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Alan Pope, also known as @popey, is one of those individuals whose sense of humor I deeply resonate with. Born in '72, Alan is, at the very least, considered vintage. Like many from his era, he seems to have a fondness for the good old days.

The fusion of this sentimentality with a series of intriguing events from his past, as well as his passion for writing, has given birth to a blog that's sheer joy to read.

One of his recent articles, A Virus for the BBC Micro, recently made its way to the HN front page and, consequently, onto our radar.

The story he recounts dates back over 30 years. In the context of that time, it wouldn't have been seen as out of the ordinary. Boot sector viruses were often more amusing or annoying than they were dangerous or destructive. Alan's tale is no exception. While seasoned Beeb enthusiasts might not find groundbreaking revelations here, those yearning for a dose of nostalgic reading will find themselves right at home with Alan's post.