IBM PS/2 Model 30 286 - Computers of Significant History

What was the first retro or vintage computer you collected? I saved an obsolete PS/2 Model 30 286 from the scrap heap back in 1997, and it changed the course of my computing career. The Personal System/2 was IBM’s solution to reclaim their ownership of their PC platform. But why did they bring out a machine featuring ISA after hyping up Micro Channel? And where do these machines fit in for the modern collector? Business blunders, bus wars, and bulletin boards are in store for you. Blog Post: https://www.userlandia.com/home/ibm-ps2-model-30-286 -=- Chapters -=- 00:00 Intro 00:28 The IBM PS/2 Model 30 286 10:18 Baud to the Bone 22:20 The Big Blue Meanies 37:28 Mr. Big Blue Sky 42:49 Outtro -=- Links -= * Ardent Tool of Capitalism - https://www.ardent-tool.com * Tex-Elec - https://texelec.com * WinWorldPC AT Diagnostics - https://winworldpc.com/product/ibm-pc-diagnostics/advanced-102 * CNet BBS Software for Amiga http://www.cnetbbs.net * Glitchworks Dallas 12887 Replacement CMOS chip: https://www.tindie.com/products/glitchwrks/gw-12887-1-dallas-ds12887-rtc-replacement-module/ See video credits for image and other attributions. -=- CC Music Credit -=- Time Rider by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ -=- Contact -=- Follow on Mastodon: https://bitbang.social/@kefkafloyd Follow on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kefkafloyd.bsky.social Visit The Website: https://www.userlandia.com Join The Userlandia Discord: https://discord.com/invite/z2jmF93 Theme Song by Space Vixen: https://spacevixen.bandcamp.com Follow them on Bluesky @SpaceVixen: https://bsky.app/profile/spacevixen.bsky.social