Calgary Computer

I recall going to the CNE in Toronto in the early 80s where they were showcasing the latest innovations in home computing. There were stations where you could sit and interact with the newest creations and there was not much of a lineup. I took a seat and went through the tutorial stage where it showed you how to interact with the program that was installed. So click here and hit the keys specified following instructions like a well-trained canine. It became rather boring as it followed the same principal as some of the other showcase displays to push buttons and get a result.

Back home in Calgary I witnessed an enthusiast in his own home showing off his very expensive computer that was able to display graphics in action in the form of a clown juggling balls. Actually the only thing moving was the balls and it was captivating for about 10 seconds. I had the Atari gaming system at home playing pong, tetris and pac-man so a home computer that could do accounting seemed pretty lame.