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.
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Human curated collection of retro and computing news. Site by Jan and Bastian.
Offers an archive of information including patches and jumpers for users of this operating system.
Selling a wide variety of vintage computing hardware and software. From classic Apple IIGS computers to Wordperfect 5.1.
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This is a veritable "home museum" covering the personal computer from the PDP-11 and the IBM 5100 onwards...
A virtual computer museum representing Erik Klein's personal collection of historical computers. The site features computer history, pictures and a message board.
Heathkit and Zenith 8-bit computers and non-IBM compatible systems, like the H8, H11, H89, and H/Z-100. Includes information, software, manuals, catalogs, and an H89 emulator.
All about the Aquarius computer by Mattel Electronics / Radofin with technical information and links.
A website about the old workstations, focusing on unix systems. The only known archive of material.
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.
Dedicated to all aspects of retro computing, old computers, games consoles, handhelds, games and watches.
Contains historical information as well as collector links.
A historical timeline on computers dating back to 1970.
Non-profit organization serving the online community by providing old versions of various programs.
All about PERQ workstations.
Over 16,000 photos and descriptions of retro to antique computers and components. Site is in French, but offers an English translation.
Emulates the rebooting of several vintage operating systems.
Software for classic computer systems.
Exploring retro computing (hardware, software and experience) in a Tasmanian context.
Trading and auction site dedicated to retro computer hardware, software, and accessories.
Software for Honeywell Series 16 bit minicomputers. DDP-116 DDP-516 and H-316 / H316.
Downloadable games and programs with screenshots, cover art, and documentation.
Information about storage tube vector graphics terminals, with examples from a private collection.
Retro systems and gaming news. Site by Paulo Garcia and Louie Dimovski. Formerly known as CommodoreBlog.
Zusie is a computer built almost entirely out of relays. It is inspired by the work of Konrad Zuse in the 1930's.
Retro systems and gaming news. Site by Paulo Garcia and Louie Dimovski. Formerly known as CommodoreBlog.
Human curated collection of retro and computing news. Site by Jan and Bastian.
Software for Honeywell Series 16 bit minicomputers. DDP-116 DDP-516 and H-316 / H316.
Zusie is a computer built almost entirely out of relays. It is inspired by the work of Konrad Zuse in the 1930's.
Selling a wide variety of vintage computing hardware and software. From classic Apple IIGS computers to Wordperfect 5.1.
[RSS]
Emulates the rebooting of several vintage operating systems.
Trading and auction site dedicated to retro computer hardware, software, and accessories.
Over 16,000 photos and descriptions of retro to antique computers and components. Site is in French, but offers an English translation.
Heathkit and Zenith 8-bit computers and non-IBM compatible systems, like the H8, H11, H89, and H/Z-100. Includes information, software, manuals, catalogs, and an H89 emulator.
Exploring retro computing (hardware, software and experience) in a Tasmanian context.
All about the Aquarius computer by Mattel Electronics / Radofin with technical information and links.
Contains historical information as well as collector links.
A historical timeline on computers dating back to 1970.
All about PERQ workstations.
A virtual computer museum representing Erik Klein's personal collection of historical computers. The site features computer history, pictures and a message board.
This is a veritable "home museum" covering the personal computer from the PDP-11 and the IBM 5100 onwards...
Offers an archive of information including patches and jumpers for users of this operating system.
Non-profit organization serving the online community by providing old versions of various programs.
Information about storage tube vector graphics terminals, with examples from a private collection.
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.
Software for classic computer systems.
Dedicated to all aspects of retro computing, old computers, games consoles, handhelds, games and watches.
Downloadable games and programs with screenshots, cover art, and documentation.
A website about the old workstations, focusing on unix systems. The only known archive of material.
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