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This is the archive feed, covering episodes 1 (2010) to 262 (2022). Subscribe to the main feed for current episodes. 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 262: 60 years between Bell 103 and today” s InterNet
Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, Earl Evans, and Michael Mulhern Topic: 60 years between Bell 103 and today” s InterNet In 1962, the world gained Spacewar! and the Bell 103 modem. Topic/Feedback links: Spacewar at masswerk.at Spacewar! History of Spacewar! Computer Space Bell 103 NCR CRAM NCR CRAM product brochure. BBC archive, speaking with … Continue reading RCR Episode 262: 60 years between Bell 103 and today” s InterNet →
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RCR Episode 261: Cause the Commodordian is Keeping Up With You
Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Carrington Vanston Topic: Cause the Commodordian Is Keeping Up With You 1961 was all fine and good, but someone has made an accordion out of two Commodore 64s and a bunch of floppy disks. Topic/Feedback links: Neural net on a C64. Minus zero at fourmilab OS 2200 Unisys … Continue reading RCR Episode 261: Cause the Commodordian is Keeping Up With You →
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RCR Episode 260: Recommended Standard 232 and Programmed Data Processor-1
Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, Earl Evans, and Blake Patterson Topic: Recommended Standard 232 and Programmed Data Processor-1 1960 brought us RS-232 and the PDP-1, more COBOL, and curly braces. Topic/Feedback links: Recommended Standard 232 A proposal for character code compatibility. The great curly brace trace Demo of the Digirule 2A Digirule 2U Legacy … Continue reading RCR Episode 260: Recommended Standard 232 and Programmed Data Processor-1 →
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RCR Episode 259: Little bit taller, COBOLler
Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Carrington Vanston Topic: Little bit taller, COBOLler We consider 1959, and mostly come up with COBOL, then spend some time in an engagement-generating excercise, not quite remembering a remarkable number of things. Topic/Feedback links: COBOL at Britannica.com COBOL at Smithsonian. Grace Hopper on Letterman Gorilla Banana, a rebranded … Continue reading RCR Episode 259: Little bit taller, COBOLler →
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RCR Episode 258: Tron and Perceptron
Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Carrington Vanston Topic: Tron and Perceptron In 1958, the Perceptron arrived and Lisp was defined. We talk a bit about things we came across that were associated with 1958. Topic/Feedback links: Setting up Genera in Linux Bell Labs 101 modem Tennis For Two Perceptron Open Worm Deviant Oliam … Continue reading RCR Episode 258: Tron and Perceptron →
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Always an entertaining ride to nostalgia
Just finished #224, and during the eBay items segment, the discussion about the Hyper Electronics Apple "Mouse" item was one I found to be particularily interesting.
I tried to look at the item, but it had already sold. The pictures seem to be rediculously low resolution for today's standards. But it seems that there is a two pin header on the board. My guess is that is for an extension wire to an externally mounted switch to use in combination with a key stroke to trigger the macro.
This is very reminicent of many Taiwanese ][+ clone keyboards, which had macros, and they were also printed on the front face of the keycaps so the user can see what each macro was associated with which key. The modifier key was located in the 'Power Light' location.
I always that that was a cool feature back then.
I just bought the one without the packaging, so I won't have a guide on what macro would be associeated to which key, but I suppose I could always plot them into a spreadsheet for reference.
Great stuff. Great show.
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Fascinating Show
The RCR Podcast is one of my favourite retro podcasts. It doesn't take itself too seriously, which is pleasant. The hosts work well together, each with their own unique history to bring to the table. With the recent retirement of David Greelish, I look forward to a rotating guest-host slot to bring in new perspectives.
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