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David Lutz 🏳️‍🌈
@kpanic.bsky.social
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IT, Vintage computer collector/restorer, connoisseur of old hard drives, electronics tinkerer, Sn60Pb40 user, MS-DOS gaming enthusiast, Retro Nerd, classic car driver, Right to Repair, Freifunk, trying to be a nice guy, Libra, Deutsch/English, he/him
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kpanic.bsky.social
Stopp geht natürlich auch.
November 11, 2025 at 10:27 AM
kpanic.bsky.social
Nen Steuerpimpel musste ich vor vielen, vielen Monden auch schon ersetzen… Hat aber geklappt!
November 11, 2025 at 10:16 AM
kpanic.bsky.social
<3
October 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
kpanic.bsky.social
Post a game you remember playing that nobody else remembers

www.pssoft.de/english/inde...
The image appears to be a screenshot from an old video game or demo screen, rendered in a retro, pixelated art style typical of the late 1980s or early 1990s. The scene shows a dark city skyline at night, with a bright blue sky and black silhouettes of buildings. Some of the buildings have lit windows in a yellow hue. On the right side of the image, a car is exploding, with a figure being thrown into the air from the blast. At the bottom, white text with a blue tint provides a dramatic narrative description: The war rages in the streets, new gang wars daily. No store is secure from raids and protection money collectors. Nobody dares to go unarmed on the streets. Everyday banks are attacked and mail trains are robbed. Even the heaviest weapons are free available. From the police no help can be expected because even the chief constable is open to bribery. In this maze of crime and corruption four gangsters just now released from prison fight for the leadership of the underworld. The tone and imagery suggest this is an introduction or story setup for a crime-themed game, likely involving gang conflicts and urban chaos. The pixel art and typography suggest a DOS or Amiga-era title, possibly from the early 1990s.
October 30, 2025 at 10:20 AM
kpanic.bsky.social
OMG same!
The image is a book cover titled "Macaulay’s Mammut Buch der Technik", which translates from German to “Macaulay’s Mammoth Book of Technology.” The design includes: A drawing of a woolly mammoth to the left of the word “Mammut.” The title words “Buch der Technik” written in large, playful letters, with each letter of “Technik” made from different mechanical and industrial parts — such as gears, pipes, bolts, and tools — representing various technologies. The subtitle at the bottom (in German) reads: “Wie es funktioniert. Vom Rad zum Laser, vom Auto zum Computer – das Super-Nachschlagewerk zur Welt der Maschinen.” This translates to: “How it works. From the wheel to the laser, from the car to the computer – the ultimate reference book on the world of machines.” Overall, it’s an illustrated, educational book cover that promises explanations of how different technologies work.
October 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
kpanic.bsky.social
logging on
The image shows the screen of an old CRT monitor displaying a green-on-black terminal interface — typical of vintage UNIX or IBM AIX systems. The program running appears to be ACE (version 2.4.0), specifically the ACE View Log utility. The screen shows log entries with timestamps and system messages, for example: “Starting ACE” “ACE starts using parameter set: ‘acl2_sys’” “Error opening tower port” with reason “63086 (No such device or address)” and device name ‘/dev/3964r0’ “Initialization of ‘bin/tw.bin’ ends: return code 20003” “TWCTRL process terminates abnormally: return code 20003” At the bottom of the screen, there’s a status bar with options like F1 Mess., F3 Exit, F5 Find, F7 Up, F8 Down, F9 Jump, F11 Prev., F12 Next, which were typical key bindings for navigation in text-based interfaces. In short, this is a diagnostic or error log view from an ACE application running on AIX, viewed on an old-school terminal display. This image shows the internal view of an IBM PS/2 Model 80, a high-end personal computer from the late 1980s that was part of IBM’s PS/2 line. Let’s break down the visible components inside the system: Power Supply (top section) – The large, perforated metal unit with a cooling fan and yellow “DANGER” warning label on the top left is the power supply. It delivers electrical power to all system components. Storage Drives (top right) – Below the power supply are two drive bays. The upper bay likely contains a 3.5-inch floppy drive, and the lower one houses a hard disk drive (HDD), recognizable by its metal casing and the flat ribbon cable attached. Ribbon Cables – Flat grey ribbon cables connect the drives to the system board, transferring data between the storage devices and the motherboard. Processor and Memory Section (center) – Beneath the blue retention knobs and near the middle of the case is the CPU card and memory modules. The IBM PS/2 Model 80 used an Intel 80386 processor (often 16–25 MHz) and could support several megabytes of RAM via expansion modules. Expansion Slots (bottom) – The four long horizontal cards with blue latches are Micro Channel Architecture (MCA) expansion cards, IBM’s proprietary bus system introduced with the PS/2 line. These could include video, SCSI, network, and memory expansion cards. Battery (bottom right) – A small cylindrical component with a “Panasonic” label, likely the CMOS backup battery used to retain BIOS settings. Cooling and Structural Components – Various fans, blue plastic levers (for easy card removal), and metallic chassis parts ensure proper cooling, stability, and modularity. Overall, this is a well-maintained example of IBM’s Model 80, notable for its use of the Micro Channel bus, 80386 CPU, and advanced (for its time) modular industrial design. It’s a significant piece of computing history and represents IBM’s effort to redefine the PC architecture in the late 1980s.
October 28, 2025 at 9:06 AM
kpanic.bsky.social
We even have a dedicated office cat :)
This picture shows a person sitting at a desk, presumably working or taking a break, with a tabby and white cat resting comfortably on their chest and arm. The person is wearing a white t-shirt with a colorful graphic design on the front, and their right arm is draped over the cat's back, gently holding it. Their left arm is also extended, resting on the desk near the computer mouse. The person's face isn't visible. The cat is a fluffy, grey-and-black tabby with white markings on its face, chest, and paws, and it appears to be soundly asleep or at least very relaxed, nestled against the person. The setting is a home office or workspace. On the wooden desk, there's a computer monitor displaying a webpage with text, a keyboard, and a mouse. It's a sweet moment of human-animal companionship and affection.
October 16, 2025 at 1:55 PM
kpanic.bsky.social
I'm team "etc" (I don't own a truck, too impractical for daily use, if I need to haul stuff I use a trailer on my little car)
I'm an absolute fan of those green elastic cargo nets. They keep everything where it belongs and are super easy to use.
If you're expecting rain, add a tarp beneath the net.
The image shows a small blue car (a Fiat Panda) parked on the side of a street. The car is towing a small single-axle trailer. The trailer is loaded with various items, including what appears to be an old car engine. The load is secured with a green cargo net to prevent it from falling off during transport. The scene is set in a residential or suburban area with greenery and plants visible in the background. The weather appears sunny and clear.
October 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
kpanic.bsky.social
AI-generiertes Filmplakat "Spuren der Verwendung: Ein Film über Verbindung. Erinnerung. Und das, was bleibt."
October 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
kpanic.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
kpanic.bsky.social
Oh well...
October 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
kpanic.bsky.social
Had the same issue a couple of months ago… This is where the coolant went:
defective head gasket open engine block with severe rust in 1st cylinder
October 6, 2025 at 11:26 AM
kpanic.bsky.social
Or put it in the 9 to limit dialing to local numbers…
(but of course they only work if you don't know you can dial using the hook)
October 2, 2025 at 1:39 PM
kpanic.bsky.social
Thy Flesh Consumed…
This image is a screenshot from The Ultimate DOOM, a re-release of the original 1993 DOOM game by id Software. It's the episode selection screen, where the player chooses which campaign to play.
October 2, 2025 at 12:34 PM
kpanic.bsky.social
Peppa Pig frontal view, with two eyes on the left and two eyes on the right
September 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
kpanic.bsky.social
Oh god, I just love that game's artwork… It's so beautiful and immersive…
View of Barnett College lobby (Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis)
September 29, 2025 at 2:55 PM
kpanic.bsky.social
Here's my early 60s one :D
A lot has changed since…
This image shows an old-style electrical distribution panel commonly found in older buildings in Germany or other parts of Europe. The panel includes four cylindrical Diazed fuses and one circuit breaker. Key Details: There are five slots in total. The three leftmost and the rightmost slots contain Diazed screw-type fuses, which protect individual circuits. The second from the right slot contains a breaker (not a fuse). It has a red button, which is used to switch the breaker off manually. Below the fuses and breaker are labels in German indicating what each circuit controls: "EL Herd" – short for "Elektrischer Herd", meaning Electric Stove. "Licht" – means Lighting. "Speicher" – likely refers to a Water Heater (short for “Warmwasserspeicher”). At the bottom of the panel, there are two spare fuse plugs. The fuse slots are mounted in a white metal or plastic enclosure, which is set into a yellow-painted wall. The door of the panel is open, revealing the internal components. This type of panel is functional but considered outdated by modern safety standards. In modern installations, miniature circuit breakers (MCBs) are typically used instead of Diazed fuses.
September 18, 2025 at 12:25 PM
kpanic.bsky.social
Naaaww… 🥰
This image is a screenshot of a social media post showing two related posts stacked vertically. Top Post: User: Cursebearer Angie (@hexxmaniac.bsky.social) Caption: "Putting powdered sugar on the post below this one just to make it a lil sweeter." Image: A hand is holding a metal sieve, gently dusting powdered sugar downward. The action and caption imply a sweet gesture directed toward the next post. Bottom Post: User: tichodroma (@feathertrail.net) Image: A cute chipmunk sitting on a charred tree stump, holding food in its tiny paws and nibbling on it. The background is soft and blurred, giving a peaceful, nature-inspired vibe. Overall: The first post playfully suggests it's "sweetening" the second one with powdered sugar — a light-hearted and affectionate way to appreciate the adorable photo of the chipmunk below.
September 11, 2025 at 11:27 AM
kpanic.bsky.social
Autsch!
Unser Bürokater ist zum Glück mittlerweile zu alt und faul um sich noch zu prügeln :D
Auf dem Bild sieht man eine schlafende Katze, die sich zusammengerollt hat und friedlich auf einem orangefarbenen Handtuch ruht. Die Katze hat ein weiß-grau getigertes Fell mit weißen Pfoten und einem weißen Gesicht. Neben ihr liegt ein menschlicher Arm, der sie sanft berührt oder stützt. Am Handgelenk des Arms ist eine moderne Armbanduhr mit einem runden Display zu sehen. Die Szene wirkt sehr gemütlich und ruhig – es scheint ein Moment der Entspannung und Zuneigung zwischen Mensch und Tier zu sein. Im Hintergrund sind einige Gegenstände auf einem Tisch oder Regal zu sehen, sowie eine große grüne Pflanze links im Bild.
September 2, 2025 at 3:12 PM
kpanic.bsky.social
Been there with the power adapter…
DIY Adapter from "standard" barrel jack to the EeePC's smaller one…
September 1, 2025 at 11:21 AM
kpanic.bsky.social
In Deutschland wird man von Klimaanlagen krank, in Südkorea stirbt man dafür den Ventilatortod… 🤷
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ventila...

Keine Ahnung wie sich so ein Käse in einer ansonsten aufgeklärten Gesellschaft halten kann.
Das Bild zeigt einen Screenshot eines Tweets des Nutzers "EL HOTZO" (@elhotzo). Der Tweet-Text lautet: "ich habe in einer aufwändigen Studie alle Länder markiert, in denen Klimaanlagen schwere Erkältungen verursachen". Unter dem Text befindet sich eine Weltkarte, auf der nur ein einziges Land in Rot markiert ist: Deutschland. Im unteren rechten Bereich der Karte sind ein Maßstabsbalken und das Logo "stepmap.de" zu sehen. Der gesamte Screenshot ist vor einem unscharfen Hintergrund platziert, der wie eine Klimaanlage aussieht.
August 25, 2025 at 7:45 AM
kpanic.bsky.social
Nice! A couple of years ago I got one in a nice carrying bag 😄
August 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
kpanic.bsky.social
Rrrrrrrr…
Auf dem Bild sieht man den Unterkörper einer Person. Die Person trägt eine weiße Unterhose (Slip) mit kindlichen, verspielten Comic- oder Cartoon-Motiven. Die Unterhose ist sichtbar alt und abgenutzt – an mehreren Stellen, insbesondere am Bund und am Beinabschluss, sind Löcher und Risse erkennbar. Die Person hält den Bund der Unterhose mit beiden Händen und zieht ihn leicht nach oben. Das Bild ist in Schwarzweiß aufgenommen und zeigt nur den Bereich vom Oberkörper bis zu den Oberschenkeln.
August 5, 2025 at 8:55 AM
kpanic.bsky.social
For your peace of mind…
This is what the former birdsite in Europe currently looks like:
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July 31, 2025 at 8:35 AM
kpanic.bsky.social
Interesting! Here in Germany ISDN got pushed like crazy.
In the mid-2000s a third of the customer lines were ISDN (~12.7M BRI, 113k PRI).
It got phased out following NGN rollout (started about 2012), the final switch-off of ISDN service was in late 2022.
So yeah, there's still a lot of NTBAs around…
Picture of a Deutsche Telekom NTBA (Network Termination for ISDN Basic rate Access) next to a DSL splitter, both got obsolete after the switch to NGN (DSL+VoIP), but apparently people still try to sell their old (now useless) stuff… (Picture stolen from classifieds)
July 31, 2025 at 8:07 AM