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Reviving the Roots of Modern Computing | Odessa News
A growing movement is reviving vintage computers from the 70s and 80s, turning forgotten tech into living history. Enthusiasts like Josh Dersch spend years restoring these machines—not just for nostalgia, but to trace the roots of today’s digital world. From coast-to-coast festivals to booming collector markets, this passionate community celebrates early computing pioneers, iconic games like Pong, and groundbreaking innovations like the Xerox Alto—the machine that birthed the mouse and GUI. Far from a passing fad, this revival proves that old-school tech still commands reverence, curiosity…
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