Als Geek LabThe same fella that brought you the very awesome Microweb browser for 8088 class PC's has now brought Wolfenstein 3D to your ageing CGA PC too! Amazing!
Look at WOLF3D as never before, through magenta tinted glasses, and at acceptable frame rates on a 4.77 MHz slugger! This video shows how to download it and how to install it!
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You dont want to miss this! #Wolfenstein3d in CGA on an 8088! Heres how!Als Geek Lab2023-01-23 | The same fella that brought you the very awesome Microweb browser for 8088 class PC's has now brought Wolfenstein 3D to your ageing CGA PC too! Amazing!
Look at WOLF3D as never before, through magenta tinted glasses, and at acceptable frame rates on a 4.77 MHz slugger! This video shows how to download it and how to install it!
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#retrocomputing #vintagecomputing #wolfensteinRIP Ward Christensen - Creator of the BBS and Online CommunitiesAls Geek Lab2024-10-18 | A tribute to Ward Chistensen, the co-creator of the Bulletin Board System, a pre-internet online service that effectively launched what we now know to be social media. Recently, Ward sadly passed away, aged 78. In the late 1970s, before the internet as we know it, two men forever changed the world of digital communication. One of them was Ward Christensen, the co-creator of the first-ever dial-up bulletin board system, or BBS, a groundbreaking invention that laid the foundation for our modern online communities.
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#retrocomputing #vintagecomputing #bbs #bulletinboardsystem40 Years of the X Window SystemAls Geek Lab2024-10-12 | If you've used a graphical desktop on Linux or UNIX of some kind in the last forty years, then you've used X. This video is sponsored by PCBWay. If you want to get PCBs from just $5 then check out pcbway.com today! Most likely, you've used X11 with a window manager like GNOME or KDE, but all of that work has been the job of X, probably the 11th version of it, X11. The future of X looks unclear though, as it's new (well, 16 year old brother), Wayland is chomping at its heels. In this video, we discover what brought X into this world, why Wayland seeks to replace it, and whether you should replace X11 yourself. Take yourself down memory lane and take yourself to the future in this video!
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Other credits: Young, Douglas A. "X Window System: C Programming and Applications with Xt." Høgsberg, Kristian. "Wayland: A New Display Server." Linux Plumbers Conference, 2010. "A Technical Introduction to the X Window System." MIT, https://web.mit.edu. "Wayland Architecture," Wayland Project, https://wayland.freedesktop.org. "The History of the X Window System," USENIX, https://www.usenix.org. Wayland FAQ: wayland.freedesktop.org/faq.html YouTube Credits:
Computer History Museum: X Windows System Design Principles, lecture by James Gettys youtu.be/KdmNHM9BKY0
Apple's Biggest Flop! Documentary - Steve Jobs The Lisa Computer 1983 TechinfoTV / Bodyfit youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=wHqFe_flpREArch Linux Sucks! (heres why)Als Geek Lab2024-08-16 | There are lots of haters of Arch Linux out there, but I thought I'd take another crack at Arch to see if it really is worth all the jokes. It is!
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#retrocomputing #vintagecomputing #infosecIBM Said we couldnt do it, so we did: IBM PC XT/286 CPU upgrade!Als Geek Lab2024-08-03 | In the last video on this PC, we upgraded the IBM XT Model 286 to have 8MB of faster RAM to enable multi-tasking. IBM deliberately throttled this 286 machine to limit to 6MHz so that it coulnd't compete with the more expensive IBM AT machines. However, last time, we managed to boost the CPU to 8MHz using a new CPU chip and BIOS, but it ended up not being reliable. We had a suspicion that it might be due to the speed of some support chips so we ordered some new ones and got another crystal and this is the result of that upgrade. Will it run faster, or will it crash and burn?!
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#retrocomputing #vintagecomputing #infosecDemoscene exclusive: Jim Leonard aka Trixter talks about the Demoscene and about his 8088 MPH demoAls Geek Lab2024-08-03 | This is an excerpt from an interview with Jim Leonard (aka Trixter), co-creator of Mobygames and retro PC-platform demo-writer extraordinaire who made titles like 8088 Corruption, 8088 Domination and 8088 MPH. This is just a part from the episode which includes a full interview with Jim and many other sceners besides. It is taken from the upcoming episode 6 of "Back to the BBS" from Al's Geek Lab.
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#retrocomputing #vintagecomputing #infosecHow to set up a free Nessus (Tenable) vulnerability scanner (Free video)Als Geek Lab2024-06-19 | patreon.com/AlsGeekLab - find out about how to install and use #OpenVas, an Open Source alternative to Nessus!
In this video, we take a nostalgic journey back to the 1980s and early 1990s, exploring the iconic Z80 CPU. This video is sponsored by PCBWay, for high-quality PCBs and CNC machining, visit https://www.PCBWay.com!
This microprocessor was the heart of some of the most beloved home computers and gaming consoles of the era, including the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, the Amstrad CPC, the Sega Master System, and many more. In this video, join us as we delve into the history of the Z80 as Zilog rolls the last of the chips off the production line some 46 years after its initial launch. I talk about its architecture and its significant impact on the world of computing and gaming. We’ll uncover why this 8-bit CPU became a favourite among hobbyists and developers, and how it helped shape the early days of personal computing.
🔍 What you’ll learn: • The origins, people involved and the development of the Z80 CPU • Key features, performance and technical specifications • Notable computers and consoles that used the Z80 • The influence of the Z80 on modern computing • Fun facts and lesser-known trivia about the Z80
Whether you’re a retro computing enthusiast, a tech historian, or just curious about the technology that fueled the golden age of home computing, this video is for you!
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#Z80 #RetroComputing #HomeComputers #GamingHistory #TechNostalgia 00:00 - Introduction 02:23 - Part I: Federico's Foray 02:36 - The 4004, 8008 and 8080 04:53 - Zilog: The beginnings 05:34 - The Z80 07:41 - The 6502 competition 08:18 - Japanese copycats 08:59 - Part II: Z80 Machines we loved 10:36 - CP/M and the Z80 Softcard 11:22 - Part III: Performance 13:46 - Part IV: An enduring legacy 14:25 - Z8000 & Z80's legacyTeaser trailer: We salute you, Z80 CPU!Als Geek Lab2024-05-26 | Available now on Patreon and Substack and coming to YouTube on 14th June - The Z80 CPU: 1976 to 2024.
#retrocomputing #vintagecomputing #infosecUbuntu 24.04 is out! lets talk about it!Als Geek Lab2024-04-26 | The next long term support release of Ubuntu (24.04) is out. what's cooking?
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#retrocomputing #vintagecomputing #infosecZellij terminal multiplexer reviewAls Geek Lab2024-04-24 | Zellij is a terminal workspace. It has the base functionality of a terminal multiplexer (similar to tmux or screen) but includes many built-in features that would allow users to extend it and create their own personalized environment. I explore this new terminal multiplexer and show off its extensibility with its plugin interface!
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Zellij features include: * Sick split-screen terminal action * Awesome plugin interface * Good looking * No need to remember key sequences again! * Impresses your non-existent friends
00:00 - Start 01:09 - what is a terminal multiplexer 02:46 - screen & tmux 03:20 - what is Zellij 06:19 - install process 06:54 - zellij demo 12:01 - more features 13:21 - Plugins 15:22 - potential problems 16:13 - where to get zellij 16:36 - extra goodiesMicroweb 2.0 Web browser for DOS just announced!Als Geek Lab2024-04-22 | jhhoward just released version 2.0 of the Microweb DOS based web browser, now with support for GIF images as well as all this good stuff:
* Support for more video modes, including monochrome and colour modes * GIF images are now loaded * PNG and JPEG dimensions are loaded but not the content * Improved font rendering and better Unicode support for accented characters * More HTML tag support including tables and forms * Can now leverage EMS memory (if available) for larger pages and images Check it out at github.com/jhhoward/MicroWeb/releases
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TOC: 00:00 - Introduction 00:26 - Intro to Microweb 00:48 - jhhoward github 01:34 - whats new 02:00 - gif image 03:45 - example gif being loaded 04:12 - wikipedia vs frogfind 06:18 - https-limitations 07:07 - retro-proxy 07:58 - action retro love 09:22 - conclusionThe SHARP PC-7000 Portable PC from 1985Als Geek Lab2024-04-20 | This video is sponsored by PCBWay, for high quality PCBs and CNC machining, visit https://www.PCBWay.com!
In 1985, ‘luggables’ were not a new thing. We had seen them since at least 1981, with the CP/M-based Osborne One. The Compaq Portable was the first IBM PC-style luggable, released in March 1983. The thing, however, about luggables, is that they were essentially a whole PC in a box the size and weight of a Singer sewing machine.
The Sharp PC-7000 was different because the form factor and weight were significantly less. It had an LCD screen, which, for the time was remarkable. LCD was a very new technology at the time. As you will see, the monochrome display was none too good when it came to readability, especially in sunlit conditions.
It was at least two or three years, however, before anything came out that would challenge Sharp’s form factor and weight. Certain early portable Apple Computer portables spring to mind in this regard.
Other than the screen, the specifications were reasonable for the time too. At the heart, it sported an 8086-based CPU at 8MHz, making it zippier than the 8088 IBM PC at 4.77MHz. As it was an 8086, it also had a true 16-bit data bus which was quite the boon. It was let down a little by its low RAM specification, which could be upgraded, but the base model only had 320K. However, in 1985, this should have been sufficient to run Lotus 1-2-3 and most of your other DOS-based business applications. You could purchase an add-on modem, and I believe there was an alternate model that shipped with 1 floppy drive and a half-height hard drive. In-built in every model was an RS-232 serial port capable of up to 9600bps (so I assume 8240 UART) and a Parallel port. My machine comes with an external display connection, which apparently, was an extra feature.
This video shows the tear-down of this machine, which for much of its life, had been a thing that was lugged around a car mechanic’s workshop or office, as a printout I found inside the machine would suggest.
I hit a few snags along the way, which I managed to repair. Check it out!
00:00 - Introduction 00:37 - A Word from our sponsor 01:29 - The Sharp PC-7000 Specs 04:54 - Taking off the keyboard 08:37 - Opening it up 10:48 - The motherboard 13:52 - Taking it apart 16:30 - LCD unit 18:02 - servicing the floppy drive 22:49 - Removing the CMOS battery 24:33 - looking at the keyboard 25:44 - Initial power-on 26:53 - The LCD sucks! 27:24 - The P key is broken! 27:59 - CMOS setup utility 29:46 - Serial to 9600bps! 31:03 - Servicing the keyboard 38:35 - Getting forensic with the P key! 42:51 - the keyboard lives! 44:18 - conclusionThe web at 35: Tim Berners Lees baby has gone astrayAls Geek Lab2024-03-23 | In this video, we dive into the 35th anniversary of the World Wide Web, a creation that started as Sir Tim Berners-Lee's vision of a decentralized platform fostering collaboration, compassion, and creativity. Born in the halls of CERN, the Web was destined to become a global force for good, empowering individuals and communities through the revolutionary technologies of HTML and HTTP. However, as it matured, the Web's path diverged significantly from its original ideals.
We explore the transformation of the Web into an entity that, in recent years, has been criticized for fostering centralization, privacy abuse, and misinformation—a far cry from Berners-Lee's initial vision. The video addresses Berners-Lee's reflections on the Web's 35th birthday, highlighting his concerns over its direction and the erosion of its founding values. Despite the challenges, Berners-Lee remains hopeful, citing initiatives like the 'Contract for the Web,' the 'Solid Protocol,' and the efforts of the Web Foundation as potential catalysts for reclaiming the Web's original spirit.
As we ponder the future of the Web, this video invites viewers to consider the profound impact it has on society, democracy, and personal privacy. Through the lens of Sir Tim Berners-Lee's reflections and the current state of the digital landscape, we're prompted to question how we can collectively steer the Web back towards a tool that empowers, educates, and unites, rather than divides. Join us in exploring the complex journey of the Web at 35 and the ongoing battle for its soul.
TOC 0:00 Introduction 0:43 Creation of the web 0:56 Principles of the web 2:09 The erosion of the web's principles 4:11 The options 4:50 How do we take the web back? 6:20 Conclusion 7:18 Outro
#web #worldwideweb #timbernerslee #contractforthewebBack to text mode. Is the GUI causing our minds to melt down?Als Geek Lab2024-03-14 | I've often wondered if my life with 30 apps open on my graphical desktop is actually slowing me down rather than making life better. What if we took some of the advantages to a modern workstation but went back to the text mode terminal for most of our workflows? could it be done? should it? I'd love to hear your thoughts! #commandline #textmode #operatingsystemThe ego involved in making an operating systemAls Geek Lab2024-03-10 | Have you ever thought about the sheer ego, the gall involved in making an operating system? Like "I'm going to make a platform and everyone else is going to write software for it?". This was the exact thought I had here.. what do you think?!Sharp PC-7000 fixup and clean video coming soon #retrocomputingAls Geek Lab2024-03-02 | ...learn how to make a bootable USB stick from an ISO image #shorts #balenaetcherAls Geek Lab2024-02-22 | ...Make a bootable USB stick: Balena Etcher doesnt work on M1 macs, heres the solutionAls Geek Lab2024-02-22 | The handy, free USB stick 'burning' tool called Balena Etcher no longer works for M1/M2 Apple Silicon macs, so here's a solution that's guaranteed to work for any Apple mac! No previous knowledge of the command line is required. 00:00 - Introduction 00:19 - The 'problem' with Etcher 01:49 - Disk Utility tells you the name of the USB stick 03:10 - CD to your download folder 07:04 - Using the dd command 13:42 - dd finishes upOsborne One luggable computer from 1981 #retrocomputingAls Geek Lab2024-02-17 | ...Forget Raspberry Pi: Meet the GMKtek Nucbox G3 - The Ultimate Budget PC #N100 for $99 / $199Als Geek Lab2024-02-08 | I bought this GMKtec nucbox G3 for $199 USD with 16GB RAM and 512GB M2 storage. A barebones version is also available for $99. Not only is it cheap, but it's small, quiet and comes with Windows 11. But is it any good!? This review tears down the machine showing the insides and outsides and what performance is like, I even run it through its paces on Geekbench! There are a lot of these small 'nuc' box style machines on the market right now, and many are getting pretty performant, so how does this one stack up?!
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Patreon: / alsgeeklab Or buy me a quick coffee on Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/alsgeeklab Join on YouTube: @alsgeeklab 00:00 - Introduction 00:17 - What's inside 00:36 - What do you get? 00:46 - How does it perform? 01:02 - inside the box 01:08 - connectivity ports 02:09 - who is this for/not for? 02:55 - upgradeability & customisation options 03:43 - wifi6 03:59 - ethernet 2.5GB 04:07 - unboxing 04:18 - colours 04:33 - supports linux 05:30 - Geekbench performance resultsTime to make more videos? Computer closet #3 clearout day! #vintagecomputingAls Geek Lab2024-02-02 | ...IBM deliberately made it impossible to upgrade your CPU in 1986! #BIOS #overclock #retro #vintageAls Geek Lab2024-02-01 | check out the full video: youtu.be/EfRrvmRkHHMThe IBM 5162 was a weird beast! A 286 in an XT case.Als Geek Lab2024-02-01 | Check out the full video: youtu.be/EfRrvmRkHHMThe machine IBM really didnt want you to upgrade! #CPU #BIOS #multitasking #286Als Geek Lab2024-01-31 | I take this rare IBM computer with an identity crisis and upgrade its CPU, its RAM and give it a little bit of DOS-based multi-tasking. This video is sponsored by PCBWay, for high quality PCBs and CNC machining, visit https://www.PCBWay.com! IBM sold both the XT and the AT side-by-side, however, in September of 1986, IBM pulled a strange stunt and released the Personal Computer XT Model 286, or model 5162. This machine is odd in many ways: it had the same case as the XT, with its angled design, but inside, was an AT, using the same 80286 CPU as the original 6 Megahertz AT/5170 model. The 5162 was only in production for 10 months, making it a pretty rare machine, but also the cheapest IBM machine that was capable of running a true multitasking operating system like OS/2.
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CREDITS: Thanks so much to Jacob for helping me out. He's not a sponsor of this video but I thought I'd mention his company, Monotech PC's. If you are looking for kit to rev up your retro life, then check his cool products at https://monotech.fwscart.com. He makes the NuXT PC, a Turbo XT in an ATX form factor, the EternalCRT which is a Monochrome/CGA and EGA to VGA converter and the XT-IDE Deluxe converter, which is a bootable Compact Flash and IDE interface expansion card for your PC or XT, as well as many other great stuff for your retro computing needs!
00:00 - Introduction 03:03 - Sponsored Ad 04:06 - The XT that was better than the AT 06:16 - How to upgrade the 5162 07:41 - RAM Upgrade 10:19 - RAM configuration 11:38 - The DOS memory map 13:41 - Configuring the expansion RAM 15:04 - My config.sys 15:45 - Upgrading the BIOS 17:22 - CPU Upgrade 25:36 - MultitaskingCPU & clock upgrade, RAM upgrade and multi -tasking in DOS.Als Geek Lab2024-01-15 | ...The ultra-rare IBM 5162 XT/286 gets a RAM upgrade and maybe a CPU overclock!Als Geek Lab2023-12-26 | ...Xmas at Als Geek Lab - behind the scenes and whats in store in 24!Als Geek Lab2023-12-24 | Hello fans! Here's a quick look at what has been happening both on the channel in 2023, as well as in my personal life, and why the video releases have been a little....spotty! There's also some good things headed our way for 2024. I have a whole list of great videos to get stuck into, but here's a personal video from me to you in the meantime!
#retrocomputing #vintagecomputing #infosecTeaser 2 - The Innovative Story of the NABU Personal ComputerAls Geek Lab2023-12-11 | The NABU's legacy lives on today, however, thanks to dedicated enthusiasts and retrocomputing communities. Crazy as it might seem, the NABU is experiencing a revival. New projects are underway to restore and preserve these machines, ensuring that future generations can experience this unique piece of computing history. A lot of the recent resurgence in popularity is due to the sale of thousands of new old stock of NABUs that randomly appeared on eBay in November of 2022.The NABU PC: The 80s Computer That Predicted the Internets FutureAls Geek Lab2023-12-11 | No, it's not from from Star Wars! It's the NABU Personal Computer! Today on the Geek Lab I'm exploring a hidden gem from the 1980s that dared to dream big – a computer that envisioned our connected future long before the Internet became a household name. This video is sponsored by PCBWay, for high quality PCBs and CNC machining, visit https://www.PCBWay.com!
👾 What's Inside This Episode: * A detailed look at the NABU PC's groundbreaking features * Insights into how it envisioned network connectivity decades ahead of its time * A deep dive into its unique content delivery system *Exploration of its hardware design and technical specs * Discussing why the NABU PC didn't achieve commercial success but left a lasting impact * How it's been revived for 2023 and beyond!
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#vintagecomputing #NABUPC #RetroComputing #TechHistory #80sTech #VintageComputers #TechnologyEvolution #NetworkedFuture 00:00 - Introduction 00:27 - The NABU computer: Unlinke Anything else! 02:25 - Cloud computing in 1983 03:15 - A unique subscription model 03:46 - Hardware & Software 05:12 - Legacy & revival 07:14 - ConclusionTeaser - The Innovative Story of the NABU Personal Computer #vintagecomputingAls Geek Lab2023-12-11 | No, it's not Star Wars! It's the NABU Personal Computer! Today on the Geek Lab I'm exploring a hidden gem from the 1980s that dared to dream big – a computer that envisioned our connected future long before the Internet became a household name.
👾 What's Inside This Episode: * A detailed look at the NABU PC's groundbreaking features * Insights into how it envisioned network connectivity decades ahead of its time * A deep dive into its unique content delivery system *Exploration of its hardware design and technical specs * Discussing why the NABU PC didn't achieve commercial success but left a lasting impact * How it's been revived for 2023 and beyond!
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#vintagecomputing #NABUPC #RetroComputing #TechHistory #80sTech #VintageComputers #TechnologyEvolution #NetworkedFutureSam Altman, CEO and co-founder of #OpenAI just got fired! Whats the deal?Als Geek Lab2023-11-18 | ...Web browsing on a vintage DOS PC with microwebAls Geek Lab2023-11-05 | Yes, you can browse the modern web on a 4.77MHz DOS PC, XT or AT machine with just 640KB of RAM, using the brand new* Microweb browser! I show you it working on REAL hardware! This documentary is sponsored by PCBWay, for high quality PCBs and CNC machining, visit https://www.PCBWay.com!
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#retrocomputing #vintagecomputing *brand new as of 2021! - still in current development as of July 2023. 00:00 - Start 01:38 - what is microweb? 03:38 - 68k.news 04:07 - system requirements 05:21 - geting TCP working 05:52 - limitations of microweb 06:46 - how to transfer HTTPS to HTTP with Frogfind 08:19 - extra options 09:19 - how to download 10:07 - how to copy files using SMB/EtherDFS 10:34 - The rest of jhhoward's goodies 13:24 - Longer demoBack to the BBS raw interview Footage with Daniel Kelly (Anachronist) of Absinthe BBSAls Geek Lab2023-11-03 | This was the very first interview with, well, anyone for the Back to the BBS documentary series. These interviews have never before been seen in full. I edited this interview a little just to tidy it up, but I didn’t cut anything that would be valuable. If you are at all interested in BBSs, you’ll love this interview with the very charismatic Daniel Kelly, or aNACHRONiST as he is known! He is the sysop of the very wonderful Absinthe BBS. This first interview really covered a lot of ground about what BBSs are and why they are great for all sorts of people, young and old. I’ve put the contents below so you can see just what great things we get to talking about, and so you can skip to that moment if you are interested in particular things, as the interview is almost 45 minutes long (we had a lot of fun)!
00:00 - Start 00:22 - Why did you get into BBSing? 03:00 - Being a Sysop is like being god! 03:57 - BBS Art 05:52 - Programming & modding 07:23 - What got you into bbsing in the first place? 09:58 - Why would someone get into bbsing today? 14:03 - different types of BBS users 16:37 - Troublemakers 19:02 - Handles 20:25 - Favourite BBS Door / Mod 21:40 - Intertwining the net and the bbs 25:54 - Being cautious about the future 27:40 - Running a bbs is an investment in time 29:50 - Cool boards to call 30:25 - Best bbs software? 33:18 - Good looking boards get calls! 34:06 - what software to draw ansi with? 38:29 - plug for Absinthe bbs 40:17 - If you want to use a bbs, use Syncterm! 41:43 - What's the difference in feel between the bbs and being on the net?Poll: should I make free Linux Essentials videos for cyber/hackers on this channel?Als Geek Lab2023-11-02 | ...How iD Software revolutionised gaming: The untold story of Hovertank 3D to DooMAls Geek Lab2023-10-21 | This video tells the fascinating story of how id Software doubled down on 3D gaming, and how they evolved from Hovertank 3D to DooM in just two and a half years. It also tells the backstory of how they got started, and almost ended up working for Nintendo!
This video is sponsored by PCBWay: For high quality & fast PCB & CNC manufacturing visit pcbway.com ! #idSoftware #DooM #Wolfenstein3D #Hovertank3D #CommanderKeen
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Music: Catacomb 3D, Wolfenstein 3D and DooM music by Bobby PrinceWhats your favourite time for computing? [podcast]Als Geek Lab2023-10-15 | Let's face it... computing in general in 2023 sucks. There are interesting things going on, for sure, but does the computing of the modern age really bring you joy? I'd loooove to hear from you and what your favourite period was. For example, When was the last time you wrote a line of code in QuickBasic and smiled? When is the last time you built your own AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS to squeeze a bit more of that 640K? When did you last smell the great smell of thousands of volts warming cathode ray tubes, the clacking of type M IBM keybaords, the ability to do all your tasks in an entirely text-based environment that wasn't slow and sucky? When did you last think of your computer as a fun thing, rather than a tool? Was it the 40s-60s, 70s, 80s, 90s or even the 00s? I'd love to hear from you, as over 200 of you already did on youtube in a poll. Here, I talk to you candidly about the evolution of computers and where my excitement of computers really came in to play.
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#retrocomputing #vintagecomputing #infosecHow to install #Ubuntu Desktop on an #Apple M1/M2 Silicon macAls Geek Lab2023-10-12 | There's no official Ubuntu Desktop version that works on an M1/M2 Macintosh silicon, so I show you how to download and install the latest version of Ubuntu to work on your Mac using the free version of VMWare Fusion Player, and the Ubuntu Server release, which I turn into the Desktop release. Magic! This video is sponsored by https://www.PCBWay.com!
#applesilicon #m1 #m2 #ubuntu #ubuntuserver #ubuntudesktop #gnomedesktop #lunarlobster 00:00 - Introduction 00:27 - Marker 2 01:29 - What you'll need 02:14 - VMWare Fusion Player 03:14 - Get Ubuntu Server for ARM 05:53 - Set up VMWare 10:50 - Ubuntu Installation 18:56 - Ubuntu First Star 20:38 - Install graphical Desktop 24:11 - Restart... 24:44 - First run graphical desktop 25:43 - Good to goWhat should I do, with this NABU?! #shorts #nabu #retrocomputingAls Geek Lab2023-09-24 | ...Gary Kildall - The Man That Should Have Been Bill Gates - Part II STEREO RE-EDITAls Geek Lab2023-09-21 | Part 2 of the 3 part documentary: Dive into the untold story of Gary Kildall, the overlooked genius who laid the foundation stones of the personal computing revolution with his groundbreaking CP/M operating system. In this eye-opening exposé, we unravel the momentous journey of a tech maestro who could have been in the limelight, akin to Bill Gates, but was tragically edged out by the fierce market strategies of Microsoft and IBM. Uncover the dramatic twists and the bitter rivalry that ensued as MS-DOS controversially eclipsed CP/M, bringing a sad and abrupt halt to Kildall's soaring career. Watch as we shed light on a saga brimming with innovation, rivalry, and heartbreak, echoing the turbulent early days of the software industry. Don't miss this deep dive into the life of a visionary who should have been etched in history as a titan of the tech world - Gary Kildall: the man who should have been Bill Gates. This video is sponsored by www.pcbway.com ! #GaryKildall #CPM #DigitalResearch #TechHistory #UntoldStories
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TOC 0:00 Introduction 14:59 Bill wouldn't cut my throat, right? 36:54 Coming up in part III
-- Sources used in this video are noted in the end credits of Part III --
-- Video clips used in this video series -- Scoble, Robert: The Rest of the story: How Bill Gates beat Gary Kildall in OS war, Parts 1,2 and 3. https://connectedsocialmedia.com/405/... https://connectedsocialmedia.com/407/... https://connectedsocialmedia.com/408/...
The Computer Chronicles: Gary Kildall Special (1995):
• The Computer Chronicles - Gary Kildal...
Concurrent DOS (March 14th, 1985)
• Computer Chronicles - Concurrent DOS
Concurrent CP/M (inlcuding Intro to Gary Kildall):
• Computer Chronicles - Concurrent CP/M
Dagogo Altraide (Coldfusion): The Man Who COULD Have Been Bill Gates [Gary Kildall]
• The Man Who COULD Have Been Bill Gate...
Computer History Museum Legacy of Gary Kildall: The CP/M IEEE Milestone Dedication
• Legacy of Gary Kildall: The CP/M IEEE...
Clint Basinger / Lazy Game Reviews LGR Tech Tales - How Digital Research Almost Ruled PCs
• LGR Tech Tales - How Digital Research...
Thinkonomics How Bill Gates CRUSHED IBM with One GENIUS Move (The Story of the Personal Computer)
• How Bill Gates CRUSHED IBM with One G...
Paul Allen on Gates, Microsoft CBS News
• Paul Allen on Gates, Microsoft
Studio64 Podcasts Gary Kildall | CP/M OS
• Gary Kildall | CP/M OS | First PC Ope...
Retrobits Let's Test CP/M and MS DOS on the Kaypro 4 Plus 88!
• Let’s test CP/M and MS DOS on the Kay...
#retrocomputing #vintagecomputingGary Kildall - The Man That Should Have Been Bill Gates - Part IIIAls Geek Lab2023-09-15 | This is the concluding part of the three part documentary covers the lifetime and story of the man who was robbed from being Bill Gates: Gary Kildall. This documentary is sponsored by https://www.PCBWay.com ! Dive into the untold story of Gary Kildall, the overlooked genius who laid the foundation stones of the personal computing revolution with his groundbreaking CP/M operating system. In this eye-opening exposé, we unravel the momentous journey of a tech maestro who could have been in the limelight, akin to Bill Gates, but was tragically edged out by the fierce market strategies of Microsoft and IBM. Uncover the dramatic twists and the bitter rivalry that ensued as MS-DOS controversially eclipsed CP/M, bringing a sad and abrupt halt to Kildall's soaring career. Watch as we shed light on a saga brimming with innovation, rivalry, and heartbreak, echoing the turbulent early days of the software industry. Don't miss this deep dive into the life of a visionary who should have been etched in history as a titan of the tech world - Gary Kildall: the man who should have been Bill Gates. #GaryKildall #CPM #DigitalResearch #TechHistory #UntoldStories
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Retrobits Let's Test CP/M and MS DOS on the Kaypro 4 Plus 88! youtu.be/nroIdwecx2k TOC: 00:00 - Start 00:09 - 10: The Beginning of the End 04:36 - 11: Out Flying 06:28 - 12. "He wouldn't cut my throat..." 10:09 - 13: The sale of Digital ResearchGary Kildall - The Man That Should Have Been Bill Gates - Part IIAls Geek Lab2023-09-14 | There are some audio issues with this part. These have been fixed here: youtu.be/sDJVr8XSZRI
Part two of this three part documentary that covers the lifetime and story of the man who was robbed from being Bill Gates, Gary Kildall. This episode is sponsored by https://www.PCBWay.com!
Dive into the untold story of Gary Kildall, the overlooked genius who laid the foundation stones of the personal computing revolution with his groundbreaking CP/M operating system. In this eye-opening exposé, we unravel the momentous journey of a tech maestro who could have been in the limelight, akin to Bill Gates, but was tragically edged out by the fierce market strategies of Microsoft and IBM. Uncover the dramatic twists and the bitter rivalry that ensued as MS-DOS controversially eclipsed CP/M, bringing a sad and abrupt halt to Kildall's soaring career. Watch as we shed light on a saga brimming with innovation, rivalry, and heartbreak, echoing the turbulent early days of the software industry. Don't miss this deep dive into the life of a visionary who should have been etched in history as a titan of the tech world - Gary Kildall: the man who should have been Bill Gates. #GaryKildall #CPM #DigitalResearch #TechHistory #UntoldStories
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Retrobits Let's Test CP/M and MS DOS on the Kaypro 4 Plus 88! youtu.be/nroIdwecx2k
#retrocomputing #vintagecomputingGary Kildall - The Man That Should Have Been Bill Gates - Part IAls Geek Lab2023-09-14 | This three part documentary covers the lifetime and story of the man who was robbed from being Bill Gates, Gary Kildall. This documentary is sponsored by https://www.PCBWay.com! Dive into the untold story of Gary Kildall, the overlooked genius who laid the foundation stones of the personal computing revolution with his groundbreaking CP/M operating system. In this eye-opening exposé, we unravel the momentous journey of a tech maestro who could have been in the limelight, akin to Bill Gates, but was tragically edged out by the fierce market strategies of Microsoft and IBM. Uncover the dramatic twists and the bitter rivalry that ensued as MS-DOS controversially eclipsed CP/M, bringing a sad and abrupt halt to Kildall's soaring career. Watch as we shed light on a saga brimming with innovation, rivalry, and heartbreak, echoing the turbulent early days of the software industry. Don't miss this deep dive into the life of a visionary who should have been etched in history as a titan of the tech world - Gary Kildall: the man who should have been Bill Gates. #GaryKildall #CPM #DigitalResearch #TechHistory #untoldstories
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TOC: 0:00 Introduction 4:23 Sponsorship: PCBWay 5:27 In the beginning 8:07 The first "personal" computer 14:18 IMSAI Computers 17:55 A household name 19:04 Tim Paterson and Seattle Computer Products 23:26 The Softcard heyday 25:28 Big Blue Steps In
-- Sources used in this video are noted in the end credits of Part III --
Retrobits Let's Test CP/M and MS DOS on the Kaypro 4 Plus 88! youtu.be/nroIdwecx2kAudio faulty - view instead: https://youtu.be/59D1L7xj8eMAls Geek Lab2023-09-13 | I understand that the narration in this video is coming out of the left channel only. I have fixed this, please view youtu.be/59D1L7xj8eM instead. Apologies for this, I am deaf in one ear so this was not picked up by me :(
This three part documentary covers the lifetime and story of the man who was robbed from being Bill Gates, Gary Kildall. This documentary is sponsored by https://www.PCBWay.com! Dive into the untold story of Gary Kildall, the overlooked genius who laid the foundation stones of the personal computing revolution with his groundbreaking CP/M operating system. In this eye-opening exposé, we unravel the momentous journey of a tech maestro who could have been in the limelight, akin to Bill Gates, but was tragically edged out by the fierce market strategies of Microsoft and IBM. Uncover the dramatic twists and the bitter rivalry that ensued as MS-DOS controversially eclipsed CP/M, bringing a sad and abrupt halt to Kildall's soaring career. Watch as we shed light on a saga brimming with innovation, rivalry, and heartbreak, echoing the turbulent early days of the software industry. Don't miss this deep dive into the life of a visionary who should have been etched in history as a titan of the tech world - Gary Kildall: the man who should have been Bill Gates. #GaryKildall #CPM #DigitalResearch #TechHistory #UntoldStories
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TOC: 0:00 Introduction 4:23 Sponsorship: PCBWay 5:27 In the beginning 8:07 The first "personal" computer 14:18 IMSAI Computers 17:55 A household name 19:04 Tim Paterson and Seattle Computer Products 23:26 The Softcard heyday 25:28 Big Blue Steps In
-- Sources used in this video are noted in the end credits of Part III --
Retrobits Let's Test CP/M and MS DOS on the Kaypro 4 Plus 88! youtu.be/nroIdwecx2kGary Kildall should have been Bill Gates / Microsoft. The documentary premieres tomorrow!Als Geek Lab2023-09-13 | ...The community is what brings you Back to the #BBS #shortsAls Geek Lab2023-09-04 | Sysops ANaCHRoNiST and MeaTLoTioN from two BBSes talk about what the sense of community is all about when you're on a Bulletin Board System #BBS !
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#retrocomputing #vintagecomputing #infosec2023 M2 Macbook Pro 14 Quick ReviewAls Geek Lab2023-07-09 | A few weeks in on the new Macbook Pro M2 14" - it's a lovely machine, but here's why it's so lovely. 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Unboxing 01:40 - Finish & Weight 02:22 - Opening the laptop 02:25 - The Keyboard 03:10 - Other items in the box 03:34 - Ports on the left of the mac 03:49 - Ports on the right hand side 04:01 - Underside 04:13 - 'Material' power cord 04:57 - Mousepad 05:24 - 3K display 05:40 - Summary after 3 weeks 06:16 - The keyboard quality 06:53 - Battery life 07:39 - Sound Quality 07:44 - Technical Specifications 08:33 - What do you think?Trivia I bet you didnt know about Gary Kildall #digitalresearch #technology #shorts #CP/MAls Geek Lab2023-06-01 | ...Your videos, by me! #AlsGeekLab #shorts #patreonAls Geek Lab2023-06-01 | ...Why do you Americans call solder saw-durr ? #shorts #britishvsamericanAls Geek Lab2023-05-26 | ...Was this New Zealands first microcomputer - The HUG1802 #interviewAls Geek Lab2023-05-22 | It isn't often you get to speak with the designer of a computer, especially not one of the first of its kind! The HUG-1802 was created around 1977 in New Zealand, and was a kit computer based on the RCA 1802 CMOS Microprocessor. Inventor, Hugh Anderson generously took his time to share the story with me, as well as demonstrate how it works (both with real hardware, and with emulation).
Although its first iteration was the HUG-1802, the machine went on to sell well in Australia and NZ under a slightly different design (as Hugh mentions), known as the ETI-660. ETI was the Electronics Today International magazine, and both the HUG-1802 and the ETI-660 were sold in kit form for home assembly between the years of 1978 and 1981 or so.
And this resource: sites.google.com/site/walztronix/electronics/1802-projects 00:00 - Start 00:30 - Backstory 01:43 - The Processor 02:21 - The HUG1802 04:49 - Similarities to the KIM-1? 05:58 - Demoing how the HUG works 06:58 - HUG Chess 12:05 - HUG Basic 15:55 - How the machine works 20:04 - The HUG source code 21:10 - The relationship with the ETI 660