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by classichasclass 1637 days ago
Ha, made the same jump myself. Computers are much more fun as a hobby than as $DAYJOB.
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Ed Roberts decided to stop playing with toys full-time, so he moved back home and became a dentist. Small-town doctor and mayor.

After giving Bill and Paul their first personal computer gig.

It would seem that the esteemed Dr. Roberts pathway has good company.

I thought so and didn't pursue it in school. After answering phones for a living for a while I changed my mind.