1976 IMSAI 8080 the Computer Hacking Culture
Here’s a picture from my home workbench. This is one of my personal favorite computers, which I purchased almost 20 years ago. Some of you might recognize the IMSAI 8080 from it’s “co-starring role” in the 1983 movie War Games…
Mid-Atlantic Computing History Talk
Did you know that our region, the Mid-Atlantic USA, is home to a rich history of computing and technology? From the ENIAC to the Commodore 64 there is a rich story to tell. Today we gave a presentation to the…
16-bit Processors – 1981-86: Intel vs. Motorola
Most manufacturers sold 8-bit and 16-bit machines in the 1980s. I thought it would be useful to distinguish the important 16-bit models of the early 1980s to help explain their historical significance. Since the mid 1970’s American microcomputer manufacturers had…
Aliens Invade Kennett Classic
Tinsel on the Town in Kennett Square
It’s game time! Play Christmas Bingo tonight at Tinsel on the Town in Kennett Square and enter for a chance to win $100’s in gift cards from local merchants and restaurants! Here’s how to play: Pick up your bingo card…
New Windows 3.1 Guest Registry Station
Saturday morning we launched the new guest registry station powered by a 1993 Dell Dimension XPS 466V computer. Sporting Windows For Workgroups (Window 3.11), this system is connected to the WWW through a 1992 SMC Elite 16 Ethernet card. The…
NEC Ready 9716, Franklin Ace 100 Projects
Nick brought his 1997 NEC Model “Ready 9716” to see if we could get it to post into an operating system. Dmitry, Nick and I tightened the battery holder and put in a new 2032 battery. Next we worked through…
Exhibit Floor Photos
Where to eat while at Kennett Classic!
When you’re ready for a meal or to explore the town, Historic Kennett Square is FULL OF UNIQUE Independent Shops, RESTAURANTS & Galleries, ALONG WITH A WELCOMING & Vibrant Sense of Community. During your visit, here are some of our favorite places…