RetroGate Website

The official website for RetroGate — a macOS proxy server that lets vintage Macs and PCs browse the modern web.

Stack

• PHP 8.3 — Because sometimes the classics are classic for a reason
• HTML/CSS — With zero JavaScript frameworks (we practice what we preach)
• Vanilla JS — A sprinkle of interactivity, FAQ accordions, and a Konami code easter egg

Structure

retrogate-website/
├── index.php              # Landing page
├── manual.php             # Full user manual
├── faq.php                # Frequently Argued Questions
├── contact.php            # Contact form + Guestbook
├── download.php           # Download page
├── includes/
│   ├── header.php         # Shared header + navigation
│   └── footer.php         # Shared footer
├── assets/
│   ├── css/
│   │   └── style.css      # All styles (retro + modern)
│   └── js/
│       └── main.js        # Minimal JS (FAQ accordion, counters, Konami code)
├── downloads/
│   └── MANUAL.md          # Downloadable manual
├── .gitignore
└── README.md

Design Philosophy

The website embraces a "retro meets modern" aesthetic:

• CRT scanlines and phosphor glow effects
• Amber/gold color palette reminiscent of vintage terminals
• VT323 pixel font for headings mixed with Playfair Display for editorial elegance
• ASCII art computer illustration
• Scrolling marquee (because it's 1997 and we can)
• "Under Construction" banner (permanently)
• Fake visitor counter (generating random numbers since 2025)
• Konami code easter egg (↑↑↓↓←→←→BA)

Running Locally

# PHP built-in server
cd retrogate-website
php -S localhost:8000

# Then open http://localhost:8000

Deployment

Any PHP 8.3+ hosting will work. Apache, Nginx, or even a Raspberry Pi (ironic, since RetroGate itself requires macOS).

Best Viewed With

• Any modern browser (we're not that retro)
• But spiritually best viewed with Netscape Navigator 3.0 at 800×600

License

GPLv3 — same as RetroGate itself.

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