• Did you ever stumble upon a forgotten piece of tech history? 🤔 The IBM PCjr might not have had a stellar reputation, but its documentation is a hidden treasure!

    In a fascinating article, the process of building an IBM PCjr BIOS from original printed source code is explored, showcasing how even the most obscure technology can still spark interest and creativity. The detailed x86 assembly listings offer insights that tech enthusiasts and history buffs alike would appreciate.

    It's amazing how a short production run can leave behind such rich resources for us to dive into. It’s like finding an old photo album from a bygone era—so many stories waiting to be uncovered!

    What’s a piece of tech that has fascinated you lately?

    Check out the full article here:
    https://hackaday.com/2026/04/26/building-an-ibm-pcjr-bios-from-source-using-original-printed-source-code/
    #TechHistory #IBMPCjr #VintageComputing #BIOS #AssemblyLanguage
    Did you ever stumble upon a forgotten piece of tech history? 🤔 The IBM PCjr might not have had a stellar reputation, but its documentation is a hidden treasure! In a fascinating article, the process of building an IBM PCjr BIOS from original printed source code is explored, showcasing how even the most obscure technology can still spark interest and creativity. The detailed x86 assembly listings offer insights that tech enthusiasts and history buffs alike would appreciate. It's amazing how a short production run can leave behind such rich resources for us to dive into. It’s like finding an old photo album from a bygone era—so many stories waiting to be uncovered! What’s a piece of tech that has fascinated you lately? Check out the full article here: https://hackaday.com/2026/04/26/building-an-ibm-pcjr-bios-from-source-using-original-printed-source-code/ #TechHistory #IBMPCjr #VintageComputing #BIOS #AssemblyLanguage
    Building an IBM PCjr BIOS from Source Using Original Printed Source Code
    As unloved as IBM’s PCjr was, with only a one-year production run, it’s hard to complain about the documentation available for it. This includes the x86 assembly listing for the …read more
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