Retro Computing Roundtable

RCR Episode 288: NeXT, Sound Blaster, and IRC

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Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Earl Evans

Topic: 1988

In 1988, NeXT introduced its cube, bundled with Mathematica 1.0. IRC was developed. Sound Blaster changed gaming. Microsoft Office was announced. Lots of software was developed, and hardware incrementally improved.

Topic/Feedback links:

  • NeXT cube
  • Laser 128EX/2
  • Mathematica
    • Celebrating 35 Years of Mathematica (YouTube, first few sections show it in action on an SE/30)
    • The Mathematica Story – A Scrapbook
    • Sound Blaster (but 1990? 1989?)
    • Microsoft Office (announced 1988, shipped 1990)
    • IRC developed – /me likes this
    • Apple IIc Plus – last 8-bit computer introduced by Apple?
    • IBM PS/2 Model 70
    • Lemonamiga games for 1988

      • Retro Computing News:

      • Video of production of new Commodore 64s in the factory
      • Ken Shirrif repairs a Commodore PET

        • Vintage Computer(-related) commercials:

        • Amstrad Portable PC
        • Microsoft Office System: It’s Showtime

          • Retro Computing Gift Idea:

          • Viking Electronics DLE-200B Two-Way Phone Line Simulator
            • See also: Open House H650 Integrated Voice Networking System

              • Auction Picks:

              • Earl:
                • Altos 580 Computer, Z80 system, supported multi-user MP/M, could accommodate hard drives, 4 RS232 ports
                  • See also: http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/altos/580_Series_5/
                  • Paul:
                    • NeXT Cube
                    • NeXT Video Cable
                    • Amstrad PPC 640
                    • Adventure International Buckaroo Banzai
                    • Akalabeth
                    • Contributed Programs
                      • See also: Street Life (Apple II disk image)

                        • Closing notes:

                        • Ivan Loves the 80s
                        • Steve Jobs Unveils the NeXT Computer

                          • Other ways to experience this episode:

                          • a2stream file for this episode: http://lo-fi.rcrpodcast.com/rcr288.a2stream
                          • YouTube episode 288

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

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