PCjs Machines(pcjs.org)
208 points by naves 22 hours ago | 30 comments
tl;dr: PCjs is a JavaScript-based emulator project that runs vintage hardware and software in the browser, including IBM PC compatibles, minicomputers (PDP-11), programmable calculators (TI-57), terminals, and arcade games. The collection spans decades of computing history, from Space Invaders (1978) and VisiCalc (1981) to Windows 95, Wolfenstein 3D, and classic DOS utilities. The project is open-source on GitHub and aimed at preserving early computing artifacts.
HN Discussion:
  • Hands-on experimentation with emulated Windows 3.1 and Visual Basic shows the platform's practical utility
  • Vintage software like VisiCalc represents true revolution compared to today's overhyped tech
  • Emulation offers a convenient alternative to maintaining aging physical hardware
  • Nostalgic delight at revisiting classic games and software from childhood
  • Requests and references for additional emulated software or related in-browser VM projects