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Commodore's Comeback: A Storied Brand's Bumpy Return to Tech Relevance
technology8 days ago

Commodore's Comeback: A Storied Brand's Bumpy Return to Tech Relevance

Once a home-computer titan with the C64 and Amiga, Commodore has survived through a tangled history of ownership changes and licensing disputes (Escom, Gateway, Tulip Computers, Acer) before being revived in 2025 by YouTuber Christian Simpson as Commodore International. The fresh revival leans on nostalgia and future tech, delivering FPGA-based products like the C64 Ultimate and planning a social-media-blocking Callback phone, signaling a renewed but legally complex era for the Commodore and Amiga brands.

via bgr.com|
#amiga#commodore#emulation
Turn Your Desktop Into a Retro-OS Museum with 600+ Emulated Systems
tech2 months ago

Turn Your Desktop Into a Retro-OS Museum with 600+ Emulated Systems

Not a physical museum, The Virtual OS Museum is a personal collection of about 1,700 installations across 600+ operating systems on 250+ platforms that you can download and run via emulation on your PC; curated largely by Andrew Warkentin, it traces computing history from 1948’s Manchester Baby to early Android, with many obscure OSes and DOS variants. Most images include only the OS and basic tools, making CTSS software hard to find; the full archive is 127GB (Lite ~14GB).

via The Verge|
#andrew-warkentin#emulation#operating-systems
technology7 months ago

Retro Windows Returns: Fan Delivers Windows 7 and Vista ISOs for Fresh Install

A modder has created ready-to-install ISO files for Windows 7 and Vista, enabling nostalgia by reviving these unsupported OS versions with updates up to January 2026. Microsoft no longer supports them, so they pose security risks; use them only in a VM or on a non‑sensitive secondary system, and follow the provided download links from the modder.

via PCWorld|
#iso#retro-computing#security-risks
Commodore 64 Ultimate: A Modern Revival of a Classic Microcomputer
technology8 months ago

Commodore 64 Ultimate: A Modern Revival of a Classic Microcomputer

The Commodore 64 Ultimate is a modern, FPGA-based recreation of the classic 1985 home computer, offering high compatibility with original hardware and software, modern connectivity, and enhanced features like overclocking and multiple SID chips, making it a compelling device for both enthusiasts and newcomers. Priced from $299.99, it blends nostalgic design with contemporary technology, though it lacks some original features like the RF output and user port.

via Hackster.io|
#c64-ultimate#commodore-64#fpga-recreation
Affordable Retro Pocket 386 Laptop Revives DOS and Windows 95 for Under $200
technology2 years ago

Affordable Retro Pocket 386 Laptop Revives DOS and Windows 95 for Under $200

The Pocket 386 is a mini laptop designed for retro computing, featuring a 7-inch display, a 386 SX compatible processor, and support for MS-DOS and Windows 95. Available for under $200 on AliExpress, it includes 8MB of memory, a CompactFlash card reader, and various vintage connectors. Two configurations are offered: a standard black chassis and a slightly more expensive transparent case.

via Liliputing|
#dos#mini-laptop#pocket-386
"Microsoft's Limited Edition Windows Ugly Sweater: A Nostalgic Tribute to Windows XP's Iconic Wallpaper"
technology2 years ago

"Microsoft's Limited Edition Windows Ugly Sweater: A Nostalgic Tribute to Windows XP's Iconic Wallpaper"

Microsoft is releasing a limited-edition ugly sweater featuring the iconic default wallpaper from Windows XP, known as Bliss. The sweater pays homage to the popular operating system and includes design elements such as a blue hemming reminiscent of the taskbar and a giant mouse pointer. Sales of the sweater will support The Nature Conservancy's initiatives to combat the climate and biodiversity crisis. Additionally, Microsoft has released retro-themed high-resolution wallpapers, including a 4K rendering of the Bliss wallpaper, on its Microsoft Design site.

via Ars Technica|
#microsoft#nature-conservancy#retro-computing
"Revolutionary Single-Board Computer Integrates Intel 8008 Processor"
technology2 years ago

"Revolutionary Single-Board Computer Integrates Intel 8008 Processor"

Dr. Scott M. Baker has created the Mini-08, a single-board computer based on the Intel 8008 processor. The Mini-08 features 128KiB RAM and ROM, an 8251 UART, and an optional display board with 7-segment displays, a hexadecimal keypad, a real-time clock, and a 4-voice sound generator. Dr. Baker has also ported BASIC, FORTH, a Star Trek clone, and utilities to the Mini-08, showcasing its capabilities in a video demonstration. Design files and resources are available for those interested in exploring this retro computing project.

via Hackaday|
#intel-8008#mini-08#retro-computing
Reviving Outdated Windows: Free Updates Now Available for Windows 95, 98, and More
technology3 years ago

Reviving Outdated Windows: Free Updates Now Available for Windows 95, 98, and More

A new independent project called "Windows Update Restored" is hosting lightly modified versions of old Windows Update sites and the update files themselves, allowing fresh installs of Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0 to grab years' worth of fixes that aren't present on old install CDs and disks. The project supports Internet Explorer 5 and offers download links for it. However, it's important to note that even with a functioning update site, these old operating systems are not safe to use on the modern Internet, as updates for them stopped years ago. They are best used for non-Internet-connected activities.

via Ars Technica|
#retro-computing#technology#updates
"Massive Vintage Computer Rescue Operation Unearths 2,200 Forgotten Gems"
technology3 years ago

"Massive Vintage Computer Rescue Operation Unearths 2,200 Forgotten Gems"

Over 2,200 vintage computers from the 1980s, manufactured by NABU and featuring a groundbreaking pre-internet network, have been discovered in a barn in Massachusetts. These "new old stock" computers, which had sat unopened and unused for nearly four decades, were sold on eBay for $59.99 each. The machines gained attention from the retro computing community and were brought back to life by enthusiasts. The NABU computers, equipped with the Z80 processor, offered a platform suitable for device hackers. The flood of interest in these obscure computers caused the seller's eBay account to be temporarily suspended. The discovery has sparked a renaissance in these once-considered e-waste machines, allowing for hardware and software hacking that was not possible in previous years.

via Slashdot|
#computer-network#ebay#nabu
"Vintage Z80 Computers: A Barn's Hidden Treasure Now on eBay"
technology3 years ago

"Vintage Z80 Computers: A Barn's Hidden Treasure Now on eBay"

A Massachusetts man named James Pellegrini is selling 2,200 vintage NABU computers, which contain Z80 processors, on eBay. Pellegrini had stored the computers in his barn for 20 years before deciding to sell them. Initially priced at $20 each, the computers quickly gained popularity among retro computing enthusiasts, prompting Pellegrini to increase the price to $100. He has sold about 560 machines so far and plans to continue selling them in batches. Once he sells all his stock, Pellegrini may start developing software for the aging systems.

via TechSpot|
#ebay#nabu-network#retro-computing