My parents bought an Apple IIe when I was 12.

[phantom power]

It was on that machine I learned I liked programming, and better than that I liked algorithms.

Thank you Steve Jobs!
:patriot:

[tridim]

1. Mine bought a Commodore 64

Because they couldn't afford an Apple II.

Thank you Mom and Dad.

[Dreamer Tatum]

2. Thank Donald Knuth. nt

[vets74]

3. OMG... I wrote commercial programs for the II and IIe and IIc.

We did pretty good at it.

Remember anything with a "Hangman's Game" type-in setup at the bottom. Likely from us or using our authoring system.

... ;-)

[Ezlivin]

4. The US Navy bought my submarine an Apple II when I was 19

Thank you US Navy!

[GeorgeGist]

5. Hooray!

You got a pony.

[RebelOne]

6. I bought an Apple IIe in the '70s.

That was the best little computer. I used it for freelance work and it more than doubled the $1300 that I paid for it at that time. Than I bought PCs throughout the years and had so many problems that I finally decided to go for a Mac Mini. It is the best computer that I have had. No problems, just minor glitches that restart doesn't cure.