Retro Tech Rewind: Inside a Museum of Vintage IT & Gaming

Описание: Step into a time machine with us as we explore a personal collection dedicated to to some vintage technology from Spiceworks Community Manager Josh Jones! From clunky old computers and forgotten operating systems to legendary (and modded) gaming consoles that defined generations, this episode is a nostalgic trip through the evolution of IT and (and video games). We’ll chat about rare finds, geek out over classic hardware, and uncover the stories behind the tech that shaped our digital world. Whether you’re a retro gaming fan or a tech history buff, this one’s for you!

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→ Get to know Jeff Grettler, The Global Director of IT Operations at Spiceworks with over 25 years in the IT Industry - https://community.spiceworks.com/t/q-...

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0:08 Intro: Jeff Grettler and Josh Jones (Community Manager) on old tech.
0:46 Josh's "Museum of IT" post on old tech in the community.
1:54 Dragon 32 computer (Europe) and its unique history.
3:14 ET Atari cartridge and its infamy/playability.
4:25 Other interesting old tech: clocks, MP3 players, Edison cylinders.
5:54 Edison Blue Amberol cylinder from 1925 and archiving efforts.
7:04 Josh's passion for collecting old tech; started with IBM ThinkPads.
8:52 Highlighting items in Josh's collection: TRS-80, Atari 2600.
9:45 The "capacitor plague" and repairing old electronics.
11:54 Pentium processors, cartridge CPUs, and the "WinTendo."
13:56 The "WinTendo" (Nintendo running Windows 10) and mini-computers.
15:18 Discussing challenging retro games (e.g., Karate Kid).
16:32 Gen Z's lack of experience with old tech; format wars (VHS/Beta, Atari/Intellivision).
17:22 Nintendo's retro consoles and their popularity.
18:14 Josh's current vs. retro tech collection.
19:21 Jeff's "Control Alt Tech" segment and finding old tech.
20:29 Evolution of storage: 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch floppies.
22:36 Zip drives and their brief moment.
23:46 Modern storage: USB drives and SSDs.
24:18 "WinTendo" game storage and ROM files.
25:02 Emulating cartridge experiences and Nintendo's limited retro game selection.
26:55 Favorite game: Super Mario Bros 3.
28:33 Future retro tech: physical media (Blu-rays, DVDs).
31:11 Value of physical media in a streaming world.
31:29 USB storage sticks as future collectibles.
32:29 Evolution of TVs and monitors.
34:21 The "Museum of IT" at SpiceWorld.
34:48 Aesthetic recommendations for the "Museum of IT."