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The Interim Computer Museum

34 points - today at 2:43 AM

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  • incanus77

    today at 3:01 AM

    A fantastic collection and restoration effort. I highly encourage a visit. I was in Seattle last year and had recently joined and pinged about maybe getting a tour. It was right before a vintage computer festival and despite being busy getting ready, Stephen, the director, encouraged me to drop in.

    I would've been happy just looking (and not even touching) by myself for 15 or 20 minutes given the circumstances, but Stephen spent 1.5 hours with me in a hands-on tour, including playing Spacewar. He genuinely cares about these machines, their preservation, and spreading enthusiasm about them. I only wish I was a little closer (3 hours away in Portland) or I'd spend more time on-site helping with the effort.

    • simfree

      today at 2:56 AM

      ICM on a Saturday and Connections Museum on a Sunday is a delightful pairing! Close to the airport too if your just popping by on a layover, though plan on 2 to 4 hours for each

      • dang

        today at 2:45 AM

        Discussed (only?) once before:

        The Interim Computer Museum - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37304983 - Aug 2023 (15 comments)

          • ChrisArchitect

            today at 3:30 AM

            Somewhat related discussion about developments with the Living Computer Museum, whose collection is connected to this:

            Living Computers Museum to permanently close, auction vintage items

            https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40789179