It is a long-standing tradition for Microsoft to use a runtime copy of Windows as a part of Windows Setup. But the copy is so stripped-down, it cannot run anything but the setup program (winsetup.bin).
OR IS IT?
A mini-challenge for myself: create a semi-working desktop only based on runtime Windows 3.10 shipped with Windows 95 installer but not using any other Microsoft products.
Lots of nostalgic and weird screenshots in this 🧵 thread
RE: https://indieweb.social/@jbz/115873285124711593
This has potential.
Another batch of Mastodon instances where the tech is strong and the terminals run deep. Adding a few more instances to the curated list of active Fediverse IT/tech/dev communities I bumped into recently:
🔹 bumscode. (https://bumscode.com/about) — invite-only hub for tech pros, coders, hackers & open-source folks who like smaller circles and sharper signal.
🔹 front-end.social (https://front-end.social/about) — human-first web makers championing accessibility, UX, and a more inclusive Open Web
🔹 drupal.community (https://drupal.community/about) — home of the :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} tribe: modules, themes, hooks, and `.twig` wizardry 💙
🔹 vmst.io (https://vmst.io/about) — respectful technologists, geeks, and nerds of every stripe. Good vibes, smart threads, proper bit-energy ⚡
More niche hubs soon — Fediverse growth rate now exceeds my ability to bookmark responsibly 😄
The Verge: Screw it, I’m installing Linux
https://www.theverge.com/tech/823337/switching-linux-gaming-desktop-cachyos
Don't be the guy watching the Internet disappear! Here are a few great self-hosted “Wayback Machine” alternatives to help you keep your corner of the web alive:
Wayback, a lightweight web archiving and playback tool:
https://github.com/wabarc/wayback
📦 ArchiveBox, a self-hosted app that saves entire websites in multiple formats:
https://github.com/ArchiveBox/ArchiveBox
Karakeep (formerly Hoarder), a “bookmark-everything” app with a touch of AI to help organize your saved web finds:
https://github.com/karakeep-app/karakeep
#SelfHosting #WaybackMachine #ArchiveBox #Karakeep #YahooThings
An archiving tool with an IM-style interface that prioritizes privacy and accessibility, integrated with various archival services including Internet Archive, archive.today, Ghostarchive, IPFS, Tel...
Is there any better way to kick off a #RetroComputing bookmarks than with a site serving actual Windows and DOS boot disks? 😄
💾 BootDisks, PC Support, Essential Utilities: https://bootdisk.com/
Still online thanks to the family of Ed (aka *Plato*), who kept countless PCs alive through his work.
The Silicon Underground: by David L. Farquhar: https://dfarq.homeip.net/
A blog that’s been running since the turn of the century (yes, really). 2,000+ posts. Still active in 2025!
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I cannot emphasize enough how crucial the Win-Raid Forum is for finding information about Intel Management Engine. Bookmarking here the main forum section and several pinned or long-standing reference threads.
Topics: Intel Management Engine
Drivers, Firmware and Tools for ME 16+
Disable & Remove Intel Ibex Peak ME 6.0 Ignition firmware
Unlock Intel Flash Descriptor Read/Write Access Permissions for SPI Servicing
Intel (CS)ME, (CS)TXE, (CS)SPS, GSC, PMC, PCHC, PHY & OROM Firmware Repositories
Clean Dumped Intel Engine (CS)ME/(CS)TXE Regions with Data Initialization
ME Analyzer: Intel Engine Firmware Analysis Tool Discussion
Intel (Conv.Sec.) Trusted Execution Engine: Drivers, Firmware and Tools
Intel (CS) Management Engine: Drivers, Firmware and Tools (2-15)
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