Board:   [DoveNet] DoveNet General Chat
Subject: do you guys use retro com
From:    MRO
Date:    Fri Oct 30, 2026 03:39

Subject: do you guys use retro computers for this?
@VIA: BBSESINF
  Re: do you guys use retro computers for this?
  By: Boraxman to Alin on Fri Oct 30 2026 10:52 am

 > Re: do you guys use retro computers for this?
 > By: Alin to All on Thu Oct 29 2026 03:39 pm

 >  > hello! i am new to BBSs and i was wondering how many of you use an
 >  > old machi to view these (if so, how old?). i am using a 386 from
 >  > 1992!

 > I wish my 286 was still working.  I'd like to view this through
 > my old Amdek monochrome composite monitor.  Nice green-screen
 > phosphor, but alas the 286 doesn't work.

 > However I do from time to use use a 486.  Its a more "authenitic"
 > experience, especially if using a CRT.


i used to have tons of that stuff.  my uncle got it for me from his company
when they cleaned it all out.  it was all junk, but it worked.  it was
interesting to see how they couldnt seem to standardize on anything for a
while with computers.

i dont want to go back to those days.  i'm fine with a computer that works.
if you want an old computer check out a thrift store.


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