Retro Computing Roundtable

RCR Episode 113

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Panelists: Earl Evans (hosting), Ken Gagne, Paul Hagstrom, and Michael Mulhern

Host's Topic: Let’s sum it up

Your non-retro enthusiast friend asks “why do you collect, play with or learn about old computers? Fifty words or less! Well, after that challenge, I’m sure we’ll find some more words. But can we give the “elevator speech” on what the hobby is about?

Retro Computing News:

  • Atari 800XL flyover/through
  • State of Electronics (trailer)
  • BASIC comes to the Nintendo 3DS
  • The XPL0 Programming Language
  • Coleco: The Complete History
  • Lego meets Babbage
  • History of Computers LEGO project
  • Obituary for Chuck Forsberg, creator of ZMODEM
    • ZMODEM spec
    • ProTERM 3.1 manual, Zmodem discussion at p.256
    • WUDSN IDE for 6502-based machines
      • WUDSN tutorials
      • Computer.show
      • Virtual Keypunch
      • Virtual cardreader
      • PDP 8/e simulator
      • Bil Herd will narrate the 8-bit Generation documentary
        • Dinosaur Den channel (Bil Herd and Fran Blanche)
        • Call-A.P.P.L.E. resumes publication again

          • Vintage Computer Commercial:

          • Timex Sinclair 1000 Computer TV Commercial 1982

            • Retro Computing Gift Idea:

            • Star Wars Mouse Pad

              • Auction Picks:

              • Paul: OCC2
                • TRS-80 Model I, with cases
                • Walnut Mac 128K/Mini
                • Hero Jr.
                • Earl: TI-99/4A 32K Memory Expansion Card
                • Michael: Amstrad PPC640

                  • Intro / Closing Song: Back to Oz by John X - link

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