Monthly Archives: May 2018

RCR Episode 172: But the menus won’t stay open

Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting) and Carrington Vanston (not hosting)

Topic: But the menus won’t stay open

Calmer days. Running old Mac OS software in an emulator, a reminder of how much extra whizzbang is distracting us now without necessarily adding much to the quality of the experience or production. Might it actually be useful to try to work in a retro environment?

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Intro / Closing Song: Back to Oz by John X – link
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RCR Episode 171: Shipwrecks

Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Earl Evans, and Carrington Vanston

Topic: Shipwrecks

eBay has gotten big enough that collectors with too little space, as well as non-experts, heirs, estate sale pickers, etc. can make rare and interesting vintage computer items available to those of us who are interested in them. Being good at finding things at estate sales is not the same as being good at packing things for shipment. What’s the worst eBay/general shipping experience you’ve had?

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Vintage Computer Commercial

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