Nov 26, 2016
The HP Series 80 (HP83/85/86/87)
This episode is the third and final in a series about the Hewlett Packard HP-85 computer, or more accurately, the entire line of similar computers known as the HP Series 80. Once again, I have the tremendously knowledgeable duo of Everett Kaser and Vassilis Prevelakis helping me...
Nov 1, 2016
Welcome to Episode 66 of the Floppy Days Podcast, where we try to relive our youth by talking about computers nearly as old as we are. Vintage Computer Festival Midwest #11 recently happened on Sep. 10 and 11, 2016 in Elk Grove Village, IL and I managed to find my way there again this year. Once again, I had an...
Oct 7, 2016
Welcome to Episode 65 of the Floppy Days Podcast, where a summer computer camp for middle-aged geeks is the highlight of our year. My name is Randy Kindig. This is a very special edition of Floppy Days produced and contributed by my good friend Mike Whalen and it includes sound bites from many of the attendees of this...
Sep 1, 2016
The HP-85B Microcomputer, Part 2
Hello, and welcome to episode 64 of the Floppy Days Podcast, where old computers come to live. I’m Randy Kindig and I’m happy to bring you this episode this month. This episode is Part 2 about the HP Series 80 line of microcomputers. Last month I interviewed 2 well-known...
Aug 28, 2016
Vintage Computer Festival Midwest 11, Sep 10-11, 2016, Elk Grove Village, IL
This a special interview show to help get the word out about an upcoming event: Vintage Computer Festival Midwest. This will be the eleventh iteration of this event and I talk with Jason Timmons, one of the main organizers of the event. He...