Just You Wait
The article reflects on the author's journey through the past 50 years, highlighting significant technological advancements and personal milestones. Born in 1976, the author experienced the evolution of technology from early gaming consoles to the rise of the internet. Their career in computer science led to notable achievements, including contributions to web development and security.
- ▪The author was born in 1976 and grew up during the early days of technology.
- ▪They switched their major to computer science and became a web developer.
- ▪Their career included leading important projects at USPS and writing about HTTP and security.
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Just You Wait 21 May 2026 I turn 50 today. I feel incredibly lucky to have experienced these particular 50 years. I was born in 1976 — when Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple, the year after Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard to start Microsoft. But I grew up largely without technology. To me, technology came in waves, and it was always exciting and new. I remember the Atari 2600, and later the Nintendo. The Commodore 64. The acoustic coupler in War Games. My first PC. The turbo button that made it fast (50 MHz). The sound of dial-up. I remember BBSes and MUDs. Archie, Gopher, Veronica, and the World Wide Web. I was there for all of it. 1994 was a big year for me. I graduated high school in the spring, and started college in the fall.
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