Gather 'round a virtual table to discuss today's news about yesterday's computers. All the latest from the world of vintage computer hobbyists, collectors and enthusiasts. We cover modern day vintage tech events, new developments for old hardware, the revival of retro tech, and many strolls down memory lane.
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RCR Episode 243: Networking keeps us all connec
Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Ian Baronofsky, and Earl Evans
Topic: Networking keeps us all connec
We continue to talk about networking in the context of old computers, in the days before everything was TCP/IP, when certain things were case-sensitive.
Retro Computing News:
- A SAM Coupé spotted in the wild
- SAM Coupé on eBay
- RMC – The Cave, building a classic software/games store
- MCE2VGA
- StrangeCart dual core coprocessor for TI-99/4A
- In Depth: Dragon’s Lair for TI-99/4A
- NanoPEB
- Applesauce Floppy Disk Controller updates software and hardware
Vintage Computer(-related) commercials:
- Where is Newton?
- Big Trak
Retro Computing Gift Idea:
- Commodore socks
Auction Picks:
- Earl:
- Franklin ACE 500 Computer
- Ian:
- Scooter computer flash cards
- See also: Photos from prior auction of the flash cards
- PAL Microsoft Premium Softcard
- Gravis Advanced Gamepad for Macintosh
- Paul:
- Newton faxmodem
- Axlon Andy
- Farallon AirDock
Feedback/Discussion:
- @rcrpodcast on Twitter
- 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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