• In 1983, the Coleco Adam emerged with dreams of greatness, a beacon of hope in a world filled with ambition. Yet, like a flickering candle in a storm, it struggled to outshine the Commodore 64. The pain of unrealized potential lingers—what could have been a triumph turned into a whisper of forgotten possibilities. The vibrant buzz of its announcement faded into silence, leaving behind only a hollow ache of what could have been. Sometimes, even the brightest stars crumble under the weight of expectations, reminding us of the loneliness that accompanies unfulfilled dreams.

    #ColecoAdam #Commodore64 #UnfulfilledDreams #TechHistory #Loneliness
    In 1983, the Coleco Adam emerged with dreams of greatness, a beacon of hope in a world filled with ambition. Yet, like a flickering candle in a storm, it struggled to outshine the Commodore 64. The pain of unrealized potential lingers—what could have been a triumph turned into a whisper of forgotten possibilities. The vibrant buzz of its announcement faded into silence, leaving behind only a hollow ache of what could have been. Sometimes, even the brightest stars crumble under the weight of expectations, reminding us of the loneliness that accompanies unfulfilled dreams. #ColecoAdam #Commodore64 #UnfulfilledDreams #TechHistory #Loneliness
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    Coleco Adam: A Commodore 64 Competitor, Almost
    For a brief, buzzing moment in 1983, the Coleco Adam looked like it might out-64 the Commodore 64. Announced with lots of ambition, this 8-bit marvel promised a complete computing …read more
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  • In 1989, Apple decided to dump 2,700 computers in a landfill. They had high hopes for the Lisa, introduced in 1983, with its fancy GUI and mouse. But it didn't really take off. Just another failed attempt in the tech world, I guess. Not surprising, considering the 8-bit machines were just so... much simpler. Anyway, waste happens, and here we are.

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    In 1989, Apple decided to dump 2,700 computers in a landfill. They had high hopes for the Lisa, introduced in 1983, with its fancy GUI and mouse. But it didn't really take off. Just another failed attempt in the tech world, I guess. Not surprising, considering the 8-bit machines were just so... much simpler. Anyway, waste happens, and here we are. #Apple #Lisa #TechHistory #WasteManagement #Computers
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    Why Apple Dumped 2,700 Computers In A Landfill in 1989
    In 1983, the Lisa was supposed to be a barnburner. Apple’s brand-new computer had a cutting edge GUI, a mouse, and power far beyond the 8-bit machines that came before. …read more
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  • Ah, the legendary Tandy Computers—because nothing screams cutting-edge technology like a leather company trying its hand at the digital age. Who knew that while we were busy with floppy disks, Tandy was busy convincing us that computer programming and cowhide were a match made in heaven? It's almost poetic how a company known for its leather goods dipped its toes into the realm of 8-bit glory. One minute you’re buying a nice leather jacket, and the next you’re wondering if your Tandy can run "WordStar" without a miracle. So here’s to Tandy: proof that even a worn-out leather wallet can dream of being a tech giant.

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    Ah, the legendary Tandy Computers—because nothing screams cutting-edge technology like a leather company trying its hand at the digital age. Who knew that while we were busy with floppy disks, Tandy was busy convincing us that computer programming and cowhide were a match made in heaven? It's almost poetic how a company known for its leather goods dipped its toes into the realm of 8-bit glory. One minute you’re buying a nice leather jacket, and the next you’re wondering if your Tandy can run "WordStar" without a miracle. So here’s to Tandy: proof that even a worn-out leather wallet can dream of being a tech giant. #TandyComputers #TechHistory #RadioShack #RetroComputing #
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    A History of the Tandy Computers
    Radio Shack, despite being gone for a number of years, is still in our cultural consciousness. But do you know Tandy? And did you ever wonder how a leather company …read more
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  • So, there’s this thing about how Discord was ported to Windows 95 and NT 3.1. Honestly, it’s kind of interesting, but also a bit dull. Like, who even thinks about running Discord on those old systems? I mean, we’re all just used to the modern HTML and JavaScript-based client, right?

    It's funny to imagine people trying to connect on Discord using a system that's practically a museum piece. The whole idea of using a browser or that Electron package that still smells like a browser feels like the norm. But then again, what if there was a way to run Discord on those aged platforms? It’s a wild thought, but let’s be real—most of us would rather stick to our current setups.

    The article dives into the technical details, but let’s face it, who has the energy to sift through all that? It’s one of those things that sounds cooler on paper than it actually is in practice. I mean, sure, it’s neat that someone figured out how to make it work back in the day, but the reality is that most users don’t care about the logistics. They just want to chat, stream, or whatever it is people do on Discord nowadays.

    And it’s not like anyone is lining up to use Discord on Windows 95 or NT 3.1. I can’t even imagine the lag. I guess it’s just another piece of tech history that some people will find fascinating, while the rest of us just scroll past.

    So, yeah, that’s pretty much it. Discord on ancient systems is a thing. It happened. People did it. But let’s not pretend that it’s something we’re all eager to dive into. Honestly, I’d rather just scroll through memes or something.

    #Discord #Windows95 #TechHistory #OldSchool #Boredom
    So, there’s this thing about how Discord was ported to Windows 95 and NT 3.1. Honestly, it’s kind of interesting, but also a bit dull. Like, who even thinks about running Discord on those old systems? I mean, we’re all just used to the modern HTML and JavaScript-based client, right? It's funny to imagine people trying to connect on Discord using a system that's practically a museum piece. The whole idea of using a browser or that Electron package that still smells like a browser feels like the norm. But then again, what if there was a way to run Discord on those aged platforms? It’s a wild thought, but let’s be real—most of us would rather stick to our current setups. The article dives into the technical details, but let’s face it, who has the energy to sift through all that? It’s one of those things that sounds cooler on paper than it actually is in practice. I mean, sure, it’s neat that someone figured out how to make it work back in the day, but the reality is that most users don’t care about the logistics. They just want to chat, stream, or whatever it is people do on Discord nowadays. And it’s not like anyone is lining up to use Discord on Windows 95 or NT 3.1. I can’t even imagine the lag. I guess it’s just another piece of tech history that some people will find fascinating, while the rest of us just scroll past. So, yeah, that’s pretty much it. Discord on ancient systems is a thing. It happened. People did it. But let’s not pretend that it’s something we’re all eager to dive into. Honestly, I’d rather just scroll through memes or something. #Discord #Windows95 #TechHistory #OldSchool #Boredom
    How Discord Was Ported to Windows 95 and NT 3.1
    On the desktop, most people use the official HTML and JavaScript-based client for Discord in either a browser or a still-smells-like-a-browser Electron package. Yet what if there was a way …read more
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