Retro Computing Roundtable

RCR Episode 271: TOMLINSON@BBNA

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Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Carrington Vanston

Topic: 1971

1971 brought us Computer Space, the Intel 4004, the Kenbak-1, and Email.

Topic/Feedback links:

  • Computer Space
  • It’s the year 2022, let’s play Computer Space (YouTube)
  • Intel 4004
  • Kenbak-1 (“arguably the first personal computer”)
  • Ray Tomlinson of BBN sent the first email message in 1971

    • Retro Computing News:

    • John Romero and John Carmack reunion live on Twitch, Dec 10, 2023 (Twitch)
    • Apple Time Warp podcast – Nasir Gebelli interview (part 1 of 3)
    • MECC 6502 Simulator (YouTube)
    • MECC 6502 disk simulator working disk image (Brutal Deluxe MECC archive)
    • Ayaneo AM01 retro style mini PC
    • Ayaneo AM01 retro style mini PC announcement video (YouTube)
    • Ayaneo AM01 retro style mini PC (Indiegogo campaign)

      • Vintage Computer(-related) commercials:

      • Newton commercials
      • See some dinosaurs
      • Atari XE ad

        • Retro Computing Gift Idea:

        • Dust covers!
          • VITNO on Etsy (several options)
          • Fabric Atari cover (eBay)
          • Transparent Atari cover (eBay)
          • Retro computer comforter (prior gift idea)

            • Auction Picks:

            • Carrington:
              • JLPGA PowerBook 170 (different auction)
              • Paul:
                • MacIvory card (auction long gone)
                • Graphics Magician for Mac (auction long gone, program on Macintosh Garden)
                • Pocket computers (different auction)
                  • See also: Forever 1500
                  • See also: Pockemul
                  • See also: Invasion Force
                  • See also: Sharp PC-1500 ad from Japan (YouTube)
                  • Turn anything into a 6100/60av (auction long gone)
                  • Mac OS 8.5 in-store demo (different auction)
                  • Newton faxmodem (different auction)
                  • Mouse cables
                  • SIMON SAYS PRINT “HELLO” (different auction)

                    • A2Stream file:

                    • a2stream file for this episode: http://lo-fi.rcrpodcast.com/rcr271.a2stream

                      • Feedback/Discussion:

                      • [email protected] on Mastodon
                      • Vintage Computer Forum
                      • RCR Podcast on Facebook
                      • Throwback Network
                      • Throwback Network on Facebook

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