Retro Computing Roundtable

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 14: August 2011


Panelists: David Greelish (host), Earl Evans and Carrington Vanston.

Topics:

  • Vintage Computer Festival Midwest 6.0 / Emergency Chicagoland Commodore Convention
  • Vintage Computer Festival SW 2.0
  • IBM PC 30th Annivesary Extravaganza
  • Personal Computers: A History of the Hardware That Changed the World
  • Tech Survivors: Computer technologies 25 years or older you still use
    • Doug Engelbart 1968 Demo – 1 of 9
    • IBM inventor: PC is dead

Retro Computing Auction Picks:

David

  • Atari Portfolio computer WORKS + rare promo pin + more
  • TI 99/4A Home Computer w PHP 1500 Speech Synthesizer

Earl

  • Commodore B128 personal computer
  • B128 with display picture
  • NOS 8” diskettes on Vintage Computer Marketplace

Carrington

  • RamWorks III with 2MEG PLUS expander

Other Mentioned Links:

  • mTCP
  • New Epson PX-8 Geneva Portable Computer & Accessories for sale
  • Portland Retro Gaming Expo
  • The Oregon Trail – Official Trailer
  • Capri pants

Intro / Closing Song: Back to Oz by John X – link

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