37C3 - Das Diskmags-Projekt

"Explore the preservation of digital culture through the Diskmags project, showcasing the home computer era's software-based magazines and their significance in sharing information and community formation."

Key takeaways
  • The Diskmags project is a preservation of digital culture, specifically focusing on the home computer era of the 1980s and 1990s.
  • The project includes a collection of diskmagazines, which are software-based magazines that were distributed on diskette.
  • The diskmags were a way for users to share information, tutorials, and demos with each other.
  • The project aims to preserve the cultural and historical significance of the home computer era.
  • The diskmagazines are stored on a diskette and can be played on an emulator or original hardware.
  • The project has already preserved several diskmagazines, including “Disk Creation” and “Diskmags”.
  • The Diskmags project is also working to preserve the cultural and historical context of the home computer era, including the demo scene and the communities that formed around it.
  • The project is also interested in exploring the connections between the home computer era and other areas of digital culture, such as the early internet and social media.
  • The Diskmags project is a collaborative effort, involving individuals and organizations from around the world.
  • The project is working to develop a comprehensive catalog of diskmagazines, including information on each magazine’s contents, structure, and cultural context.