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Retrocomputing is a term to describe the use of old computer hardware and software.
Retrocomputing by hobbyists
One form of retrocomputing is a recreation or hobby, which is often misunderstood by non-enthusiasts, since it involves a mixture of nostalgia and horror (about things like JCL).
It often involves maintaining or emulating obsolete hardware.
Historical retrocomputing
A more serious line of retrocomputing is part of the history of computing.
It can be seen as the analogue of Experimental archaeology in computing.
Some notable examples include:
- Reconstruction of Babbage's Difference engine (more than a century after its design)
- The implementation of Plankalkül in 2000 (more than half a century since its inception).
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