Retro Computing
195 sites
https://cucug.org/amiga
The Amiga Web Directory was operated by the Champaign-Urbana Computer Users Group (CUCUG) from 1994 to 2000, serving as one of the most comprehensive link collections for Amiga computer resources on the web. Now retired, this archived version still points to surviving Amiga communities, news archives, file repositories like Aminet, and other resources for fans of the classic Commodore platform.
https://baturin.org/notes/powered-by
Daniil Baturin digs into the history and cultural significance of 'Powered by' web software buttons, those nostalgic 88x31 badges promoting browsers, servers, and tools that once decorated countless early web pages. With 72 images collected and a thoughtful analysis of why these buttons existed and what they reveal about early web culture, this is a fascinating piece of internet archaeology.
https://16colo.rs/
Sixteen Colors is a comprehensive archive preserving ANSI and ASCII artpacks released through the BBS underground art scene from the early 1990s to the present day. Visitors can browse by artist, group, year, or file type, exploring thousands of pieces from a vibrant era of text-mode digital art.
https://95revive.neocities.org/
95revive is dedicated to breathing new life into old computers, offering articles, services, and a project called VirtualXP for vintage Windows enthusiasts. With a tagline echoing Windows 95's iconic phrase, this site blends nostalgia with practical resources for retro hardware lovers.
http://iwarg.ddns.net/phoenix/index.php
Phoenix, run by Wildman Productions, is a revival service that brings back functional AIM, Yahoo Messenger, MSN, and ICQ servers so users can chat like it's 1999 using the original client software. The project is a labor of love dedicated to preserving the experience of 1990s social networking, complete with downloads, compatibility guides, and active user counts showing real people connecting through these nostalgic platforms.
https://grizz.atwebpages.com/
Grizz's World is a charmingly retro personal homepage from Iowa packed with ASCII art, computer logs, recipes, and musings from a self-described computer nut who references Alf, Growing Pains, and an uncertain enthusiasm for Star Trek: The Next Generation. The site features original BASIC software available via FTP, a guestbook, webrings, and a scattershot mix of old-web personality that makes it a genuine time capsule.
https://that90ssite.neocities.org/
A lovingly crafted tribute to the mid-1990s web aesthetic, complete with loud tile backgrounds, bold colors, a guestbook, and a MIDI file, built on Neocities as a modern recreation of old-school web design. Highlights include an Amiga 4000T 3D tech demo, a cyber cat hangout page, retro links to BBSes and Gopher sites, and membership in the Retronaut Webring.
https://gcbbs.net/
Ground Control is a personal site dedicated to BBS (Bulletin Board System) culture, featuring guides on how to access BBSLink and DoorParty door game score tracking. The site has an old-web aesthetic with hand-coded pages and participates in multiple retro-themed webrings including the Hotline webring, retronaut webring, and geekring.
https://cpushack.com/
The CPU Shack is a remarkable online museum cataloging over 20,000 processors from 150+ manufacturers, spanning Intel, AMD, Cyrix, Soviet chips, and many obscure historical CPUs. Visitors can explore a "CPU of the Day" feature, EPROM galleries, detailed reference guides, and even purchase reproduction test boards for vintage processor families.
http://savethesounds.info/
The Museum of Endangered Sounds is a quirky archival project dedicated to preserving the iconic audio signatures of obsolete and fading technology, from dial-up modem screech to the click of an AIM notification. Visitors can browse and play back sounds that defined an era of computing and consumer electronics, making it a nostalgic time capsule for anyone who grew up with these forgotten auditory relics.