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Simple 8 bit interface for the ZX Spectrum

1st November 2009

Ive finally built a proper solid 8bit interface for the Sinclair Spectrum. This adapter allows me to use a IDE hard disk or Compact Flash

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The Centre for Computing history interviews Steve Furber

3rd September 200924th October 2020

This interview with Steve Furber CBE was filmed at Manchester University on 17th August 2009. He talks about his involvement with the Mk14, how he became

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Bletchley Park – E-petition response

26th August 200911th November 2025

The following article was taken from http://www.number10.gov.uk/page20409 I personally believe Bletchley Park should be in the same league as the Science and Natural History Museums.

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RCM open day featured in Retro Gamer magazine

14th July 2009

The May open day for the Retro Computer Museum has been featured in the latest edition of Retro Gamer magazine.  Click the image below to

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Ultimate 486 PC Update

13th April 20098th January 2023

The ultimate 486 PC now consists of the following hardware… MS-DOS, SCSI drivers and Windows 3.11 installed without any issues. Having the Windows source files

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What if computers went back to the '70s too?

3rd December 2008

(An interesting article from The Register’s Guy Kewney) A Wizard whispers in your ear: “The password of Sheffield Library Packet Switching Service is ABC1234XYZ.” That

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For your eyes, ears only. Oh, and everyone else’s too.

24th November 200817th September 2018

I like this guy’s desk layout! He’s also made the MMBeeb interface – thats one job on my to-do list http://arduinonut.blogspot.com/2008/11/for-your-eyes-ears-only-oh-and-everyone.html

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Bletchley Park – Website links

8th November 2008

For more info about Bletchley Park, and what they are trying to achieve, make sure you visit their website. The addresses can be found on

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New lifeline for Bletchley Park

7th November 200811th November 2025

Britain’s code-cracking and computing heritage has won a lifeline in the form of a donation from English Heritage. The grant of £330,000 will be used

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RCM Open Day – 16th November 2008 – Leicestershire

25th September 200810th November 2025

RETRO COMPUTER MUSEUM – OPEN DAY 2008 OPEN DAY (One Day Only!) Sunday 16th November 2008 Tickets are now on sale for the Retro Computer

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