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  1. You know, when I was first learning computing, back in the 1978-1981 era, *everything* that I cared about was open source.

    We just didn't call it that back in the heyday of 8-bit interpreted languages.

    #BASIC #basiclang #atari800 #commodorepet #trs80 #trs80model1 #trs80model3 #apple2 #appleii #TI994 #TI994a #atari #atari8bit #atari400 #basicdialects #retrocomputing

  2. 👾🛠️ Diving into the past of tech with the TI-99/4A Technical Servicing Manual from 1983, and I'm absolutely mesmerized! There's something uniquely charming about these vintage service manuals from the golden era of computers. 📚💡

    What strikes me the most is the delightful mix of typewritten paragraphs and hand-drawn schematics. Each connection and component is meticulously labeled

    For instance, take a look at the connections in the schematic below - it's not just technical; it's art. 🎨🖌️ . 🌟📖

    #VintageTech #ServiceManuals #TI994A #RetroComputing #HandDrawn #retrocomputer
    #TechnologyHistory

  3. It appears, as I read it, that this may be the last moment to purchase an F18A FPGA VDP VGA board, a highly enhanced hardware replacement for the VDP in systems using the TMS9918A graphics chip, such as the TI-99/4A, ColecoVision, and MSX systems.

    It seems the last pre-order from SHIFT838 ends on March 7 -- and that will be -it- for production of this unit by SHIFT838.

    So, if you want one, now is the time. (I have one in my '99 and it's driving the 80-column ANSI display shown in my earlier toot.)

    shift838.com/store/index.php?r

    #TI #TI99 #TI994a #ColecoVision #MSX #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #vintagehardware #tech #FPGA #VGA #upgrades #TMS9918A #GPU