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Unix-like OS for the Apple IIGS
These days writing a command-line OS for 8-bit or 16-bit era computers is almost an old trick, but GNO/ME (any relation to GNOME is purely accidental) has the difference of both having Unix-like features like signals, pipes and multitasking, while also having been written back in the day, in the 90s. Author Jawald Bazyar shows it off here
https://setsideb.com/unix-like-os-for-the-apple-iigs/
#retro #appleIIgs #GNOME #os #retro #StupidComputerTricks #unix
Unix-like OS for the Apple IIGS

These days writing a command-line OS for 8-bit or 16-bit era computers is almost an old trick, but GNO/ME (any relation to GNOME is purely accidental) has the

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SetSideBDec 18

Action Retro Demonstrates PS2 Linux
It's a weird bit of console gaming lore than Sony was so proud of the PS2's Cell processor that they actually officially ported Linux to it. All you had to do was buy the "Linux Kit," which contained two DVDs, a module that added monitor-capable video out and Ethernet ports, and a "gigantic" 40GB hard drive.

As it turns out,
https://setsideb.com/action-retro-demonstrates-ps2-linux/
#niche #ActionRetro #linux #niche #playstation #StupidComputerTricks

Action Retro Demonstrates PS2 Linux

It's a weird bit of console gaming lore than Sony was so proud of the PS2's Cell processor that they actually officially ported Linux to it. All you had to do w

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SetSideBSep 22, 2025

The Minecraft Server Written in bash
Here is the page, just to get the link out of the way. It was written by sdomi back in 2023. They were also one of the people who presented the talk from a couple of days ago about turning Chromebooks into more-useable laptops.

Part of the page describing the wholly-questionable project.

People who know what both Minecraft and
https://setsideb.com/the-minecraft-server-written-in-bash/
#niche #bash #minecraft #niche #sdomi #StupidComputerTricks

The Minecraft Server Written in bash

Here is the page, just to get the link out of the way. It was written by sdomi back in 2023. They were also one of the people who presented the talk from a cou

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SetSideBJun 21, 2025
The Coolest Thing In The World Is CP/M For 6502
Is that hyperbolic? It probably is. But the heart wants what it wants, and what mine wants is CP/M for the MOS 6502 processor. Set Side B is a blog about computer entertainment, in all its many forms, and this qualifies in my mind, because it's not like anyone's going to be using it do real work.
https://setsideb.com/the-coolest-thing-in-the-world-is-cp-m-for-6502/
#niche #retro #c64 #CPM #CPM65 #dos #niche #os #retro #StupidComputerTricks
The Coolest Thing In The World Is CP/M For 6502

Is that hyperbolic? It probably is. But the heart wants what it wants, and what mine wants is CP/M for the MOS 6502 processor. Set Side B is a blog about comput

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Erik AmillApr 9, 2025

So... Yeah! I may have taken this to a little too far. = )

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SetSideBMar 14, 2025
Windows NT on the Nintendo Gamecube & Wii
I had a bad fall from a bike a few days ago and my arm is still really weak, which has affected how much typing I can put into these posts. Still, I am getting better, and so here's two videos of people installing Windows NT 4.0 to Nintendo consoles, using an ISO of the install CD and tools and informati
https://setsideb.com/windows-nt-on-the-nintendo-gamecube/
#niche #gamecube #niche #NT4 #PowerPC #StupidComputerTricks #video #WindowsNT #youtube
Windows NT on the Nintendo Gamecube & Wii

I had a bad fall from a bike a few days ago and my arm is still really weak, which has affected how much typing I can put into these posts. Still, I am getting

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KennethOct 22, 2024

Dang! If you want a noisy boot, replace "notice" with "debug" in grub or grub2. The kernel is a busy beavy and should be appreciated.

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Show threadPCFeb 3, 2023

@markwyner I’m a huge fan of #CamelCase. So useful in clear coding. Hashtags are a great resource here on #Mastodon.

The type-ahead editor on my iPhone app always suggests lower case. Frustrating. I usually just type out the camel case term and the edit the hashtags back in.

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