RCR Episode 258: Tron and Perceptron

09/10/2022 1h 41min
RCR Episode 258: Tron and Perceptron

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Episode Synopsis

Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Carrington Vanston
Topic: Tron and Perceptron
In 1958, the Perceptron arrived and Lisp was defined. We talk a bit about things we came across that were associated with 1958.
Topic/Feedback links:

Setting up Genera in Linux
Bell Labs 101 modem
Tennis For Two
Perceptron
Open Worm
Deviant Oliam on opening wristbands and removing tamper-proofing stickers
LEO: The story of the World’s First Business Computer
Lyons Electronic Office

Retro Computing News:

The Lost TRON Documents
CP/M’s open source status clarified
The CP/M Email
CP/M is now freer than it was (Hackaday)
YouTube on a PET
system.css
98.css

Vintage Computer(-related) commercials:

Blip
Tron home video game

Retro Computing Gift Idea:

MYST vinyl soundtrack

Auction Picks:

Carrington:

Remarkable computer auction
Steve Jobs’ original Apple 1 prototype
Steve Wozniak’s Apple Rainbow Glasses
Bill Gates’ Tandy Model 100 with note
Atari Video Music (Model C240) still sealed in box
Apple IIe prototype with French external keyboard
Croix de Apple medal
Apple Color Plotter


Paul:

Sirius 1982 retail/dealer price list, displays
MacPhone
Apple III
TRS-80 appliance and light controller
E-Z Key 60
See also: Different E-Z Key 60
See also: E-Z Key 60



Closing notes:

Where Wizards Stay Up Late
Proving Ground

A2Stream file:

a2stream file for this episode: http://yesterbits.com/media/a2s/rcr258.a2stream

Feedback/Discussion:

@rcrpodcast on Twitter
Vintage Computer Forum
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Throwback Network
Throwback Network on Facebook

Intro / Closing Song: Back to Oz by John X
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