Yesterbits
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Doing things (or, considering doing things, at some point) with old computers, usually.
\o/ I have finally reconnected with Summit Software's BetterBASIC, a variant of BASIC for the IBM PC that I—but apparently nobody else—used extensively in the mid-1980s. For years and years it has been nowhere on eBay. Until it was. And now it's here.
October 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
\o/ I have finally reconnected with Summit Software's BetterBASIC, a variant of BASIC for the IBM PC that I—but apparently nobody else—used extensively in the mid-1980s. For years and years it has been nowhere on eBay. Until it was. And now it's here.
Remember: you will find the letter "oh" next to "en" on the left side of the dial. The numeral "oh" is always in the same space as the word "operator." www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuYP...
1954 How to dial your phone by Bell System
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October 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Remember: you will find the letter "oh" next to "en" on the left side of the dial. The numeral "oh" is always in the same space as the word "operator." www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuYP...
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Let's talk about INIT HELLO w/ Cat and Paul (July 26–27, 2025)!
youtu.be/65Rqmww_lsg
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Let's talk about INIT HELLO w/ Cat and Paul (July 26–27, 2025)!
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June 14, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Let's talk about INIT HELLO w/ Cat and Paul (July 26–27, 2025)!
youtu.be/65Rqmww_lsg
youtu.be/65Rqmww_lsg
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Retrocomputing Roundtable #286 will be recorded here at 4pm eastern North American time: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utxt... — join us as we try to think of something momentous that happened in 1986.
Retrocomputing Roundtable episode 286
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June 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Retrocomputing Roundtable #286 will be recorded here at 4pm eastern North American time: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utxt... — join us as we try to think of something momentous that happened in 1986.
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INIT HELLO: Sat-Sun July 26-27, just north of Baltimore at a fantastic computer museum, featuring Apple II-inspired workshops, talks, contests, and other enthusiasts. Details in the linked post.
Lots of people have already signed up, but there's still room!
init-hello.org/2025/06/init...
Lots of people have already signed up, but there's still room!
init-hello.org/2025/06/init...
June 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
INIT HELLO: Sat-Sun July 26-27, just north of Baltimore at a fantastic computer museum, featuring Apple II-inspired workshops, talks, contests, and other enthusiasts. Details in the linked post.
Lots of people have already signed up, but there's still room!
init-hello.org/2025/06/init...
Lots of people have already signed up, but there's still room!
init-hello.org/2025/06/init...
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The (tentative) schedule for INIT HELLO is now available!
init-hello.org/schedule/
Deadlines are rapidly approaching to reserve space in our hotel blocks, order shirts, register to go. But it's not yet too late!
init-hello.org/schedule/
Deadlines are rapidly approaching to reserve space in our hotel blocks, order shirts, register to go. But it's not yet too late!
Schedule (tentative) - INIT HELLO
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June 5, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The (tentative) schedule for INIT HELLO is now available!
init-hello.org/schedule/
Deadlines are rapidly approaching to reserve space in our hotel blocks, order shirts, register to go. But it's not yet too late!
init-hello.org/schedule/
Deadlines are rapidly approaching to reserve space in our hotel blocks, order shirts, register to go. But it's not yet too late!
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Deadline is coming up SOON to order your INIT HELLO shirt (or hoodie, or sweatshirt). Orders close on JUNE 15. init-hello.org/shirts — can be delivered to you (US addresses) or picked up at the event.
June 4, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Deadline is coming up SOON to order your INIT HELLO shirt (or hoodie, or sweatshirt). Orders close on JUNE 15. init-hello.org/shirts — can be delivered to you (US addresses) or picked up at the event.
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RCR episode #285: You'll Have Mail. In 1985, the Amiga arrived, NeXT was founded, Quantum Computer Services began its journey to becoming AOL. We also talk INIT HELLO and System Source, ZX-Spectrum clones, MIDI, and more! rcrpodcast.com/2025/06/04/r...
RCR Episode 285: You’ll Have Mail | Retrocomputing Roundtable
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June 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
RCR episode #285: You'll Have Mail. In 1985, the Amiga arrived, NeXT was founded, Quantum Computer Services began its journey to becoming AOL. We also talk INIT HELLO and System Source, ZX-Spectrum clones, MIDI, and more! rcrpodcast.com/2025/06/04/r...
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INIT HELLO registration closes June 30, deadlines for hotel blocks and shirts are sooner. Details at the link below about what we're planning, what the deadlines are, how to sign up for space. We hope to see you in July!
init-hello.org/2025/06/have...
init-hello.org/2025/06/have...
Have you registered yet? - INIT HELLO
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June 2, 2025 at 7:54 PM
INIT HELLO registration closes June 30, deadlines for hotel blocks and shirts are sooner. Details at the link below about what we're planning, what the deadlines are, how to sign up for space. We hope to see you in July!
init-hello.org/2025/06/have...
init-hello.org/2025/06/have...
@retroist.com Catching up on the Lonely Island podcast and suddenly there's you asking about spelling bee. Very cool.
May 26, 2025 at 7:35 AM
@retroist.com Catching up on the Lonely Island podcast and suddenly there's you asking about spelling bee. Very cool.
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RCR episode #284: Hammer time. In 1984, Apple introduced the Macintosh and the Apple //c, IBM introduced the PCjr, HP introduced the LaserJet, FidoNet began distributing mail. 🌮 rcrpodcast.com/2025/05/26/r...
RCR Episode 284: Hammer time | Retrocomputing Roundtable
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May 26, 2025 at 3:12 AM
RCR episode #284: Hammer time. In 1984, Apple introduced the Macintosh and the Apple //c, IBM introduced the PCjr, HP introduced the LaserJet, FidoNet began distributing mail. 🌮 rcrpodcast.com/2025/05/26/r...
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RCR episode #283: A STRANGE GAME. In 1983, the era of it being always DNS began. From Atari, the XL; from Apple, the Lisa, ImageWriter, and //e; from Radio Shack, the Model 100; from Lotus, 1-2-3; from David Lightman, wardialing. rcrpodcast.com/2025/05/23/r...
RCR Episode 283: A STRANGE GAME | Retrocomputing Roundtable
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May 23, 2025 at 11:38 PM
RCR episode #283: A STRANGE GAME. In 1983, the era of it being always DNS began. From Atari, the XL; from Apple, the Lisa, ImageWriter, and //e; from Radio Shack, the Model 100; from Lotus, 1-2-3; from David Lightman, wardialing. rcrpodcast.com/2025/05/23/r...
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RCR episode #282: End of Line. Kick back and relaaax with us as we toast the highlights of 1982, including Tron, WarGames, C64, Vectrex, Choplifter, Pitfall!, The Computer Programme. rcrpodcast.com/2025/05/23/r...
RCR Episode 282: End of Line | Retrocomputing Roundtable
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May 23, 2025 at 2:40 AM
RCR episode #282: End of Line. Kick back and relaaax with us as we toast the highlights of 1982, including Tron, WarGames, C64, Vectrex, Choplifter, Pitfall!, The Computer Programme. rcrpodcast.com/2025/05/23/r...
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INIT HELLO (July 26-27 at System Source, just outside Baltimore) wants YOUR ideas for cool workshops, presentations, activities! What do you want to share, or build, or present? Slots are limited, so send your proposals soon (not later than June 15). More details at init-hello.org/2025/05/call... !
Call for Presentations - INIT HELLO
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May 14, 2025 at 3:19 PM
INIT HELLO (July 26-27 at System Source, just outside Baltimore) wants YOUR ideas for cool workshops, presentations, activities! What do you want to share, or build, or present? Slots are limited, so send your proposals soon (not later than June 15). More details at init-hello.org/2025/05/call... !
I made a 1-line snake game in Applesoft. IJKM controls.
1GR:S=0:COLOR=1:FORY=0TO38:X=RND(1)*39:PLOTX,Y:NEXT:COLOR=9:HLIN0,YAT0:HLIN0,YATY:VLIN0,YAT0:VLIN0,YATY:FORZ=0TO1:COLOR=7:PLOTX,Y:K=PEEK(49152)-201:I=(K=2)-(K=1):J=(K=4)-(K=0):M=I<>J:X=X+I:Y=Y+J:C=SCRN(X,Y):S=S+(C=1):Z=M*C>1:?S:NEXT:GETA$
1GR:S=0:COLOR=1:FORY=0TO38:X=RND(1)*39:PLOTX,Y:NEXT:COLOR=9:HLIN0,YAT0:HLIN0,YATY:VLIN0,YAT0:VLIN0,YATY:FORZ=0TO1:COLOR=7:PLOTX,Y:K=PEEK(49152)-201:I=(K=2)-(K=1):J=(K=4)-(K=0):M=I<>J:X=X+I:Y=Y+J:C=SCRN(X,Y):S=S+(C=1):Z=M*C>1:?S:NEXT:GETA$
May 5, 2025 at 11:19 PM
I made a 1-line snake game in Applesoft. IJKM controls.
1GR:S=0:COLOR=1:FORY=0TO38:X=RND(1)*39:PLOTX,Y:NEXT:COLOR=9:HLIN0,YAT0:HLIN0,YATY:VLIN0,YAT0:VLIN0,YATY:FORZ=0TO1:COLOR=7:PLOTX,Y:K=PEEK(49152)-201:I=(K=2)-(K=1):J=(K=4)-(K=0):M=I<>J:X=X+I:Y=Y+J:C=SCRN(X,Y):S=S+(C=1):Z=M*C>1:?S:NEXT:GETA$
1GR:S=0:COLOR=1:FORY=0TO38:X=RND(1)*39:PLOTX,Y:NEXT:COLOR=9:HLIN0,YAT0:HLIN0,YATY:VLIN0,YAT0:VLIN0,YATY:FORZ=0TO1:COLOR=7:PLOTX,Y:K=PEEK(49152)-201:I=(K=2)-(K=1):J=(K=4)-(K=0):M=I<>J:X=X+I:Y=Y+J:C=SCRN(X,Y):S=S+(C=1):Z=M*C>1:?S:NEXT:GETA$
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Registration for INIT HELLO is now open through June 30! Capacity is limited, so register soon!
init-hello.org/2025/05/regi...
init-hello.org/2025/05/regi...
Registration is Open - INIT HELLO
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May 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Registration for INIT HELLO is now open through June 30! Capacity is limited, so register soon!
init-hello.org/2025/05/regi...
init-hello.org/2025/05/regi...
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Episode 285 will be recorded here in a little over an hour, 4pm eastern NA time: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIWr... — Amiga, NeXT, Windows 1.0, Brazil. Join us, (still) preoccupied with 1985.
Retrocomputing Roundtable episode 285
YouTube video by Retro Computing Roundtable
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March 30, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Episode 285 will be recorded here in a little over an hour, 4pm eastern NA time: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIWr... — Amiga, NeXT, Windows 1.0, Brazil. Join us, (still) preoccupied with 1985.
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INIT HELLO is honored to welcome Laine Nooney, author of The Apple II Age: How the Computer Became Personal (University of Chicago Press, 2023), as our keynote speaker.
init-hello.org/2025/03/init...
www.lainenooney.com
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init-hello.org/2025/03/init...
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INIT HELLO WELCOMES LAINE NOONEY AS KEYNOTE - INIT HELLO
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March 26, 2025 at 9:52 PM
INIT HELLO is honored to welcome Laine Nooney, author of The Apple II Age: How the Computer Became Personal (University of Chicago Press, 2023), as our keynote speaker.
init-hello.org/2025/03/init...
www.lainenooney.com
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init-hello.org/2025/03/init...
www.lainenooney.com
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INIT HELLO now has a Discord server. Come join us! More announcements soon to come...
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Join the INIT HELLO Discord Server!
Community server for the INIT HELLO gathering, an Apple II community event. | 55 members
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March 25, 2025 at 3:00 AM
INIT HELLO now has a Discord server. Come join us! More announcements soon to come...
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