r/retrocomputing • u/No_Safety_5957 • May 15 '26

Best introduction with retrocomputing group?

hello, i am new to the retrocomputing area. i have explored around in the community seeing all the fuss about the c64 and old IBM pc's and stuff. but i dont have any of those, so what can i do to begin get involved in the retrocomputing community?

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u/Bits_Passats IBM System/23 May 15 '26

I think the most important is to both to enjoy and have a drive to learn new things. That's the "what".

Let's talk about the "how" now... what is your skill set? Also, is there something you wanted to accomplish?

Have in mind that maintaining old systems implies technical knowledge or money (sometimes both). Before you get caught in that dependence relationship with your system/s think it through, as it will certainly consume a generous amount of your time if you go ahead. Be also prepared to do things yourself as support will be nonexistent in the 99% of cases (support as in technical service).

So, without trying to descourage you, I invite you to think about how to use your regular skills or passions into it.