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Would new machines built with old parts be on-topic?

I feel like there's no definitive answer to this, but if you're writing code for a home-built 6502, Z80 or 68k machine then chances are there will be a crossover between what you're doing and old mach …
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Clubs/meetups: in scope?

This might be a good candidate for a community wiki question. In a round about way I think it'd be of benefit to the site.
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We have got a blog!

Good work getting this setup wizzwizz4. I'll get working on a post about my new (old) PC that's taken up so much of my time recently! Do we have any pixel artists in our SE community who could start …
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Accepting Nominations — Who should moderate this site?

Notes: Nominating myself... bit of an odd move but doing so because I proposed the site and am eager to see it grow. I've also got a decent amount of moderation experience as I proposed and mode …
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1 vote

What should we do about comment discussions?

My 0.02 on this is that comments on this site function differently to how they function on other sites on the network. Most places comments are for providing feedback, getting clarification etc. and t …
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When should I add multiple answers?

I think in this case it's a rare occasion where two answers from one person do make sense as they tackle the subject in different ways, but they could easily be rolled together into one. A good reaso …
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Which is better: [intel-8080] or [8080]? Do we need both?

You've got a good point about numbers, but I think in this realm people will actually be more familiar with 386 than they would with 80386, and in that scenario I'd be hesitant to use intel-386 unless …
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Is computing history inherently on-topic?

I think we should be inclusive of computing history questions here, there's no other real suitable place on the network and there's plenty to be learned from the history of various companies that can …
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4 votes

Should we get a blog?

I'm happy to do a few posts! Probably mostly on the Atari front though I've picked up some older Macs and a Pentium PC recently.
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Moderator Bans Using "Father"

Late to the party here.... I was travelling last week for work (covering over 10,000 miles in the process) and so missed this whole event. But from everything I've read here I can't say I'd have acted …
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