Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Ian Baronofsky, and Earl Evans

Topic: Networking keeps us all connec

We continue to talk about networking in the context of old computers, in the days before everything was TCP/IP, when certain things were case-sensitive.

Retro Computing News:

• A SAM Coupé spotted in the wild
• SAM Coupé on eBay
• RMC – The Cave, building a classic software/games store
• MCE2VGA
• StrangeCart dual core coprocessor for TI-99/4A
• In Depth: Dragon’s Lair for TI-99/4A
• NanoPEB
• Applesauce Floppy Disk Controller updates software and hardware

Vintage Computer(-related) commercials:

• Where is Newton?
• Big Trak

Retro Computing Gift Idea:

• Commodore socks

Auction Picks:

• Earl:
  • Franklin ACE 500 Computer
• Ian:
  • Scooter computer flash cards
  • See also: Photos from prior auction of the flash cards
  • PAL Microsoft Premium Softcard
  • Gravis Advanced Gamepad for Macintosh
• Paul:
  • Newton faxmodem
  • Axlon Andy
  • Farallon AirDock

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
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