Retro Computing Roundtable

RCR Episode 276: Press P to proceed


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Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Blake Patterson, and Carrington Vanston

Topic: 1976

In 1976, Bill Gates wrote a letter, and the Queen sent an e-mail. Two 1s (Apple- and Cray-) appeared on the scene.

Topic/Feedback links:

  • Zilog Z80 (Wikipedia)
  • CP/M (Wikipedia)
    • Incidental mention: Kaypro 2000
    • An Open Letter to Hobbyists (Wikipedia)
    • Apple-1 (WIkipedia)
    • Cray-1 (Wikipedia)
    • The Queen sent an email
    • 5.25″ Floppy Disk (computerhistory)
    • Public Key Cryptography
    • Retro Computing News:

      • Riven (Digital Antiquarian)
      • RealMyst
      • Atari 2600 Myst Demake
      • Atari 2600 Myst Demake Longplay (YouTube)
      • Atari (not really) acquires Intellivision (not really)
      • ICQ is shutting down
      • USB-C power for the Apple //c
      • JQuickTake
      • Vintage Computer(-related) commercials:

        • Space games:Intellivision vs. Atari
        • Apple QuickTake
        • Retro Computing Gift Idea:

          • Core16 Interactive Core Memory Kit
          • Auction Picks:

            • Blake:
              • NeXT NU I/O Sound box in 3d Printed Case
              • Carrington:
                • New ALPS mechanical keyboards for Apple IIe
                • Paul:
                  • Apple CTW titles (auction long gone)
                    • See instead: Compute! magazine review (1983)
                    • Lo and Behold & Ringmaster (auction long gone)
                    • A2Stream file:

                      • a2stream file for this episode: http://lo-fi.rcrpodcast.com/rcr276.a2stream
                      • Feedback/Discussion:

                        • [email protected] on Mastodon
                        • Vintage Computer Forum
                        • RCR Podcast on Facebook
                        • Throwback Network on Facebook
                        • Intro / Closing Song: Back to Oz by John X
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