Retrocomputing

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Delve into the fascinating world of Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) before the internet, revealing how users connected, shared, and built vibrant, intentional communities through dial-up modems. Explore the daily routines, discovery methods, discussion vibes, and tech topics that defined this unique digital frontier.

Explore Fidonet's lasting impact as a decentralized network, its surprising current activity among enthusiasts, and efforts to preserve its rich history from the dial-up era.

Exploring whether to learn assembly on modern CPUs like ARM and x86-64, or simpler, classic architectures like MIPS and 68k. This guide covers the pros and cons of each approach for beginners.

An analysis of why the Commodore 64's immediate boot to a BASIC prompt, often seen as a blank slate, was a powerful feature that encouraged a generation to code, supported by a rich ecosystem of manuals and magazines.

A collaborative online search to identify a mysterious illustrator from an 80s book leads to a nostalgic rediscovery of the classic 'BASIC Computer Games' and the artist George Beker.