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Links
Some of them in German only
Virtual Computer Museums
Private Collections
- 8-Bit Nirvana
All about 8 bit computers, forum, flea market, et cetera
- Obsolete Computer Museum
Well maintained collection of computers and docs, a couple of pictures and
stories, Obsolete Computer Helpline
- Johannes Gröners Computerseite
Comprehensive computer database
- Stefan's Old Computer Stuff
Comprehensive collection with some unusual pieces
- Homecomputer -
Ein virtuelles Museum
Big collection of home computers, calculators, and more, with a virtual tour through the museum.
- Erik S. Klein's Vintage
Computer Collection
This site deals with the computers from the beginning of PC history, including a collection,
information and a discussion board.
- Reale-Rydell Computer Museum
Well organized private collection with over 200 vintage and obsolete,
but working computers.
- Andrea Longhi Retrocomputing
Little private collection with some rare disk images (Zenith Z120, Apple III), in
Italian.
- YouTube - PDP11GY's Channel
Some videos about historical computers by Reinhard Heuberger.
- Classic Computer Brochures
Stefan's personal collection of vintage brochures.
Computer Museums, Organisations and Link Pages
- Nixdorf MuseumsForum
The homepage of the Heinz Nixdorf Computermuseum, Paderborn (Germany's biggest
computer museum)
- Itzehoer Computer Museum
Mostly mini computers and peripherals, at the moment only a virtual
exhibit (the real exhibit is looking for a new home!)
- Computermuseum der Fachhochschule Kiel
One of the biggest computer museums, nearly as big as the HNF
- Computer Modell Katalog
Glossary, catalogue, software, history
- American
Computer Museum
Real computer museum in Montana, USA
- Museum
Waalsdorp
A big collection, which can be visited virtually and in reality, with a lot of background
information
- The Vintage Computer Festival
A yearly meeting in the Silicon Valley.
- PEEK&POKE | Muzej Računala - Computer Museum
Club/Computer Museum in Rijeka, Croatia.
- System 16
The Arcade Museum.
Pages dedicated to individual machines and User Groups
Useful and worth visiting
- Driverzone.com
Drivers not only for Windows...
- Helpdrivers.com
Drivers for many different controllers
- Autometer Meß- und Automatisierungstechnik GmbH
Tilmann Reh's homepage
- Schmitt Electronics GmbH
Hardware development, mostly based on 8 bit technology
- XTree Fan Page
All about the DOS file manager XTree
- PC Utility Software by Jem Berkes
Software for DOS, Windows, Linux ...
- OSDP - Operating System Documentation Project
Information about Operating Systems and their developers
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Technology Guide: Computer Programming History
History of Computer Programming at Certified Staffing Solutions
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The History and Significance of Software
Brief summary of the history and future of software.
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A Timeline of the History of Computers
From the invention of the abacus till the present day.
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Title Pro's Tinkering Guide
Resources on coding, engineering, simple machines, and more STEM activities.
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A History of Programming Languages
From 1883 till the present day.
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IT Hare’s Brief History of the Internet
Short timeline of the development of the Internet.
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Computer History: Storage, Software and Memory
Humans have been using technology to store data for decades, and advancements in technology since the late 1920s continue to allow more storage with less space.
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Computer Science: Coding Vocabulary Terms/Learn How to Code
Learn some coding vocabulary terms and use your skills to write algorithms, software, and games for people to use on a computer.
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A Handyman’s Guide to Tinkering
A guide to tinkering including simple machines, electronics and coding.
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History of Programming Languages
A timeline of the history of programming languages from 1843 till
the present day.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Coding and Programming
A collection of links to games and tools programming as well as full courses.
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Kids' Coding Activities Guide
Games and puzzles programming examples for students of all levels.
Homepages of my friends
Sciences in general and astronomy in particular
- The Planetary Society
A non-profit organization founded in 1980 by Carl Sagan, Bruce Murray
and Louis Friedman for the exploration of the solar system and the search for extraterrestrial
life (SETI).
- SETI@home
Since the NASA doesn't support the SETI project any more,
your help is needed to keep on with the search for extraterrestrial life.
- Mars Exploration Program
The official NASA mars mission page
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Astronomy picture of the day
Every day a different picture from the JPL archives, with information
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