More Classic Mac Resources

If you’re looking for more resources for classic Macs, here are a few good places to start:

Information about old Macs

• https://lowendmac.com/ – Resources and info for classic Macs
• https://everymac.com/ – System specs and info
• https://www.macintoshrepository.org/505-macintosh-system-enablers – System Enablers (Info & downloads)
• https://vintageapple.org/macprogramming/ – Development books for Classic Mac OS
• https://www.applefritter.com – A long-running classic Mac website and community

Classic Mac software

• https://www.macintoshrepository.org/ – Tons of software to download for classic Mac
• https://macintoshgarden.org/ – Another great resource for downloading classic Mac software
• https://www.gryphel.com/c/sw/ – Software for the Mac Plus in particular
• https://www.emaculation.com/doku.php/system_6_hell – Various software for System 6

Shopping

• https://www.bigmessowires.com/shop/ – gadgets and hacks for classic Macs
• http://www.codesrc.com/mediawiki/index.php/SCSI2SD – a good substitution for older mechanical hard drives
• https://scsi.blue/ – BlueSCSI, a device to emulate SCSI drives
• https://maceffects.com – super-cool clear cases for Mac SE, Apple II, and ADB accessories
• https://www.etsy.com/shop/PotatoFi – 3d printed clips, brackets, and accessories for classic Macs.

Telnet

• https://www.telnetbbsguide.com/ – A list of hundreds of active BBS and Telnet sites
• https://redditbox.us/ – Access Reddit via terminal!
• telnet://towel.blinkenlights.nl – Star Wars via Telnet
• http://telehack.com/ – A game/simulation of BBS life
• telnet://rainmaker.wunderground.com – Wunderground weather via Telnet
• https://www.telnet.org/htm/places.htm – Even more places to Telnet to!

Color Classic Upgrades and Hacks

• Power CC
• Color Classic FAQ

Websites that work with classic browsers

• http://theoldnet.com/ – Old school web surfing for old-school systems. Has access to old versions of popular sites and tools like Wikipedia viewing.
• http://wttr.in/ – Get your local weather. (Determined by public IP)
• http://frogfind.com/ – A basic web search that works natively in old browsers
• http://68k.news/ – Google News viewer compatible with old browsers
• http://mac84.net/ – Information, downloads, and resources to get a vintage Mac up and running

More Fun

• https://jamesfriend.com.au/pce-js/ – Emulate a classic Mac, right in your web browser!
• http://www.metalbabble.com – My main website, with more retro goodness including home-brew Atari 2600 games!