The NABU PC: The 80s Computer That Predicted the Internet's Future

No, it's not from from Star Wars! It's the NABU Personal Computer! Today on the Geek Lab I'm exploring a hidden gem from the 1980s that dared to dream big – a computer that envisioned our connected future long before the Internet became a household name.

👾 What's Inside This Episode:

• A detailed look at the NABU PC's groundbreaking features
• Insights into how it envisioned network connectivity decades ahead of its time
• A deep dive into its unique content delivery system *Exploration of its hardware design and technical specs
• Discussing why the NABU PC didn't achieve commercial success but left a lasting impact
• How it's been revived for 2023 and beyond!

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Links DJ Sures NABU Retro Net website: https://nabu.ca/ DJ Sures - NABU Computer Hacking Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNT_tjSHIQ3lGJR_zOqh9gGeHzykR0spq NABU network website: https://www.nabunetwork.com/ Adrian’s Digital Basement video (The 80s computer you’ve never heard of): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLYjZoShjy0 Geek with social skills (NABU computer video): https://youtu.be/BhRejaTGgXs Retro Hack Shack: The Nabu Experience: https://youtu.be/_yhbQJ145mQ Rudy’s Retro Intel: How to build a NABU Computer Network Adapter cable: https://youtu.be/wGnIl6lzNYg Retro Repairs and Refurbs - 230V PSU Modification: https://retrorepairsandrefurbs.com/2023/05/08/1983-nabu-pc-230v-psu-modification-replacement-cooling-fan-serial-adapter/ DJ Sures - 16 - Nabu’s Computer Network is Online!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0YAgkcFMcE

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#vintagecomputing #NABUPC #RetroComputing #TechHistory #80sTech #VintageComputers #TechnologyEvolution #NetworkedFuture 00:00 - Introduction 00:27 - The NABU computer: Unlinke Anything else! 02:25 - Cloud computing in 1983 03:15 - A unique subscription model 03:46 - Hardware & Software 05:12 - Legacy & revival 07:14 - Conclusion ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU2at1ogEac