DIY DOS writing rig brings retro tech back in style
April 26, 2025, 9:20 am
Two narratives recount a quirky project that resurrects DOS-era computing by building a minimalist, “antisocial” writing rig using a $2 USB key. This nostalgic nod to simpler times playfully critiques today’s overly complex systems while celebrating the enduring charm of vintage tech.
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Reg hack pines for simpler times, then tries to recapture them Sometimes, the size and complexity of modern OSes – even the FOSS ones – is enough to make us miss the days when an entire bootable OS could fit in three files, when configuring a PC for production meant editing two plain-text...
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