Retromaccast

James and John talk to Vann Baker about the history of Bulletin Board Systems. The eBay Find of the Week is a Picasso Macintosh dealer sign from the original owner. News includes the Safari 4 Beta, Oregon Trail reborn on the iPhone and the birthday of Steve Jobs. Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastMacKids BlogForkbombr: A Brief Interview with James and John of the RetroMacCastInterview with Mike Harvey of Nibble Magazine

The Retro Mac of the Week is the Macintosh SE. eBay Finds are the Switcher Construction Kit, an original Macintosh Developer System, and a Picasso Mac hooded shirt. News includes coverage of the Mac mini in a Disk ][ case, possible leaked new mini video , and Mini vMac on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastOld-Computers.com: Macintosh SELow End Mac: Macintosh SEThe Mac SE Support Pages

James and John talk about the Apple II operating systems. eBay Finds are a Macintosh TV, Apple III, and rare Apple poster. News includes Woz on Dancing with the Stars. Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastApple Computer: The Early Days A Personal PerspectiveFirst Bytes into an AppleApple ][ HistoryOS news: GEOSSyndicommInfo-Mac

James and John chat with James Little about his MacMod of the Year for 2008. eBay Finds include a Lisa Widget/Profile emulator board, a lot of 42 Apple 2s, and rare Pizzamac LC. News includes G4 Mac obsolete/vintage status and nine-year old iPhone developer Lim Ding Wen. Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastWelcome to Macintosh Screenings

James and John finish their series on the Macintosh OS with OS 9. eBay Finds are a new-in-box //c, System 6.0.8 floppies, and a real Apple. News includes James's article in Cult of Mac, the Tekserve museum, and Guy's 25th anniversary party photos. Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastMacHeads the MovieMac OS 8 and 9 compatibility with Macintosh computersOS 9 HelperSheepShaveriCab Internet BrowserLow End Mac's Compleat Guide to Mac OS 9, 2008 Edition

James and John are joined by Derek of Macintosh Folklore Radio to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Macintosh release. eBay Finds are an Apple clock, Apple III case, lot of macs, and two original Macs. News includes all the stories celebrating the 25th. Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastWelcome to MacintoshForcedperfect.neteBay: 128k Mac with Disks and ManualseBay: 128k Mac complete with BoxYouTube: 1984 Shareholders MeetingEarly Mac Serial Number DecoderAn Interview: The Macintosh Design TeamMacworld: 25 Years of the MacComputerworld: The Mac Turns 25CNN: Apple fans mark 25 years of Mac devotioniReport: Show us your vintage MacsCnet: The Mac at 25

James is back from Macworld Expo to share his experience. eBay Finds are a domain name, disk archiving service, and a classic Apple t-shirt. News includes the 25th anniversary of the Macintosh release. Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastMacworld Podcast: Mac developer meets Mac collectorMacworld Expo PhotosWelcome to MacintoshWelcome to Macintosh Q&A VideoMacHEADS the MovieRescueMyClassicMacThe Mac Turns 25Macintosh at 25

To celebrate their 100th episode, James and John interview former Apple employee Daniel Kottke. eBay Finds are a Bell & Howell Apple 2, an Apple belt buckle, and a Woz-Jobs bag. John gives us a tour of the MacCave and the duo reflect on 100 episodes. Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCast

James and John and I are taking the week off to enjoy time with friends and family, but they will return next week with their 100th episode!

James and John continue their series on the Macintosh OS with 8.5 and 8.6. eBay Finds include an OS 8.5 t-shirt, Apple t-shirt blanket, and new-in-box Apple //c. News includes the end of Stevenotes at Macworld Expo. Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastMacHEADS the MovieNing Blog: Go way back with the RetroMacCastMacInTouch Mac OS 8.5 Special Report: Themes and AppearancesSFGate: Steve Jobs didn't make the first Macworld, eitherWelcome to Macintosh

James chats with Rob Baca and Josh Rizzo, directors of "Welcome to Macintosh" about their DVD release. eBay Finds are a stylish jacket, t-shirt quilt, and Macintosh SE poster. News includes Apple's multi-dimensional desktop patent. Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastSticky WindowsAl DiBlasi's Holiday Hacking II (Cube Upgrade)Tickets to "Welcome to Macintosh" at Macworld Expo 09

James and John continue their series on Macintosh System Software with Mac OS 8. eBay Finds are a custom Apple clock, Macintosh notepad, and Christmas ornament. News includes Mapple in the Simpsons and a video tour of the first Apple Store. Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastAl DiBlasi's NeXT Cube DemoWelcome to Macintosh available for Pre-OrderSystem 7 Compatibility MatrixSE/30 with IIsi or IIfx ROMThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Macintosh

James and John continue their series on Macintosh System Software with System 7.5 and 7.6. eBay Finds are a Dynamac Mac clone, prototype Mac Air, and Lisa 1. News includes the iPhone 2.2 release and an autographed Mac Plus found on Flickr. Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastSteve Jobs goes to HollywoodKathy on the Typical Mac User PodcastApple: Older Software DownloadsEdible Apple: Old school Steve Jobs flicks off IBMPagetable.com:  Inside Macintosh Volumes I,II, III (PDF)

James and John continue their series on Macintosh System Software with System 7. eBay Finds are the Cari portable //c system, CL9 CORE Remote Control, and Romero Britto IIvx. News includes One Used Mac per Child, Crystal Quest for iPhone, and a wooden classic Mac. Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastThrowboy PillowsApple Announces ToasterComputer Chronicles: Macintosh System 7.0Apple: System 7 ManualsSystem 7 TodayWebSE System 7 SimulationThe Matrix Runs Windows

James and John continue their series on Macintosh System Software with System 6. eBay Finds are an Apple //e Enhancement Kit, and a Newton Store Display. News includes a possible Mac mini update,  better iPhone podcast support, and photos of discarded Macs. Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastBuy Apple's First-Ever Trade Show Sign, Steve Wozniak's ToolboxJag's House: Web Access for System 6 MacsSystem 6 HeavenRudy's Page on System 6 for the MacintoshDownload System 6 from Apple

James and John begin a series on the Macintosh System Software starting with the very first through SSW 5.0. eBay Finds are a PowerBook 100, collection of MacWorld Expo pins, and a mouse cover. News includes many Halloween stories with retro Mac appeal and the return of Lemonade Stand. Other related links from this episode:Diabologue Review of RetroMacCasteBay: PowerMac 9700 PrototypeApple: Macintosh System Software Version Historyamacgenius.com:  History of Mac OSThe Apple Museum:  The Early Mac OSHalloween DIY: Make your own Apple Mac costumebad banana blog: Mac-O-LanternsHalloween Mac OS X Finder PillowsEtsy: Throwboy PillowstouchArcade: Lemonade Stand Now Available in App StoreCodenautics Lemonade StandiKnit: Soft & Fuzzy Vintage Mac

James and John talk about the history of Apple displays. eBay Finds are a rare Apple Basketball Tournament Blanket and an Apple Network Server 700. News includes new Apple ads, financial results, and the Worldwide Newton Conference 2009. Other related links from this episode:Meninos: iPhone Icon Coaster SetEveryMac.com: Apple Display SpecsThe SE/30 That Does It AllEinstein NewtonOS Emulator

John interviews Brian Greenstone of Pangea Software. eBay Finds are an Outbound Mac clone, a collection of 19 Apple computers, and a Macintosh Portable. James and John also recap the Apple notebook announcements of last week. Other related links from this episode:MacHEADS the Movie 2nd TrailerXenocideXenocide Documentation

James and John visit some of the popular topics in the RMC forums. eBay Finds of the Week are a Mac in a plexi-glass cube, Apple I replica kits, Macintosh IIfx, and a lot of 70 eMates. News includes speculation of the upcoming Apple event focusing on Mac notebooks. Other related links from this episode:Higher Quality MacBook and MacBook Pro Case Photos LeakedApple Sues School For Using The Same Fruit In A Logo

The Retro Mac of the Week returns with the 512K. eBay auctions are a Mac Mini Classic, Obtronix Apple 1 Replica, Mac 512K with HD-20, and WozWear. James and John also find some great retro news of the past week. Other related links from this episode:ataque mutante: Steve Jobs Paper DollLow End Mac: Macintosh 512K and 512KeMacWorld: A visit with Guy KawasakiBBC: Woz's words of wisdomMacUpdate: Mac OS Classic Sound Pack 1.4The Old Computer Dot Com: Apple ROMsThe Unofficial Apple Weblog: Original Mac appears in Season 2 of "Chuck"