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This article provides a detailed technical history of the Apple Disk II controller card, explaining its innovative software-driven design by Steve Wozniak and its impact on the Apple II's success.
HamsterOS is a new 32-bit graphical multitasking OS that fits on a single 1.44 MB floppy disk, designed for 386/486-era hardware with features like a CMOS crash counter and DOS support. A companion GUI tool, HamsterWeazle, simplifies floppy disk writing via Greaseweazle USB adapters.
FLOPPINUX is a complete Linux distribution that fits on a single 1.44MB floppy disk, supporting minimal hardware like Intel 486DX and 20MB RAM. It boots into a terminal with persistent storage and essential tools.
A Cambridge University project led by Leontien Talboom aims to rescue data from degrading floppy disks, addressing both physical deterioration and the loss of tacit knowledge from the retro computing community.
A manifesto advocating for small, efficient software that fits within 1.44 MB, the size of a floppy disk, emphasizing speed, minimalism, and respect for devices.