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How I got my start in programming

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If this doesn't convince people of the need for cheap computing resources to be available to everyone, nothing will. Raspberry Pi, OLPC, any program that tries to put computers in the hands of those without access -- more power to you.

I'm surprised someone as skilled as you hasn't been able to find a job. Have you considered moving out of Mozambique to a greener pasture?

I am working on moving out but it's not easy considering i do not have enough money to live alone in a foreign country.By the way i am from Zimbabwe not Mozambique.

Not trying to nitpick, but it is very difficult to read with that layout. The entire post is wrapped in a single paragraph wrapper.

Thanks for pointing it out, i will fix it.

Looked fine to me...

Everytime when I read a long article, I always convert the page use readability.

That's very inspiring! I think it's great that even though you didn't have access to a computer that you pursued your dream and learned how to program - even write your own Hip Hop website.

It's very humbling that you find it inspiring, it's support from people like you that keeps me going even though it's tough trying to make it

My first thought after reading his post was not that he was successful "even though" but "because" he had no computer.

It forced him to learn more efficiently when he sat in front of one.

If you have access to a computer 24 hours a day you will squander away more time.

But don't get me wrong, I am very impressed by what he has achieved.

There's a great opportunity for startups and really anyone with computers to start encouraging/teaching kids how to program. Would love to see companies dedicating one day a week (say Friday or Saturday's) to invite kids out to learn programming. Actual professionals who make a living doing it that can give pointers and guide them toward success.

I really believe that great programmers aren't the ones that are the "smartest" but instead are the ones that will work as hard as it takes to achieve a goal.

Thank you for posting this to HN and don't let anyone ever stop you from doing what you love.

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