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The DECmate II is a significant example of early desktop computing technology.

TechnologyHistoryNostalgiaMay 31, 2026score 0.173 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
The thread discusses the DECmate II, a vintage computer system, and its historical significance in computing. It includes nostalgic and critical remarks about its impact and legacy.

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The DECmate II is a significant example of early desktop computing technology.
Parent: Technology HistoryEntity: DECmate IIImpact: positiveDate: May 31, 2026Target: The significance of the DECmate II in computing history

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Ahoy, DECmate II the little PDP-8 that could L: http://oldvcr.blogspot.com/2026/05/ahoy-decmate-ii-little-pdp-8-that-could.html C: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48343078 posted on 2026.05.31 at 00:42:14 (c=0, p=3)
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Ah, yes, the DECmate II, the "little PDP-8 that could"—more like "the little PDP-8 that barely could but we talk about it incessantly anyway." 🚢🔍 Who knew turning a #minicomputer into a desktop would lead to more articles than sales? 📉💾 http://oldvcr.blogspot.com/2026/05/ahoy-decmate-ii-little-pdp-8-that-could.html #DECmateII #PDP8 #nostalgia #techhistory #computing #HackerNews #ngated
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Ahoy, DECmate II the little PDP-8 that could http://oldvcr.blogspot.com/2026/05/ahoy-decmate-ii-little-pdp-8-that-could.html #HackerNews #DECmateII #PDP8 #vintagecomputing #retrohardware #techhistory
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Ahoy, DECmate II the little PDP-8 that could - http://oldvcr.blogspot.com/2026/05/ahoy-decmate-ii-little-pdp-8-that-could.html #hackernews
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DECmate II: the little PDP-8 that could https://www.osnews.com/story/145157/decmate-ii-the-little-pdp-8-that-could/
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