Archive for January, 2011
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Modern hardware: GB A1000 replacement motherboard
Posted on January 26, 2011 | No CommentsThe Amiga 1000 holds a special place in my affections for reasons explored before; it is what kicked the computer industry to deliver more innovation more often. It was, understandably, […] -
Retrohomage: Amiga 1000
Posted on January 26, 2011 | No CommentsBack in June 1985, Commodore launched the Amiga. Why was it important, and why is it still relevant? Read on... -
Archaeology: MFM / ST-506 Interface Reference
Posted on January 26, 2011 | No CommentsThe ST-506 from Shugart Associates, later Seagate, was the first de facto standard for hard drive interfacing. It was crude by modern standards, but showed that manufacturers could choose to ride on the wave of standard interfaces...