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Books, software, magazines and hardware from various retro home computers from the 1980s and 1990s.
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Clive.nl sinclair, commodore, atari, msx, computers, retro computing, books, magazines, software, hardware Atari items such as software, books and magazines. Many items on this site are specific to the legendary Sinclair computers created by Sir Clive Sinclair. Clive.nl is a collector of retro computing items and has a large collection of second...A nostalgic review of this 8 bit computer based on the 6502 processor, with photographs, diagrams, and detailed descriptions. English and Dutch version.
http://home.wanadoo.nl/hhaydn/index-e.html
Web museum of vintage computers, calculators, video games, and artifacts.
http://userwww.sfsu.edu/~hl/mmm.html
A collection of old computers and videogames.
http://www.pugo.org/collection/
A collection of old IBM System 360 and System 370 mainframes, along with some other systems and components.
http://home.nc.rr.com/deh/GALLERY/INDEX.HTM
A collection of IBM mainframes, peripherals, memory systems and troubleshooting equipment.
http://www.punch-card.co.uk/
Computer collection comprised mainly of photographs of selected machines and software and magazines.
http://www.imarshall.karoo.net/
Includes such classic systems as Apple, Atari, Commodore, Mits Altair, Osborne, Kaypro, IBM PC. Includes a discussion forum.
http://www.vintage-computer.com
A collection of photographs, technical specifications, and other information about a variety of old computer systems.
http://www.gondolin.org.uk/hchof/
Some photographs and descriptions of computers and components from the collection of Wouter de Waal, including Intel, Apple, and Sharp, with a long list of related links.
http://retro.co.za/ccc/
A private collection of vintage computers, focusing on CP/M in particular, with images and descriptions.
http://www.geocities.com/homeofoscarvermeulen/computers.html
Photographs, advertisements, specification sheets and other information about Commodore CBM-II series systems.
http://www.ryerson.ca/~sgray/CBM/
Catalog of floppy disk sleeves, with photographs.
http://www.cyberden.com/sleeves/
A collection of over 250 scanned mouse pads.
http://www.expa.hvu.nl/ajvdhek/
A personal collection of old computers, calculators, video games and peripherals.
http://www.heydon.org/kevan/collection/
Pictures and specs of the computers in his collection. Also includes some calculators and video game consoles.
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~ssdm/computer_collection/index.html
There are 14 historic personal computers on display, at the Business & Computer Bookstore, in Willow Grove, PA (USA)
http://www.bcb.com/museum.html
A large collection of obsolete computers. Includes photographs and a 'Help Line' for questions and answers.
http://www.obsoletecomputermuseum.org/
A personal collection of old computers, screenshots of classic bootscreens, brochures, and downloadable vintage software. Also has a buy/sell computer market.
http://www.oldcomputercollection.com/
An organization of collectors, with computer history, newsletter, photographs and general information about collecting.
http://www.chac.org/chac/
Pictures and information about obsolete computers and game consoles.
http://users.knoware.nl/users/stuurmn/index.htm
A site dedicated to the collection and use of old and obsolete computers and hardware. Includes software and emulator downloads and a discussion forum.
http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Sector/4582/degrader.html
An international event that celebrates the history of computing.
http://www.vintage.org/
Information about how to collect old computers, and help with reading and converting old disk formats.
http://www.alterechner.de/
Photos and information on former USSR and Russian computers, and cpu`s.
http://seller2001.euro.ru/
A private collection preserving the Commodore Computer History in New Zealand, with various models of Commodore and Amiga computers and peripherals.
http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/museum/
On-line computer museum with photographs, articles and some humourous commentary.
http://www.binarydinosaurs.co.uk
A collection of Commodore and other 6502-based computers, with some discussion of programming.
http://www.von-bassewitz.de/uz/oldcomputers/index.html
A collector maintains a list of old computers, with additional information and downloads.
http://oldcomputers.co.uk
A Yahoo! Group for those interested in computer history.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/COMPUTER-HISTORY-08
Information about Commodore, Sinclair, and other computers, with photographs and articles about game programs.
http://www.desperado.free-online.co.uk/
A collection of computers and other products by Commodore Business Machines maintained by Bo Zimmerman.
http://www.zimmers.net/cbmpics/index.html
A virtual computer museum providing visual and background stories, information about the collection, repair and restoration tips and tricks, and presentations and displays available for schools.
http://agora.rdrop.com/users/jimw/jcgm.html
Pictures of his collection and some more in depth information on some computers.
http://www.geocities.com/fritzfranzfeddeck/
Descriptions and pictures of some old computers.
http://www.cling.gu.se/~cl3polof/collection/
An on-line museum with photographs, articles, and a collectors club with a forum and chat.
http://www.old-computers.com
A collection of old computers and game consoles.
http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~pinwhiz/index.htm
Ron's collection of mousepads, with many scanned examples.
http://www.mousepadmuseum.com
Jay Jaeger's collection of computers, peripherals, and manuals, with photographs and descriptions.
http://webpages.charter.net/thecomputercollection/
A collection of mainframes and minicomputers, with photographs and commentary.
http://www.piercefuller.com/collect/index.html
A collection of home and personal computers, and video and TV game consoles.
http://www.heimcomputer.de/english/
A collection of early personal computer systems, with specifications and some photographs.
http://www.aurigae.demon.co.uk/comp.html
A collection of Dragon Data Ltd (UK) computers, hardware, software, and advertisements, with photographs, publications, and a swap shop.
http://www.dragondata.co.uk
Pictures, stories and specifications about many home computers and video games from a private collector Germany. Includes tips for collectors, price guide, emulators, and guestbook. English and German version.
http://www.i-m.de/home/compmuseum/index_e.htm
Information resource for vintage computer collectors. Includes photographs, pricing information, and instructions for transferring files to older machines.
http://www.geocities.com/vintage_pc_collector
Dedicated exclusively to the IBM PS/2 computer system, with legacy information, photographs, specifications. Some browser compatibility problems.
http://www.angelfire.com/sc/ottferguson/
A personal collection of old computers and game consoles, including Atari, Sinclair, and Commodore.
http://www.iarmst.demon.co.uk
A small collection of old computers in Finland.
http://koti.mbnet.fi/~oju/retro/weng.html
A collection of computers and peripherals, and some game consoles.
http://www.sothius.com/hypertxt/museum.html
An annual trade show featuring old computers and video games, for collectors and enthusiasts.
http://www.ccagshow.com/
A collection of obsolete computers, with photographs and technical specifications.
http://www.voyagergr.freeservers.com
Many classic home and business computers from the 1970s and 1980s, including pictures, descriptions, technical details and links to other sources of information.
http://www.machine-room.org
A collection of old Macintosh computers, calculators, and information about the Prime computer.
http://homepage.mac.com/trash80/dp/
Information about many of Commodore Business Machine's family of computers, with photographs of computers and old advertisements.
http://www.wfking.de/
Detailed information for collectors and users about the hardware, firmware, software and history of the Commodore B Series computer, including a list of resources.
http://www.insectria.org/b128.html
Gaby's personal collection of computers, terminals, and other peripherals. Also has information about the CP/M operating system.
http://www.gaby.de/emuseum.htm
A collection of obsolete computers, peripherals and game consoles, with a library and photo gallery. Has a member's area for messaging.
http://www.ancientcomputer.com/
Ton den Hartog's museum with computers, calculators, and other electronic devices, as well as books, magazines, and a want list and for sale list. Has an automated slide show to display items in the museum.
http://www.tonh.net/
Scans of manual and catalog pages, parts lists, and other documentation related to Commodore computers.
http://members.tripod.com/~petlibrary/
A large collection of information about the Nascom computer kit of the early 1980s, with manuals, software, emulators, and photographs.
http://www.nascomhomepage.com/
Information about the Sharp MZ-series computers, including photographs, software, swapping, and guestbook.
http://www.sharpmz.org
A virtual museum that includes an eclectic collection of WWW hyperlinks connected with the history of computing and on-line computer-based exhibits available both locally and around the world.
http://vmoc.museophile.org/
Ring reflecting the socio-anthropological impact of technological development.
http://www.webring.com/hub?ring=retrocomputing
A collection of calculator-like programmable pocket computers from the 1980s, with photographs and trading information.
http://pocket.free.fr
Rune's PC-Museum features personal computers from the past, including DOS, CP/M and others.
http://pc-museum.com
A free auction site for collectors, buyers, and sellers of vintage computers, software, slide rules, calculators and other vintage technology.
http://ave13co.com/
Database of vintage computers, documentation, brochures and advetisements, with many images. Users can provide trade or want lists. English/Italian.
http://www.1000bit.net
Photographs of some vintage computers and a large listing of computer history books.
http://home.pacbell.net/mmetzler/vnm.html
A collection of links to computer history resources for researchers.
http://www.sinasohn.com/clascomp/resource.htm
A private collection of calculating machines, from slide rules to microcomputers and workstations, with photographs and descriptions.
http://users.rcn.com/crfriend/museum/index.shtml
Subscribe to a classic computer discussion group, or join the Classic Computer Rescue Squad. Some links to vintage computer resources.
http://www.cs.unc.edu/~yakowenk/classiccmp/
Information about the HP-80 series of computers of the 1970s, including manuals, programs, and ROMs.
http://www.series80.org/
A computer science club collection of personal computers and related items, with photographs. Also includes a timeline of computer history.
http://wwwcsif.cs.ucdavis.edu/~csclub/museum/homepage.html
European meeting place for those interested in old computers. [Available in multiple languages.]
http://www.vcfe.org/E/
A collection of pre-1982 microcomputers, with stories and photos of their full restoration to original condition.
http://bytecollector.com/
Information about Commodore computers, including the Commodore Knowledge Base and the Secret Weapons of Commodore, as well as some information about the Tomy Tutor.
http://www.floodgap.com/retrobits/
Features a collection of 'rehabilitated' computer systems and want list.
http://www.trailingedge.com/
Features a final year computer science project at the University of York in the UK. Includes a list of items, descriptions and photos.
http://vzone.virgin.net/chris.houghton/comp/