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Retrocomputing
Retrocomputing is the use of computer hardware generally judged obsolete. One example would be to use a Cambridge Z88 or a Tandy Model 100 to do your work instead of the latest Pentium, multimedia laptop. Some people have no use for or can't afford a modern computer and choose to work on older computers instead. If you use the computer only do do word processing perhaps you are satisfied with an Amstrad PCW.
A related subject is retrogaming and abandonware. It's a bit different and seems to be mostly based on wanting games based on good gameplay instead of effects.
A related subject is retrogaming and abandonware. It's a bit different and seems to be mostly based on wanting games based on good gameplay instead of effects.
Sites in Retrocomputing
The AT&T Unix PC
AT&T 3B1/7300 Unix PC information archives.
Eric Smith's Retrocomputing page
This is a veritable "home museum" covering the personal computer from the PDP-11 and the IBM 5100 onwards...
Silicon Heaven?
Classic microcomputers of the late '70s and early '80s. Photos, specs and memories.
Retro Review
Retro computing magazine.
Vector Graphics Terminals
Information about storage tube vector graphics terminals, with examples from a private collection.
The Old Computer
Dedicated to all aspects of retro computing, old computers, games consoles, handhelds, games and watches.
Retrocomputing Archive
Software for classic computer systems.
Garbage Dump Computing
By Justin Hayward.
The Retro-Computing Society of Rhode Island
Users' group with an interest in vintage computer hardware systems and software.
James the Animal Tamer's Emulators
Emulators for the Aquarius, the TRS-80 MC-10, the APF imagination machine, the NEC Trek (aka NEC PC-6001A) and the Panasonic JR-200U PC.
Vintage Computer
This site is the place to buy retro computer equipment. They trade and sell equipment.
Mattel Aquarius Homecomputer
All about the Mattel Electronics / Radofin computer with technical information and links.
FLEX User Group
Historical, technical and archival information on the FLEX.
Preserving our IT History
Computer Conservation Society's project designed to re-incarnate the genie in the software of yesteryear.
PERQ Workstations
All about PERQ workstations.
Apollo Domain OS
Offers an archive of information including patches and jumpers for users of this operating system.
Unix Workstation Server Database
Dedicated to information about new and old hardware that was designed to run Unix.
Yahoo! Groups: mattelaquarius
A place to discover, chat about and just get general information on the Mattel Aquarius home computer.
Pelikonepeijoonit.net
A Finnish collection of around 200 classic computers and game consoles, with info articles, links and even some fun.
Classic 8-bit Computers
Documentation for classic 8-bit computer systems.
OldVersion.com
Non-profit organization serving the online community by providing old versions of various programs.
MrBads Retro Games
A web site containing my collection of classic video and computer games.
ECCOLine
Web BBS for the ECCO dinosaur computer support club, which provides support to users of orphaned home computers.
The Official IMSAI Website
Vendor of the original 8080-based microcomputer. They still sell parts and are releasing a more modern release, the IMSAI Series 2, compatible with CP/M and ZS-DOS.
Kaysa Retro Computers
UK based site for vintage/retro computers and console systems.
Blue-Print Retro Collection
Personal collection.
Old Computer Projects
This site is dedicated to the millions of unused old computers. This site proves that those old computers are still good enough to do something cool.
Lee's Peek n Poke UK
Classic Video and Computer games. Come on in and Insert coin.
Erik S. Klein's Vintage Computer Collection
A virtual computer museum representing Erik Klein's personal collection of historical computers. The site features computer history, pictures and a message board.
Obsolyte - Obsolete and Elyte!
A website about the old workstations, focusing on unix systems. The only known archive of material.
Retrogear UK
Secure online store for retro, vintage games, classic hardware, software and peripherals. Shop for Atari and Sinclair along with Commodore, Sega and Nintendo. |
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