Computers

» Obsolete Computer Museum
   A large collection of obsolete computers. Includes photographs and a 'Help Line' for questions and answers.
   http://www.obsoletecomputermuseum.org/

» 1000 BiT
   Database of vintage computers, documentation, brochures and advertisements, with many images. Users can provide trade or want lists. English/Italian.

   
   http://www.1000bit.net

» A Computer Collectors Site
   Information about how to collect old computers, and help with reading and converting old disk formats.

   
   http://www.alterechner.de/

» Binary Dinosaurs
   On-line computer museum with photographs, articles and some humorous commentary.

   
   http://www.binarydinosaurs.co.uk

» Bryan's Old Computers
   A collection of pre-1982 microcomputers, with stories and photos of their full restoration to original condition.

   
   http://bytecollector.com/

» Carl Friend's Minicomputer Museum
   A private collection of calculating machines, from slide rules to microcomputers and workstations, with photographs and descriptions.

   
   http://users.rcn.com/crfriend/museum/index.shtml

» Classic Computer Online Museum
   Information about Commodore, Sinclair, and other computers, with photographs and articles about game programs.

   
   http://www.desperado.free-online.co.uk/

» Classic Computers
   Subscribe to a classic computer discussion group, or join the Classic Computer Rescue Squad. Some links to vintage computer resources.

   
   http://www.cs.unc.edu/~yakowenk/classiccmp/

» Clive.nl
   Books, software, magazines and hardware from various retro home computers from the 1980s and 1990s.

   
   http://www.clive.nl/

» Commodore B Series
   Detailed information for collectors and users about the hardware, firmware, software and history of the Commodore B Series computer, including a list of resources.

   
   http://www.insectria.org/b128.html

» Commodore Gallery
   A collection of computers and other products by Commodore Business Machines maintained by Bo Zimmerman.

   
   http://www.zimmers.net/cbmpics/index.html

» Commodore Home Computer Museum
   A private collection preserving the Commodore Computer History in New Zealand, with various models of Commodore and Amiga computers and peripherals.

   
   http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/museum/

» Computer History 08
   A Yahoo! Group for those interested in computer history.

   
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/COMPUTER-HISTORY-08/

» Computer History Association of California (CHAC)
   An organization of collectors, with computer history, newsletter, photographs and general information about collecting.

   
   http://www.chac.org/chac/

» Computer Museum
   A collection of IBM mainframes, peripherals, memory systems and troubleshooting equipment.

   
   http://www.punch-card.co.uk/

» Computer Museums and RetroComputing Culture
   Ring reflecting the socio-anthropological impact of technological development.

   
   http://www.webring.com/hub?ring=retrocomputing

» Dragon Data Archive
   A collection of Dragon Data Ltd (UK) computers, hardware, software, and advertisements, with photographs, publications, and a swap shop.

   
   http://www.dragondata.co.uk

» Erik S. Klein's Vintage Computer Collection
   Includes such classic systems as Apple, Atari, Commodore, Mits Altair, Osborne, Kaypro, IBM PC. Includes a discussion forum.

   
   http://www.vintage-computer.com

» Gaby's Computer Museum
   Gaby's personal collection of computers, terminals, and other peripherals. Also has information about the CP/M operating system.

   
   http://www.gaby.de/emuseum.htm

» Gallery of Old Iron
   A collection of old IBM System 360 and System 370 mainframes, along with some other systems and components.

   
   http://home.nc.rr.com/deh/GALLERY/INDEX.HTM

» HP Series 80 Web Site
   Information about the HP-80 series of computers of the 1970s, including manuals, programs, and ROMs.

   
   http://www.series80.org/

» Heimcomputer
   A collection of home and personal computers, and video and TV game consoles.

   
   http://www.heimcomputer.de/english/

» Ian's Dump
   A personal collection of old computers and game consoles, including Atari, Sinclair, and Commodore.

   
   http://www.iarmst.demon.co.uk

» Independent Commodore Library
   Scans of manual and catalog pages, parts lists, and other documentation related to Commodore computers.

   
   http://members.tripod.com/~petlibrary/

» Jim's Computer Garage (museum)
   A virtual computer museum providing visual and background stories, information about the collection, repair and restoration tips and tricks, and presentations and displays available for schools.

   
   http://agora.rdrop.com/users/jimw/jcgm.html

» Kevan's Computer Bits...
   A personal collection of old computers, calculators, video games and peripherals.

   
   http://www.heydon.org/kevan/collection/

» MagerValp's Computers
   Descriptions and pictures of some old computers.

   
   http://www.cling.gu.se/~cl3polof/collection/

» Mika's Computer Museum
   A small collection of old computers in Finland.

   
   http://koti.mbnet.fi/~oju/retro/weng.html

» Mind Machine Museum
   Web museum of vintage computers, calculators, video games, and artifacts.

   
   http://userwww.sfsu.edu/~hl/mmm.html

» Obscure Pixels
   A collection of old computers and game consoles.

   
   http://homepages.ihug.co.nz/~pinwhiz/index.htm

» Old Computers
   A collector maintains a list of old computers, with additional information and downloads.

   
   http://www.oldcomputers.freeserve.co.uk

» Old-Computers
   An on-line museum with photographs, articles, and a collectors club with a forum and chat.

   
   http://www.old-computers.com

» Oscar's Vintage Computers
   A private collection of vintage computers, focusing on CP/M in particular, with images and descriptions.

   
   http://www.geocities.com/homeofoscarvermeulen/computers.html

» Paul Pierce's Computer Collection
   A collection of mainframes and minicomputers, with photographs and commentary.

   
   http://www.piercefuller.com/collect/index.html

» Peter's Sun3 Zoo
   Peter Koch's collection of old Sun3 computers, with hardware and software tips, and downloads. [English, German]

   
   http://www.sun3zoo.de/

» Phill's Computer Museum
   A collection of early personal computer systems, with specifications and some photographs.

   
   http://www.aurigae.demon.co.uk/comp.html

» Retro Computer Gallery
   Computer collection comprised mainly of photographs of selected machines and software and magazines.

   
   http://www.imarshall.karoo.net/

» Retrobits
   Information about Commodore computers, including the Commodore Knowledge Base and the Secret Weapons of Commodore, as well as some information about the Tomy Tutor.

   
   http://www.floodgap.com/retrobits/

» Ron's Mousepadmuseum
   Ron's collection of mousepads, with many scanned examples.

   
   http://www.mousepadmuseum.com

» Rune's PC-Museum
   Rune's PC-Museum features personal computers from the past, including DOS, CP/M and others.

   
   http://pc-museum.com

» Sothius Homecomputer-Museum
   A collection of computers and peripherals, and some game consoles.

   
   http://www.sothius.com/hypertxt/museum.html

» Stefan's Old Computer Collection
   A personal collection of old computers, screenshots of classic bootscreens, brochures, and downloadable vintage software. Also has a buy/sell computer market.

   
   http://www.oldcomputercollection.com/

» The Classic Computer and Gaming Show
   An annual trade show featuring old computers and video games, for collectors and enthusiasts.

   
   http://www.ccagshow.com/

» The Computer Collection
   Jay Jaeger's collection of computers, peripherals, and manuals, with photographs and descriptions.

   
   http://webpages.charter.net/thecomputercollection/

» The Cyberden
   Catalog of floppy disk sleeves, with photographs.

   
   http://www.cyberden.com/sleeves/

» The Degrader
   A site dedicated to the collection and use of old and obsolete computers and hardware. Includes software and emulator downloads and a discussion forum.

   
   http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Sector/4582/degrader.html

» The First Virtual Mousepad Museum
   A collection of over 250 scanned mouse pads.

   
   http://www.expa.hvu.nl/ajvdhek/

» The Home Computer Hall of Fame
   A collection of photographs, technical specifications, and other information about a variety of old computer systems.

   
   http://www.gondolin.org.uk/hchof/

» The Nascom Home Page
   A large collection of information about the Nascom computer kit of the early 1980s, with manuals, software, emulators, and photographs.

   
   http://www.nascomhomepage.com/

» The Pocket Computer Museum
   A collection of calculator-like programmable pocket computers from the 1980s, with photographs and trading information.

   
   http://pocket.free.fr

» The Sharp MZ-Series
   Information about the Sharp MZ-series computers, including photographs, software, swapping, and guestbook.

   
   http://www.sharpmz.org

» The Tomb of The PS/2
   Dedicated exclusively to the IBM PS/2 computer system, with legacy information, photographs, specifications. Some browser compatibility problems.

   
   http://www.angelfire.com/sc/ottferguson/

» The Trailing Edge
   Features a collection of 'rehabilitated' computer systems and want list.

   
   http://www.trailingedge.com/

» The UC Davis Computer Museum
   A computer science club collection of personal computers and related items, with photographs. Also includes a timeline of computer history.

   
   http://wwwcsif.cs.ucdavis.edu/~csclub/museum/homepage.html

» The Virtual Museum of Computing
   A virtual museum that includes an eclectic collection of WWW hyperlinks connected with the history of computing and on-line computer-based exhibits available both locally and around the world.

   
   http://vmoc.museophile.org/

» Uncle Roger's Classic Computer Resources
   A collection of links to computer history resources for researchers.

   
   http://www.sinasohn.com/clascomp/resource.htm

» Vintage Computer Fest Europa
   European meeting place for those interested in old computers. [Available in multiple languages.]

   
   http://www.vcfe.org/E/

» Vintage Computer Festival
   An international event that celebrates the history of computing.

   
   http://www.vintage.org/

» Voyager's Infamous Computer Collection
   A collection of obsolete computers, with photographs and technical specifications.

   
   http://www.voyagergr.freeservers.com

» WF King's CBM page
   Information about many of Commodore Business Machine's family of computers, with photographs of computers and old advertisements.

   
   http://www.wfking.de/

» Wouter's Classic Computer Collection
   Some photographs and descriptions of computers and components from the collection of Wouter de Waal, including Intel, Apple, and Sharp, with a long list of related links.

   
   http://retro.co.za/ccc/

» pugo.org
   A collection of old computers and videogames.

   
   http://www.pugo.org/collection/