Two middle aged Aussie blokes talking about the state of vintage computers and retrogaming, both today and back when these these things were known as just "computers" and "gaming". In each episode, we welcome a guest to share their stories about what they did with computers back in the day, along with what they're doing with old computers right now. May contain slightly coarse language and unpopular opinions.
GrumpyOZRetro - Australian vintage computing and retrogaming podcast
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Two middle aged Aussie blokes talking about the state of vintage computers and retrogaming, both today and back when these these things were known as just "computers" and "gaming". In each episode, we welcome a guest to share their stories about what they did with computers back in the day, along with what they're doing with old computers right now. May contain slightly coarse language and unpopular opinions.
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October 19, 2024
CVCE '24 Special #1 - The Original Japanese Trinity
<p>Recorded the 2024 Canberra Vintage Computer Festival, Saturday 22 June 2024. Pat Breen talks about the *other* class of '77, the Japanese trinity of Sord, Hitachi and Sharp.</p> <p>This is the first of a number of talks from CVCE '24, which will be uploaded to the GrumpyOzRetro podcast feed over the coming weeks.</p> <p>Video of this talk is available at the K-man YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Kman_aus</p> <p><br /></p>
September 1, 2024
GrumpyOZRetro Ep#008 - Ian Mavric
<p>A bit of a different format this time around. Craig is flying solo for the first half, and the rest of our chat with Ian Mavric (teased in the 2024 Canberra Vintage Computer Exhbition special) fills the second half.</p> <p>If you're a Tandy aficionado, chances are you already know Ian quite well. If you've ever bought vintage stuff on eBay, you may have dealt with Ian without even realising it.</p> <p>Ian has been at this for many years, and is a trusted figure in the Australian retro scene, built up over many years of providing quality items and service to vintage computer collectors across the country, and Tandy collectors worldwide. </p> <p><em>Ian’s Ebay Store - TRS80 Universe</em></p> <p><strong>https://www.ebay.com.au/str/trs80universe</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Craig’s Pickups</strong></p> <p><em>Data General One</em></p> <p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_General/One"><em>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_General/One</em></a></p> <p><em>LNW80 Clone</em></p> <p><a href="https://vintagecomputer.net/browse_thread.cfm?id=741"><em>https://vintagecomputer.net/browse_thread.cfm?id=741</em></a></p> <p><br></p> <p>News Items</p> <p>What Happens if you stick an XP machine on the internet..</p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/6uSVVCmOH5w?si=R6IfqzA7UpiXifMc">https://youtu.be/6uSVVCmOH5w?si=R6IfqzA7UpiXifMc</a></p> <p>PicoMem</p> <p><a href="https://github.com/FreddyVRetro/ISA-PicoMEM">https://github.com/FreddyVRetro/ISA-PicoMEM</a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Perth Amiga User Group</p> <p>Cutting back to maybe one or two shows a year</p> <p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerthAmigaUserGroupFacebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/616480162050289">https://www.facebook.com/groups/616480162050289</a></p> <p>Amiga Retro Brisbane</p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/374406126639853">https://www.facebook.com/groups/374406126639853</a></p> <p>Website: <a href="https://www.amigaretro.com/">https://www.amigaretro.com/</a></p> <p><a href="https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/canberra-vintage-computer-exhibition-29-june-2024.1342566/">https://forums.overclockers.com.au/threads/canberra-vintage-computer-exhibition-29-june-2024.1342566/</a></p> <p>Need to be a member:</p> <p>Facebook Main Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/adelaideretrocomputing">https://www.facebook.com/adelaideretrocomputing</a></p> <p>Chat/Buy/Swap/etc: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/2772719296287908">https://www.facebook.com/groups/2772719296287908<br></a></p> <p>Happy Little Diodes</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@HappyLittleDiodes"><em>https://www.youtube.com/@HappyLittleDiodes</em></a></p> <p><br></p> <p>Thanks to all for listening.</p> <p>Btw apologies for the delay. Tony's been preoccupied with extracurricular activities.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Cheers</p> <p>Tony & Craig</p> <p><br>Canberra Vintage Computer Festival 2024<br>Adelaide Retro Computing Group<br>YouTube Underdogs/Cream<br></p>
June 27, 2024
GrumpyOzRetro 2024 Canberra Vintage Computer Expo Special
<p>The 2024 Canberra Vintage Computer Exhibition (a.k.a. VCF Down Under) is on Saturday 29 June 2024 at the Morrison Centre, Radford College, Bruce.</p> <p>Tony from the GrumpyOzRetro podcast will be there, along with Australia's leading TRS-80 expert, Ian Mavric.</p> <p>This is an extract from a longer conversation we had with Ian a few weeks back. The full chat will be in episode 8, which will be released when it's ready.</p> <p>More info: <a href="https://cbrvce.org/">https://cbrvce.org/</a></p> <p>Stay retro.</p>
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