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This Old Computer @thisoldcomputer.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Sadly they're sold out, but now I'm mildly obsessed.

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This Old Computer @thisoldcomputer.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Looks great, and timely as I start thinking about a 6800 project. :)

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This Old Computer @thisoldcomputer.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Huh, I have a set of dBASE (DOS) floppies my dad “borrowed” from work. Maybe I should finally give that a try and see if it’s something I actually enjoy now.

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This Old Computer @thisoldcomputer.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Give the card edges a quick swipe with DeOxit Gold. Leaves a light oil film behind, a lot easier with large contact areas like this. See also backplane risers, 64-bit PCI cards, etc.

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This Old Computer @thisoldcomputer.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

I kind of love those ridiculous 5.25” FDD filler panels.

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This Old Computer @thisoldcomputer.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

A haiku: It’s not DNS. There’s no way it’s DNS. It was DNS. 🌸

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This Old Computer @thisoldcomputer.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

This was a sample render that came with POVRAY, I think.

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This Old Computer @thisoldcomputer.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Apparently, February 2023. Was testing the McIDE MicroChannel to IDE adapter with a CF card on this PS/2 Model 70.

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Tim Krief @timkrief.com · 16/09/2025

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This Old Computer @thisoldcomputer.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Over-eager Lemur Advocate has finally sold me.

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This Old Computer @thisoldcomputer.bsky.social · 09/08/2025

‘Bout four, mebbe five Scarmuccis.

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This Old Computer @thisoldcomputer.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

bsky.app/profile/laug... relevant to @foundfootagefest.com ‘s interests. Plum simply awesome sticks.

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This Old Computer @thisoldcomputer.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

If it’s only for sound deadening, I tend not to replace it. I end up regretting this on things like dot matrix printers.

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This Old Computer @thisoldcomputer.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

I’ve seen it several times over the years and yes it still stings a little every time.

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This Old Computer @thisoldcomputer.bsky.social · 29/06/2025

Even back in the day we knew better than to leave VNC wide open. Let alone on what looks like a water treatment system with some mildly spicy chemicals.

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This Old Computer @thisoldcomputer.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

This is why we keep old tech alive. Bravo.

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This Old Computer @thisoldcomputer.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Yup, I’m doing this with a 2012 MBP now. Felt a little bad installing Linux on it but the hardware has plenty of life left.

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This Old Computer @thisoldcomputer.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Just looking back at some previous photos and thinking I should fire up my NeXT Cube. #nextcomputer #vintagecomputer #vintagecomputing #retrocomputer #itsaunixmachine

NeXT Turbo CPU board being cleaned. It features a Motorola 68040 CPU.

NeXT Turbo CPU board being cleaned. It features a Motorola 68040 CPU. I am using distilled water with Kodak Photoflo as a surfactant, and scrubbing with a toothbrush

NeXT Turbo CPU board being rinsed in the sink with distilled water. Later I will use isopropyl alcohol to assist drying with compressed air.

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kottke.org @kottke.org · 07/03/2025

This is fantastic and very much worth your time: Marcin Wichary’s deep dive into a staunchly utilitarian font called Gorton, which you see almost everywhere in American cities, especially NYC. “Gorton is everywhere in Manhattan.” [aresluna.org]

aresluna.org

The hardest working font in Manhattan

A story of a 150-year-old font you have never heard of – and one you probably saw earlier today.

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This Old Computer @thisoldcomputer.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Well now I’m less inclined to restore my Kaypro, what with my receding hairline and all.

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This Old Computer @thisoldcomputer.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Upgrade prices (1990): 256kB RAM upgrade kit $99.95 (a set of chips to bring it to 640kB total) 20 MB "hard card" hard drive+controller: $399.95 (up to that point, you had two 360kB floppy drives and that's it)

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This Old Computer @thisoldcomputer.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

Prices: 1000SX computer with color monitor: $1199.00 DMP130 dot-matrix printer: $249.95 Joystick: $29.95 F-15 Eagle game: $29.95 (which this machine really couldn't play) Tandy "Fundamentals" software bundle: $19.95 1 year extended warranty: $97.20 15% GE employee discount: -$243.90 (not bad!)

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