The Lure of Retro Computing

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story imageWhat's the best computer you ever owned? Step aside with your Core Duo, son, and make some room for the gentleman who wants to tell you about his Commodore 64 . Or Sinclair ZX . Or DEC Terminal .

Retro computing is hotter than ever, attracting the interest of a whole new generation who takes interest in the machines of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. You may have missed the Retro Computing Fair in East Philadelphia last month, but that doesn't mean you're out of luck. Roswell, Georgia is hosting a Vintage Computing Festival next month, and museums dedicated to classic hardware are springing up everywhere, like this one in Ramsgate, UK. Most of them are the product of their passionate founders who have opened up their personal collections.

Can't make it anywhere? It's still not too late to play some classic Commodore 64 games courtesy of a Raspberry Pi and some clever emulation.

That's the thing about bits. Eight of 'em should've been enough for anybody.

Best Frankenstein Ever (Score: 0)

by Anonymous Coward on 2014-05-06 23:22 (#1EM)

I remember putting together a Windows 98 machine from spare parts. That thing worked better than it had any right. ;-) That was also the last computer I owned that could run Ultima VII natively. Now we have Exult. Never underestimate the power of nerds with free time and an obsession. :-)
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