Computer Ads from the Past

Messages and Commentary from Bishop Joseph Strickland.

A newsletter on operating systems, build systems, programming languages, software engineering, and my own software projects. Specifics include FreeBSD, Linux, Rust, Bazel and EndBASIC.

Hi, I’m Al, and I run a YouTube channel called Al’s Geek Lab. I pop out videos of unique content including retro goodness – stuff like putting ancient computers on the Internet and playing classic games. Also, there’s some great documentaries & more!

Thoughts on systems development, browsers, and being human.

Byte sized stories about the history of computing.

Programming language showcases and interviews with compiler developers.

In Abort Retry Fail, I am attempting to chronicle the history of the computing industry. This is a goal that will likely not be completed within my lifetime.

Retro gaming, vintage computing, and sweet nostalgia

A newsletter for Atari Enthusiasts with posts about Atari video game systems, 8-bit computers, Atari ST and more. If it's Atari, you'll find it here.

Cool and interesting tidbits from history that usually get left out of textbooks delivered right to your inbox

Make Computers Fun Again - Linux, UNIX, Alternative Operating Systems, Computer History, and Retro Computing. Also dad jokes.

Retro analysis, reviews, and thoughts on video games you've played before