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Quantum Link Reverse Engineered

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the internet-nostalgia dept.

JeffLedger writes "A group of retro-geeks have rebuilt the old Quantum Link system to allow both emulated and real c64's to sign in over the Internet using the original software. Before it was called America Online, Quantum Link provided a pre-Internet online service to Commodore users."

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  1. Re:I have one question... by jangobongo · · Score: 4, Insightful

    ...why?

    Might as well ask, "Why do people go to Renaissance Fairs?" or "Why do people go to see the Rolling Stones in concert?" or even, "Why go look at all those old paintings and stuff in the museum?"

    They think its fun... they like the nostalgia of it... they have money and time to waste for a hobby they enjoy... they think that maybe they can learn something from it...

    Don't knock going back to something old, because sometimes if you go back to the past, you can gain new insight into the here and now.

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    Sig cancelled due to lack of interest
  2. C64 Hacks RULE by serutan · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Wow, that's what I call a cool hack. C64s used to be the funnest things to play around with. Years ago I built a servo control circuit board for a friend to plug into the back slot of a C64, to control exhibits in a coin-operated art gallery (later known as The Church of Elvis, Portland Oregon). Writing the control software in Commodore Basic and seeing the whole thing work was one of the coolest things I ever did.