Retro Computing Roundtable

RCR Episode 197: Ancient languages and modern usage


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Panelists: Earl Evans (hosting), Jack Nutting, and Carrington Vanston

Topic: Ancient languages and modern usage

What "old" programming language will you still be using this year?

Topic and feedback notes:

  • What "old" programming language will you still be using this year?
  • Retro Computing News:

    • ][-Vision: streaming video and audio for the Apple II
    • NetDisk and the Archive.org Disk Browser
    • Total Replay
    • The The C64 site
    • THEC64 — Coming December 2019 (video promo)
    • Turing on the new 50 GBP note
    • The underappreciated power of the Apollo Guidance Computer
    • Upcoming Shows/Gatherings:

      • 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
      • Retrogathering. Västerås, Sweden. Sept 28, 2019
      • Vintage Computer-adjacent Commercial:

        • Sony Audio Tapes
        • Retro Computing Gift Idea:

          • Sony Boombox
          • Auction Picks:

            • Carrington: Digital VK-100 GIGI Graphics Terminal
              • Apple IIe in Clear Case
              • Apple Data Language 8.5" Reel
              • Earl: Microsoft FORTRAN Compiler MS DOS Version 3.20 programming software
              • Closing comments:

                • Why rappers love Grey Poupon
                • 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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