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Classic PC demoscene demos now run natively in the browser

Original: Classic PC demoscene productions running natively in the browser

A web project lets classic PC demoscene productions run natively in the browser, without plugins or native installs. Demoscene releases are real-time audiovisual programs, often highly hardware-specific, so getting old demos working through a browser is a notable technical achievement. The project is drawing attention among retro computing and programming enthusiasts, who are discussing the recompilation approach and trying out well-known demos directly in their browsers.

Why now: It is a technically impressive way to preserve and experience classic demoscene works without old hardware

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