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Mark Kyrnin is a computer networking specialist working in the computer field since 1994. He has been a computer hobbyist since the introduction of the Apple IIe. He built his first IBM compatible computer from parts in 1990.

Experience:

Mark has been building personal computers from parts since his high school graduation back in 1990. His first system was an IBM compatible 286 processor with 4 megabytes of RAM, a 5 1/4" floppy drive, VGA Card and 16-color grayscale VGA monitor.

Education:

Mark graduated from University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He has obtained the CompTIA A+ and Network+, Microsoft MCP, and Cisco CCIE No. 14072.

From Mark Kyrnin:

Personal computers are a large portion of our everyday lives now. Knowing how to build and maintain a system from scratch is an important and valuable skill for individuals to have in the work force today.

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