Articles by tag: retro-computing

Gravis Ultrasound Max: how 90s sound cards changed the IT market | Case

Analysis of the technical implementation of multimedia shows with Gravis Ultrasound Max and Roland A-33. Lessons for modern developers. Learn how low-level solutions created the "wow" effect.

Color photo printing on ZX-Spectrum: how it works

How a photographer-programmer used ZX-Spectrum for additive color photo printing. Technical details of the system, software implementation, and limitations. Learn how a DIY solution replaced professional equipment.

Tatung Einstein: Retrospective of the 8-bit Workstation

How Tatung Einstein was used for developing games on Spectrum and Commodore 64. Technical specifications, role of the Tatung Pipe interface, and legacy. Detailed analysis.

ZX Spectrum controls lunar landing in KSP

Learn how ZX Spectrum with Z80A and kRPC implemented landing in Kerbal Space Program. Technical details of emulation, RS232 and comparison with AGC. For developers.

ELKS 0.9 for 8086: Linux kernel on 16-bit

ELKS 0.9 released for Intel 8086/80286: Nano-X, NXDSKTOP, C86 toolchain, Doom. Test in QEMU or Bochs. Update details for developers.

Programma 101: memory and programming language

Breakdown of Olivetti Programma 101 architecture: registers, magnetostrictive memory, jump instructions. For developers — details of the language and ergonomics. Study the history.