Here's a few interesting pointers,

1 My dad developed airline software, so technology was impossible to avoid at home

His office had 3 computers set up, all with giant CRT monitors and "classic" off-white computer cases. At the time, that was pretty abnormal!

2 Back then I joined several online communities, giving me plenty of opportunities to learn new skills.

Eventually including various third-party servers (for games like Runescape, and Ragnarok Online), where we would work together to develop websites and new in-game functionality to lure more players in

3 I need to add more here, umm... Come back later when once I've had a little more time to fill this in!