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Retro Computing Roundtable

Retro Computing Roundtable

Estreno: 2026-01-25
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Estreno: 2026-01-25
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RCR Episode 288: NeXT, Sound Blaster, and IRC

RCR Episode 288: NeXT, Sound Blaster, and IRC

Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Earl Evans Topic: 1988 In 1988, NeXT introduced its cube, bundled with Mathematica 1.0. IRC was developed. Sound Blaster changed gaming. Microsoft Office was announced. Lots of software was de
Tiempo: 2:06:33
Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Earl Evans
Topic: 1988
In 1988, NeXT introduced its cube, bundled with Mathematica 1.0. IRC was developed. Sound Blaster changed gaming. Microsoft Office was announced. Lots of software was developed, and hardware incrementally improved.
Topic/Feedback links:
NeXT cube
Laser 128EX/2
Mathematica
Celebrating 35 Years of Mathematica (YouTube, first few sections show it in action on an SE/30)
The Mathematica Story – A Scrapbook
Sound Blaster (but 1990? 1989?)
Microsoft Office (announced 1988, shipped 1990)
IRC developed – /me likes this
Apple IIc Plus – last 8-bit computer introduced by Apple?
IBM PS/2 Model 70
Lemonamiga games for 1988
Retro Computing News:
Video of production of new Commodore 64s in the factory
Ken Shirrif repairs a Commodore PET
Vintage Computer(-related) commercials:
Amstrad Portable PC
Microsoft Office System: It’s Showtime
Retro Computing Gift Idea:
Viking Electronics DLE-200B Two-Way Phone Line Simulator
See also: Open House H650 Integrated Voice Networking System
Auction Picks:
Earl:
Altos 580 Computer, Z80 system, supported multi-user MP/M, could accommodate hard drives, 4 RS232 ports
See also: http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/altos/580_Series_5/
Paul:
NeXT Cube
NeXT Video Cable
Amstrad PPC 640
Adventure International Buckaroo Banzai
Akalabeth
Contributed Programs
See also: Street Life (Apple II disk image)
Closing notes:
Ivan Loves the 80s
Steve Jobs Unveils the NeXT Computer
Other ways to experience this episode:
a2stream file for this episode: http://lo-fi.rcrpodcast.com/rcr288.a2stream
YouTube episode 288
Feedback/Discussion:
feedback@rcrpodcast.com
rcrpodcast@podcast.social on Mastodon
rcrpodcast.com on bluesky
Vintage Computer Forum
RCR Podcast on Facebook
Intro / Closing Song: Back to Oz by John X
Listen/Download:
ID de episodio: 1000746576611
GUID: https://rcrpodcast.com/?p=2791
Fecha de lanzamiento: 25/1/2026 17:04:41

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