Mark Phillips' Pages: Workbook: 8/1/08: I discovered computers during that time.

Jacob Lawrence, "Protest Rally" (1969) — Jacob Lawrence, *Protest Rally* (1969)

August 1, 2008:

I discovered computers during that time.

PCs communicating via the commercial Delphi dial-in network, pre-Internet.

It was exciting because we could print and post transcripts of our discussions with the other campuses, providing a level of accountability of our representatives which hadn't been possible via phone conferences.

Plus it was dead cheap by comparison.

Later I dedicated evenings to discussions with the Supercomputer Center grad students who frequented the Pub. "I want to learn about email and the ARPANET. Can you set up an account for me?" No, but we can teach you to steal one.

One of the many ironies of life: a troublemaker's dedication to social justice leads to a high-paying white collar career in Silicon Valley. Not sure whether Rush Limbaugh would be pleased, or proud, or not.