Retrocomputing

Retrocomputing is the current use of older computer hardware and software. Retrocomputing is usually classed as a hobby and recreation rather than a practical application of technology; enthusiasts often collect rare and valuable hardware and software for sentimental reasons.^[1]

Occasionally, however, an obsolete computer system has to be "resurrected" to run software specific to that system, to access data stored on obsolete media, or to use a peripheral that requires that system.

Retrocomputing and retro gaming has been described as preservation activity and as aspects of the remix culture.^[2]

^ "The Retrocomputing Museum". Catb.org. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
^ Takhteyev, Yuri; DuPont, Quinn (2013). "Retrocomputing as Preservation and Remix". iConference 2013 Proceedings. Fort Worth, Texas: iSchools. pp. 422–432. doi:10.9776/13230 (inactive 1 November 2024). hdl:2142/38392.{{cite conference}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of November 2024 (link)

[catb-1] "The Retrocomputing Museum". Catb.org. Retrieved 30 October 2013.

[2] Takhteyev, Yuri; DuPont, Quinn (2013). "Retrocomputing as Preservation and Remix". iConference 2013 Proceedings. Fort Worth, Texas: iSchools. pp. 422–432. doi:10.9776/13230 (inactive 1 November 2024). hdl:2142/38392.{{cite conference}}: CS1 maint: DOI inactive as of November 2024 (link)

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