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Amiga Screens: a Primer

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The article explains the unique Amiga concept of “screens,” which are independently controlled display areas that can vary in resolution, color depth, and position, unlike the fixed single display common in modern systems. Leveraging planar graphics and hardware features like the copper co-processor and dual playfields, the Amiga allows multiple overlapping screens with distinct palettes and resolutions to run simultaneously, enabling efficient multitasking and rich graphical effects on limited hardware. This screen management, including features like screen dragging and instant switching, contributed to the Amiga’s advanced user interface and graphical capabilities during its era.

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The BeBox: BeOS Hardware, Photos, and the Apple Deal That Wasn’t

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The BeBox was a dual-PowerPC workstation introduced by Be Inc. in the mid-1990s, designed to showcase BeOS—an innovative, multithreaded operating system with advanced features like the BFS file system that acted like a live database. Despite its technically ambitious hardware and OS, Be Inc. ceased hardware production after losing a major licensing deal with Apple in late 1996, when Apple chose to acquire NeXT instead of Be, leading Be to pivot exclusively to software before eventually disappearing.

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Key Symbols We Lost to Time, Pt. 1: The PC Side

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The article explores the history of unique key symbols on PC keyboards that have largely disappeared over time, highlighting how early computers from IBM and other companies used distinctive iconography to represent functions like Insert, Delete, and Print Screen. While most of these symbols faded as text labels became preferred by users, a few remain recognized today, and some of the older symbols survive in Unicode. This reflects a broader 20th-century tension between word-based and icon-based communication, influenced by regional needs and evolving technology design.

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The Interim Computer Museum

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The Interim Computer Museum is a nonprofit dedicated to preserving computing history by offering interactive exhibits that combine vintage hardware with modern enhancements. It provides hands-on experiences to explore the evolution of computing technology and operates in partnership with the SDF Public Access UNIX System, supporting its mission through community events, remote access, and artifact preservation. Visitors can engage with the museum by visiting in person, joining as members, or donating to support its activities.

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Retro Computing Fonts

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Kreative Korporation offers pixel-perfect TrueType recreations of bitmap fonts from vintage computers and operating systems, including the Apple II, Commodore 64, TRS-80, Apple Lisa, and Macintosh. These fonts preserve the authentic look of classic character generators using a special conversion process that creates precise outlines from bitmap sources. Collections feature various styles and resolutions, providing retro computing enthusiasts accurate typographic representations of old hardware displays.

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The Computer Museum of America Reclamation Project

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The Computer Museum of America’s collection, stored for 21 years in San Diego State University’s Love Library basement, is now being indexed and promoted following a 2025 grant. The extensive archive includes computers, hardware, software, magazines, and manuals, offering a vital resource for studying the technological innovations of the past 70 years and their profound impact on society. The museum aims to support future research across disciplines by preserving and sharing these artifacts that document the Computer Revolution and the Information Age.

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Commodore 64 Released September 1, 1982

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The Commodore 64 launched on September 1, 1982, as the first computer with 64KB of memory priced under $600, quickly becoming the best-selling computer of all time with over 10 million units sold. Its combination of affordable price, color graphics, flexible sound capabilities, and strong software support gave it remarkable staying power, keeping it popular well into the 1990s. The C-64 played a significant role in shaping a generation of programmers and retro computing enthusiasts, with renewed interest continuing today through emulation and FPGA-based reproductions.

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New Commodore 64 Includes an 8-Bit Cyberpunk 2077 Demo

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Commodore and CD Projekt Red have introduced the Commodore 77, a Cyberpunk 2077-themed variant of the Commodore 64 Ultimate featuring enhanced FPGA hardware and a translucent case inspired by Night City. The system includes an exclusive, non-interactive 8-bit Cyberpunk demo on a unique cartridge, advanced audio-visual effects, and retains compatibility with most original Commodore 64 software and peripherals. Available for pre-order at $377, it launches in early 2027 alongside the Alien Breed 35th Anniversary Collection, celebrating classic Commodore gaming history.

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Commodore Unveils Striking Cyberpunk 2077 Version of Its C64U Made in Partnership with CD Projekt Red — Commodore 77 Special Edition Uses More Powerful AMD Artix XC7A100T Processor

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Commodore has launched the Commodore 77, a Cyberpunk 2077-themed special edition of its C64 Ultimate (C64U) retro computer, developed in partnership with CD Projekt Red. This edition features a more powerful AMD Artix XC7A100T FPGA processor, capable of running at speeds up to 77 MHz, enhancing performance while celebrating the iconic 1980s style with a futuristic twist. Preorders for the limited edition are now open, priced at $377.

https://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/nda-5pm-et-tuesday-commodore-77-special-edition-c64u-uses-more-powerful-amd-artix-xc7a100t-processor-preorders-for-cyberpunk-2077-inspired-design-open-today-at-usd377

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