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The HP 9845 Project
The HP 9845 Project preserves and documents the HP 9845 computer and related history.
About The HP 9845 Project
The HP 9845 Project is a preservation website dedicated to the Hewlett-Packard HP 9845 computer series, a line of desktop systems that the site describes as among the first workstations. It provides historical background on the HP 9845 and the workstation market it helped establish, and it states that it aims to grow over time. The homepage news section lists project updates from 2017 to 2022, including an HP 9845 emulator, updated HPDir and HPDrive utilities with Linux support, and HPPrint, an HPIB printer emulator for printing from a PC.
The site states that it is not associated with the Hewlett-Packard Company and that it is for educational and preservation purposes only. Visitors can contact the project to share their own experiences with HP 9845 systems. Pricing is not stated.
Key features
- Historical background on the HP 9845 workstation series
- HP 9845 emulator, announced in a 2017 news item
- HPDir and HPDrive utilities, updated with Linux support in 2017
- HPPrint, an HPIB printer emulator for printing from a PC
- Contact feature for sharing experiences with HP 9845 systems
- Dated news archive of project updates and conference reports
Best for: Computing historians, retro computing enthusiasts, and former users of HP 9845 systems who are interested in preserving this early workstation hardware and its software.
Good for
- Documents a specific early workstation system and the context of its development
- Offers tools for HP 9845 users, including an emulator and HPIB printing software, according to news items
- States clearly that the site is not affiliated with Hewlett-Packard and credits HP trademarks and HP Journal material
Watch out for
- The homepage describes the site as a starting point with a couple of hints, so coverage may be limited for now
- The site states it is for educational and preservation purposes only
- Some tools are described only in dated news items, so current availability should be checked
The HP 9845 Project at a glance
- Website
- hp9845.net
- Category
- Education & Learning › History & Humanities
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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The HP 9845 Project FAQ
Can I share my own experiences with HP 9845 systems?
Yes. The homepage invites visitors to use the contact feature to share their own experiences with the HP 9845 series.
Is this website affiliated with Hewlett-Packard?
No. The site states that it is in no way associated with the Hewlett-Packard Company.
What is the site's intended use?
The homepage states that the site is for educational and preservation purposes only.
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