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Trammell Hudson

On The Metal

CHAPTER

Exploring Retro Computing Projects and Unearthing Intriguing Discoveries

The chapter delves into acquiring PDP-11s from Craigslist and a storage facility in New York, uncovering various hardware like terminals and dot matrix printers. It discusses the challenges of restoring the PDP-11s, finding peculiar items like a labeled tape of 'digitized monkey brains', and the excitement of discovering hidden treasures in old machines. The conversation also touches on the significance of open-source collaboration, detailed documentation, and the persistence required to unravel complex problems in retro computing projects.

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