💻Retro computing helps us understand design concepts still relevant today.
🕹️Connecting a Commodore 64 to BBSes allows us to experience the early days of online life.
🌐Contiki and the 64nic+ provide a modern way to connect the Commodore 64 to the internet.
🎮Retro games on BBSes offer a fun and nostalgic experience on the Commodore 64.
📰Browsing retro websites like Frogfind and 68k news with limited graphics is an enjoyable throwback.
What is a Commodore 64?
—The Commodore 64 is an early home computer with 64 kilobytes of RAM, famous for its gaming capabilities.
What is a Bulletin Board System (BBS)?
—A BBS is an early form of online communication, allowing users to connect to a computer server and share files, messages, and games.
What is Contiki?
—Contiki is an open-source operating system for networking embedded and IoT devices, including the Commodore 64.
What is the 64nic+?
—The 64nic+ is a cartridge that allows the Commodore 64 to connect to the internet over Ethernet using Contiki.
Why is retro computing popular?
—Retro computing provides a nostalgic experience and helps us appreciate the advancements in modern technology by exploring the limitations and intentional design of the past.
00:01Veronica introduces the topic of connecting a Commodore 64 to the internet and explores the world of retro computing.
03:16Veronica provides a brief overview of the Commodore 64 and its historical significance.
04:37Veronica explains the concept of Bulletin Board Systems (BBSes) and their popularity in the 80s and 90s as a way to connect and share content.
10:58Veronica introduces the 64nic+ and Contiki as modern solutions for connecting the Commodore 64 to the internet.
12:52Veronica demonstrates accessing BBSes, playing retro games, and browsing retro websites on the Commodore 64 using the CCGMS terminal.
19:05Veronica concludes the video by highlighting the nostalgic experience of retro computing and encouraging viewers to appreciate the advancements in modern technology.
