Chronology of moleski.net

Prologue: The Catholic University of America (1982-1986)

My life with computers began while I was theoretically studying systematic theology at The Catholic University of America. I knew that I wanted to do my dissertation on a computer, so I signed up to learn how to use the DEC PDP-10 minicomputer. I learned how to get help, print out pages, and work with "sed," i.e., "son of ed."

Frank Gignac, SJ, borrowed a Timex Sinclair 1000 computer from a parishioner in Laurel, Maryland. I hooked it up to our TV in the dining room and spent several days playing with BASIC. It didn't take much to distract me from my studies!