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:A landmark (1968) demonstration of windows, hypertext, graphics, efficient navigation and command input, video conferencing, the computer mouse, word processing, dynamic file linking, revision control, and a collaborative real-time editor by computer pioneer [[wikipedia:Douglas_Engelbart|'''Doug Engelbart''']]. | :A landmark (1968) demonstration of windows, hypertext, graphics, efficient navigation and command input, video conferencing, the computer mouse, word processing, dynamic file linking, revision control, and a collaborative real-time editor by computer pioneer [[wikipedia:Douglas_Engelbart|'''Doug Engelbart''']]. | ||
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− | File:TRS-80 computer system.jpg|alt=TRS-80 computer system|TRS-80 computer system | + | File:1990 09 BYTE 15-09 15th Anniversary Summit 0000.jpg|alt=BYTE magazine cover|'''BYTE magazine cover<br>SEPTEMBER 1980<br>(63) Influential People<br>in Personal Computing''' |
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Revision as of 20:11, 27 May 2024
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is fortunate to have a small collection of (donated) vintage computer stuff.
Vintage Computers at PPM
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Owner |
computer system and
floppy disks |
Atari Inc. | ATARI800 | PPM | |
computer display | AMDEK | VIDEO-300A | PPM | |
3-button
computer mouse |
Sun microsystems | Crossbow | PPM | |
FONE FLASHER 2 | Radio Shack | 43-178 | PPM | |
- Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
Hand-Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
living computers — Radio Shack TRS-80
Homebrew Computer Club
Computer History Museum - Timelines
The Mother of All Demos
- A landmark (1968) demonstration of windows, hypertext, graphics, efficient navigation and command input, video conferencing, the computer mouse, word processing, dynamic file linking, revision control, and a collaborative real-time editor by computer pioneer Doug Engelbart.
Links to vintage calculator sites:
Links to vintage laptop sites:
Links to vintage space hardware:
- Space Shuttle Main Engine Controller (pdf)
- Space Shuttle's upgraded IBM AP-101S computer
- CuriousMarc — restorations of space hardware
- Hidden Figures and Human Computers — National Air and Space Museum
Links to other external sites:
- Building 20 "The Magical Incubator" — on Wikipedia
- centre for computing history — Computers
- The "Buxton Collection" — interesting, useful, or important
- The Madness of Vintage Computer Festival Midwest 2022
Picture Gallery
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #computing
- List of all PPM Slack channels
- Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
PPM Tool Color Map — Interactive
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any info that is outdated.
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.