This is a jumping off point for the history of computing. Whilst none of this stuff is explicitly included in any published curricula (that I know of), it doesn't mean that it's not important and any computer scientist worth their salt will have dabbled in this world at some point.

Who's Who

Games

Classic games. There is no way I'll be able to list them all, but here are a few of my favourites.

Magazines and books

There were countless home computer magazines in the 80s and it would be foolish for me to try to list them all out (although it is tempting). However, here are some notable editions.


Retro magazine publication is not over though - here are links to some current retro/home computer magazines which you can read at your leisure (without having to scour second hand book shops or ebay).


You are not on your own! There are hundreds of forums dedicated to Vintage computing, many of them on Facebook. Here is a hand-picked list of some of the best.


Finally, some sections of the RetroZone which do not neatly fit anywhere else.