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Show Theme Song

Dec 29, 2013

The intro theme song is a parody of the Happy Days theme (all rights reserved) sung and produced by Dr. Steven Weyhrich.  The lyrics were developed jointly by Steve and Randy.

Altair, Apple, Floppy Days,

Commodore, Tandy, Floppy Days,

Atari, TI, Floppy Days,

The weekend comes, the disk drive hums

Ready to code for you!


Upcoming Show Schedule

Dec 29, 2013

This schedule is subject to change

November, 2015: TI-99 Interview with Jim Fetzner & Mark Wills

November, 2015: TI-99 Part 1, History

December, 2015: TI-99 Interview with Ralph Rees

December, 2015: TI-99 Part 2, Tech Specs/Modern Upgrades

January, 2016: TI-99 Part 3, Websites and More

February, 2016: HP-41C...


Dec 27, 2013

Second part on the TRS-80 Model I:

  • Personal memories from Terry Stewart (Tezza).

  • Second part on the history of the machine, beginning with its introduction.

  • Second part of the interview with David and Theresa Welsh of Priming the Pump.

  • News, tech specs, peripherals, software, books,...


Nov 21, 2013

News, reviews, and a discussion of the TRS-80 Model I:

  • personal memories

  • history up to its introduction

  • interview with David and Theresa Welsh (Part I), authors of "Priming the Pump: How TRS-80 Enthusiasts Helped Start the PC Revolution"

 

 

Links Mentioned in the Show:

  • VCF Midwest -


Oct 9, 2013

News and a completion discussion of VCF Midwest 8.0:

  • personal memories

  • feedback

  • new acquisitions

  • upcoming shows

  • new vintage computer books

  • overview of VCFMW

  • interviews with attendees of the show (Jim Leonard and Jason Timmons) 

 

Links Mentioned in the Show:

  • VCF Midwest -