Mark Dastmalchi-Round reflects on 40 years of computing, tracing his journey from coding on a Sinclair ZX Spectrum to managing modern cloud-native projects. He chronicles key personal and technological milestones—including early BBS experiences, working with Amiga and Unix-like systems, navigating the rise of the internet and open source, and evolving web development practices—while preserving an extensive archive of his online presence spanning 25 years. His account highlights the rapid evolution of hardware, software, and online communities, capturing a vivid panorama of computing history through a personal lens.
https://www.markround.com/blog/2026/06/17/25-its-only-when-you-look-back/