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Retrocomputing

Proposed Q&A site for enthusiasts of personal computer hardware and software from the 1970s and 1980s, including Apple II, IBM PC, ZX Spectrum, Atari, Commodore, Amiga and BBC Micro.
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How to connect my [Commodore 64] to an [Ethernet] network?
added by Renan Oct 20 '12 at 15:26
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Are there any known undocumented opcodes in the [6502]? If so, how can you use them?
added by Renan Oct 20 '12 at 15:25
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The [computer] uses [integrated circuit] which is not manufactured anymore; what can replace it?
added by Renan Oct 20 '12 at 15:25
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This will be the most repeated question on this site IMO. Without working retrocomputers, there is no retrocomputing! :-) – Anonymous Jan 25 at 11:35
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How can I read [floppies] from my [Amiga] in a modern computer?
added by Renan Oct 31 '12 at 22:40
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Not just floppies -- any obsolete media. – sendmoreinfo Jan 27 at 19:38
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What's a good introductory text on how to write an emulator?
added by JCCyC Nov 14 '12 at 19:45
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What options are available for transferring files between the [computer] and the PC?
added by Daniel Hedberg Jan 26 at 19:41
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What storage can I use with [computer] as a replacement for a floppy drive?
added by JCCyC Nov 14 '12 at 19:49
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Which emulator(s) of [computer] are most accurate?
added by sendmoreinfo Jan 26 at 19:41
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Are alternative (third-party) ZX Spectrum ROMs available for emulators on the PC?
added by celtschk Nov 8 '12 at 17:55
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Where can I find information on the hardware (custom chips and CPU) of the [computer]?
added by Daniel Hedberg Jan 26 at 19:44
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Is it possible to somehow connect the [computer] to a modern LCD monitor?
added by Daniel Hedberg Feb 16 at 18:24
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What's the best procedure and materials to clean up the contacts in a [computer] cartridge/expansion slot?
added by JCCyC Dec 7 '12 at 15:40
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The mouse for my [computer] stopped working. Is it possible to somehow connect and use a PC PS/2 or USB mouse?
added by Daniel Hedberg Jan 26 at 20:04
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How do I test the hardware and/or interpret the self-test results in [computer]?
added by sendmoreinfo Jan 26 at 20:43
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Where can I find literature on assembly language programming for the Capricorn processor used in the HP85 and HP87 microcomputers?
added by JCCyC Nov 14 '12 at 19:47
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Where do I get (download, buy) software for [computer]?
added by sendmoreinfo Jan 26 at 19:40
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Is there a decent SID emulator on the PC, that would allow me to control sound using ADSL etc rather than rely on WAV files?
added by Facebook Answers Feb 25 at 11:01
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Is it legal to distribute ROMs and bundled software for [computer]?
added by sendmoreinfo Mar 16 at 11:01
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Where is a good source for online documentation/old magazines for my favorite old machine?
added by Scott Goodgame Mar 27 at 11:55
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What was the best selling game for the [computer]?
added by Daniel Hedberg Jan 26 at 20:08
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How can I transfer files from my Acorn Risc PC700 to my Raspberry Pi (running RiscOS)?
added by MadTux Mar 10 at 15:51
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Who designed [computer]?
added by sendmoreinfo Mar 16 at 11:02
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How can I use a controller from platform X in an emulator on my current machine?
added by Scott Goodgame Mar 27 at 11:53
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