Retro Computing Roundtable

RCR Episode 195: Desert Island Computer

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Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Michael Mulhern, Jack Nutting, and Carrington Vanston

Topic: Desert island computer

If you had to use a single retro computer exclusively for a full year as your only computer at home, what would you choose?

Topic and feedback notes:

  • IBM Semi-Automatic Ground Environment
  • Stardot forum for Acorn and BBC Micros
  • Graphically Speaking (enhanced edition)
  • Procedural planetary exploration across the decades
  • ZX-HD

    • Retro Computing News:

    • Restored Apollo Mission Control Center reopens for public viewing
    • Restoring the Apollo Mission Control Center (Houston We Have a Podcast, episode 96)
    • 50 Years on the Moon: The Evolution of Lunar Lander Games
    • Project Egress
    • Video about Project Egress, with Adam Savage
    • MIT Museum "Moon Shots".
    • Copy protection in the 80s, showcased by classic game Dungeon Master
    • Video describing copy protection in Dungeon Master (Modern Vintage Gamer)
    • 10 (or more???) Apple 1s to be at VCF West
    • 30th anniversary note to Prince of Persia fans
    • A Photo History of Frog Design
    • Frog Design virtual gallery
    • Keep it Simple: The Early Design Years of Apple (Hartmut Esslinger, 2014)

      • Upcoming Shows/Gatherings:

      • KansasFest, Kansas City, MO, Jul 15-21, 2019
      • VCF West. Mountain View, CA. Aug 3-4, 2019
      • Fujiama 2019, Lengenfeld, Germany, Aug 26-Sep 4, 2019
      • Tandy Assembly 2019. Springfield, OH. Sept 27-29, 2019

        • Vintage Computer Commercial:

        • IBM SAGE

          • Retro Computing Gift Idea:

          • Bletchley Park prints

            • Auction Picks:

            • Carrington: Apple Modem 1200
              • CH Products Mach IV+ Mac joystick
              • Apple IIGS for the Servicing Technician
              • Apple IIe and IIc+ for the Servicing Technician
              • SAGE II computer
              • Apple February 1983 logo print on vellum
              • Michael: 1982 Dungeons of Daggorath
                • Amiga 500/2000 VXL30 Accelerator 68030
                • Paul: Vintage computer dont no if works
                  • PET 2001
                  • TRS-80 Model 4P
                  • NEC PC-8300 that I might have already bought
                  • Visual Almanac
                  • Apple II accessories box
                  • VT100 manual

                    • Closing comments:

                    • Darkstar Unhinged by Snacking On Software is available for pre-order
                    • Darkstar Unhinged gameplay video

                      • Feedback/Discussion:

                      • @rcrpodcast on Twitter
                      • Vintage Computer Forum
                      • RCR Podcast on Facebook
                      • Throwback Network
                      • Throwback Network on Facebook

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

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