About this episode
Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, Blake Patterson, and Kay Savetz
Topic: 1984
Apple introduced the Macintosh and Apple //c in 1984, IBM introduced the PCjr, HP introduced the LaserJet, and FidoNet began distributing mail.
Topic/Feedback links:
Apple //c
IBM PCjr
Christmas 1984: The Great Apple //c vs. PCjr Battle
Macintosh
The 1984 Superbowl ad (YT)
The 1984 Superbowl ad
FidoNet
fidonet.org
FidoNews
Subtext (classic Mac BBS with FidoNet support)
HP LaserJet
LaserJet in HP’s own Virtual museum (warning: QuickTime 5 required)
CHM discusses Lisa source code with Bill Atkinson
Retro Computing News:
SyncTerm
Playing with toy interfaces – Rich Gold, Mattel Toys
Video Game History Foundation Library opens
Storing data on cassette with a modem
KCS modem
Vintage Computer(-related) commercials:
Apple //c
IBM PCjr
Macintosh
Retro Computing Gift Idea:
Tiny TV
Auction Picks:
Blake:
