Ancient Computer Collection
Explore the roots of personal computing
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Computer Artifacts
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Software
28
Gaming Systems
5,049
Publications
602
Digitized Documents
26,924
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Computer Artifacts
A journey into computingā€™s origins
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Magazines, books & manuals of the computing era
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Website Update: A New Version Is Now Live
Weā€™ve just deployed a new version of the Ancient Computer website. This update focuses on improving structure, consistency, and long-termā€¦
Published on December 19, 2025
Digital Archive Update
Our archive, containing artifact images and scanned publications, now holds approximately 1.66 TB of data. While we havenā€™t been ableā€¦
Published on March 7, 2025
Publications Section Redesigned
We have completely revamped the Publications section to enhance organization and improve navigation. The new experience is designed to beā€¦
Published on March 1, 2025
Active Projects
A look at the ongoing and featured initiatives from the lab.
Discover how we're preserving and expanding digital history.
Digital Archivist
Digital Archivist
Digitizing and restoring vintage software, documents, and media for preservation and global access.
PCB Recreation
Old PCB Recreation
Reverse-engineering and producing classic hardware designs for repair, restoration, or DIY building.
Edge Drive
Edge Drive
A secure platform for syncing files between edge devices and cloud storage, built for retro and modern hardware integration...
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