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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 that the stories of early hardware, software, people, organizations, and publications are vital pieces of cultural and technical heritage—and that they deserve better than to be forgotten or ignored.

Why We Exist

Mainstream platforms like Wikipedia often fall short when it comes to honoring the legacy of retro tech. Their focus on bureaucracy, contradictory policies, edit wars, and gatekeeping make it difficult for new editors and retro computing enthusiasts to share valuable knowledge.

RetroWikipedia was created to fix that.

We respect and protect retro tech, the retroscene, and its community. Our mission is to document everything relevant to the evolution of computing—including modern retro and vintage tech movements.

What We Cover

RetroWikipedia catalogs and archives:

  • 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 invite the community to help us grow:

  • Spread the word — Let others know about RetroWikipedia!
  • Contribute content — Add pages, correct errors, upload scans, share your knowledge.
  • Donate hardware/software — Mail-in contributions are welcome:

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:

https://www.patreon.com/c/RetroWikipedia

Join the Mission

RetroWikipedia is built by and for people who care about the past—and its preservation for future generations. Whether you're an old-school hacker, an archivist, a retro gamer, or just curious, you’re welcome here.

Let’s keep tech history alive.

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