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
LundukeFest final schedule announced!
Linux Sucks, Retro Computing, and so much more. January 29th is going to be a very, very nerdy day. ⌘ Read more
On NFTs, Retro Computer Trading Cards, and Goofiness
Listen now (30 min) | The Lunduke Journal Podcast #14 ⌘ Read more
Introducing “Nerd Cards” - Retro computing, digital trading cards
Like baseball cards. For computer nerds. ⌘ Read more
The most magical words in all of computing…
(Besides “Turn it off and on again”…) ⌘ Read more
“Turn Your Android Phone Into the Ultimate Retro Computing Battlestation” - Jan 29 at LundukeFest
Joining “Linux Sucks 2022”, “The (True) Untold History of the Internet”, and “Weird Tales of Linux Weirdness”. With more announcements to come. ⌘ Read more
How to Green Screen on the YoloBox Pro
This step-by-step guide will show you how to use the chroma key feature on the YoloBox Pro to green screen yourself onto picture backgrounds and videos, or even add external graphics from a computer. ⌘ Read more
How to convert USB webcams to HDMI
There are a handful of interesting USB webcams out there, which naturally work great with a computer. But what if you want to combine video from a USB webcam with your HDMI cameras in a video switcher like the ATEM Mini? ⌘ Read more
Video: C Programming on System 6 - A New On-Disk Database Format
It’s a new year and my computer is still old. ⌘ Read more
Lunduke Journal about to hit subscriber goals… for NEXT month.
Woah. Apparently people really like articles about Linux and retro computers! ⌘ Read more
Guest Blog: Deciding Between Docker Desktop and a DIY Solution
Guest author Ben Hall is the lead technical developer for C# .NET at gov.uk (a United Kingdom public sector information website) and a .NET Foundation foundation member. He worked for nine years as a school teacher, covering programming and computer science. Ben enjoys making complex topics accessible and practical for busy developers. Deciding Between Docker […]
The post [Guest Blog: Deciding Between Docke … ⌘ Read more
Announcing the first LundukeFest - “Make Computers Fun Again”
The January 29th virtual conference will include “Linux Sucks 2022” and many other fun-filled presentations and breakout sessions. ⌘ Read more
The History of the Graphical User Interface – 1945 to 1980
A visual, historical tour of the early years of computer GUI’s… starting in 1945. ⌘ Read more
Lunduke’s Dad Jokes About Computers, vol. 1
Comic strips. Containing dad jokes. Very, very nerdy dad jokes. ⌘ Read more
Christmas Demos of the 1980s (for C64, Atari, Apple II, DOS, & Amiga)
Christmas demos were a staple of 1980s computer culture. Here are some of the best. ⌘ Read more
Local man switches to Arch, tells no one
Yesterday, at approximately 5:05pm, a Seattle area man installed Arch Linux on his home computer and has yet to tell anyone. “This appears to be the first occurrence of failing to tell someone that you run Arch,” stated a representative of the Seattle Sheriff’s Department. “We are actively investigating whether or not this is a crime. It definitely is a violation of norms.” ⌘ Read more
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@fastidious@arrakis.netbros.com the things Gemini has going for it are mutual TLS and lack of JavaScript. Which makes for a secure albeit boring experience (much like gopher). The fake markdown is a bit of a drag.
A render mode for Gemini probably wouldnt be too hard. There are markdown to Gemini libs out there.
With Web3 the whole trust a 3rd party browser ext + high fees + env impact for compute and storage are serious no gos for me.. I have heard one too many horror stories about clicking the wrong link and some script draining your metamask wallet.
[1975] APL demonstration
1975 live demonstration of the computer language APL (A Programming Language) by Professor Bob Spence, Imperial College London. Bob joined the staff of Imperial College in the 1962 and is now Professor Emeritus in EEED. His field of work has range… ⌘ Read more
I fork bombed my computer! With ed(1)!!! Haven’t done that in a while.
Review Jam, day 2: try a short task in Teliva. https://buttondown.email/reviewjam/archive/advent-of-foc-day-2-brutalist-convivial-computing
Who is this computer comic strip cartoonist from the 1980s?
An artist named “Bush” drew some adorable computer comic strips in the 80s. But who was “Bush”? ⌘ Read more
A 286, EGA PC from 1987.
As advertised in the May, 1987 issue of “Puget Sound Computer User”. ⌘ Read more
Happy ‘Back to the Future’ Day!
This may not be about computers… but it’s Back to the Future. So it’s cool. ⌘ Read more
A tour through computing in 1961… 60 years ago
From the pages of the November, 1961 issue of Datamation magazine. ⌘ Read more
“Browservice” brings modern web browsing to 1990s computers
Take a look at this: “What am I looking at?” That, right there, is Windows 3.11 (Windows for Workgroups)… loading up the Google Cloud VM manager. A website that requires a modern web browser. But, that isn’t a modern web browser. That is Internet Explorer 4.0. On Windows 3.11. Seriously. ⌘ Read more
Who really coined the term ‘Open Source’?
An in-depth investigation into the origins of one of the most important terms in the computer industry. ⌘ Read more
CDE and Dwarf Fortress running on the Out-of-Stock DevTerm
I want this gorgeous little slab computer so bad, it hurts. ⌘ Read more
The Lunduke Journal Podcast - Episode 8
Listen now (10 min) | New games ported to old computer platforms! ⌘ Read more
We need a DRM-free console game ROM store like GoG
GoG.com makes buying computer games reasonable and DRM-Free. We need a video game console ROM equivalent. ⌘ Read more
Prince of Persia ported to the Atari 8-bit computers!
The Atari XL / XE finally get a version of Prince of Persia… in 2021! ⌘ Read more
Prof. Jellywhipple’s Ultra-Fantastic Computer Music Time Loop #halfbakedideas
Computing on My Own Terms
I don’t make typical, “normal” decisions about how I use computers. And I am quite happy with that. ⌘ Read more