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Retro computing

AI-generated image of a 1980s woman using a computer

A few days ago, I ran into a blog post with the author’s thoughts on why retro computing is becoming so popular amongst computer enthusiasts. Some points I can relate to more than others.

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April 25, 2025
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Mac OS 8 running in Electron

Macintosh.js is an open-source project that runs Mac OS 8. It emulates a 1991 Macintosh Quadra and runs the full operating system with a few applications.

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March 17, 2024
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The internet is rife with tutorials of people upgrading old computers with modern technology. How much sense does that make and is it reasonable?

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August 1, 2020
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Windows 95 running in Electron

An operating system that was released 25 years ago and required an entire computer to run can now instead be run in a browser window with an interpreted language.

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August 1, 2020
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Indigo iMac G3
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May 1, 2015
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Alex Seifert
Alex is a developer, a drummer and an amateur historian. He enjoys being on the stage in front of a large crowd, but also sitting in a room alone, programming something or reading a scary story.
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