Directory of Retrocomputing Resources

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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.

Subcategories

• Atari
• Commodore
• DOS
• Linux Operating Systems
• Sinclair

Resources in This Category

• Apollo Domain OS

  http://apollo.maxnt.co.jp/apollo/english/
  Offers an archive of information including patches and jumpers for users of this operating system.

• Bricks and Beams eCrater Store

  http://bricksandbeams.ecrater.com/
  Selling a wide variety of vintage computing hardware and software. From classic Apple IIGS computers to Wordperfect 5.1.

• Eric Smith's Retrocomputing page

  http://www.brouhaha.com/~eric/retrocomputing/
  This is a veritable "home museum" covering the personal computer from the PDP-11 and the IBM 5100 onwards...

• Erik S. Klein's Vintage Computer Collection

  http://www.vintage-computer.com/
  A virtual computer museum representing Erik Klein's personal collection of historical computers. The site features computer history, pictures and a message board.

• Heathkit Computers

  http://heathkit.garlanger.com/
  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.

• Mattel Aquarius Homecomputer

  http://www.vdsteenoven.com/aquarius/
  All about the Aquarius computer by Mattel Electronics / Radofin with technical information and links.

• Obsolyte - Obsolete and Elyte!

  http://www.obsolyte.com/
  A website about the old workstations, focusing on unix systems. The only known archive of material.

• Old-Computers.com

  http://www.old-computers.com/
  Contains historical information as well as collector links.

• Oldcomputers.net

  http://oldcomputers.net/
  A historical timeline on computers dating back to 1970.

• OldVersion.com

  http://www.oldversion.com/
  Non-profit organization serving the online community by providing old versions of various programs.

• Pelikonepeijoonit.net

  http://www.pelikonepeijoonit.net/
  A Finnish collection of around 200 classic computers and game consoles, with information articles, links and even some fun.

• PERQ Workstations

  http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~pmaydell/PERQ/
  All about PERQ workstations.

• Photos of early computers: years 1950-1975

  http://pichotjm.free.fr/
  Over 16,000 photos and descriptions of retro to antique computers and components. Site is in French, but offers an English translation.

• Retro Review

  http://www.retroreview.com/
  Retro computing magazine.

• Retrocomputing Archive

  http://www.retroarchive.org/
  Software for classic computer systems.

• retroComputingTasmania

  http://www.retrocomputingtasmania.com/
  Exploring retro computing (hardware, software and experience) in a Tasmanian context.

• Sell My Retro

  http://www.sellmyretro.com/
  Trading and auction site dedicated to retro computer hardware, software, and accessories.

• The AT&T Unix PC

  http://unixpc.taronga.com/
  AT&T 3B1/7300 Unix PC information archives.

• The Official IMSAI Website

  http://www.imsai.net/
  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.

• The Old Computer

  http://www.theoldcomputer.com/
  Dedicated to all aspects of retro computing, old computers, games consoles, handhelds, games and watches.

• The Restart Page

  http://www.therestartpage.com/
  Emulates the rebooting of several vintage operating systems.

• Theo Engel

  http://www.theoengel.nl/
  Software for Honeywell Series 16 bit minicomputers. DDP-116 DDP-516 and H-316 / H316.

• Thomson MO5, MO6 and Olivetti PC128

  http://mo5.free.fr/
  Downloadable games and programs with screenshots, cover art, and documentation.

• Vector Graphics Terminals

  http://www.cca.org/vector/
  Information about storage tube vector graphics terminals, with examples from a private collection.

• Yahoo! Groups: mattelaquarius

  http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/mattelaquarius/
  A place to discover, chat about and just get general information on the Mattel Aquarius home computer.

• Zusie the Relay Computer

  http://www.nablaman.com/relay
  Zusie is a computer built almost entirely out of relays. It is inspired by the work of Konrad Zuse in the 1930's.

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