About ByteArchive.net
ByteArchive.net is my effort to preserve that history. I focus on hardware and software from the late 80s through the early 2000. DOS, early Windows, beige towers, CRTs, and the early web.
What you'll find here
- Operating systems, drivers, and utilities from the era.
- Classic games and shareware saved from floppies and old FTPs.
- Notes and guides from my restoration work 386/486 builds, Windows 95/98 rigs, and legacy networks.
Projects
- Public mirrors: Web access to vintage software and docs.
- Restoration logs: Rebuilds of period-correct PCs with photos and steps.
- Network experiments: Dial-up, BBS, and early LAN setups recreated at home.
- OldNET IRC: An IRC server for retro and modern machines, focusing on period-correct chat.
- OldNET ICQ: A project to understand / re-create the classic ICQ messaging service for retro machines.
This isn't just nostalgia. It's about keeping things working and accessible. Every machine that still boots tells part of the story of how we got here.
Got an old computer, monitor, or box of disks? Don't toss it-reach out. I'll find it a good home.