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Regarding retrocomputing networks, connections and protocols.
Microsoft Windows 3.0, 3.10 and 3.11 (including for Workgroups). Use [windows] instead for Windows NT 3.x.
Basic Input/Output System, the system firmware found especially in IBM PC compatible computers. Use this tag only for the firmware part; for ‘DOS BIOS’, use [dos] instead.
The Microsoft Windows 95 operating system, its OSR re-releases and bundled MS-DOS 7.x.
Serial communication: cables, protocols, ports and controllers like UARTs.
For questions regarding processor interrupt signals on retrocomputing hardware
For questions about the different versions and products of the Super Famicom/Super Nintendo Entertainment System, a 1990 16-bit console from Nintendo
For questions related to VGA signals, sources or receivers
For questions on information storage on retrocomputing platforms.
For questions about the BBC Micro, programs written for the BBC Micro or peripherals for the BBC Micro.
For questions about computer disk drives for removable magnetic storage media.
For questions about computer architecture: the logical structure of a computer system, distinct from particular implementations.
Methods, techniques and tools for the care and upkeep of working retro machinery. Use [repair] when asking about non-functional machines.
For questions regarding the hardware, software and peripheral products of DEC - The Digital Equipment Corporation.
For questions about which software could be or could have been used to accomplish a task.
for questions about the Commodore 128 home computer
for questions about the Motorola 68000 microprocessor
For questions relating to the Atari 800 8-bit computer
For questions about the creation and use of disk images - raw data from a storage medium that has been extracted into a file.
For questions specifically regarding video displays in colour.
For questions relating to a number of different video game consoles, or to game consoles in general.
For questions about recording, processing, producing or working with audio or audio hardware.
Intel's 80386 processor, alternatively known as the i386 or 386. Use only for questions specifically about the processor; DO NO USE to mean ‘386-class machine’.
For questions about the Nintendo 64 home video console
for questions about CD-ROM discs and drives
For questions relating to the use and development of hardware drivers for a computer operating system.
Questions regarding the Commodore PET range of microcomputers.
For questions regarding the operation of the Linux operating system on retrocomputers.
For questions concerning use, maintenance, restoration or emulation of printers used along with retrocomputers.
For questions regarding text - as opposed to graphics - processing and display.
For questions regarding the Atari ST range of microcomputers.
For questions related to the Applesoft BASIC interpreter and language.
The Intel 80286 16-bit microprocessor. Use only for questions specifically about the processor; DO NO USE to mean ‘286-class machine’.