idea i wish i had time for: a little pcb that converts any old computer (8/16/32bit) into a network terminal UI to interface with any modern CRUD/database/API (i imagine a library of community developed software adapters that run on that pcb or on a server), so any old machine could be used for speedy data lookup/entry.
The best starting point would probably something like the https://fujinet.online/ because it enjoys the widest adoption across many retro platforms.

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FujiNet – The Future of Retro Computing

@andi right, that was the name, thanks! there's also Plato, not sure if related
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PLATO_(computer_system) - There is a recreation that runs on the FujiNet - so yes there is a relation