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Computer Museum

Boot. Explore. Learn.

21 interactive exhibits. From Apollo and BASIC to Linux, networks and cryptography.

STORY EXPERIENCEThe Lost AdministratorA completed novel & an interactive workstation. BEHIND THE MUSEUMThe Author’s Computing LabReal hardware. Windows 98, Linux, homelab & Worldnode.

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21 exhibits

Retro systems

IMSAI 8080 · The WarGames Computer

Run an 8080 CPU, flip real switches and meet Joshua in three fictional terminals.

1975 / 1983 · Hardware & fiction
Retro systems

WOPR

Explore a fictional command terminal inspired by WarGames.

1983 · Fictional
Retro systems

Commodore 64 Programming Lab

Write BASIC, run your programs and discover the C64.

1982 · BASIC
Retro systems

PC XT Command Desk

Discover DOS commands and a classic PC environment.

DOS · PC XT
Retro systems

Apollo DSKY

Explore the display and keyboard of an Apollo guidance computer.

1960s · Spaceflight
Retro systems

Apollo 11 · Land the Eagle

Fly a lunar descent, operate the DSKY and explore original Apollo source code.

1969 · Guidance & spaceflight
Retro systems

BIOS Setup Utility

Navigate a classic BIOS and explore its settings.

1980s–1990s · Firmware
Retro systems

DOS Setup Utility

Step through a retro software setup in the browser.

1989–1998 · Setup
Retro systems

CRT Remote Terminal

Connect to a remote system through a classic text terminal.

1970s–1980s · Terminal
Linux & terminal

Try a Debian Server

Investigate a safe shell and fictional Linux filesystem.

Linux · Sandbox
Linux & terminal

Linux Terminal Academy

Learn commands, permissions and recovery in eight hands-on labs.

Linux · 8 labs
Linux & terminal

Failure Lab

Break a simulated Linux system, diagnose it and repair it.

Linux · Troubleshooting
Linux & terminal

Install a Game under Linux

Practice package management and start a browser game.

Linux · Packages
Networks & communication

BBS System

Dial in, read messages and discover the world before the web.

Dial-up · Community
Networks & communication

UNIX Time Sharing Center

Explore a fictional shared UNIX environment with multiple users.

UNIX · Multi-user
Networks & communication

Telephone Exchange Operator

Connect callers and operate a classic telephone switchboard.

1930s–1950s · Telephone
Networks & communication

Modem & Acoustic Coupler Lab

Discover dial-up connections, modem signals and data transfer.

1960s–today · Data
Security & cryptography

Malware History Lab

Trace computer security history through safe learning simulations.

1970s–today · History
Security & cryptography

Password Cracking Lab

Compare real SHA-256 searches on your CPU, GPU or both.

CPU · GPU · Hybrid
Security & cryptography

Cryptography Lab

Explore ciphers, cryptographic history and interactive puzzles.

Ciphers · Learning
Security & cryptography

Archive Recovery Lab

Recover supported ZIP, RAR4/5, 7Z and PDF files with local CPU searches and verified downloads. No uploads.

ZIP · RAR · 7Z · PDF
About these learning simulations

These exhibits are independently created educational simulations. No proprietary ROM images or operating-system files are distributed. Public-domain historical source may be included with attribution. Historically significant and fictional interfaces are recreated for learning; these are not exact archival emulations unless explicitly stated.