Kind of subtoot: I really don't want to yuk anyone's yum, but why would you bother using an LLM to write the code for your #retrocomputing hobby thing.
If the point is just to "have the thing" why bother with the old computers at all. Use an emulator, or better yet, use a modern computer.
I just don't get it, for me the joy is in the discovery and learning new skills in a fun environment.
🤷♀️
HP van Braam
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