Classic Mac web surfin’ with Web Rendering Proxy (WRP)

Connecting 68k Macs to the Internet – and actually using it!

If you’ve read my post about using a Raspberry Pi to connect a classic Mac to the internet, you know that it’s quite possible to get an old machine online. The issue though, is that very few websites work correctly or even load. The obsolete browsers that run on these systems just don’t support today’s web, right?

But what if I told you, there’s another way… just take a look at these photos! There are no early April fools jokes here, it’s completely possible – just read on!

Meet Classicbot

If you’re a fan of classic Macs, check out Classicbot! This cute little guy was created by playsometoys, a Hong-Kong based startup.

They also make an iBot, a classic black Classicbot, and a plushie version along with various other retro goodies.

Take a look here: https://classicbot.com/

Macintosh Color Classic Mystic

The Macintosh Color Classic

Many Mac models have interesting histories, fan bases, or just notoriety in general… and that’s no exception for the Color Classic.

The final frontier: connecting a Macintosh SE to the Internet with a Raspberry Pi

Yep. It’s totally possible. You can pretty much get any Mac on the internet – as Macs have been designed for networking since day one. But… it’s not exactly “plug n’ play”. I’ve seen a few websites and bloggers pull this feat off a few different ways. Below, I’ll give you a quick run down of some of the ways people have gotten it to work, along with how I was able to get my Macintosh SE FDHD online.