Varese Retrocomputing 2024, intervista 9 Michele Petino, intelligenza artificiale, AI, copertina articolo

AI Images, LLM, ChatGPT

Durante il Varese RetroComputing 2024, una fiera sempre più ricca di contenuti non solo vintage ma anche attuali, ho avuto il piacere di intervistare Michele Petino, che si occupa professionalmente di modellazione 3d, rendering, tour virtuali e lezioni sull’implementazione dell’AI […]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 8 Michel Mammoliti, BBS, article cover

BBS in the 80s and 90s

Do you remember BBS? If you're a fan of retrocomputing, you've probably heard of Bulletin Board Systems (BBS). Before the spread of the internet, these digital networks allowed users to communicate, exchange files, and even play online games. At Varese Retrocomputing [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 7 Davide Dr Fix, Cosmac ELF, article cover

Cosmac ELF

On our journey through time, we are accompanied by Davide Calvi of the RetroEdicola Videoludica Association, better known as Dr. Fix, who tells us unique details and anecdotes about the ELF Cosmac. The computer that showed us David Dr. Fix is a replica [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 6 Simone Nasa and William, modern accessories for Commodore, article cover

Modern accessories for Commodore

During Varese RetroComputing 2024, I had the pleasure of interviewing Simone Nasa and William, who presented a range of modern accessories for the legendary Commodore 64, Vic-20 and Amiga. These accessories, designed to improve performance and simplify [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 5 Lorenzo Bolla, C64 FUN-NEST, article cover

C64 FUN-NEST: retro innovation

In the world of retrocomputing, modern interfaces and innovations allow us to breathe new life into our beloved vintage computers. During Varese RetroComputing 2024, a reference event for fans of historical technologies, I interviewed Lorenzo Bolla, creator of the [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 4 Sergio Gervasini, ESoCoP, Apple, NeXT, Steve Jobs, article cover

Steve Jobs' revolution

At Varese Retrocomputing 2024, an event dedicated to vintage technology enthusiasts, I had the honor of interviewing Sergio Gervasini of ESoCoP. In this fascinating conversation, Sergio takes us through the history of Steve Jobs' most representative computers, exploring the technological evolution [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 3 Karl Voltolini, Vintanerd, Ghostbusters, article cover

Ghostbusters and 80s computers

In the world of retrogaming, Ghostbusters is one of the few video games that I enjoyed a lot as a child. The game was inspired by the famous 1984 movie. In this exclusive video interview for the ValorosoIT channel, recorded at Varese Retrocomputing 2024, [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 2 Stefan Dawid, Gerundo Retrogaming, Arcade Cabinets, JAMMA, article cover ValorosoIT

Arcade cabinets and JAMMA boards

Arcade cabinets (or Coin-Ops, as they are often called) marked an era. From the 70s until the early 90s, these entertainment giants dominated arcades, bars, and trade shows, offering unique gaming experiences that [...]

Varese Retrocomputing 2024, interview 1 Nicola Avanzi, DEC Digital, article cover ValorosoIT, DEC Rainbow 100, PDP/11 and Professional 380

DEC Rainbow 100, PDP-11 and Professional 380

At Varese Retrocomputing 2024, I had the pleasure of meeting Nicola Avanzi of RetroCampus, a retrocomputing enthusiast and expert. On this occasion, Nicola showed us three historic models of the Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC): the DEC Rainbow 100, the [...]