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A cross-platform application to archive and emulate historical computing software and hardware, leveraging lessons from the Bell Labs Unix tape find. It will focus on ease of use and broad compatibility, enabling users to experience and study classic systems.

220h
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7.8
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technology stack

C# PostgreSQL Android iOS Medium

inspired by

Bell Labs 'Unix' Tape Discovered, Inspiring Software Preservation