Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting) and Jack Nutting (not hosting)

Host’s Topic: Internet of Dumb Things

Are our 8-bit programming skills going to be relevant again? In this upcoming Internet of Things world, underpowered is back. The IoT and the return of 8-bit computing

Retro Computing News:

• Ken Olsen, DEC documentary (20 minutes)
• 10 computers time forgot
• Jupiter Ace emulator (iOS)
• Gene Amdahl dies at 92
  • Oral history CHM Bill Asprey interview, 2000
• Start a petition at change.org
• Polycade retro arcade cabinet
• Top 11 Soviet PCs
• Gauntlet “ported” to Atari 2600 (actually, Dark Chambers)
• CFFA3000 run 4, over 75% of 500 are already sold
• VCF East XI, April 15-17. Stewart Cheifet is giving Saturday keynote

Vintage Computer Commercial:

• Vectrex

Retro Computing Gift Idea:

• Codebug

Auction Picks:

• Paul: Atari AT-FS2 specialized joysticks
  • ZX Spectrum +
  • iMac G4 Cube
  • Apple Interactive Television Box
• Jack: Unisex Retro Trendy Pixel 8 Bit Glasses Pixelated Style Square Sunglasses
  • Space Invaders-themed belt with integrated iPhone holder!

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