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Back in the late 1980s, how was commercial software for 8-bit home computers developed?

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Unlicensed home computer ports of arcade games

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What do the "byte-select signals" in the 68000 do?

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Reason for gold lines on old ICs?

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Why does the original Donkey Kong update the screen in a curtain closing pattern?

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Why was the 6809 so expensive?

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How does memory addressing/mapping work in 8-bit systems?

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What is the optimal way to store retro computing paraphernalia (games, consoles, accessories, books) on display at home?

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What's with the name "EmotionEngine"?

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Why aren't each pixel's bits stored sequentially on the SNES?

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How to protect a ZX Spectrum mainboard from "ageing"?

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Membrane keyboard robustness

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113 Answers

Did arcade monitors have same pixel aspect ratio as TV sets?

Why does the Galaksija use SRAM instead of DRAM?

When did README files start showing up in software?

What was the A1200 Flash ROM support meant for?

Back in the late 1980s, how was commercial software for 8-bit home computers developed?

Why not constant linear velocity floppies?

Why didn't PostScript eliminate the need for printer drivers?

Why not make more use of the video generation logic?

IBM PC expansion card latency

Why have "room of dead" in Ultima VII?

Can you replace an Apple IIgs battery with regular AA alkalines?

Unlicensed home computer ports of arcade games

What do the "byte-select signals" in the 68000 do?

Reason for gold lines on old ICs?

Why was preemptive multitasking so slow in coming to consumer OS's?

Is the N64 incapable of 2D graphics?

Why does the original Donkey Kong update the screen in a curtain closing pattern?

Was 1991's Hellcats the first instance of incremental screen updates?

Do TG16 games and software suffer from lag frame similar to NES Super Mario Bros?

Why was the 6809 so expensive?

What to check before powering on TRS80 Model III in unknown condition

How does memory addressing/mapping work in 8-bit systems?

What is the optimal way to store retro computing paraphernalia (games, consoles, accessories, books) on display at home?

Why were 3D games on the Amiga not faster than on similar 16 bit systems like the Atari ST

What's with the name "EmotionEngine"?

Why aren't each pixel's bits stored sequentially on the SNES?

How to protect a ZX Spectrum mainboard from "ageing"?

Membrane keyboard robustness

Why does the ZX80 not produce a steady display signal?

What Video Chips/Video generation techniques are usable for the Z80?