The Past Still Boots with the Interim Computing Museum's Stephen Jones

Scott talks with Stephen Jones of the new Interim Computing Museum, about the craft of bringing old computers back to life. From wire-wrapped boards to tape drives and terminals, this episode dives into why running the old systems — not just displaying them — matters for understanding how modern computing came to be.     Support, Visit, and Donate to the ICM at http://icm.museum This episode is sponsored by TextControl and CodeRabbit Check out https://textcontrol.com for industry-leading document editing and PDF processing SDKs for .NET developers For effortless AI code reviews, go to https://coderabbit.ai 00:00 TextControl's Influence and Engagement 00:34 Is moving vintage hardware to events like the Portland Retro Gaming Expo challenging, and how do you ensure it doesn't get damaged? 01:58 Origins of the Living Computer Museum 03:17 Challenges in Computer Museums 05:41 Importance of Interactive Exhibits 08:16 Impact of the Pandemic on Museums 11:30 Community Support and Sustainability 16:14 Stephen Jones' Background and Passion 20:06 Relevance of Vintage Computing 23:40 Evolution and Preservation of Computing 28:48 Preserving Digital Artifacts 32:07 Legacy and Community Engagement 36:26 Supporting the Museum: Benevity and Donations