Nostalgic Reflections on 1980s Computer Hardware Diversity and DIY Cyberdeck Building
By
speckx
Crisped on the outside, thoughtful enough on the inside.
Summary
The article reflects on the unique personality and diversity of 1980s computer hardware compared to today's standardized, corporate-dominated tech landscape. It nostalgically describes how independent computer shops in the 80s carried unique, varied inventory with different brands and accessories, contrasting with modern purchasing from large corporations. The piece also touches on DIY cyberdeck building as a modern attempt to recapture some of that creative, personalized computing spirit.
Key quotes
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Old computer hardware was also diverse. Today, if I need to buy a piece of gear I go online and order it from some big megacompany.
Things were different in the 80s. Each shop you wandered into carried unique gear - no two stores had the same inventory.
Different brands, different accessories, different software.
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