I still have plots from using the MSDOS version of AutoCAD back in highschool.
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I still have plots from using the MSDOS version of AutoCAD back in highschool.
We definitely need more computers that are red.
I have a Sun Netra X1 sitting on the floor that I’ve been meaning to get rid of. One thing to keep in mind with the Netra and Sun Fire servers: they have a System Configuration Card in the back which holds their MAC address, NVRAM settings etc… don’t buy one with it missing.
I’m still holding out for a kit version. Maybe someone will make an open source clone.
It’s probably an emulator. All the kits you can find online run raspberry pis or similar. I would totally be interested in a TTL logic-based replica.
https://archive.org/details/BYTE-MAGAZINE-COMPLETE (although contrary to the name it’s not complete, only goes to 89)
Just seeing the Byte logo makes me want to open up that magazine and see which basic listings I can type in.
It got renamed due to trademark stuff just after the first one was released. It’s called Quest for Glory now.
The IIgs version has the best music. Actual sampled instruments.
Hayes 2400 baud external modem with the red leds. Technically it was my dad’s but I had procomm plus on a floppy and would sneak over and use it while he was at work.
Search for Floyd Steinberg dithering. That’s the algorithm used by a lot of classic Mac software.