๐ง๐ฟ The internet has already forgotten them (read: .iso files are nowhere to be found), so it's time for us to revive them: Pingo Linux 4.0, Slo-Tech Linux 2.0, and FeriX 2.1... 3 successful Slovenian Linux distributions. Attention: We are still searching for Pingo 4.1 โ , slix, Slobuntu, and Slonix!
An exhibition showcasing the original Enigma, which played a significant role in shaping the fate of World War II, and a lesser-known innocent children's typewriter, Barbie, manufactured in Slovenia. Along with a range of typesetting features, such as letter-spacing and underline, this childrenโs toy was capable of encoding and decoding secret messages, using a built-in cipher mode
The iconic Novation CAT modem ๐, used in the late 1970s and early 1980s. With acoustically coupled modems, you had to dial the desired number on a telephone โ๏ธ, wait for the call to connect ๐ถ, and then place the handset into the rubber cups on the modem.
๐๐ Today we are celebrating INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY 2024! In collaboration with #ICOM Slovenia, we'll be hosting a vibrant program, including free entry to our permanent and guest exhibitions and three workshops for children and adults.
๐ด๐บ Sinclair ZX Spectrum has also found its place in our showcase, alongside a cool red retro TV. ๐ The total length of our exhibition showcases is an impressive 50 meters. ๐ช
๐น๐ซ Doom for Super Nintendo is a significant technical achievement due to the console's limitations regarding 3D capabilities. It wouldn't have been possible without the use of the additional Super FX 2 chip. Nonetheless, rewriting the game engine was necessary. Recently, the author released the source code, and you can check its analysis on this YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqP3ZzWiul0
โ๏ธ๐บ In our museum collection, we have a unique gaming console called the Vectrex, which comes with its own built-in TV screen. Its distinctive feature, as evident from its name, is vector graphics (made up of lines) instead of raster graphics (like pixels on the screen) - giving its games a unique look and very smooth animations.
๐ธ Upon your request, here are additional photographs showcasing this exquisite piece! ๐ธ๐ฎ The Slovenian Iskra Delta "Triglav" computer is a testament to Slovenia's remarkable contributions to computing, adding significantly to the prestigious Iskra Delta series that debuted in the 1980s. ๐ป๐
๐ฅโฌ Within our collection, we proudly house three rare household computers, the Oric Nova 64, specifically adapted for the Yugoslavian market from the Oric Atmos (Tangerine Computer Systems, 1984). One of these units is particularly fascinating due to its inclusion of engraved Yugoslav (YU) characters. ๐