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

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Why did some early computer designers eschew integers?

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how can I connect a scanner with Centronics 50 output to USB?

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How well can a NEO GEO theoretically run Sega´s Super Scallers Games?

answered Oct 9, 2019 at 10:52

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Why is the unchangable Nintendo Game Boy logo in the cartridge?

answered Jul 22, 2019 at 8:58

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What are the Ultra-Highres registers in ECS and AGA for?

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What is the purpose of ROM switcher mods in CDTV

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Was there ever any reason to wait 30 seconds to restart a c.1995 PC?

answered May 26, 2020 at 14:41

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Amiga 500 OCS/ECS vs Mega Drive VDP

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What use are the data direction registers in the MOS 6526 CIA?

answered May 31, 2019 at 7:46

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Did early assembly games use hardcoded memory locations?

answered Jun 24, 2019 at 11:56

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What was the A1200 Flash ROM support meant for?

answered Feb 7, 2019 at 9:36

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Why isn't the approach to lower power CPUs guided by design rather than accident?

answered Sep 23, 2017 at 22:20

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Why did computers use a power supply with a socket?

answered Jun 27, 2018 at 8:02

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

answered Sep 25, 2018 at 9:22

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

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When and why did high-level language compilers start targeting assembly language rather than machine code?

answered May 27, 2020 at 13:11

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Is there still no "digital version of PCBs and ICs" software that all future emulators can use?

answered Sep 15, 2020 at 14:03

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Why does an Amiga's floppy drive keep clicking?

answered Dec 26, 2020 at 20:45

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Why was the Kickstart 1.x "Insert floppy" graphic so bad?

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How did programs/patches stopping Amiga idle floppy drive noise work?

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Limiting factor on early color palettes

answered Jun 18, 2018 at 16:12

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How did Microsoft get away with JScript?

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113 Answers

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

Why did some early computer designers eschew integers?

how can I connect a scanner with Centronics 50 output to USB?

How well can a NEO GEO theoretically run Sega´s Super Scallers Games?

Why is the unchangable Nintendo Game Boy logo in the cartridge?

What are the Ultra-Highres registers in ECS and AGA for?

What is the purpose of ROM switcher mods in CDTV

Was there ever any reason to wait 30 seconds to restart a c.1995 PC?

Amiga 500 OCS/ECS vs Mega Drive VDP

What use are the data direction registers in the MOS 6526 CIA?

Did early assembly games use hardcoded memory locations?

What was the A1200 Flash ROM support meant for?

Why isn't the approach to lower power CPUs guided by design rather than accident?

Why did computers use a power supply with a socket?

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

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

When and why did high-level language compilers start targeting assembly language rather than machine code?

Is there still no "digital version of PCBs and ICs" software that all future emulators can use?

Why does an Amiga's floppy drive keep clicking?

Why was the Kickstart 1.x "Insert floppy" graphic so bad?

How did programs/patches stopping Amiga idle floppy drive noise work?

Limiting factor on early color palettes

How did Microsoft get away with JScript?