Thomas CherryhomesMay 21

I figured that news of a #PC version of #FujiNet for vintage PCs would have generated some buzz.

Nope. It's #@($%@_ impossible to get the word out.

#retrocomputing

Show threadgloriouscow

@tschak Hey, you got me excited!

Sometimes I get disheartened when I post something cool and it seems like I get crickets in response. I wonder if you could reach out to any retro youtubers who could do a review?

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Thomas CherryhomesMay 21

I figured that news of a #PC version of #FujiNet for vintage PCs would have generated some buzz.

Nope. It's #@($%@_ impossible to get the word out.

#retrocomputing

Show threadgloriouscowMay 21

@tschak Hey, you got me excited!

Sometimes I get disheartened when I post something cool and it seems like I get crickets in response. I wonder if you could reach out to any retro youtubers who could do a review?

Show threadmbbrutmanMay 21

@tschak I don't think I saw anything over at VCFed.Org. Or on Reddit.

I've found that getting the word out about an upgrade or a project is easy. Getting people engaged is the difficult part. I've come to realize that I do things for the personal satisfaction of doing them, and if they don't take off or go viral that's fine. People tend to concentrate on their own projects or own corners of the universe, so getting their attention even for something very worthy requires effort and luck.

Show threadgloriouscowMay 21

@mbbrutman @tschak

I only really learned about Fujinet from talks about it at VCF. But the part about doing it for the love of it is a good one.

There are a lot of people who are fascinated and appreciative that you did "retro thing X" without any plans to ever use your thing X.

Tons of people seem interested in MartyPC, very few people may ever use it. The whole reason I made the web version was because it was a lot easier to convince someone to click a link than it is to install and download something.

I'd like to look into support for Fujinet in MartyPC. I think it simply hasn't been on the PC world's radar.

Show threadRobMay 21
@tschak I think this would be fun on my PCjr or a Tandy 1000
Show threadThomas CherryhomesMay 21
@robdaemon meant for any resource constrained PC.
Show threadRobMay 21
@tschak oh totally, the PCjr just came to mind immediately as it's the most resource constrained machine I have (plus the better than CGA graphics)
Show threadpitz ☕May 21
@tschak At a time in the past, I would have jumped in excitement for these types of announcements.
I think a big chunk of the retrocomputing hobbyist population is getting their attention and time focused on other real life concerns -- weaker job market, higher cost of living, and the need to provide for basic necessities and spending more quality time with loved ones. The amount of time I've been able to spend for my retrocomputing hobby has significantly dropped down.
#retrocomputing
Show threadMalfunct (he/him)May 21
@tschak I need to get one of these pre-built to enhance my experience on the PC side of things.
Show thread☠ Captain Arcee ☠May 21
@tschak I think people would be more interested if they could purchase a #PC version of the #FujiNet
Show threadThomas CherryhomesMay 21

@captainarcee Nobody has offered to make them yet. The hardware info is here: https://github.com/FujiNetWIFI/fujinet-hardware/tree/master/RS232/RS232-Rev000

We don't make them, but rather work with vendors so they can make them for their communities. We also don't ask for any licensing or compensation.

fujinet-hardware/RS232/RS232-Rev000 at master · FujiNetWIFI/fujinet-hardware

Schematics and design files for FujiNet hardware. Contribute to FujiNetWIFI/fujinet-hardware development by creating an account on GitHub.

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Show threadThe Doctor3d ago
@tschak This is the first I've heard of it.
Show threadCursed Silicon3d ago
@tschak I gave it a boost if it helps! These little adapters are super neat!
Show threadKehzafox3d ago
@tschak It's Junior, I so miss Junior!
Show threadInverse ATASCII2d ago
@tschak Word is out. On all platforms. I think you’re expecting the world to be excited but the active retro community isn’t that big. Then PC version is neat, but without devices available they are essentially vaporware.