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| | blog.nootch.net
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| | The Jaguar of 80s computers Ah, the Commodore Amiga. Much (maybe too much) has been written about this range of computers that failed to beat IBM and Apple for dominance in the home market in the 80s and 90s. Bad management decisions abounded, the design wasn't open to third parties, and there were a ton of makers vying for the #1 spot back then - still, we don't see a lot of Atari ST or MSX revival online like we do for the Amiga.
| | www.pcworld.com
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| | It was the golden age of personal computers. The hardware was massive-as was the impact on the computing industry.
| | jacquesmattheij.com
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| | [AI summary] A reflection on the author's personal journey through various eras of computing, detailing his experiences with 8-bit machines like the TRS-80 and Dragon, the BBC Micro, and the Atari ST, before transitioning to the PC era and modern systems.
| | rugu.dev
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| [AI summary] The user has transitioned to Arch Linux, finding it more efficient and customizable compared to other operating systems. They use a tiling window manager, dwm, and have customized their keyboard layout for both Turkish and English. They rely heavily on the terminal for all tasks, using st and bash, and prefer neovim for text editing. They utilize dvtm for managing terminal sessions and ranger for file management. The user also employs gitjournal for note-taking, pass for password management, and uses Brave with Vim keybindings. The overall experience has been challenging but rewarding, leading to increased productivity and a deeper understanding of their workflow.