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438: The Man Behind Europe’s Most Impressive Retro Computer Collection - The Retro Hour EP438


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This week, we chat with Bart van den Akker, the man behind one of Europe’s largest retro computer collections at The HomeComputerMuseum in the Netherlands.  Learn about the unique features and challenges of maintaining and restoring vintage machines, including the day when a 6-meter truck delivered the world's largest PC-Games collection. Bart shares insights on recreating nostalgic experiences like LAN setups with MSN Messenger, the significance of the Dutch-designed Estatos computer, and the role of piracy in software preservation.

HomeComputerMuseum: https://www.homecomputermuseum.nl/

Contents:

00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
36:36 - Bart van den Akker Interview

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Show notes:

CGNET GameCube: https://tinyurl.com/58rzn72n
Lost Dreamcast game emerges: https://tinyurl.com/7eamftsh
Netflix reimagined Minesweeper: https://tinyurl.com/3r2ce9xd
The first PC emulator arrives for iOS: https://tinyurl.com/57fz2kdt
16-bit style Karate Kid game: https://tinyurl.com/ye29x445

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