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As AI grips world, the thrill of collecting #VintageComputers is growing

By TERRY CHEA
Updated 12:27 PM EDT, August 10, 2026
Comments 9

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — "Software engineer Josh Dersch loves old computers. He spends countless hours tinkering in his garage, trying to coax decades-old machines back to life. He estimates he owns more than 200 vintage computers and devices in his Seattle home.

" 'It’s always been fascinating to me to see the origins of things,' Dersch said. 'It’s a fun challenge to debug and repair. You can understand the entire system from top to bottom.' "

https://apnews.com/article/vintage-computers-silicon-valley-technology-apple-history-43d28a08d77cc477cdcd6951315d2f2d

#SolarPunkSunday #RightToRepair #NoAI #OldComputers #ReuseRestoreRepair #OldSchoolTechnology

As AI grips world, the thrill of collecting #VintageComputers is growing

By TERRY CHEA
Updated 12:27 PM EDT, August 10, 2026
Comments 9

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. (AP) — "Software engineer Josh Dersch loves old computers. He spends countless hours tinkering in his garage, trying to coax decades-old machines back to life. He estimates he owns more than 200 vintage computers and devices in his Seattle home.

" 'It’s always been fascinating to me to see the origins of things,' Dersch said. 'It’s a fun challenge to debug and repair. You can understand the entire system from top to bottom.' "

https://apnews.com/article/vintage-computers-silicon-valley-technology-apple-history-43d28a08d77cc477cdcd6951315d2f2d

#SolarPunkSunday #RightToRepair #NoAI #OldComputers #ReuseRestoreRepair #OldSchoolTechnology

OK but like
what do I do with this...
my goodness it's slow with Windows, I'll put Xubuntu on it but... ach.

ASUS Vivobook Flip 14

• Intel Pentium Silver N5030 CPU 1.1Ghz
• 4GB DDR4 (soldered)
• Intel UHD 605
• Kingston TA296 eMMC (32GB? Not sure).

The bad part is that the mobo and fan stink like cigarettes, it's gonna be to remove that safely. I'll spray 99% isoprop. on the mobo both sides, but that's not a surefire solution...

#SlowTech #oldcomputers

OK but like
what do I do with this...
my goodness it's slow with Windows, I'll put Xubuntu on it but... ach.

ASUS Vivobook Flip 14

• Intel Pentium Silver N5030 CPU 1.1Ghz
• 4GB DDR4 (soldered)
• Intel UHD 605
• Kingston TA296 eMMC (32GB? Not sure).

The bad part is that the mobo and fan stink like cigarettes, it's gonna be to remove that safely. I'll spray 99% isoprop. on the mobo both sides, but that's not a surefire solution...

#SlowTech #oldcomputers

Time to play some..

"Angband is a free, single-player dungeon exploration game.

You play an adventurer seeking riches, fighting monsters, and preparing for a final battle with Morgoth, the Lord of Darkness."

https://rephial.org/

#roguelike #rogue #tactic #fantasy #RPG #dungeon #dungeoncrawler #dungeoncrawl #angband #Freeware #gaming #games #videogames #videogaming #retro #retrogaming #retrocomputing #oldcomputers #ascii

Our first computer was an XT clone, I think we got it in 1988. It was better in many respects than the 8 bit computers my friends had had, and which we had played with, but still mostly not as good as the Amigas some friends had. It was bought used, obviously.

We had it for about three years. I mostly learned my early programming stuff on it, Turbo Pascal 3.0 and GW-basic.

#oldComputers #ibmXt #CGA

1/2

Emulates old 8-bit and 16-bit computers https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/vfx/shaders/fullscreen-camera-effects/retro-old-computers-243911?aid=1101l9zFC&utm_source=aff

#gamedevelopment #gamedev #oldcomputers #retro #indiedev #unity #unity3d

Dungeon Crawl

Today in ASCII Mode on #Linux Mint

#roguelike #rogue #tactic #fantasy #RPG #dungeon #dungeoncrawler #dungeoncrawl #Freeware #gaming #games #videogames #videogaming #retro #retrogaming #retrocomputing #oldcomputers

Which retro hardware curse have you suffered most?

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #RetroTech #RetroComputers #ClassicComputing #OldComputers

Which retro hardware curse have you suffered most?

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing #RetroTech #RetroComputers #ClassicComputing #OldComputers

I tried #FREEDOS one time.. and all go bad installing it.

MSDOS is better for me..

But I will try one more time..

#MSDOS #DOSGaming #CPM
#retrogaming #retrocomputing #oldcomputers #vintage #retro #os #system

A regular day at the Diskette... The preparations for "Online worlds from 1978" are in full swing! This Saturday, 9.5. from 12-19. ☎️

https://diskette.ch/ausstellungen/onlinewelten.html

#computermuseum #diskette #dust #vintagecomputing #oldcomputers

Ein ganz normaler Tag in der Diskette... Die Vorbereitungen für die "Onlinewelten ab 1978" sind in vollem Gange! Diesen Samstag, 9.5. von 12-19 Uhr. ☎️

https://diskette.ch/ausstellungen/onlinewelten.html

#computermuseum #diskette #dust #vintagecomputing #oldcomputers

Ein ganz normaler Tag in der Diskette... Die Vorbereitungen für die "Onlinewelten ab 1978" sind in vollem Gange! Diesen Samstag, 9.5. von 12-19 Uhr. ☎️

https://diskette.ch/ausstellungen/onlinewelten.html

#computermuseum #diskette #dust #vintagecomputing #oldcomputers

I inexplicably had the title screen song (or well, handful of PC Speaker bleep bloops) to Striker, (1985, DOS, CGA) pop in my head just now. It is the first computer video game I've ever played, on an Amstrad PC512, as a child.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT2_v4zP4aE

#RetroGaming #DOSGaming #OldComputers #OhNoImAncient

I inexplicably had the title screen song (or well, handful of PC Speaker bleep bloops) to Striker, (1985, DOS, CGA) pop in my head just now. It is the first computer video game I've ever played, on an Amstrad PC512, as a child.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jT2_v4zP4aE

#RetroGaming #DOSGaming #OldComputers #OhNoImAncient

I believe credit for this link goes to @BrambleBearSnoring (correct me if I'm wrong).

From Dust to Desktop: How to Revive Your Old #Laptop with #Linux

April 4, 2025 by Martin

Excerpt: "Here’s why Linux is the perfect solution for your old laptop:

- It’s Incredibly Efficient: Lightweight Linux distributions use a fraction of the RAM and CPU power that Windows 10 or 11 demand. This leaves more resources for your applications, making everything feel faster.
- It’s Secure: The underlying architecture of Linux makes it far less susceptible to viruses and malware than Windows. Plus, with ongoing community support, even old systems receive regular security updates.
- It’s Free: The operating system and thousands of high-quality applications (web browsers, office suites, media players) are completely free to download and use.
- It’s Customizable: You can make your Linux desktop look and feel exactly how you want it to. From a macOS-style dock to a classic Windows 2000-era taskbar, the choice is yours."

Learn more:
https://www.linuxnest.com/reviving-old-laptops-with-lightweight-linux-distributions-performance-guide/

#SolarPunkSunday #LinuxInstall #ReuseRepairRestore #OldComputers #Computers #EndOfWindows10

I believe credit for this link goes to @BrambleBearSnoring (correct me if I'm wrong).

From Dust to Desktop: How to Revive Your Old #Laptop with #Linux

April 4, 2025 by Martin

Excerpt: "Here’s why Linux is the perfect solution for your old laptop:

- It’s Incredibly Efficient: Lightweight Linux distributions use a fraction of the RAM and CPU power that Windows 10 or 11 demand. This leaves more resources for your applications, making everything feel faster.
- It’s Secure: The underlying architecture of Linux makes it far less susceptible to viruses and malware than Windows. Plus, with ongoing community support, even old systems receive regular security updates.
- It’s Free: The operating system and thousands of high-quality applications (web browsers, office suites, media players) are completely free to download and use.
- It’s Customizable: You can make your Linux desktop look and feel exactly how you want it to. From a macOS-style dock to a classic Windows 2000-era taskbar, the choice is yours."

Learn more:
https://www.linuxnest.com/reviving-old-laptops-with-lightweight-linux-distributions-performance-guide/

#SolarPunkSunday #LinuxInstall #ReuseRepairRestore #OldComputers #Computers #EndOfWindows10

VCF Montreal 2026 Videos: The Post-Show Watch List
#VCFMontreal #VCFMontreal2026 #VintageComputerFestival #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #ComputerHistory #OldComputers #RetroTech #8bit #16bit #CRT #FloppyDisk
https://theoasisbbs.com/vcf-montreal-2026-videos-the-post-show-watch-list/?fsp_sid=2629

VCF Montreal 2026 Videos: The Post-Show Watch List
#VCFMontreal #VCFMontreal2026 #VintageComputerFestival #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #ComputerHistory #OldComputers #RetroTech #8bit #16bit #CRT #FloppyDisk
https://theoasisbbs.com/vcf-montreal-2026-videos-the-post-show-watch-list/?fsp_sid=2629

@loudscotsbloke

You can finally start programming in FORTRAN!

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing
#RetroTech #OldComputers #ComputerHistory #RetroHardware #MiniComputers

@loudscotsbloke

You can finally start programming in FORTRAN!

#RetroComputing #VintageComputing
#RetroTech #OldComputers #ComputerHistory #RetroHardware #MiniComputers

Le Victor Lambda, héritier de l’Interact 🇺🇸, incarne une tentative française 🇫🇷 de s’approprier la micro-informatique naissante.
Une machine imparfaite, mais essentielle pour comprendre l’histoire technique et culturelle du numérique.

#VictorLambda #RetroComputing #HistoireInformatique
#PatrimoineNumérique #CultureLibre #OldComputers
#silicium #heritage

Le Victor Lambda, héritier de l’Interact 🇺🇸, incarne une tentative française 🇫🇷 de s’approprier la micro-informatique naissante.
Une machine imparfaite, mais essentielle pour comprendre l’histoire technique et culturelle du numérique.

#VictorLambda #RetroComputing #HistoireInformatique
#PatrimoineNumérique #CultureLibre #OldComputers
#silicium #heritage

Playing the original Sokoban (1984) on my first PC. It's a Siemens PCD-2 - 286/12MHz/1MB RAM/CGA Monochrome. Graphics can be switched to Hercules.
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #retrogames #oldcomputers #vintage #i286

Playing the original Sokoban (1984) on my first PC. It's a Siemens PCD-2 - 286/12MHz/1MB RAM/CGA Monochrome. Graphics can be switched to Hercules.
#retrocomputing #retrogaming #retrogames #oldcomputers #vintage #i286

Tested the ability to record and play back Midi data from/to my Keyboard using the arecordmidi and aplaymidi commands. These work! The Keyboard is connected to the computer via a USB cable (+ 8ft USB extender cable). Next, I need to integrate Midi recording and playback into my script, along with the existing ADC/DAC and sound card LineIn/LineOut options.

#xubuntu #LinuxAudio #daw #OldComputers

The SemWare® Editor, a.k.a. TSE
https://semware.com/

#MSDOS #windows #linux #editor #ed #tse #semware #retrocomputing #oldcomputers #retro

The Commodore 64 is back on the production line for the first time in 30 years – and I want it, even if it makes zero sense

https://www.techradar.com/computing/the-commodore-64-is-back-on-the-production-line-for-the-first-time-in-30-years-and-i-want-it-even-if-it-makes-zero-sense

#commodore #commodore64 #C64 #press #tech #retrogaming #retrocomputing #oldcomputers #retro #vintage

#Retro geeks.. #tech #BBS #BBSing

Check Constructive Chaos BBS
https://conchaos.synchro.net/ @codefenix Tour Op.

#msdos #desqview #desqviewx #multitask #unix #xwindows #oldcomputers #retrocomputing #vintagecomputing #computers #history #geek #bulletinboards #dovenet

Le fanzine Amstrad CPC ùCPM a disparu de la toile il semblerait.

Une explication?!
Il avait eu un début bien sympa ce Fanzine. Etrange.. J'aimais bien le télécharger pour le lire.

#fanzine #ezine #zine #Amstrad #ucpm #ùcpm #CPC #CPC6128 #CPC464 #CPC664 #coding #basic #CPM #ASM #retrogaming #retrocomputing #oldcomputers

Hurray! New Mac mini as my media hub (just music for now) is all set up. Had do dig through old cables and such to find a keyboard and mouse to use. Keyboard was from my Mac Cube! Also had to make a quick run out for an HDMI cable. Just goes to show that sometimes it IS a good idea to hang on to old equipment, and have decent adapters. I also realized I really need to go through those boxes of stuff and re-organize them. #Macintosh #OldComputers #MacCube

How’s your day going? Mine is cleaning the dissolved remains of the drive and counter belts of this old tape recorder and finding replacements. 😅

I am covered in the black goo, send help!!!

#Retro #RetroTech #TapeRecorder #Cassette #CassetteRecorder #DataCassette #OldComputers #ComputoneCRC1001