As AI grips world, the thrill of collecting vintage computers is growing
Software engineer Josh Dersch, who owns over 200 vintage computers, represents a growing community of collectors dedicated to preserving classic machines that launched the digital revolution. As interest in vintage computers rises, events like the Vintage Computer Festival attract thousands, celebrating the history of computing amid the current AI boom. Collectors view these machines as valuable artifacts, with rare models like the Apple-1 selling for hundreds of thousands of dollars in online marketplaces.