Wayback Proxy Lets Your Browser Party Like It’s 1999
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Summary
The Wayback Proxy, by GitHub user richardg867, is an HTTP proxy that can retrieve websites from the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine or the Oocities archive of old Geocities sites.
It is designed to run on a Raspberry Pi or similar SBC and can be configured to retrieve websites from a specified date.
It enables retro computer users to access retro versions of modern websites, providing a more authentic vintage experience.
While it is still possible to access the modern web on a retro computer, the author highlights that this often lacks the authenticity of using a vintage internet experience.
The Wayback Proxy provides a solution to this, albeit for sites that have been archived. At a time when more and moreaspects of life are moving online, IT outages are becoming increasingly prevalent and problematic. This can have serious consequences for business and daily life, underscoring the importance of backup options for access to information and services. The Wayback Proxy could be a fascinating tool for education and understanding of archiving services, historical research, and exploring the evolution of the internet and websites over time. It can also be a great way to curb cravings for nostalgia.
