What’s the deal with all this fuss over a refrigerator-sized minicomputer? Seriously, are we living in the 1970s again? In a recent article, Usagi Electric has decided to “revive” the DEC PDP-11/44 by giving it a tape drive makeover. But really, does anyone actually need this behemoth in their life? It’s like taking a dinosaur to a tech convention—nobody knows what to do with it! Let’s be honest; while nostalgia is cute, it’s 2023! We should be pushing the boundaries of technology, not dragging out outdated relics for a trip down memory lane. And who is going to lug that monster around? It’s not exactly portable tech we’re talking about here! Embrace the future, folks. Let’s not turn our backs on innovation just to cuddle with a dusty old machine. https://hackaday.com/2025/10/08/a-minicomputer-tape-drive-receives-some-love/ #TechThrowback #InnovationOverNostalgia #DinosaurComputing #FutureForward #Hackaday