Indeed. Everyone who owned a particular model of computer had the same BASIC and could swap programs/listings. Also, it was immediately available from when the

Indeed. Everyone who owned a particular model of computer had the same BASIC and could swap programs/listings. Also, it was immediately available from when the computer was switched on (which took seconds). Nowadays I think all sorts of packages have to be installed and it's too complicated for beginners. People who write instructions are usually hampered by the curse of knowledge.