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HamNet+ keeps the classic address bar, navigation controls, and status line while the hosted service transforms a modern HTTPS page.
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HamNet+
A modern browsing-like experience for classic underpowered computers. HamNet remains free for plain HTTP sites; HamNet+ adds our exclusive hosted service, which does the heavy web work and sends back pages the HamNet+ client can display efficiently.
HamNet+ is exclusive to HamsterOS and the Hamster Extras package at launch. Specialized versions for Amiga, Windows 95, and Classic Mac are planned over the coming months as HamNet+ browser clients for systems that already have a working network stack.
Usable beta
HamNet+ is available and usable today, but it is still in beta. Testing notes and bug reports help shape what works best on real classic computers, and subscription support goes directly toward continued service, compatibility, and development work.
Free HamNet
Plain HTTP stays free
The main HamsterOS disk includes HamNet for direct plain HTTP browsing. No HamNet+ plan is needed for normal old-web pages.
Extras Disk
HamNet+ ships with Extras
The $29 Hamster Extras Disk includes the HamNet+ browser and the full automatic updater. Add the optional 30-day HamNet+ trial at checkout by approving PayPal automatic renewal.
Optional service
HTTPS via HamNet+ plans
HamNet+ plans cover hosted transformation, metering, bandwidth, server-side rendering, and account-based subscription access.
Platform roadmap
More classic systems are next
The first HamNet+ release is built for HamsterOS through the Hamster Extras package. Specialized HamNet+ versions for Amiga, Windows 95, and Classic Mac are planned over the coming months. On those systems, HamNet+ is the browser/client only: the computer still needs its own working TCP/IP or platform-appropriate networking stack before HamNet+ can connect.
Prototype screenshots
Modern public pages in a classic browser shell
HamNet+ is focused first on retro-friendly transformed browsing: search, articles, docs, forums, and public reference pages.
Reference sites with classic controls
Wikipedia-style public pages are the kind of reading, searching, and reference browsing HamNet+ is being built to make comfortable on classic computers.
Prototype proof
Modern browsing, shown inside classic HamsterOS
This HamNet+ prototype shows the core promise in one frame: a current HTTPS page rendered inside the native HamsterOS browser shell, while the exclusive HamNet+ service does the modern web work.
The classic-era client keeps the simple HamNet+ controls and address bar on your Classic Computer.
The exclusive HamNet+ service handles HTTPS retrieval, heavy rendering, and page transformation.
The status line reports "HamNet+ Enhanced Page Ready" when the translated page is usable.
The service graphic shows the same workflow behind the live prototype: a simple HamNet+ request, modern web handling upstream, and compact page output for classic-era clients.
HAMNET+ SERVICECLIENT READY
> OPEN https://example.com
> TLS handled upstream
> scripts reduced
> images converted
> sending HAMNET page...
HTMLGIF/BMPTEXT
How it works
Modern pages, translated for old hardware
1
The HamNet+ client asks
Your Classic Computer sends a simple request over our exclusive HamNet+ service. The old computer does not need to negotiate modern TLS or run modern JavaScript. The classic-era client keeps the simple HamNet+ controls and address bar.
2
The HamNet+ service opens the site
The HamNet+ service retrieves the modern web page, removes heavy scripts and unsupported layout, and prepares a smaller page.
3
The HamNet+ client displays it
The HamNet+ client receives compact HTML and small images designed for HamsterOS screens, memory, and network speed.
Get HamNet+
Start with Hamster Extras
HamNet+ is exclusive to HamsterOS through the Hamster Extras package. Buy Extras first for $29. At checkout, you can add the free 30-day HamNet+ trial by explicitly approving monthly or yearly PayPal automatic renewal. Cancel before the trial ends to avoid billing.
Hamster Extras Disk
Your $29 Extras purchase includes the HamNet+ browser and full updater. Add the optional HamNet+ trial at checkout with PayPal subscription approval.
Optional HamNet+ trial and renewal plans
These are the renewal options you approve when adding HamNet+ with Extras. Billing starts after the free 30-day trial unless cancelled.
HamNet+ Monthly
For classic-computer browsing with monthly billing after the free 30-day trial.
$9.99
per month
$29 Extras today, then monthly after 30 free days
About 3,000 pages plus 300 Chromium-assisted minutes
- +$29 Hamster Extras purchase today
- +Optional 30-day HamNet+ trial at checkout
- +HTTPS fetch and conversion
- +Classic Computer-friendly HTML output
- +Account sign-in, computer controls, and cancellation controls
HamNet+ Yearly
For the same HamNet+ service with yearly billing after the free 30-day trial.
$99
per year
$29 Extras today, then yearly after 30 free days
About 3,000 pages plus 300 Chromium-assisted minutes
- +$29 Hamster Extras purchase today
- +Optional 30-day HamNet+ trial at checkout
- +Chromium-assisted rendering pool
- +Better handling for script-rendered pages
- +Account sign-in, computer controls, and cancellation controls
Account and billing requirement
Accounts and recurring billing are now the service layer
HamNet+ is an ongoing hosted service, not just a file on the Extras Disk. Customer accounts connect the HamNet+ browser, subscription status, cancellation, renewal events, and usage metering for transformed pages and Chromium-assisted minutes.
Customer accounts with verified email ownership
Recurring monthly and annual billing
Plan changes, cancellation, renewal, and failed-payment handling
HamNet+ service usage metering for transformed pages and Chromium minutes
Extras access separated from HamNet+ subscription state
Customer account page for subscription status and usage history
A friendly safety note
HamNet+ is made for public browsing: search, articles, docs, forums, and other retro-friendly transformed pages. Please do not use HamNet+ for private or sensitive sign-ins such as banking, medical portals, payment pages, or important account logins.