Retro Computing Roundtable

RCR Episode 222: Second Computers

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Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, Jack Nutting, Carrington Vanston... and (eventually) Michael Mulhern

Topic: Second computers

What was your second computer? How did lessons learned with your first affect your choice of second?

Topic/Feedback links:

  • Cool-Retro-Term
  • C64 mini monitor 3D printed
  • Building a 3270 terminal controller
  • Intel MDS development system (Centre for Computing History)
  • Joe's Intel MDS-800 development system

    • Retro Computing News:

    • Retrocomputing Spray Paints
    • OpenFlops USB floppy drive emulator (GoTek alternative)
    • 8086 Microcode Disassembled
    • Ken Shirriff’s 8086 transistor photograph

      • Vintage Computer-related commercial:

      • IBM 3279 color terminal

        • Retro Computing Gift Idea:

        • M.U.L.E. The Board Game

          • Auction Picks:

          • Carrington: Ultimate 80s desk accessories:
            • 1985 Hallmark computer desk plaque plus tie
            • Computer pencil holder with ‘dirty’ jokes
            • 1980s computer programmer tchotchke
            • 1980s business card holder by same tchotchke maker
            • See also: Adele’s II in Encino, CA (Los Angeles Daily News)
            • Michael: Wifi car backup camera
            • Paul: Brimstone and the terribleness of the world
              • Apple Aristotle menu software
              • Novation CAT
              • Mac 128K bag
              • Alternative Mac 128K bag
              • Mac Portable bag
              • Evolution of Apple iconography
              • Quinn: //c Carrying bags
                • Example 1 missing inside cover
                • Example 2 missing strap

                  • 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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