Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Michael Mulhern, Jack Nutting, and Carrington Vanston
Topic: Desert island computer
If you had to use a single retro computer exclusively for a full year as your only computer at home, what would you choose?
Topic and feedback notes:
- IBM Semi-Automatic Ground Environment
- Stardot forum for Acorn and BBC Micros
- Graphically Speaking (enhanced edition)
- Procedural planetary exploration across the decades
- ZX-HD
Retro Computing News:
- Restored Apollo Mission Control Center reopens for public viewing
- Restoring the Apollo Mission Control Center (Houston We Have a Podcast, episode 96)
- 50 Years on the Moon: The Evolution of Lunar Lander Games
- Project Egress
- Video about Project Egress, with Adam Savage
- MIT Museum “Moon Shots”.
- Copy protection in the 80s, showcased by classic game Dungeon Master
- Video describing copy protection in Dungeon Master (Modern Vintage Gamer)
- 10 (or more???) Apple 1s to be at VCF West
- 30th anniversary note to Prince of Persia fans
- A Photo History of Frog Design
- Frog Design virtual gallery
- Keep it Simple: The Early Design Years of Apple (Hartmut Esslinger, 2014)
Upcoming Shows/Gatherings:
- KansasFest, Kansas City, MO, Jul 15-21, 2019
- VCF West. Mountain View, CA. Aug 3-4, 2019
- Fujiama 2019, Lengenfeld, Germany, Aug 26-Sep 4, 2019
- Tandy Assembly 2019. Springfield, OH. Sept 27-29, 2019
Vintage Computer Commercial:
Retro Computing Gift Idea:
Auction Picks:
- Carrington: Apple Modem 1200
- Michael: 1982 Dungeons of Daggorath
- Paul: Vintage computer dont no if works
Closing comments:
- Darkstar Unhinged by Snacking On Software is available for pre-order
- Darkstar Unhinged gameplay video
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 – link
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