Vintage computers make a comeback amid AI advancements
The growing community of vintage computer collectors organizes festivals celebrating computing history and showing passion for technology's roots.
Vintage computers are experiencing a resurgence, despite advancements in artificial intelligence. Software engineer Josh Dersch from Seattle owns over 200 vintage computers and devices, which he restores in his garage. Dersch is part of a growing community of collectors who admire the classic machines that sparked the digital revolution, including Atari, Commodore, and IBM models.
The Vintage Computer Federation, an organization founded by Erik Klein, organizes annual festivals celebrating these machines and their history. Over 3,500 people attended the recent two-day festival, which marked the 50th anniversary of Apple's founding in 1976. Festivals like these draw enthusiasts from North America, South America, and Europe, with demand for vintage computers on the rise.
Restoring vintage computers such as the Xerox Alto, considered the "grandfather of the modern computer," has become a passion for many collectors, who display and share these historical artifacts with others.
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