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 24: March 2012
Panelists: David Greelish (Hosting), Earl Evans, and Carrington Vanston
Topics:
- Retro Show Announcements:
- Vintage Computer Festival East, May 5 – 6
- KansasFest, July 17 – 22
- Apple museum opens in Moscow
- Happy 20th birthday to a trillion MIMEs
- Mapstalgia: drawing video game maps from memory
- Did Microsoft’s BASIC licensing kill the Apple IIe?
- Space Invaders couch
- 8-bit beer from Tallgrass Brewing
- Wasteland 2
- Dogfighters of Mars by Brian Picchi
Retro Computing Gift Ideas:
- Carrington – NewerTech Universal Drive Adapter
- Earl – Raspberry Pi
- David – Atari Flashback 3
Retro Computing Auciton Picks:
- Carrington: Smith Corona Messenger Module
- David: Compaq Portable III Model 2660
- Earl: Vintage Epson QX-10 Computer System
Intro / Closing Song: Back to Oz by John X – link
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