RCR Episode 237: 18-bit Space Computers

Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Carrington Vanston

Topic: 18-bit Space Computers

We continue a conversation about computers in school, but also mention an 18-bit space computer along the way.

Topic/Feedback Links:

Crosscountry Canada
Quazar's history of the Sam Coupé
ICON computer (old-computers.com)
ICON computer (wikipedia)
Reddit thread about ICON
Growin’ Up 80s, talking about ICON (podcast)

Retro Computing News:

NASA struggles to fix Hubble Space Telescope's 1980s computer
Multi-platform floppy
A2IO
Reactive Micro announces licensed CFFA3000
ASCIIdent
Mockingboard 4c+
List of Mockingboard software
Vince Weaver’s ZX Spectrum (PT3) tracker for Mockingboard

Vintage Computer commercial:

IBM PS/2

Retro Computing Gift Idea:

Sam Coupé shirt

Auction Picks:

Carrington: Entex MAC from 1980
See also: Entex at Electronic Plastic
Bungie for charity
RIP PCjr button

Paul: TI 99/4a in box
See also: TI 99/4a turns 40
Tapuino in case for C64/VIC20/PET
Quadram Quadlink
IXO telecomputing system TC-102

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

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