About BinaryValue.com -A Tribute to Innovative Computers and the Engineers Behind Them
BinaryValue.com is a tribute to the groundbreaking computers of the past and the brilliant minds who made them possible. This site honors the visionaries who worked tirelessly to design the computer systems that changed the world.
Special thanks go to:
- Tim Berners-Lee – Creator of the World Wide Web, and to CERN for freely sharing this world-changing invention
- Linus Torvalds – Principal developer of the Linux kernel. Without him, building and hosting the modern web would be a luxury reserved for a few
- Jay Glenn Miner – Father of the Amiga, and key engineer behind the Atari 2600 and 8-bit family
- Dave Haynie – Chief engineer at Commodore International, and a vital force in Amiga's evolution
- Sir Clive Sinclair – Inventor of the ZX Spectrum, who brought computing to millions
- Steve Wozniak – The technical genius behind Apple’s early computers
Also to:
- Wikipedia – For its extensive IT knowledge base
- The Joomla Community – For making web publishing accessible and powerful
- DeviantArt.com – For providing a vibrant home to digital art and retro-style imagery
- The Greek Amiga Community – For keeping the spirit of the Amiga alive
And to my father, who taught me to chase my dreams with perseverance and never give up, no matter the odds.
Computers Featured on This Website:
BinaryValue includes technical insights and general information about iconic computer systems, including:
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8-bit computers (Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64/128, and Sinclair ZX Spectrum)
- Video Gaming Consoles
About the Developer
My journey began with a humble PC/XT, later followed by an Acorn Archimedes 3000. From a young age, I was fascinated by computers -writing code, designing graphics, and playing games. Today, I still code as a hobby, mostly developing technical analysis indicators using Pine Script.
A Short Story: “Don’t Trust That PC Saleswoman”
In the shadowy alleys of Stournari Street, in the heart of Athens, a 14-year-old boy searches for a decent computer shop. That kid is me, and I’m trying to find some software for my recently purchased 8088-PC, a gift from my parents.
Back in the '80s and '90s, Stournari Street was considered the unofficial tech capital of Greece. But it wasn’t all about computers and peripherals -the police were always present at Stournari Street, often clashing with anarchists. To this day, I doubt either side fully understood why. Still, even as a kid, I could feel the tension deep in my bones.
Turning left onto Patision Street, I spot a computer shop. A few kids are coming out with software in their hands. This is it, I think. Exactly what I’ve been looking for. The front window is impressive, and inside there’s a massive shelf stacked with software. But the price tags -ranging from 6,000 to 9,000 drachmas (about $70–105 in today’s money)- were far beyond what any middle-class kid could afford.
But suddenly I turn my head to the left, and I can’t believe my eyes... an Amiga 500, paired with a Commodore 1084 monitor, running a demo of the game Gods. The world shifts in an instant. Vivid colors, silky-smooth scrolling, and rich stereo sound overwhelm my senses... I had no idea any computer of that time could do that.
In that moment, I realized how badly I’d been misled by that PC saleswoman.. who insisted a PC/XT was the best choice for a young man. I’ve never trusted a salesperson since.
My Retro Collection
Collecting vintage systems is one of my passions. Here’s a glimpse into my hardware collection:
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Sony Vita 2 |
This website was crafted using Joomla CMS. I hope you enjoy exploring it as much as I’ve enjoyed building it.
■ Giorgos (Turrican)
Athens, Greece (2022-2025)
Contact: BinaryValue.com(at)gmail.com
Top Image: RavindraPanwar