Retro Computing Roundtable

RCR Episode 114

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Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting) and Jack Nutting (not hosting)

Host's Topic: Internet of Dumb Things

Are our 8-bit programming skills going to be relevant again? In this upcoming Internet of Things world, underpowered is back. The IoT and the return of 8-bit computing

Retro Computing News:

  • Ken Olsen, DEC documentary (20 minutes)
  • 10 computers time forgot
  • Jupiter Ace emulator (iOS)
  • Gene Amdahl dies at 92
    • Oral history CHM Bill Asprey interview, 2000
    • Start a petition at change.org
    • Polycade retro arcade cabinet
    • Top 11 Soviet PCs
    • Gauntlet “ported” to Atari 2600 (actually, Dark Chambers)
    • CFFA3000 run 4, over 75% of 500 are already sold
    • VCF East XI, April 15-17. Stewart Cheifet is giving Saturday keynote

      • Vintage Computer Commercial:

      • Vectrex

        • Retro Computing Gift Idea:

        • Codebug

          • Auction Picks:

          • Paul: Atari AT-FS2 specialized joysticks
            • ZX Spectrum +
            • iMac G4 Cube
            • Apple Interactive Television Box
            • Jack: Unisex Retro Trendy Pixel 8 Bit Glasses Pixelated Style Square Sunglasses
              • Space Invaders-themed belt with integrated iPhone holder!

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

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