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> It is in the last part, but for me it is that I don't need to lookup or have to deal with what we decided is software dev in 2024 You still can. If you wante
by deafpolygon 2y ago
> It is in the last part, but for me it is that I don't need to lookup or have to deal with what we decided is software dev in 2024
You still can. If you wanted to write DOS software and games, you can still write them. Nothing is stopping you.
I don't own much of the old hardware because:
- I don't have space
- I don't want to maintain them
But I like emulators and will use them when I can.
> So I do dream of a laptop running on an mcu with an eink screen that has 1 month of battery but no commercial power.
Look into emulators that run on e-ink devices. Most run Android of some sort and can emulate systems of the yesteryear. You don't need to spend 10k.
- anonzzzies 2y agoYes, but no battery life. I run openmsx on a boox but it drains pretty fast. But yes, I see the point; I can pack one in a 3d printed case with keyboard and a stack of batteries I guess. I have a few toughbooks I don't use anymore; that has a nice enough case really for this. Just a disaster of a keyboard :)
- mseepgood 2y agoWhy battery? Back then, computers were always connected to the power grid.
- anonzzzies 2y agoSure, but that's one thing I don't like about that time. I am not trying to make a retro computer; I already have retro computers from that time that need a socket. I want to have something I would feel 'cosy' about but modern in some ways (notably; portable, workable in sunlight and long, very long battery life).