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ZX Spectrum Runs Modern Web: Google, Hacker News Adapted

Recreating modern web navigation on the ZX Spectrum computer

From Hacker News Original Article Hacker News Discussion

A developer recreated modern web pages like Google and Hacker News to run on the ZX Spectrum, an 8-bit computer with severe graphical and input limitations.

Why it matters: Demonstrates creative adaptation of modern web design to extremely limited vintage hardware and software environments.

The big picture: Highlights challenges of user interface design with minimal resolution, color palette, and input options on old machines.

The other side: Commenters note network constraints and suggest Gopher protocol as a more feasible vintage internet experience than modern web.

Commenters say: Users find the project delightfully nostalgic and amusing, appreciate the clean designs, but lament lack of clickable links and practical network use.