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= About RetroWikipedia = | = About RetroWikipedia = | ||
'''RetroWikipedia''' is a collaborative project dedicated to preserving and cataloging the history of computing and technology from the 1970s through the 2010s. We believe | ''Preserving Digital History One Byte at a Time.'' | ||
'''Vanguard Media LLC dba RetroWikipedia''' is a collaborative project dedicated to preserving and cataloging the history of computing and technology from the 1970s through the 2010s. We believe the stories of early hardware, software, people, organizations, and publications are vital pieces of our cultural and technical heritage—and they deserve better than to be forgotten or ignored. | |||
== Why We Exist == | == Why We Exist == | ||
Retro tech deserves better than bureaucracy, contradictory rules, and edit wars. Wikipedia has become a place where pompous, kingdom-building editors gatekeep knowledge and discourage new contributors—especially in the retro computing space. | |||
We are not affiliated with Wikipedia. We exist because the retro scene needs a place that respects its history, its community, and its future. | |||
RetroWikipedia honors and protects retro tech, the retroscene, and the people who care about them. Our mission is to document the full spectrum of computing evolution—including modern retro and vintage tech movements. | |||
== What We Cover == | == What We Cover == | ||
We catalog and archive: | |||
* People and pioneers of computing | * People and pioneers of computing | ||
* Companies and organizations from the tech world | * Companies and organizations from the tech world | ||
* Hardware (home computers, workstations, calculators, consoles, etc.) | * Hardware (home computers, workstations, calculators, consoles, etc.) | ||
* Software (operating systems, applications, games, etc.) | * Software (operating systems, applications, games, etc.) | ||
* Programming languages and tools | * Programming languages and tools | ||
* Vintage and retro tech magazines | * Vintage and retro tech magazines | ||
* Books and manuals | * Books and manuals | ||
* Internet history and BBS culture | * Internet history and BBS culture | ||
* Modern retro projects and hardware | * Modern retro projects and hardware | ||
== How You Can Help == | == How You Can Help == | ||
We | We rely on our community—your passion, knowledge, and support make this possible. | ||
'''You can contribute in many ways:''' | |||
* '''Spread the word''' — | * '''Spread the word''' — Share RetroWikipedia with fellow enthusiasts, forums, social media, and communities. | ||
* '''Contribute content''' — Add pages, | * '''Contribute content''' — Add pages, fix errors, upload scans, and share your knowledge. | ||
* '''Donate hardware | * '''Donate hardware or software''' — We accept mail-in contributions: | ||
: Vanguard Media LLC</br> | |||
: c/o RetroWikipedia</br> | |||
: 2009 South 71st St </br> | |||
: Fort Smith, AR 72903 </br> | |||
: USA </br> | |||
* '''Support us monthly''' — Become a patron for as little as $1/month: | |||
: [https://www.patreon.com/c/RetroWikipedia https://www.patreon.com/c/RetroWikipedia] | |||
== Join the Mission == | |||
RetroWikipedia is built by and for those who care about preserving the past—hackers, archivists, retro gamers, educators, and the curious alike. | |||
Anyone can create an account and edit. To maintain quality and fight spam, we require email verification before editing. | |||
== Contact == | |||
Website: [https://retrowikipedia.com https://retrowikipedia.com] | |||
General inquiries: '''hello@retrowikipedia.com''' | |||
Revision as of 14:37, 25 July 2025
About RetroWikipedia
Preserving Digital History One Byte at a Time.
Vanguard Media LLC dba RetroWikipedia is a collaborative project dedicated to preserving and cataloging the history of computing and technology from the 1970s through the 2010s. We believe the stories of early hardware, software, people, organizations, and publications are vital pieces of our cultural and technical heritage—and they deserve better than to be forgotten or ignored.
Why We Exist
Retro tech deserves better than bureaucracy, contradictory rules, and edit wars. Wikipedia has become a place where pompous, kingdom-building editors gatekeep knowledge and discourage new contributors—especially in the retro computing space.
We are not affiliated with Wikipedia. We exist because the retro scene needs a place that respects its history, its community, and its future.
RetroWikipedia honors and protects retro tech, the retroscene, and the people who care about them. Our mission is to document the full spectrum of computing evolution—including modern retro and vintage tech movements.
What We Cover
We catalog and archive:
- People and pioneers of computing
- Companies and organizations from the tech world
- Hardware (home computers, workstations, calculators, consoles, etc.)
- Software (operating systems, applications, games, etc.)
- Programming languages and tools
- Vintage and retro tech magazines
- Books and manuals
- Internet history and BBS culture
- Modern retro projects and hardware
How You Can Help
We rely on our community—your passion, knowledge, and support make this possible.
You can contribute in many ways:
- Spread the word — Share RetroWikipedia with fellow enthusiasts, forums, social media, and communities.
- Contribute content — Add pages, fix errors, upload scans, and share your knowledge.
- Donate hardware or software — We accept mail-in contributions:
- Vanguard Media LLC
- c/o RetroWikipedia
- 2009 South 71st St
- Fort Smith, AR 72903
- USA
- Support us monthly — Become a patron for as little as $1/month:
Join the Mission
RetroWikipedia is built by and for those who care about preserving the past—hackers, archivists, retro gamers, educators, and the curious alike.
Anyone can create an account and edit. To maintain quality and fight spam, we require email verification before editing.
Contact
Website: https://retrowikipedia.com General inquiries: hello@retrowikipedia.com