Old Skool Blog

I really need to organise my colllection of old skool computers and video games. In fact, part of the reason for this site was my desire to create on online system for organising such a collection – that’s why I registered the domain name OldSkoolComputing.com.

So what do I need this syetm to do?

• List the computers and video games in my collection

• Brand
• Model
• Serial Number
• Manufacturer
• Configuration
• Condition
• General notes

Provide details about the manufacturers of these systems

• Name
• History
• Computers and video games produced
• Notable people

Track documentation (manuals, magazines, etc)

• Title
• Author(s)
• Publisher
• Relevant systems
• Notes

Track peripherals

• Make/model
• Compatible systems
• Manufacturer
• Condition
• General notes

Track software

• Title
• Publisher
• Platform
• Media
• Condition
• Notes

Each item could have an information page (or pages) containing technical details, history, pictures, and any other relevant information that fits. Items should be able to be marked as “for sale” and the ability to create “want lists” would be handy. Plus I’d like to make this a multi-user system, so anyone can track their collections with the ability to search for other users and trade with them.

So does anyone have any thoughts on this idea?

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