RCR Episode 195: Desert Island Computer

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:

• IBM SAGE

Retro Computing Gift Idea:

• Bletchley Park prints

Auction Picks:

• Carrington: Apple Modem 1200
  • CH Products Mach IV+ Mac joystick
  • Apple IIGS for the Servicing Technician
  • Apple IIe and IIc+ for the Servicing Technician
  • SAGE II computer
  • Apple February 1983 logo print on vellum
• Michael: 1982 Dungeons of Daggorath
  • Amiga 500/2000 VXL30 Accelerator 68030
• Paul: Vintage computer dont no if works
  • PET 2001
  • TRS-80 Model 4P
  • NEC PC-8300 that I might have already bought
  • Visual Almanac
  • Apple II accessories box
  • VT100 manual

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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