Retro Computing
Coverage of Retro Computing in the Nexus archive.
- Tidy PSU – PD-64 C64 PSU Brings USB PD to Commodore 64
The PD-64 C64 PSU is a modern power supply unit that brings USB PD (Power Delivery) technology to the classic Commodore 64 computer. The product is highlighted in an article from The Oasis BBS and discussed on Hacker News with minimal engagement.
- The C64 Dead Test Font
The article discusses the 'C64 Dead Test Font,' a retro computing-related font inspired by the Commodore 64 (C64) computer. It is hosted on Masswerk Atelier's website, a design studio known for typographic experiments. The article has no comments and minimal engagement on Hacker News.
- Why TUIs Are Back
The article discusses the resurgence of Text User Interfaces (TUIs), highlighting their efficiency, lower resource requirements, and growing popularity in modern computing due to trends like retro computing and minimalism.
- Microsoft opens door to the past by releasing 86-DOS and PC-DOS 1.00
Microsoft has released the source code for 86-DOS 1.00 and PC-DOS 1.00 as open source, appealing to retro computing enthusiasts. The release highlights historical software development practices, such as printouts as source repositories and hand-written commit notes.