was the property of Georgia Southern University.
- Home Computer Basics: An Introduction for Young People, by Jeffrey Rothfeder, © 1983. This is a short book aimed at children and it’s a real hoot. It says you can do literally anything with the Apple II.
- Computer Awareness by Merle Wood, © 1982. This is a paperback textbook for, I’d say, 4th to 6th graders.
To be totally honest, even though the video project is supposed to be helping me purge some of this stuff, it’s still tough. And if I had more room in the house I’d probably keep it. Sometimes getting rid of stuff is hard. Several months ago Rusty pushed me to throw away an old cooking pot that looked like it had been through the wars; that was really tough to do because it had been with me for so long, at some points being the only pot I owned.
Anyway. Let me know if you want any of these books, or if you want to paw through my other computer artifacts.