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A channel devoted to all types of computers, though it mostly focuses on vintage computer technology from last century. In reality, we'll cover lots of tech!
For anyone curious about what software ships with the new Commodore 64 Ultimate, you can see it all here. I've never used GEOS but I'm excited to give it a try!
www.commodore.net/pressplay
#commodore
www.commodore.net/pressplay
#commodore
Press Play | Commodore
www.commodore.net
December 20, 2025 at 8:47 PM
For anyone curious about what software ships with the new Commodore 64 Ultimate, you can see it all here. I've never used GEOS but I'm excited to give it a try!
www.commodore.net/pressplay
#commodore
www.commodore.net/pressplay
#commodore
Fired this laptop up today for the first time in many years. Apparently, it no longer has support for Windows XP. Who knew? 😉
#vintagecomputing #windowsxp
#vintagecomputing #windowsxp
December 8, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Fired this laptop up today for the first time in many years. Apparently, it no longer has support for Windows XP. Who knew? 😉
#vintagecomputing #windowsxp
#vintagecomputing #windowsxp
I don't know if we'll ever see an article for the Timex Sinclair 2068 in Compute!'s Gazette but I'm looking forward to reading the new (November) issue none-the-less! Looking forward to reading more about #C64OS as I think about trying it out on my original #C64. #commodore #sinclair
November 30, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I don't know if we'll ever see an article for the Timex Sinclair 2068 in Compute!'s Gazette but I'm looking forward to reading the new (November) issue none-the-less! Looking forward to reading more about #C64OS as I think about trying it out on my original #C64. #commodore #sinclair
"You have reached the final test, my friend! You are proved clever and powerful, but this is not yet enough! Seek me when you feel yourself worthy!"
Microsoft has open sourced Zork I, II, and III under the MIT license. Cool!
opensource.microsoft.com/blog/2025/11...
#zork
Microsoft has open sourced Zork I, II, and III under the MIT license. Cool!
opensource.microsoft.com/blog/2025/11...
#zork
Preserving code that shaped generations: Zork I, II, and III go Open Source
Microsoft’s Open Source Programs Office (OSPO), Team Xbox, and Activision are making Zork I, Zork II, and Zork III available under the MIT License.
opensource.microsoft.com
November 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
"You have reached the final test, my friend! You are proved clever and powerful, but this is not yet enough! Seek me when you feel yourself worthy!"
Microsoft has open sourced Zork I, II, and III under the MIT license. Cool!
opensource.microsoft.com/blog/2025/11...
#zork
Microsoft has open sourced Zork I, II, and III under the MIT license. Cool!
opensource.microsoft.com/blog/2025/11...
#zork
Four years ago today, Microsoft made Windows 11 generally available. Seems like it's been longer than that!
#windows11
#windows11
October 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Four years ago today, Microsoft made Windows 11 generally available. Seems like it's been longer than that!
#windows11
#windows11
27 years ago today, Microsoft Windows CE 2.0 was released.
Back when pocket computers didn't have phones built into them!
Mobile operating systems have come a long way since then!
#vintagecomputing #windows
Back when pocket computers didn't have phones built into them!
Mobile operating systems have come a long way since then!
#vintagecomputing #windows
September 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
27 years ago today, Microsoft Windows CE 2.0 was released.
Back when pocket computers didn't have phones built into them!
Mobile operating systems have come a long way since then!
#vintagecomputing #windows
Back when pocket computers didn't have phones built into them!
Mobile operating systems have come a long way since then!
#vintagecomputing #windows