Cyber Sword BBS — Building a Modern Door System on Linux
July 19, 2026
A behind-the-scenes look at building the door architecture for Cyber Sword BBS, covering Interactive Fiction, Linux console games, DoorParty integration, native Synchronet JavaScript doors, and classic DOS doors running under DOSEMU2.
Experiencing DOS Today with FreeDOS and VirtualBox
July 12, 2026
Build a virtual DOS computer with FreeDOS and VirtualBox while exploring the DOS command line, startup process, software organization, and the historical foundations that continue to influence modern operating systems.
BBS to Internet: Local to Global
July 05, 2026
Explores how Bulletin Board Systems, early networks, dial-up Internet, and the emerging Web overlapped and converged. Examines FidoNet, commercial online services, and the transition to always-on Internet infrastructure.
The Technologies We Carry: Why Some Computers Become Part of Our Story
June 28, 2026
Explores why some technologies remain meaningful long after they are replaced. Examines how ownership, timing, exploration, and personal experience shape the relationship between people and computers through examples including Commodore, Amiga, Apple, IBM PCjr, Palm, Pebble, Sun workstations, DOS, Windows, and Linux.
IBM PC Platform and Early Standardization
June 21, 2026
Examines how the IBM PC transformed personal computing from fragmented hardware ecosystems into a shared platform. Explores the role of x86 architecture, BIOS abstraction, MS-DOS, hardware compatibility, software ecosystems, and the rise of IBM-compatible systems. Compares the IBM-compatible model with Apple’s integrated approach and explains how standardization, compatibility, and ecosystem growth shaped the future of personal computing.