Just a moment...

kept by eddie jan 02

Setting up Windows 95 in QEMU on a modern Mac, patching it for fast CPUs, and compiling C programs using Open Watcom via Docker.

I’ve built a virtual museum with nearly every operating system you can think of
A virtual museum ships a Linux VM pre-loaded with 1700+ installs across 570+ distinct operating systems, all pre-configured and ready to run under emulation.
also on QEMU, #retro-computing, #developer-tools
Using a 1978 terminal in 2026 (DEC VT-100)
A developer buys a 1978 DEC VT-100 terminal and documents the practical challenges of using it as a daily driver in 2026, including flow control, slow baud rate, and missing Unicode support.
also on #retro-computing, #developer-tools
Getting my daily news from a dot matrix printer 2024
A user built a system to print a daily news digest on a vintage dot matrix printer, embracing slow-media and tactile reading over digital feeds.
also on #retro-computing
Docker Sandboxes | Sandboxes for Coding Agents
Docker Sandboxes provides disposable microVM isolation for AI coding agents like Claude Code and Codex, enabling safe, unattended execution without host impact.
also on Docker, #developer-tools
Your CI should be disposable
The article argues CI should only schedule builds, delegating actual builds to local tools like Docker or Nix so workflows remain runnable even if CI services fail.
also on Docker, #developer-tools