Jan 20, 2024
In this episode I sit down and talk with Micki and Steve about VCF SoCal, a new Vintage Computer Festival! The event is taking place in Orange, California on Febuary 16th and 17th. VCFs are a wonderful time, and a great opportunity to meet up with other retro enthusiasts.
The weekend will be filled with exhibits and...
Jan 15, 2024
The release of the IBM
System/360 represents a major milestone in the history of
computing. In 1964 IBM announced the 360 as the first family of
compatible computers. Users could choose a system that was just the
right size for their needs, mix and match peripherals, and have no
fear of future upgrades. If you started...
Jan 1, 2024
Released in 1982, the Jupiter
Ace is a fascinating little computer. It's hardware isn't much to
write home about. It's just an 8-bit microcomputer very much in
line with other systems of the era. Where it shines is it's
software. In a period when most home computer ran some version of
BASIC the Ace was using Forth. On...
