“We build our computer systems like we build our cities - over time, without a plan, on top of ruins.” — Ellen Ullman Ellen Ullman: We Have to Demystify Code (2017) | Hacker News
Atari Coin Executive – the 1982 answer to managing a video game arcade
Powered by an Atari 800. Plus a handheld 6507 computer. And it was even open source. Seriously. ⌘ Read more
A Retro-Modern Linux Terminal with a Round Screen
It’s like a 1960s design of a “Computer of the Future”… running modern Linux. And I love it. ⌘ Read more
which doesn’t have to be this way! blue tribe & anti-agi risk people have mostly orthogonal concerns (i really don’t see the overlap of algorithmic fairness & agent foundations, tbqhwy), and probably ample opportunities for trade (which blue-triber actually cares about compute governance etc.?) but i think zero-sum anti-trade genre affiliation thinking from blue-tribes side will prevent most of that mutually beneficial governance from happening.
Computers should make Computer Noises – beep, boop, click, clack, & whir!
The sounds a computer makes are part of its soul. No sound? No soul. ⌘ Read more
JMP: Newsletter: New Staff, New Commands
Hi everyone!
Welcome to the latest edition of your pseudo-monthly JMP update!
In case it’s been a while since you checked out JMP, here’s a refresher: JMP lets you send and receive text and picture messages (and calls) through a real phone number right from your computer, tablet, phone, or anything else that has a Jabber client. Among other things, JMP has these features: Your phone number on every device; Multiple phone numbers, one app; Free as in Freedom; … ⌘ Read more
10 funny pictures about computers and programming
Because it’s Wednesday. And these pictures made me smile. ⌘ Read more
Help old computers use the web with FrogFind.com & 68k.news
Because getting retro computers on “The Web” is tricky. We can use all the help we can get. ⌘ Read more
Ask Lunduke some questions! (Just make ‘em good and nerdy.)
Bonus points for questions about Alternative Operating Systems and Retro Computing. ⌘ Read more
Naming kids is hard for us computer nerds.
There’s just so many great names to choose from. ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast – April 21 2022
Listen now (20 min) | LundukeFest 2022 - “Linux Sucks”, Retro Computing, & Good Times ⌘ Read more
LundukeFest is back on the schedule! May 14th, 2022!
“Linux Sucks”, Retro Computing, Internet History & more are on the schedule! ⌘ Read more
Pronouncing computer words can be tricky.
Tricky, tricky, tricky. ⌘ Read more
JMP: Computing International Call Rates with a Trie
A few months ago we launched International calling with JMP. One of the big tasks leading up to this launch was computing the rate card: that is, how much calls to different destinations would cost per minute. While there are many countries in the world, there are even more calling destinations. Our main carrier partner for this feature lists no fewer than 59881 unique phone number prefixes in the rates they charge us. This list is, quite frankly, incomprehen … ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast - April 10, 2022
Listen now (27 min) | Why do Tech Journalists so often get Computer History… totally wrong? ⌘ Read more
HOTDOGbuntu - Make Ubuntu look like classic Mac, Atari ST, Win 3.1, & Amiga systems
Because more ways to make modern Linux look like retro computing systems is always a good thing. ⌘ Read more
New Book: “Lunduke’s History of Computers - Volume 1”
Esoteric, and often forgotten, stories of computer history… in a 200 page volume. ⌘ Read more
Ground Zero for the Personal Computer Industry: 1977’s West Coast Computer Faire
The introduction of the Apple II and the Commodore PET. ⌘ Read more
The computers used to do 3D animation for Final Fantasy VII… in 1996.
It’s time for a little dive into mid-1990s computer history! ⌘ Read more
#event Upcomming Meetup in Copennhagen: algolab(the_art_of_live_coding) @ Støberiet / Computer Klub
next step for https://git.sr.ht/~noizhardware/666cpu/tree/master/item/vm/666MR will be Kur, a new virtual computer system with a variable length audio buffer, let’s see how it plays out #666cpu #nyx #coding #sound
It’s Friday. Here’s 12 funny, nerdy pictures about computers.
Ok. 11 pictures about programming and computers… 1 picture about Ninja Turtles. Because I’m a child. ⌘ Read more
3 tools to make your computer look like it is busy hacking and coding… while doing absolutely nothing.
Because sometimes we all want to be lazy while still looking like a l33t hax0r. ⌘ Read more
Penkesu Computer - A DIY, Linux-powered palmtop with a mechanical keyboard
And the total cost ain’t too shabby either. ⌘ Read more
JMP: Newsletter: Cheogram Android Release, Matrix Alpha
Hi everyone!
Welcome to the latest edition of your pseudo-monthly JMP update!
In case it’s been a while since you checked out JMP, here’s a refresher: JMP lets you send and receive text and picture messages (and calls) through a real phone number right from your computer, tablet, phone, or anything else that has a Jabber client. Among other things, JMP has these features: Your phone number on every device; Multiple phone numbers, one app; Free … ⌘ Read more
Apple: From “open hardware” to “rent your computer”
It took 46 years… but Steve Jobs’ dream of computers that you can never own, or work on, is fully here. ⌘ Read more
1970’s BASIC Computer Games compiled for Linux
Remember typing in code from magazines and books? Let’s compile a bunch of those old games for modern Linux. ⌘ Read more
“Lunduke’s Dad Jokes About Computers”
It’s time for The Lunduke Journal Spring Subscription Drive. Here’s one of the many free goodies for subscribers. ⌘ Read more
performed (a)live computing dance on algorave 10th birthday | gemini://compudanzas.net/alive_computing_dance.gmi
https://traditionsofconflict.com/blog/2019/10/4/sacred-metal, and now consider computer programming (especially the terminology of wizards/gurus, programming as magic, the SICP cover &c!)
The first RISC-V portable computer is now available
The DevTerm R-01 is a RISC-V based “slabtop” computer. ⌘ Read more
**The Pockit modular, handheld computer **
… looks friggin’ awesome. I want one. ⌘ Read more
Have computers become bloated and over complicated?
And why is the answer “oh-my-gosh-yes-are-you-kidding”? ⌘ Read more
Can an Internet connected computer be unhackable?
I mean… really, truly secure? Can it be done? ⌘ Read more
Wordle ported to Windows 3.1, PalmOS, DOS, Linux Terminal… and much more.
Tandy Color Computer 3, Atari 2600, Game Boy, Emacs, and… Microsoft Word? Yup. Wordle is there too. ⌘ Read more
Documenting Microsoft’s funky attempts at porting software to UNIX
Listen now (15 min) | I was there for part of it. Trying to preserve that weird part of computing history. ⌘ Read more
JMP: Newsletter: JMP is 5 years old today, and now with international calls!
Hi everyone!
Welcome to the latest edition of your pseudo-monthly JMP update!
In case it’s been a while since you checked out JMP, here’s a refresher: JMP lets you send and receive text and picture messages (and calls) through a real phone number right from your computer, tablet, phone, or anything else that has a Jabber client. Among other things, JMP has these features: Your phone number on every device; Multiple phone … ⌘ Read more
(Computer Nerd) Meme Monday
Just some funny JPGs about programming ‘n’ stuff. ⌘ Read more
Retro Computer Trading Card orders end at midnight
Orders for the physical trading cards will be taken until midnight (Central Time). ⌘ Read more
Trading Card order deadline is tomorrow.
If you were planning to get a Retro Computer Trading Card set, now’s your last chance. ⌘ Read more
2 Days Left to Order the Retro Computer Trading Cards
All orders need to be in by February 1st. ⌘ Read more
Nerdy color by number - Commodore PET
One of the coolest looking computers – from 1977 – just begs to be colored. ⌘ Read more
papers-we-love/papers-we-love
Papers from the computer science community to read and discuss.
Language: Shell
Star: 52730
Watch: 52730 ⌘ Read more
** Chess Rules **
I love when folks say stuff like“there are only a finite number of states a chessboard can occupy, therefore a computer can play chess.”
To the folks who say such things — I wish you to play chess with my 6 year old.
Be not confined by rules! The only things governing chess in this house here are the laws of physics!
…and even then, not all need apply.
For instance, during a recent game the opposing kings left the board in order to go out on an adventure. They returned later with a large, plastic dragon. The dra … ⌘ Read more
Why the computer mouse was created…
… the reason will *shock* you. ⌘ Read more
Is the Web made for Computers? Or are Computers made for the Web?
A variation on the debate between Thick Clients and Thin Clients. ⌘ Read more
JMP: Newsletter: Snikket Hosting, Billing Overage Limits
Hi everyone!
Welcome to the latest edition of your pseudo-monthly JMP update!
In case it’s been a while since you checked out JMP, here’s a refresher: JMP lets you send and receive text and picture messages (and calls) through a real phone number right from your computer, tablet, phone, or anything else that has a Jabber client. Among other things, JMP has these features: Your phone number on every device; Multiple phone numbers, one app; Fr … ⌘ Read more
Deadline for Retro Computer Trading Cards & LundukeFest approaching!
Only a few days left to get in your Trading Card orders, or get your subscription to get a ticket to LundukeFest! ⌘ Read more
Ways to get 40 year old computers talking to new computers
Need to move files to and from that 1985 computer? These options will do the trick. ⌘ Read more
Physical “Retro Computer” Trading Cards now available for order!
Want collectible trading cards for classic computers – including a playable trading card game? Trick question. Of course you do. ⌘ Read more