I would suggest finding a project that will allow you to focus upon a particular computer or (limited number of computers), then focus upon discussing those pro

I would suggest finding a project that will allow you to focus upon a particular computer or (limited number of computers), then focus upon discussing those projects with others. There are plenty of online forums for vintage computers, while many excellent books on programming those computers are now freely available. Since you mentioned wanting to learn assembly language programming on those systems, that may help you tackle your acquisitions problem while helping to fulfill a dream.