What It Is
emulator.ca is a retro computing playground with a simulated modem, a CRT terminal, BBS-style services, vintage language interpreters, CPU emulators, games, manuals, and peripherals.
The terminal, modem simulation, and many of the languages and games run in your browser. You can dial a number from the phonebook to open a service, then use its commands through the terminal.
First-run modem audio is on by default at a conservative level. Use the modem speaker controls to mute it or adjust the volume. For information about saved data, online services, and sharing, read the Privacy Policy.
Who Built It
emulator.ca is a project by Stephen Olesen. It is built as a hobbyist love letter to terminals, BBSes, microcomputers, and the tactile weirdness of early personal computing.
Where To Start
- Start the terminal and try Apollo Lander (dial 555-1969).
- Browse the Golden Directory for dialable services.
- Open the manuals for commands, examples, and service notes.
- About this project.