The Retrobits Podcast

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Join us for the Retrobits Podcast! We talk about computing like we did it "back in the day". If it's got 8 bits, paper tape, a cartridge slot, CP/M, BASIC in ROM, or if it's just plain old...the Ret... more

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November 12, 2009 Show 129: Connecting with the Atari 800
Have you hugged your retro computer today?
Welcome to Show #129! This episode's topic: Connecting with the Atari 800!
In this episode, I cover several of the Atari 8-bit add-on products from Atarimax, including the SIO2PC/ProSystem adapter, the Atari Peripheral Emulator for Windows software package, and the MaxFlash 8 Mbit flash memory cartridge! It's loads of 8-bit modern day fun.
The full range of Atarimax products can be found here, at their website...A new game for the Atari 8-bit systems, Kolony 2106, available for download, with manual!The game was announced at the AtariAge forums, where information is available on purchasing the special collector's edition...
Be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to [email protected].
For online discussions on Retrobits Podcast topics, check out the Retrobits Podcast forum on the PETSCII Forums page!
Our Theme Song is "Sweet" from the "Re-Think" album by Galigan.
Thanks for listening!
- Earl
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November 03, 2009 Quick Annoucement - More episodes coming soon!
Hi there Retrocomputing fans!
I wanted to post a quick note and let everyone know that more episodes of Retrobits are on the way soon! I've had some challenges dragging on my heels the last few weeks, but things are getting back to normal.
Thanks for staying tuned! Chat with you soon...
- Earl

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September 02, 2009 Show 128: An Interview With Chuck Peddle, Part IV
Part IV!
Welcome to Show #128! This episode's topic: An Interview With Chuck Peddle, Part IV!
In this final, part IV of the interview series with Chuck Peddle, he discusses being among the first to bring hard drive technology to personal computing, portable hard drive systems, industry trends, and his current endeavors with flash memory. He ends with a tribute to many of the engineers and industry players that he worked with throughout the years.
Be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to [email protected].
For online discussions on Retrobits Podcast topics, check out the Retrobits Podcast forum on the PETSCII Forums page!
Our Theme Song is "Sweet" from the "Re-Think" album by Galigan.
Thanks for listening!
- Earl
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 License.

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44min
August 22, 2009 Show 127: An Interview With Chuck Peddle, Part III
This just in at the news desk - computers are cool!
Welcome to Show #127! This episode's topic: An Interview With Chuck Peddle, Part III!
In part III of this interview series, Chuck Peddle discusses further market considerations for the Commodore 8-bit machines, and leaving Commodore to produce business-class personal computers at Victor/Sirius.
Look for Part IV, the conclusion, sometime around August 31st!
Be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to [email protected].
For online discussions on Retrobits Podcast topics, check out the Retrobits Podcast forum on the PETSCII Forums page!
Our Theme Song is "Sweet" from the "Re-Think" album by Galigan.
Thanks for listening!
- Earl
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 License.

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34min
August 18, 2009 Show 126: The Vintage Computer Festival East 6.0
We will serve no bits before their time.
Welcome to Show #126! This episode's topic: The Vintage Computer Festival East 6.0!
In this episode of Retrobits, Evan Koblentz, producer of the Vintage Computer Festival East, and President and Co-Founder of MARCH (the Mid Atlantic Retro Computing Hobbyists), joins us to discuss the Vintage Computer Festival East 6.0 event!More information on the Vintage Computer Festival can be found at www.vintage.org...And here is a flyer (PDF format) for this year's VCF East 6.0 event!
Be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to [email protected].
For online discussions on Retrobits Podcast topics, check out the Retrobits Podcast forum on the PETSCII Forums page!
Our Theme Song is "Sweet" from the "Re-Think" album by Galigan.
Thanks for listening!
- Earl
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 License.

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23min
August 11, 2009 Show 125: An Interview With Chuck Peddle, Part II
Hi again!
Welcome to Show #125! This episode's topic: An Interview With Chuck Peddle, Part II!
In this episode, Chuck Peddle, lead creator of the 6502 microprocessor and the Commodore PET, continues our conversation on the early history of the 6502 and Commodore computers, and the market dynamics of the day! It's a great conversation.
A modern-day Commodore 64 laptop, created by the famous "Ben Heck", is auctioned for $6,000 for charity!Juiced.GS, the last remaining print magazine for the Apple II, continues in 2010 for another publication year!Win994a, a TI 99/4A simulator for Windows, introduces a new version with improved user interface!
Be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to [email protected].
For online discussions on Retrobits Podcast topics, check out the Retrobits Podcast forum on the PETSCII Forums page!
Our Theme Song is "Sweet" from the "Re-Think" album by Galigan.
Thanks for listening!
- Earl
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 License.

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July 29, 2009 Show 124: KansasFest 2009 Special Report
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Welcome to Show #124! This episode's topic: KansasFest 2009 Special Report!
In this installment of Retrobits, Ken Gagne, Editor-In-Chief of Juiced.GS and longtime KansasFest attendee joins us from KansasFest 2009, an annual Apple II convention event.For more information on KansasFest, head over to www.kansasfest.org!Check out Sheppyware, home of much Apple goodness, including the Sweet16 Apple IIGS emulator...A Twitter client for the Apple IIGS? And more, at ryansapplesoftware.com!And for all things Apple II, browse to A2Central!
Be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to [email protected].
For online discussions on Retrobits Podcast topics, check out the Retrobits Podcast forum on the PETSCII Forums page!
Our Theme Song is "Sweet" from the "Re-Think" album by Galigan.
Thanks for listening!
- Earl
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 License.

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35min
July 20, 2009 Show 123: An Interview With Chuck Peddle, Part I
Hi there!
Welcome to Show #123! This episode's topic: An Interview With Chuck Peddle, Part I!
In this episode, I'm happy to bring you the first part of an interview with Chuck Peddle, lead designer of the 6502 microprocessor, Commodore PET, and many other innovations in the computing industry. In Part I, Chuck talks about his early history in computing, distributed intelligence, and the development and launch of the 6502.
Enjoy!
Be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to [email protected].
For online discussions on Retrobits Podcast topics, check out the Retrobits Podcast forum on the PETSCII Forums page!
Our Theme Song is "Sweet" from the "Re-Think" album by Galigan.
Thanks for listening!
- Earl
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 License.

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35min
June 09, 2009 Show 122: A Brief History Of Programming
High level languages sold here. No assembly required.
Welcome to Show #122! This episode's topic: A Brief History Of Programming!
The Carte Blanche expansion card for the Apple II uses an FPGA chip and can have many personalities!For a brief history of Fortran, have a look at this document on the ibiblio.org site...
Be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to [email protected].
For online discussions on Retrobits Podcast topics, check out the Retrobits Podcast forum on the PETSCII Forums page!
Our Theme Song is "Sweet" from the "Re-Think" album by Galigan.
Thanks for listening!
- Earl
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 License.

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30min
May 21, 2009 Show 121: The Forth Programming Language, Part II
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Welcome to Show #121! This episode's topic: The Forth Programming Language, Part II!
Check out www.zophar.net, an interesting emulator resource!Don't miss out on the Commodore Vegas Expo (CommVEX) 5.0, happening July 25-26 2009 at the Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas, NV...Looking for Atari retro resources and discussions? Then hop on over to AtariAge!The book "Starting Forth" by Leo Brodie is a Forth language classic, and Thinking Forth is the excellent sequel!An account of the history of Forth can be found on the Forth, Inc. site - "The Evolution Of Forth"!Modern day Forth systems include Win32Forth and GForth...
Be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to [email protected].
For online discussions on Retrobits Podcast topics, check out the Retrobits Podcast forum on the PETSCII Forums page!
Our Theme Song is "Sweet" from the "Re-Think" album by Galigan.
Thanks for listening!
- Earl
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 License.

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30min

FAQs about The Retrobits Podcast:

How many episodes does The Retrobits Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 158 episodes available.