RCR Episode 246: Data hoards, musician chords

Retro Computing Roundtable

Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Jack Nutting, and Carrington Vanston

Topic: Data hoards and privacy

Retrocomputing collectors often collect retrocomputers, which often have disks or hard drives, which might contain private data. Particularly as computers get recent enough to have hard drives. Particularly particularly in the future when retrocomputers might contain SSD drives.

Topic/Feedback links:

• Retro Collectors are Uncovering Hoards of Old Data

Retro Computing News:

• Tandy Computer Cassette Recorder models
• Fujinet is slowly eating the world. Adaptations for Coleco Adam, C64, and Apple ][ are underway!
• Fujinet on Facebook
• Intel 4004 turns 50
• Intel’s official anniversary page
• 4004.com

Vintage Computer(-related) commercials:

• BASF (1991)
• TRS-80 model 100

Retro Computing Gift Idea:

• Circuit Board Coaster – from AQuarterPastEight (Etsy)

Auction Picks:

• Carrington:
  • Factory sealed Apple IIc and peripherals
  • See also: Sold on eBay: New-in-box Apple II, never opened
• Paul:
  • Intel 4004 commemorative clock (turns 25 this year)
  • BASF keychain
  • Joystick with a face

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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