Nate PalmerSep 3, 2024
Fedi.Tips

You can use Mastodon on many retro computer systems:

 Apple II - https://www.colino.net/wordpress/en/mastodon-for-apple-ii

 Apple Macintosh (pre-OS X) - https://github.com/smallsco/macstodon

 Commodore 64 - https://github.com/Havoc6502/MOStodon

 Commodore Amiga - https://github.com/BlitterStudio/amidon

 MS-DOS - https://github.com/SuperIlu/DOStodon

 MVS - https://github.com/mainframed/BREXXTODON

 Palm OS - https://github.com/knickish/heffalump

 Windows 95 - https://github.com/meyskens/mastodon-for-workgroups

#FediTips #RetroComputing #1980s #1990s

Mastodon for Apple II (][+, //c, IIe, and IIgs)

A Mastodon client for the Apple 2

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Sep 3, 2024 at 6:16pmWeb
Show threadFedi.TipsSep 4, 2024

p.s. A number of people asking if there's a lightweight version of Mastodon's web interface to use on older devices, you could try "Brutaldon":

https://brutaldon.org/about

It works on text browsers, so it may be lightweight enough for some older devices that can't cope with the official web interface.

Brutaldon

A brutalist, web-1.0 web client for Mastodon and Pleroma. Supports text-only browsers like Lynx, older browsers, as well as the latest mainstream browsers. All JavaScript is completely optional and progressively enhances the core application.

Show threaddrathirSep 4, 2024
@FediTips or just use tui/console client and cp paste puburl of post with added /embed switch... (still wonders why instances by default not redirect non js clients to text version of posts even if all post content is included in source of "To use the Mastodon web application, please enable JavaScript. Alternatively, try one of the native apps for Mastodon for your platform." error message page)
Show threadThe Void ザ・ヴォイドSep 4, 2024
@FediTips "Client authentication failed due to unknown client, no client auth included, or unsupported auth method" My instance blocking it?
Show threadThe Void ザ・ヴォイドSep 4, 2024
@FediTips Would like to access Masto on my iOS9 iPad. Tootle worked until Masto v4. :-/
Show threadFedi.TipsSep 4, 2024

@TheVoidTLMB

Have you tried the official web interface?

Show threadThe Void ザ・ヴォイドSep 4, 2024
@FediTips Yep. Nothing but a black screen since Masto v4
Show threadFedi.TipsSep 4, 2024

@TheVoidTLMB

Hmm... What about https://elk.zone?

Elk

A nimble Mastodon web client

Elk
Show threadThe Void ザ・ヴォイドSep 4, 2024
@FediTips Ah, didn’t know about that, ta. But merely an almost completely white screen. :-)
Show threadFedi.TipsSep 5, 2024

@TheVoidTLMB

Brutaldon would be your best bet, still wondering why it doesn't work... 🤔

Another option might be Semaphore?

https://semaphore.social/

Home · Semaphore

An alternative web client for Mastodon, focused on speed and simplicity.

Show threadThe Void ザ・ヴォイドSep 5, 2024
@FediTips Thx for all the suggestions. No luck there either, alas. I await email reply from @mammoth re Brutaldon^.
Show threadFedi.TipsSep 4, 2024

@TheVoidTLMB

I'm not sure, you might need to check with your admin?

Show threadThe Void ザ・ヴォイドSep 4, 2024
@FediTips Yep, will email them, ta.
Show threadnjsgJan 8, 2025

@njsg @TheVoidTLMB @FediTips Did you find out what the issue was? Works for me with social.sdf.org (4.2.14) but I'm getting that message with mementomori.social (modified 4.4.0-alpha.1).

#Brutaldon

Show threadJamie 🏳️‍⚧️🇵🇸Sep 4, 2024
@FediTips replying from Brutaldon
Show threadrootileSep 3, 2024
@FediTips when can i run it on my nintendo 3ds?
Show threadFedi.TipsSep 3, 2024

@commentator2_0

There might be some way to do it through the 3DS browser on a lightweight web interface?

Show threadCaptain | 🏳️‍🌈 🇨🇦 Sep 4, 2024
@commentator2_0 @FediTips Would like to know too like for Vita too. Just a minimal website
Show threadFedi.TipsSep 4, 2024

@Lady_Noremon @commentator2_0

You could try accessing through Brutaldon? https://brutaldon.org/about

Brutaldon

A brutalist, web-1.0 web client for Mastodon and Pleroma. Supports text-only browsers like Lynx, older browsers, as well as the latest mainstream browsers. All JavaScript is completely optional and progressively enhances the core application.

Show threadCaptain | 🏳️‍🌈 🇨🇦 Sep 4, 2024
@FediTips @commentator2_0 Will try it when I get back to my residence!
Show threadRedstoneLP2Sep 3, 2024
@FediTips
Seeing this list makes me want to work on a client for atari mega st
Show threadin_symathySep 3, 2024
@FediTips got one for Windows Mobile? 😀
Show threadMichelle HughesSep 3, 2024

@FediTips

I figure most of these require connecting to a real computer to do the internet stuff or the TLS stuff. Are there any that can actually stand on their own? I imagine the most likely candidates are Mac, Amiga, DOS, and Win 95.

Show threadMichelle HughesSep 3, 2024

@FediTips

Okay, it looks like we've got:

Fully independent:
* Amiga
* DOS

Needs a proxy to do TLS:
* MVS
* Win 95
* Mac

Needs a proxy to do internet:
* Apple II
* Commodore 64

Offline operation. Syncs with a computer:
* Palm

Show threadAlanna 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Sep 4, 2024
@MegaMichelle @FediTips I wonder how difficult it would be to add direct TCP/IP to MOStodon. That means you'd only need a TLS proxy for a C64 when using an RR-Net for example. 🤔
Show threadMichelle HughesSep 4, 2024

@kelpana @FediTips

It looks like some work has been done to make a very small tcp/ip stack.

https://github.com/cc65/ip65

You need special-built ethernet hardware, it doesn't do PPP or anything over the modem.

The VICE emulator can emulate an ethernet card, apparently.

GitHub - cc65/ip65: IP65 - a TCP/IP stack for 6502 based computers

IP65 - a TCP/IP stack for 6502 based computers. Contribute to cc65/ip65 development by creating an account on GitHub.

GitHub
Show threadAlanna 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️Sep 4, 2024
@MegaMichelle @FediTips yes, you need an RR-Net, which are not hard to get. Here's one, for example.
Show threadPunnO)))Sep 4, 2024
@MegaMichelle @FediTips Hmmm, LUnix runs on an unexpanded C64 and has a TCP/IP stack.
Show threaddioramic_lifeSep 5, 2024
@MegaMichelle @FediTips You nerds lol 😉
Show threadanjuneSep 3, 2024
@MegaMichelle @FediTips Amidon is standalone. There’s an up-to-date OpenSSL port (AmiSSL), there’re several TCP/IP stacks, there’re drivers for NICs, email clients, web browsers, all that stuff (*not going to run the majority of modern websites)
Show threadfroggfishSep 4, 2024
@MegaMichelle @FediTips 20 years ago we did that with a Philips P2000T and P2000C. The machine was more or less a terminal. We had internet with the text browser, "links".
Show threadMichelle HughesSep 4, 2024

@greenfrogg @FediTips

I had a TRS-80 Model 100 set up as a terminal once. It has like 6 lines of text or whatever, so instead of "links", I ran "w3m" which doesn't put anything ui elements on the screen.

It was too annoying to use, though, because of all the cables and converters I needed to get its modem port plugged into the usb port of a real computer.

Show threadfroggfishSep 5, 2024
@MegaMichelle @FediTips Just found out in my archive that the interface was a linux computer and the software used was Mgetty for the communication between the P2000C and the Linux machine. The linux working group within the Dutch HCC (Hobby Computer Club) developed the interface for us.
Show threadSalvo MiccichéSep 3, 2024
@FediTips maybe also for Epoc Psion S5? 😉
Show threadgzSep 3, 2024
@FediTips
What, no BeOS?
Show threadWintermute_BBSSep 3, 2024
@FediTips CP/M is painfully missing on this list ...
Show threadfedicatSep 3, 2024
@FediTips wish we had mastodon on blackberry pagers
Show threadJulie SqveakarooSep 3, 2024
@FediTips ... I sincerely wish I still had my old Apple//c, now... wow!
Show threadCCC FreiburgSep 4, 2024
@FediTips 👆 👀 @3rz
Show thread🌪 MikeMathia 📡Sep 4, 2024

@FediTips

This is so very cool, on so many levels. :)

Show threadDallas GrootSep 4, 2024
@FediTips brb gotta copy a floppy
Show threadUsagineko, Catgirl of BattleSep 4, 2024
@FediTips @foone Eagerly awaiting the client for the Atari 800XL!
Show threadCaptain | 🏳️‍🌈 🇨🇦 Sep 4, 2024
@FediTips Wish there was a feature phone friendly style website version that could be used on Nintendo 3DS/PlayStation Vita like dabr.co.uk/Tweete used to be for Twitter.
Show threadFedi.TipsSep 4, 2024

@Lady_Noremon

You could try using a lightweight web interface like Brutaldon? That might work on older devices that can access the web:

https://brutaldon.org/about

Brutaldon

A brutalist, web-1.0 web client for Mastodon and Pleroma. Supports text-only browsers like Lynx, older browsers, as well as the latest mainstream browsers. All JavaScript is completely optional and progressively enhances the core application.

Show threadCaptain | 🏳️‍🌈 🇨🇦 Oct 16, 2024
@FediTips it works on Vita/PlayStation TV!
https://mas.to/@Lady_Noremon/113313996080477958
Captain (@[email protected])

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Show threadRue MohrSep 4, 2024
@FediTips wait, your saying I could be using my apple for this!!!!
Show threadAmin Hollon 🏳Sep 4, 2024

@FediTips

cc @ivan

Show threadChristopher Paun Sep 4, 2024
@FediTips
How about Symbian?
https://symbianfoundation.org/all-about-the-symbian-os/
Show threadKalos has movedSep 4, 2024

@FediTips Dang. This post made me nostalgic over System 7 🤣

Thank you for the tips!

Show threadOrangeRSep 4, 2024
@Mycomancer @FediTips how about HP85?😄
Show threadMarta ThreadbareSep 4, 2024
@FediTips does it really work on its own in all of these or does it require a modern os running a proxy alongside for stripping all the ssl/tls?
Show threadFedi.TipsSep 4, 2024

@cygnathreadbare

Some do, some don't. @MegaMichelle went through them:

https://a2mi.social/@MegaMichelle/113075509174588255

Michelle Hughes (@[email protected])

@[email protected] Okay, it looks like we've got: Fully independent: * Amiga * DOS Needs a proxy to do TLS: * MVS * Win 95 * Mac Needs a proxy to do internet: * Apple II * Commodore 64 Offline operation. Syncs with a computer: * Palm

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Show threadNullDott 🎩Sep 4, 2024
@FediTips Mastodons may went extinct, but they sure aren't going to let this computers go so easily lol
Show threadJarkko SakkinenSep 4, 2024
@FediTips Love the visual style of this post :-) Awesome collections of icons (of icons).
Show threadFedi.TipsSep 4, 2024

@jarkko

Thanks, it's the joy of custom emoji! 😄

Show threadWe DistributeSep 5, 2024
@FediTips We have a fun little article with screenshots that people can look at here:

https://wedistribute.org/2023/07/mastodon-retro-clients/
Check out These Beautiful Retro Mastodon Clients!

We show off wonderful convergence of retro computing and open source microblogging clients that you can try for yourself!

We Distribute
Show threadNyla Smokeyface Sep 6, 2024
@FediTips I FUCKING LOVE TECHNOLOGY AND HOW PEOPLE STILL MAKE STUFF FOR OLD SOFTWARE
Show threadFedi.TipsSep 6, 2024

@Nyla_Smokeyface

Also cool how people make retro tech do amazing stuff it was never designed for 👍