Retro Computing
195 sites
https://gopherproxy.meulie.net/sdf.org/1/users/schroeder
Schroeder's GopherSpace on SDF is a charming phlog (Gopher blog) dedicated to obsolete and retro technology, with entries covering devices like the Sony PSP, Palm Tungsten, Sega Saturn, MiniDisc, Bandai Wonderswan, and OpenBSD adventures. With dozens of phlog entries spanning years of old computer challenges and niche hardware exploration, it's a treasure trove for anyone nostalgic about forgotten tech.
https://sosumi.xyz/computering
Computering is a webring connecting websites whose creators are interested in, write about, or style their pages after older computers and operating systems like Windows 98, MacOS System 7, and Windows XP. With just 5 members so far, it's a small but charming community celebrating the aesthetics and nostalgia of vintage OS design on the modern web.
http://ucanet.net/
ucanet is a fascinating project that builds a separate web ecosystem specifically for retro computers, complete with its own alternative-root DNS server and a fresh namespace where users can register free domains. Visitors can find installation guides, browse over 500 registered domains in a retro-friendly site directory, and even download older browsers like Firefox 2 to access the network as it was meant to be experienced.
https://lainnet.arcesia.net/
Spaztron64's personal homepage LainNet is a hub for PC-98 retro computing enthusiasts, featuring guides, a Neko Project 2 GDI compatibility table, demoscene productions, and archived websites from defunct sources. The site also includes a 2D and 3DCG art gallery, a blog, a BBS, and various downloads, making it a rich and eclectic corner of the old web.
https://netscapenavigatorrevival.neocities.org/
The Netscape Navigator Revival is a nostalgic project dedicated to recreating the early web browsing experience, offering simulated versions of classic browsers including Netscape Navigator, Internet Explorer 2, Mosaic, Lynx, and ViolaWWW. Visitors can explore a WWW Revival dating back to 1991, making it a charming tribute to the origins of the World Wide Web.
https://1.44mb.club/
The 1.44MB Webring connects enthusiasts who use, love, or make art with floppy disks, celebrating the iconic 3.5-inch format as both a nostalgic medium and a creative tool. Members include artists who create floppy disk art, hobbyists who back up their websites onto physical disks, and anyone who simply keeps floppies around for the love of it.
https://arc-x.org/
ARC-X, run by J. R. Young, is a personal station dedicated to extending the life of old hardware and software, maintaining obscure X11 programs, and documenting ancient systems in the modern age. The site features an abandonware scrapyard, hardware restoration notes, and a toolbox of configs and manuals, all with a charming smallweb philosophy.
https://insufficientscotty.com/2012/03/14/whatever-happened-to-webrings
InsufficientScotty is JohnScott's pop-culture and tech nostalgia blog, featuring a 'Whatever Happened To' series that digs into forgotten corners of early internet history like webrings, GeoCities, and the quirks of web culture past. This particular post traces the origins of webrings from the author's own first HTML project in 1994, making it a personal and surprisingly detailed look at a once-ubiquitous web phenomenon.
https://blue-vmu.neocities.org/
Blue VMU is a personal site dedicated to the Sega Dreamcast, exploring the console from a fresh modern perspective rather than pure nostalgia. The creator documents their hands-on experience with the system through posts, a gallery, and notes on hardware projects like battery replacement and retrobriting.
https://cockgobl.in/
Katie's personal Neocities-style site blends old computer aesthetics with personal blogging, featuring posts about a Toshiba Libretto 100CT, BeOS and HaikuOS themes, and a Japan trip. The site has a charming retro feel with a music player, guestbook, gif collection, and webring memberships that draw in fellow fans of vintage tech.