Ah, yes, the good old days....

From my journal:-

11 NOVEMBER 1994
Friday
From my friend, I purchase my first computer (which also comes with a large writing desk console)—a 286 (for which I get a consolidated loan from the bank to pay for it and some outstanding bills). I can see the tremendous advantage of having one! I like using Microsoft Write to type out my novel.

24 DECEMBER 1994
Saturday
I upgrade my computer to 6.20; it goes without problems but lacks a lot of memory until I learn I have to ‘DELOLDOS’...