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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April 03, 2008 Show 111: The Epson HX-20 computer
Binary - you either like it, or you don't.
Welcome to Show #111! This week's topic: The Epson HX-20 portable computer!
Have a look at this BBC article and video regarding the reunion of the creators of the BBC Micro!Using a PX-8 laptop as a terminal for Mac OS X? Leave it to Byte Cellar...Back In Time Live Stockholm 2008 is coming up in September! If you are into the Commodore 64 music scene, check out the website for more info!For a user-supported information resource on the Amstrad CPC, have a look at the CPCWiki...
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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March 14, 2008 Show 110: My Scott Adams Adventure Adventure
There are two ways to write error-free programs; only the third one works.
Welcome to Show #110! This week's topic: My Scott Adams Adventure Adventure!
Check out the Scott Adams official site, where you can download Scott Adams adventure games to play on your Windows system!Or, play the games directly online at the ifiction.org website...
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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26min
February 19, 2008 Show 109: Building Blocks
Binary - for those who try a bit harder.
Welcome to Show #109! This week's topic: Building Blocks!
An Apple //c, new in the box? And now it's opened? Here are the pictures...Jump aboard the Mac Mothership for a variety of Apple historical info!
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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27min
February 01, 2008 Show 108: Book Review - What The Dormouse Said
DOWN WITH CYBERCRUD!!!
Welcome to Show #108! This week's topic: Book Review: What The Dormouse Said
Vintage Technology Magzine, exploring vintage computers, calculators, watches, and more!Want to put a breadboarded circuit directly into a card slot of your Apple II? Then have a look at the LittleProto II...Here is the Amazon link to "What The Dormouse Said".And here is the YouTube link to Doug Englebart's "Mother of all demos" (video will play when link is clicked).
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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21min
January 22, 2008 Show 107: Windows 3.0
C:\>WIN
Welcome to Show #107! This week's topic: Windows 3.0!
If you're a Spectrum enthusiast, then be sure to check out the update of the Free Unix Spectrum Emulator (FUSE), hosted at SourceForge!
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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26min
January 10, 2008 Show 106: Random Bits
HAPPY Y2K8!
Welcome to Show #106! This week's topic: Random Bits (a variety show)!
JoyBubbles, one of the first phone "phreaks", passed away in August of 2007. Here's a New York Times article about him, as well as the Wikipedia page.See Philo Farnsworth, the inventor of electronic TV, in his only personal TV appearance (warning, YouTube video will start playing immediately). Here's the Wikipedia page on Farnsworth - he was one impressive inventor!The SIMH simulator can simulate a lot of systems! Definitely worth a look...Here is the home page of RetroChallenge - a way for retro enthusiasts to challenge themselves (and share their experience with other like-minded folks). This year's "Winter Warmup" is happening right now!
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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31min
December 20, 2007 Show 105: The 68000 Microprocessor
Happy Birthday C64! Many happy returns...
Welcome to Show #105! This week's topic: The 68000 Microprocessor!
The Commodore 64 gets some mainstream press on CNN! Happy birthday C64!And to commemorate 25 years of the C64, here is page including a video (warning, 200 Mb) for a Computer History Museum celebration event which included, among other notable figures, Jack Tramiel! Here's a YouTube posting of the same video.
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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27min
November 30, 2007 Show 104: The Unix Operating System
cat retrobits.txt > /dev/listener
Welcome to Show #104! This week's topic: The Unix Operating System!
RetroGamer Magazine caters to the vintage gamer - have a look at their web site!A Computer Called LEO - a business thinking about automation - in the 1930s? Here's an Amazon link for the book...Virtual II, an Apple II/II+/IIe emulator for Mac OS, has just released a new version!Haven't heard about the SCO/Linux controversy? You can read about it at Wikipedia...Wikipedia also has a very comprehensive article on Unix itself!Check out the home page of one of Unix's creators - Dennis Ritchie...And here is the promised link on the Unix timeline!
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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33min
November 13, 2007 Show 103: The Commodore Amiga
Amiga gives you a creative edge. (From a 1985 ad...)
Welcome to Show #103! This week's topic: The Commodore Amiga!
How did we view computers in the 1960s? Not too much differently than today! See for yourself in this YouTube video...(will start playing on launch of the URL).The Computer History Museum will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Commodore 64 in December - the lineup includes Jack Tramiel, founder and CEO of Commodore. More info here on the Museum's events page.The full-blown, unabridged history of the Amiga can be found on the Amiga History Site...there's lots of material, ranging from the beginning years to fairly recently.Emulate the Amiga in style with the Amiga Forever package from Cloanto!
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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33min
October 31, 2007 Show 102: An Interview with Bil Herd, Part III
Beware the Chickenhead!
Welcome to Show #102! This week's topic: An Interview with Bil Herd, former Commodore Engineer (Part III)!
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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59min

FAQs about The Retrobits Podcast:

How many episodes does The Retrobits Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 158 episodes available.