Open Apple http://www.open-apple.net Welcome to the Open Apple podcast, where we share news and memories of the Apple II, Steve Wozniak's most famous personal computer. Fri, 18 May 2012 03:10:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,GagneTechnology/Gadgetspodcast@open-apple.netMike Maginnis & Ken GagneMike Maginnis & Ken GagnenoOpen,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,GagneAn Apple II podcastWelcome to the Open Apple podcast, where we share news and memories of the Apple II, Steve Wozniak's most famous personal computer.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/openapplehttp://feedburner.google.com The Open Apple episode & eBay index http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/J2OGgU54NAs/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/05/15/episode-ebay-index/#comments Tue, 15 May 2012 17:54:03 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=193 The Open Apple Web site has added two new features to help you find specific episodes and eBay listings. In the more than a year since Open Apple began broadcasting, 21 episodes have been published, with more to come. Now that we have such an extensive catalog of content, we have created a sortable, searchable [...] The Open Apple Web site has added two new features to help you find specific episodes and eBay listings.

In the more than a year since Open Apple began broadcasting, 21 episodes have been published, with more to come. Now that we have such an extensive catalog of content, we have created a sortable, searchable database of shows that lists our airdates, episode titles, guests, and show length (in minutes).

Each of those episodes reviews several eBay listings, the results of which are later posted to the Open Apple blog. Every auction we've ever covered can now additionally be found in a single, comprehensive table. Excerpts from this table will be used for each monthly report.

Both listings can be found using the horizontal navigational bar at the top of the site.

We hope you find these tools useful and will let us know how we can further improve our site and show to better serve you!

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/05/15/episode-ebay-index/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2012/05/15/episode-ebay-index/ Open Apple #15 (May 2012): David Finnigan, new books, CRPGs, and prototypes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/RdKqdAJpnhk/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/05/07/show-015-finnigan-books-crpgs-boards/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 17:52:18 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=158 This month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with David Finnigan, proprietor of the Mac GUI Web site and author of the upcoming book, The New Apple II User's Guide. Our eyes are caught by another new book release, The Best of Creative Computing: Volume 3, as well as the upcoming biopic based on [...] Mac GUI VaultThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with David Finnigan, proprietor of the Mac GUI Web site and author of the upcoming book, The New Apple II User's Guide. Our eyes are caught by another new book release, The Best of Creative Computing: Volume 3, as well as the upcoming biopic based on Steve Jobs, in which actors have been cast to play Apple's two co-founders. Prince of Persia is still big news, with the source code for Jordan Mechner's classic Apple II game having been salvaged, released, and modified, while classic games like Leisure Suit Larry, Dungeon Master, and even Repton are enjoying literal and spiritual remakes. On eBay, we crack open the case to examine broken Apple III boards and prototype Apple IIGS boards.

Click past the jump for links mentioned in this episode.

Introduction (0:00 – 8:33)

User Login (8:34 – 15:35)

II News (15:36 – 1:17:52)

Apple Pickings (1:17:53 – 1:32:27)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/05/07/show-015-finnigan-books-crpgs-boards/feed/ 3 noThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with David Finnigan, proprietor of the Mac GUI Web site and author of the upcoming book, The New Apple II User's Guide. Our eyes are caught by another new book release, The Best of Creative Computing: VolumMike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with David Finnigan, proprietor of the Mac GUI Web site and author of the upcoming book, The New Apple II User's Guide. Our eyes are caught by another new book release, The Best of Creative Computing: Volume 3, as well as the upcoming biopic based on [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2012/05/07/show-015-finnigan-books-crpgs-boards/ Talking with Brutal Deluxe http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/bfyZEi1SRbM/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/04/30/brutal-deluxe/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:00:12 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=155 Join us as Open Apple celebrates the 20th anniversary of the founding of premier Apple II programming group, Brutal Deluxe, developers of such famous games as LemminGS, The Tinies, Cogito, and Blockade; utilities including Fishhead, T40, and Convert 3200; and projects such as the Apple Cassette Archive. In this special podcast episode, Ken interviews Brutal [...] Join us as Open Apple celebrates the 20th anniversary of the founding of premier Apple II programming group, Brutal Deluxe, developers of such famous games as LemminGS, The Tinies, Cogito, and Blockade; utilities including Fishhead, T40, and Convert 3200; and projects such as the Apple Cassette Archive.

In this special podcast episode, Ken interviews Brutal Deluxe members Antoine Vignau and Olivier Zardini on the group's history, what the Apple II and BBS scenes were like in France in the 1980s, how they acquired the rights and assets to popular licenses and ported them to the Apple II, their open source philosophy, and news from other French developers.

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Happy birthday, Brutal Deluxe!

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/04/30/brutal-deluxe/feed/ 3 noJoin us as Open Apple celebrates the 20th anniversary of the founding of premier Apple II programming group, Brutal Deluxe, developers of such famous games as LemminGS, The Tinies, Cogito, and Blockade; utilities including Fishhead, T40, and Convert 3200;Mike Maginnis & Ken GagneJoin us as Open Apple celebrates the 20th anniversary of the founding of premier Apple II programming group, Brutal Deluxe, developers of such famous games as LemminGS, The Tinies, Cogito, and Blockade; utilities including Fishhead, T40, and Convert 3200; and projects such as the Apple Cassette Archive. In this special podcast episode, Ken interviews Brutal [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2012/04/30/brutal-deluxe/ Show #14 (April 2012) eBay auction results http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/K2_y68KRkOQ/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/04/24/show-014-ebay-results/#comments Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:07:54 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=148 In the April 2012 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below. In the April 2012 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below.

TitleStarting bidEnd dateBidsSold
Akalabeth on cassette$0.99Feb 18, 2012 19:00:04 PST20$1,325 + $6 S&H
Apple II game lot$49.99Mar 11, 2012 17:00:34 PDT15$244.27
Apple III in the box!Mar 16, 2012 10:36:22 PDT$799.99 + $75 S&H
CFFA3000$0.99Mar 26, 2012 13:57:52 PDT18$271 + $7.50 S&H
Apple IIGS watch$399.99 (Buy It Now)Still available
Open Apple$400 (Buy It Now)Still available
]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/04/24/show-014-ebay-results/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2012/04/24/show-014-ebay-results/ Open Apple #14 (Apr 2012): Brian Picchi, GameFest, Prince of Persia, and gadgets http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/68vbqXvVS6I/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/04/05/show-014-picchi-gamefest-persia-gadgets/#comments Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:47:39 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=143 This month on the Open Apple podcast, our hosts chat with world video game record holder and Apple II game critic Brian Picchi, whose YouTube channel showcases the best and worst of Apple II entertainment. It's a good time to be a convention-goer: registration has opened for KansasFest 2012, the lineup for Vintage Computer Festival [...] Brian PicchiThis month on the Open Apple podcast, our hosts chat with world video game record holder and Apple II game critic Brian Picchi, whose YouTube channel showcases the best and worst of Apple II entertainment. It's a good time to be a convention-goer: registration has opened for KansasFest 2012, the lineup for Vintage Computer Festival East 8.0 has been announced, 8 Bit Weapon played at the Smithsonian's opening of the Art of Video Games, and Jordan Mechner is keynoting PAX East. Kickstarter continues to be popular for reviving classic franchises, Ewen Wannop updates SNAP and SAFE on a shoestring budget, and Jordan Mechner unearths his Prince of Persia source code. On eBay, we found a rarer-than-the-Apple-1 copy of Akalabeth on cassette, a rare Apple IIGS-specific wristwatch, and a potential CFFA3000 scalper. Finally, we look at some gadgets that are new to us, including old iPads, new iPads, and DSLR cameras.

Click past the jump for links mentioned in this episode.

Introduction (0:00 – 5:58)

User Login (5:59 – 21:16)

II News (21:17 – 1:09:21)

Apple Pickings (1:09:22 – 1:27:29)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/04/05/show-014-picchi-gamefest-persia-gadgets/feed/ 5 noThis month on the Open Apple podcast, our hosts chat with world video game record holder and Apple II game critic Brian Picchi, whose YouTube channel showcases the best and worst of Apple II entertainment. It's a good time to be a convention-goer: reMike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month on the Open Apple podcast, our hosts chat with world video game record holder and Apple II game critic Brian Picchi, whose YouTube channel showcases the best and worst of Apple II entertainment. It's a good time to be a convention-goer: registration has opened for KansasFest 2012, the lineup for Vintage Computer Festival [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2012/04/05/show-014-picchi-gamefest-persia-gadgets/ Show #13 (March 2012) eBay auction results http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/GoZj6RiRk7U/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/03/31/show-013-ebay-results/#comments Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:46:34 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=141 In the March 2012 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below. In the March 2012 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below.

TitleStarting bidEnd dateBidsSold
Kensington ADB Turbo Mouse$25.99Mar 01, 2012 07:54:31 PST0relisted
Apple II J-plus with Videx card$0.01Feb 25, 2012 09:21:22 PST18$550 + S&H
Apple IIGS ROM 01 w/6 MB RAM$49.00Mar 05, 2012 20:45:27 PST$675 + $49 S&H
Bell & Howell Apple II$29.00Feb 14, 2012 18:00:34 PST19$455
Dumpling-64 printer buffer$15.00Feb 25, 2012 15:24:03 PSTrelisted and relisted
Woz-autographed Apple-1 schematic$45 (Buy It Now)14 sold, 5 still available
]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/03/31/show-013-ebay-results/feed/ 2 http://www.open-apple.net/2012/03/31/show-013-ebay-results/ Welcome, ChatterBoxers! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/fxZh3WmqPas/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/03/15/welcome-chatterbox/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 02:02:36 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=135 Welcome to our friends and fans from the ChatterBox Video Game Radio Show! Open Apple co-host Ken Gagne appeared on ChatterBox episode #424 (MP3 / iTunes), where he and ChatterBox hosts Alon Waisman and Ara Shirinian talked about everything from chiptune music group 8 Bit Weapon performing at GameFest to John Romero keynoting KansasFest. Ken [...] ChatterBox Video Game Radio logoWelcome to our friends and fans from the ChatterBox Video Game Radio Show! Open Apple co-host Ken Gagne appeared on ChatterBox episode #424 (MP3 / iTunes), where he and ChatterBox hosts Alon Waisman and Ara Shirinian talked about everything from chiptune music group 8 Bit Weapon performing at GameFest to John Romero keynoting KansasFest.

Ken has been a listener of ChatterBox since the first episode eight years ago, and previously had his letter read on the air on episode #323 (March 7, 2010). He much appreciates having had this opportunity to talk modern and retro gaming with friends old and new. We hope not only that ChatterBox's fans with an interest in retrocomputing will enjoy Open Apple, but that Open Apple fans will check out ChatterBox for an outsider's unique perspective on the Apple II community.

(Also give a listen to ChatterBox's 2005 interview with 8 Bit Weapon.)

And remember… all your Apples are belong to us!

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/03/15/welcome-chatterbox/feed/ 0 noWelcome to our friends and fans from the ChatterBox Video Game Radio Show! Open Apple co-host Ken Gagne appeared on ChatterBox episode #424 (MP3 / iTunes), where he and ChatterBox hosts Alon Waisman and Ara Shirinian talked about everything from chiptune Mike Maginnis & Ken GagneWelcome to our friends and fans from the ChatterBox Video Game Radio Show! Open Apple co-host Ken Gagne appeared on ChatterBox episode #424 (MP3 / iTunes), where he and ChatterBox hosts Alon Waisman and Ara Shirinian talked about everything from chiptune music group 8 Bit Weapon performing at GameFest to John Romero keynoting KansasFest. Ken [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2012/03/15/welcome-chatterbox/ Open Apple #13 (Mar 2012): Andrew Roughan, Marinetti, Karateka, and e-books http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/TRM0r5z6HgA/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/03/07/show-013-roughan-marinetti-karateka-ebooks/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:54:41 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=133 This month on the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken chat with Andrew Roughan, Australian Apple II user and curator of the Marinetti Open Source Project. From Jordan Mechner at PAX East 2012 to John Romero at KansasFest 2012 to Nolan Bushnell at GameFest, we're all about attending conventions and chasing luminaries. We squabble over [...] Andrew RoughanThis month on the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken chat with Andrew Roughan, Australian Apple II user and curator of the Marinetti Open Source Project. From Jordan Mechner at PAX East 2012 to John Romero at KansasFest 2012 to Nolan Bushnell at GameFest, we're all about attending conventions and chasing luminaries. We squabble over how to pronounce "Karateka", look forward to new Monkey Island and Wasteland games, and eagerly consume iBooks for Apple II users on our iPads. On eBay, we get a previously untold tale of an extravagant Australian lot, then take a small jump north to look at an Apple II J-plus, before marveling at how astounded major press outlets were over your typical Bell & Howell.

Click past the jump for links mentioned in this episode.

Introduction (0:00 – 10:32)

User Login (10:33 – 23:51)

II News (23:52 – 1:05:42)

Apple Pickings (1:05:43 – 1:26:10)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/03/07/show-013-roughan-marinetti-karateka-ebooks/feed/ 0 noThis month on the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken chat with Andrew Roughan, Australian Apple II user and curator of the Marinetti Open Source Project. From Jordan Mechner at PAX East 2012 to John Romero at KansasFest 2012 to Nolan Bushnell at GameFest, wMike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month on the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken chat with Andrew Roughan, Australian Apple II user and curator of the Marinetti Open Source Project. From Jordan Mechner at PAX East 2012 to John Romero at KansasFest 2012 to Nolan Bushnell at GameFest, we're all about attending conventions and chasing luminaries. We squabble over [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2012/03/07/show-013-roughan-marinetti-karateka-ebooks/ Show #12 (February 2012) eBay auction results http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/JMdz-2RvpyU/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/03/01/show-012-ebay-results/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:29:13 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=132 In the February 2012 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below. In the February 2012 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below.

TitleStarting bidEnd dateBidsSold
Ultima IV$14.99Feb 07, 2012 11:11:39 PST13$112.50 + S&H
CFFA3000$0.99Jan 31, 2012 12:45:48 PST10$307.99 + $7.50 S&H
Apple IIe Platinum w/books, software, games$190.00Feb 05, 2012 13:57:16 PST32$2,700
Apple IIe Platinum w/games, software, books$190.00Feb 05, 2012 13:23:45 PST22$1,250
]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/03/01/show-012-ebay-results/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2012/03/01/show-012-ebay-results/ Open Apple on the Internet Archive http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/WBYHKRl6bA0/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/02/27/internet-archive/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:45:00 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=102 The Internet Archive, perhaps best known for its Wayback Machine, got a bump in popularity among Apple II users last year when noted KansasFest alumnus Jason Scott joined its staff. Suddenly, the work of our own community was being inducted into this vast collection. Open Apple co-host Mike Maginnis was one of the first, with [...] The Internet Archive, perhaps best known for its Wayback Machine, got a bump in popularity among Apple II users last year when noted KansasFest alumnus Jason Scott joined its staff. Suddenly, the work of our own community was being inducted into this vast collection. Open Apple co-host Mike Maginnis was one of the first, with his free and legal scans of Computist being added to the Archive, granting several benefits:

The issues are protected under the auspices of a library, and can be checked out by anyone who wants to head over there and read them online, or download the original PDFs, or anything else that might grab their fancy. It provides, along with Mike's site and collection, a non-profit registered-library home dedicated to its preservation, and that's pretty darn cool.

There's another practical reason for anyone to contribute to this effort. As we discussed in the October episode of Open Apple, some retrocomputing enthusiasts feel that "There really does need to be a giant site for Apple II info though. [There are] too many small non-comprehensive sites out there." Although there is strength in our community's diversity such that it may not behoove us to consolidate our efforts, a single repository to serve as at least a backup of our output is just good sense. Whatever the fates and whims of the Apple II's aging content creators, the Internet Archive ensures that their products will live on beyond them.

Starting today, all past episodes of Open Apple will be available from the Internet Archive. They can be downloaded in their original MP3 format as well as Ogg Vorbis, both under the same Creative Commons license with which they were originally published.

We intend the Archive to be a timeless mechanism for discovery of our show, documenting the legacy and passion that produced an Apple II podcast. That said, the Archive's collection by its nature lacks the exhaustive show notes that are a companion to every episode, and the latest episode will always be available exclusively at Open-Apple.net.

We'll continue expanding the Internet Archive with new episodes for some time to come — so stay tuned as we make history!

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/02/27/internet-archive/feed/ 0 noThe Internet Archive, perhaps best known for its Wayback Machine, got a bump in popularity among Apple II users last year when noted KansasFest alumnus Jason Scott joined its staff. Suddenly, the work of our own community was being inducted into this vastMike Maginnis & Ken GagneThe Internet Archive, perhaps best known for its Wayback Machine, got a bump in popularity among Apple II users last year when noted KansasFest alumnus Jason Scott joined its staff. Suddenly, the work of our own community was being inducted into this vast collection. Open Apple co-host Mike Maginnis was one of the first, with [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2012/02/27/internet-archive/ Open Apple #12 (Feb 2012): Michael J Mahon, chiptune, source code, and demodulation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/RjT0cpR-tLQ/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/02/06/show-012-mahon-chiptune-code-video/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:07:26 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=127 This month on the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken chat with Michael J Mahon, software and hardware developer extraordinaire and creative genius behind both recent DMS Drummer software and the ever-popular AppleCrate parallel processing computer. We talk about 8 Bit Weapon, the chiptune music scene, and the importance of commenting and documenting one's code, [...] Michael J MahonThis month on the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken chat with Michael J Mahon, software and hardware developer extraordinaire and creative genius behind both recent DMS Drummer software and the ever-popular AppleCrate parallel processing computer. We talk about 8 Bit Weapon, the chiptune music scene, and the importance of commenting and documenting one's code, whether it be commercial or open source. Michael's not much of a gamer, but Ken and Mike are enjoying new versions of classic games, including Eamon, Choplifter, and possibly Rescue Raiders. We consider entering a Robot War competition, despite our poor showing at the RetroChallenge contest. Several new pieces of hardware to convert video signals are now available, which you can use with a pair of complete Apple IIGS systems, for sale and shipping for free from Bulgaria.

Congratulations to Bryan Letcher, who won a set of Microzine issues by completing our listener survey!

Click past the jump for links mentioned in this episode.

Introduction (0:00 – 12:00)

User Login (12:01 – 33:03)

II News (33:04 – 1:38:24)

Apple Pickings (1:38:25 – 1:57:18)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/02/06/show-012-mahon-chiptune-code-video/feed/ 5 noThis month on the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken chat with Michael J Mahon, software and hardware developer extraordinaire and creative genius behind both recent DMS Drummer software and the ever-popular AppleCrate parallel processing computer. We talk Mike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month on the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken chat with Michael J Mahon, software and hardware developer extraordinaire and creative genius behind both recent DMS Drummer software and the ever-popular AppleCrate parallel processing computer. We talk about 8 Bit Weapon, the chiptune music scene, and the importance of commenting and documenting one's code, [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2012/02/06/show-012-mahon-chiptune-code-video/ Show #11 (January 2012) eBay auction results http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/Acr6PBvZ07Q/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/01/25/show-011-ebay-results/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 03:05:01 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=125 In the January 2012 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below. In the January 2012 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below.

TitleStarting bidEnd dateBidsSold
Apple-1 for $175,000$175,000.00Dec 20, 2011 11:23:22 PSTDid not sell
Apple III Plus$3.00Dec 25, 2011 13:00:14 PST27$553
Original Apple II computer — low serial #$0.02Jan 02, 2012 19:51:07 PST38$2,001.99
Apple IIe Platinum, new in box$99.00Jan 07, 2012 10:44:11 PST16$600 + $29 S&H
Leather Goddesses of Phobos$10.00Jan 05, 2012 10:21:37 PST2$13.38 + $5 S&H
]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/01/25/show-011-ebay-results/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2012/01/25/show-011-ebay-results/ Open Apple #11 (Jan 2012): David Greelish, Steve Weyhrich, John Sculley, and Steve Jobs http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/cSNdL3skvS8/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/01/11/show-011-greelish-weyhrich-sculley-jobs/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:00:37 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=120 This month on the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken chat with David Greelish, co-host of the Retro Computing Roundtable podcast and recently published author of the book The Complete Historically Brewed. In the news is the Retrochallenge Winter Warm-up, which we each want to enter but just can't find the time for. Larry Marcus [...] David GreelishThis month on the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken chat with David Greelish, co-host of the Retro Computing Roundtable podcast and recently published author of the book The Complete Historically Brewed. In the news is the Retrochallenge Winter Warm-up, which we each want to enter but just can't find the time for. Larry Marcus has an office full of dead technology we both admire and question, and we offer a similar reaction to a questionable statue made in tribute to Steve Jobs, whereas Ron Wayne we admire and pity. An Apple-1 didn't sell on eBay, but the Leather Goddesses of Infocom did, with Mike blogging about this and other Infocom games. But the highlight this month is David discussing with noted Apple II historian Steve Weyhrich the role of former CEO John Sculley at Apple Computer Inc. and in the fate of the Apple II — a topic about which David recently interviewed Sculley himself! We recommend you listen to that episode of the Classic Computing podcast first, though it's not mandatory.

Click past the jump for links mentioned in this episode.

Introduction (0:00 – 10:01)

User login (10:02 – 22:08)

II News (22:09 – 54:33)

Apple Pickings (54:34 – 1:05:20)

Retroviews (1:05:21 – 1:38:43)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/01/11/show-011-greelish-weyhrich-sculley-jobs/feed/ 0 noThis month on the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken chat with David Greelish, co-host of the Retro Computing Roundtable podcast and recently published author of the book The Complete Historically Brewed. In the news is the Retrochallenge Winter Warm-up, whMike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month on the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken chat with David Greelish, co-host of the Retro Computing Roundtable podcast and recently published author of the book The Complete Historically Brewed. In the news is the Retrochallenge Winter Warm-up, which we each want to enter but just can't find the time for. Larry Marcus [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2012/01/11/show-011-greelish-weyhrich-sculley-jobs/ 2011 year-end roundtable http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/ibKT54axle8/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/12/31/2011-year-end-roundtable/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:17:49 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=119 As 2011 fades into memory and 2012 shines bright, the hosts of Open Apple are joined by Tony Diaz of Syndicomm, Sean Fahey of A2Central.com, Andy Molloy of Juiced.GS, and Eric Shepherd of Sheppyware to reflect on all that has happened with the Apple II and its community in the past year. Topics include favorite [...] As 2011 fades into memory and 2012 shines bright, the hosts of Open Apple are joined by Tony Diaz of Syndicomm, Sean Fahey of A2Central.com, Andy Molloy of Juiced.GS, and Eric Shepherd of Sheppyware to reflect on all that has happened with the Apple II and its community in the past year. Topics include favorite hardware and software releases, community connectivity, the loss of Steve Jobs, KansasFest 2012, and more.

This show reunites the guests of A2Unplugged's annual review and is held in fond memory of Ryan Suenaga.

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Intro (0:00 – 4:02)

Hardware (4:03 – 14:13)

eBay (14:14 – 24:15)

Software (24:16 – 34:14)

Emulation (34:15 – 52:34)

KansasFest (52:35 – 1:06:09)

Community connectivity (1:06:10 – 1:16:30)

Steve Jobs (1:16:31 – 1:26:03)

Memories of 2011 & predictions for 2012 (1:26:04 – 1:35:30)

Blatant plugs (1:35:31 – 1:44:00)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/12/31/2011-year-end-roundtable/feed/ 0 noAs 2011 fades into memory and 2012 shines bright, the hosts of Open Apple are joined by Tony Diaz of Syndicomm, Sean Fahey of A2Central.com, Andy Molloy of Juiced.GS, and Eric Shepherd of Sheppyware to reflect on all that has happened with the Apple II anMike Maginnis & Ken GagneAs 2011 fades into memory and 2012 shines bright, the hosts of Open Apple are joined by Tony Diaz of Syndicomm, Sean Fahey of A2Central.com, Andy Molloy of Juiced.GS, and Eric Shepherd of Sheppyware to reflect on all that has happened with the Apple II and its community in the past year. Topics include favorite [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2011/12/31/2011-year-end-roundtable/ Show #10 (December 2011) eBay auction results http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/a3ElimT7Hz0/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/12/27/show-010-ebay-results/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:46:35 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=118 In the December episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay auctions. The results of those auctions are below. In the December episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay auctions. The results of those auctions are below.

TitleStarting bidEnd dateBidsSold
Lot of Microzine lot$120 + $6 S&H (Buy It Now)Mar 25, 2012 05:54:03 PDTSold
Steve Jobs and Woz phreaking blue box$990.00Nov 03, 2011 11:26:36 PDT2$1,025
Apple II computer sells for $6,100$2,499.00Nov 13, 2011 13:00:52 PST6$6,100 + $19.32 S&H
1978 Apple II$3,000.00Nov 26, 2011 12:17:18 PST1$3,000 + $60 S&H
1978 Apple II sells for $5,995$5,995 + $50 S&HNov 27, 2011 15:44:08 PSTDid not sell
Australian lot of Apple hardware & softwareThis listing ... has been removed, or this item is not available.
]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/12/27/show-010-ebay-results/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2011/12/27/show-010-ebay-results/ Open Apple #10 (Dec 2011): Rob Kenyon, HyperCard, IFComp, and authenticity http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/DvKWRQnzx-M/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/12/06/show-010-kenyon-hypercard-ifcomp-authenticity/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:00:17 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=114 This month on the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken are joined by Rob Kenyon, a two-time KansasFest attendee as well as a professional programmer and 30-year veteran of the Apple II. We talk about how great it is to be a part of the international community of Apple II users, even if none of [...] Rob KenyonThis month on the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken are joined by Rob Kenyon, a two-time KansasFest attendee as well as a professional programmer and 30-year veteran of the Apple II. We talk about how great it is to be a part of the international community of Apple II users, even if none of us can afford to buy Apple's founding contract in a Sotheby's auction. Rob asks, did Steve Jobs purposely kill HyperCard to turn the Mac into a more closed environment? We congratulate Wade Clarke and Andrew Schultz on their showing in the 17th annual Interactive Fiction Competition. Plenty of original Apple II computers are selling on eBay, with Mike and Rob discussing how to distinguish an authentic classic from a modified one. We share our wishes for the holiday season, including for an affordable accelerator card and a CFFA3000, before signing off for the calendar year. Please take our listener survey, and see you in 2012!

[Please note: technical difficulties have resulted in a low volume on Ken's track, and a loud volume for Rob. Our apologies for the inconvenience.]

Click past the jump for links mentioned in this episode.

Introduction (00:00 – 7:08)

User Login (7:09 – 17:29)

II News (17:30 – 1:04:03)

Apple Pickings (1:04:04 – 1:24:46)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/12/06/show-010-kenyon-hypercard-ifcomp-authenticity/feed/ 2 noThis month on the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken are joined by Rob Kenyon, a two-time KansasFest attendee as well as a professional programmer and 30-year veteran of the Apple II. We talk about how great it is to be a part of the international communityMike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month on the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken are joined by Rob Kenyon, a two-time KansasFest attendee as well as a professional programmer and 30-year veteran of the Apple II. We talk about how great it is to be a part of the international community of Apple II users, even if none of [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2011/12/06/show-010-kenyon-hypercard-ifcomp-authenticity/ Inaugural Open Apple listener survey http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/5cfsEUKZmKM/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/12/01/listener-survey/#comments Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:00:28 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=111 The Open Apple podcast will soon be turning a year old, and hosts Mike and Ken would like to know how we're doing. What are your favorite parts of the show? What can we change? Who can we invite to join us on future episodes? Please take the below survey to provide us with your [...] The Open Apple podcast will soon be turning a year old, and hosts Mike and Ken would like to know how we're doing. What are your favorite parts of the show? What can we change? Who can we invite to join us on future episodes?

Please take the below survey to provide us with your opinions, ideas, and feedback. Average time to complete the survey is 75 seconds. The survey runs through Dec 31, 2011, with the results to be discussed in an upcoming episode.

Thanks to all who took our listener survey, which closed on Dec 31, 2011. Stay tuned for the results!

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/12/01/listener-survey/feed/ 1 http://www.open-apple.net/2011/12/01/listener-survey/ Show #9 (November 2011) eBay auction results http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/NdbxxxMW7HM/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/11/27/show-009-ebay-results/#comments Sun, 27 Nov 2011 12:23:38 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=117 In the November episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay auctions. The results of those auctions are below. In the November episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay auctions. The results of those auctions are below.

TitleStarting bidEnd dateBidsSold
Apple 5.25" floppy drives$9.99 each + $9.99 S&H (Buy It Now)7 sold
Stephen Buggie's auction of AutoArk software$9 + $4 S&H (Buy It Now)Nov 19, 2011 15:11:43 PST1 sold
Original Apple II goes for $5,145$25.00Oct 27, 2011 13:37:06 PDT45$5,145 + $29.53 S&H
Fake Apple IIThis listing (180748758152) has been removed, or this item is not available
Bell & Howell w/numeric keypad$99.00Oct 20, 2011 19:22:20 PDT11$401 + $13.66 S&H
]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/11/27/show-009-ebay-results/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2011/11/27/show-009-ebay-results/ Show #9 (Nov 2011): Melissa Barron, Britannia Manor, floppy drives, and iOS http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/cHl1OnVOgFg/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/11/14/show-009-barron-britannia-floppy-ios/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:51:36 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=108 This month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken talk with Melissa Barron, the Apple II community's famed tapestry artist. The three relate their experiences exploring the past and future of computer media at conventions and museums in Chicago and Rochester, exploring the methods used to create and preserve history. Further tributes are made to Steve [...] Melissa BarronThis month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken talk with Melissa Barron, the Apple II community's famed tapestry artist. The three relate their experiences exploring the past and future of computer media at conventions and museums in Chicago and Rochester, exploring the methods used to create and preserve history. Further tributes are made to Steve Jobs, while Mike Westerfield reclassifies old BASIC tools and releases new ones. Lord British's Texas mansion is up for sale — a fitting home for Vintage Computer Festival Southwest? We debate various models of floppy drives and are wary of fake and expensive Apple II computers on eBay but excited about new e-books and iOS apps of interest to retrocomputing enthusiasts.

Congratulations to Todd Holcomb, who named the game as Spy's Demise! He won an autographed copy of Bob Bishop's Bomber on cassette, courtesy Mike Maginnis.

Click past the jump for links mentioned in this episode.

Introduction (0:00 – 11:40)

User Login (11:41 – 22:56)

II News (22:57 – 1:04:32)

Apple Pickings (1:04:33 – 1:22:49)

Name the Game (1:22:50 – 1:46:24)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/11/14/show-009-barron-britannia-floppy-ios/feed/ 4 noThis month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken talk with Melissa Barron, the Apple II community's famed tapestry artist. The three relate their experiences exploring the past and future of computer media at conventions and museums in Chicago and Rochester, eMike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken talk with Melissa Barron, the Apple II community's famed tapestry artist. The three relate their experiences exploring the past and future of computer media at conventions and museums in Chicago and Rochester, exploring the methods used to create and preserve history. Further tributes are made to Steve [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2011/11/14/show-009-barron-britannia-floppy-ios/ Show #8 (October 2011) eBay auction results http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/NVELcODIhpU/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/10/31/show-008-ebay-results/#comments Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:18:09 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=106 In the October episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay auctions. The results of those auctions are below, in the order in which they ended. Some "Buy It Now" auctions with no end dates are not included. In the October episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay auctions. The results of those auctions are below, in the order in which they ended. Some "Buy It Now" auctions with no end dates are not included.

TitleStarting bidEnd dateBidsSold
Metal Gear Solid 3 soundtrack$12.99 + $4.95 S&H;(Buy It Now)Sep 28, 2011 16:33:58 PDT2 units left unsold
Karate Kid soundtrack$3.99 + $3 S&H (Buy It Now)Sep 22, 2011 5:55:22 PM PDTSold
Microzine lot$23.99 (Buy It Now)Sep 08, 2011 13:02:40 PDTSold for $22.49
A2MP3 auction to benefit @rsuenaga fund$0.99Sep 20, 2011 14:36:23 PDT12$237.06 + $4 S&H
DRALS's CP/M card$50.00Oct 04, 2011 10:50:56 PDT8$101 + $35 S&H
AutoArk$8 + $4 S&H (Buy It Now)Oct 30, 2011 15:19:45 PDT2 units left unsold
Ultima IV$125.00Sep 30, 2011 19:00:48 PDTDid not sell
Apple IIGS crystal paperweight$19.99Sep 22, 2011 15:58:39 PDT40$315
Electric car with on-board Apple IIc$10.00Sep 26, 2011 16:26:19 PDT20$2000
Boston Computer Society newsletter$9.99Oct 07, 2011 11:33:42 PDT1$9.99 + $4.82 S&H
]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/10/31/show-008-ebay-results/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2011/10/31/show-008-ebay-results/ Special Show: Remembering Steve Jobs http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/rvQ9jtEgjKo/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/10/07/special-show-steve-jobs/#comments Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:05:48 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=104 Apple co-founder, chairman, and former CEO Steve Jobs has passed away. In this special episode, Mike and Ken remember an industry leader, visionary, and rascal. Links mentioned in this episode: Bill Corbett responds to Steve Jobs' death Woz responds President Obama responds Star Trek thanks Steve Google responds Apple co-founder, chairman, and former CEO Steve Jobs has passed away. In this special episode, Mike and Ken remember an industry leader, visionary, and rascal.

Links mentioned in this episode:

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/10/07/special-show-steve-jobs/feed/ 0 noApple co-founder, chairman, and former CEO Steve Jobs has passed away. In this special episode, Mike and Ken remember an industry leader, visionary, and rascal. Links mentioned in this episode: Bill Corbett responds to Steve Jobs' death Woz responds Mike Maginnis & Ken GagneApple co-founder, chairman, and former CEO Steve Jobs has passed away. In this special episode, Mike and Ken remember an industry leader, visionary, and rascal. Links mentioned in this episode: Bill Corbett responds to Steve Jobs' death Woz responds President Obama responds Star Trek thanks Steve Google respondsOpen,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2011/10/07/special-show-steve-jobs/ Show #8 (Oct 2011): Kelvin Sherlock, Kickstarter, BASIC, and BCS http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/eaiT_HhkbB0/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/10/03/show-008-sherlock-kickstarter-basic-bcs/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:00:48 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=99 This month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken talk with Kelvin Sherlock, prolific Apple II programmer of GShisen, Silver Platter, ProFUSE, and more. Ken builds the suspense before revealing the identity of KansasFest 2012's keynote speaker before we look at the latest Kickstarter fundraising projects that appeal to Apple II users. We ask ourselves, "Why [...] Kelvin SherlockThis month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken talk with Kelvin Sherlock, prolific Apple II programmer of GShisen, Silver Platter, ProFUSE, and more. Ken builds the suspense before revealing the identity of KansasFest 2012's keynote speaker before we look at the latest Kickstarter fundraising projects that appeal to Apple II users. We ask ourselves, "Why are Apple II users different?" when sharing knowledge, products, and magazines. On eBay, we're looking at soundtracks, CP/M cards, compression software, and defunct user group newsletters, before engaging in a smackdown of BASIC programming languages. Finally, we enjoy classic Apple II games on iOS and challenge Kelvin to explain why we can't port Portal to the 6502.

Congratulations to Sal Bugliarisi, who named the game as Choplifter! He won a $20 credit to the Juiced.GS store, courtesy publisher Gamebits. Our next winner gets an autographed copy of Bob Bishop's Bomber on cassette.

Click past the jump for links mentioned in this episode.

Introduction (0:00 – 3:36)

User Login (3:37 – 12:29)

II News (12:30 – 50:52)

Apple Pickings (50:53 – 1:09:52)

Retroviews (1:09:53 – 1:19:30)

Name the Game (1:19:31 – 1:36:14)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/10/03/show-008-sherlock-kickstarter-basic-bcs/feed/ 0 noThis month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken talk with Kelvin Sherlock, prolific Apple II programmer of GShisen, Silver Platter, ProFUSE, and more. Ken builds the suspense before revealing the identity of KansasFest 2012's keynote speaker before we look atMike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken talk with Kelvin Sherlock, prolific Apple II programmer of GShisen, Silver Platter, ProFUSE, and more. Ken builds the suspense before revealing the identity of KansasFest 2012's keynote speaker before we look at the latest Kickstarter fundraising projects that appeal to Apple II users. We ask ourselves, "Why [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2011/10/03/show-008-sherlock-kickstarter-basic-bcs/ Open Apple: Behind the Scenes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/RoS52OswSBo/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/09/02/kfest-2011-behind-the-scenes/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:00:09 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=97 Mike and Ken are on the road instead of in the studio this month, so in lieu of a full episode, you're invited to enjoy the audio from our KansasFest 2011 session, in which we detail the production methods, tricks, and secrets of Open Apple. We'll be back in October! Introduction (0:00 – 3:50) Presentation [...] Mike and Ken are on the road instead of in the studio this month, so in lieu of a full episode, you're invited to enjoy the audio from our KansasFest 2011 session, in which we detail the production methods, tricks, and secrets of Open Apple. We'll be back in October!

Introduction (0:00 – 3:50)

Behind the Scenes (3:51 – 43:23)

Wrap-up (43:24 – 45:34)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/09/02/kfest-2011-behind-the-scenes/feed/ 0 noMike and Ken are on the road instead of in the studio this month, so in lieu of a full episode, you're invited to enjoy the audio from our KansasFest 2011 session, in which we detail the production methods, tricks, and secrets of Open Apple. We'Mike Maginnis & Ken GagneMike and Ken are on the road instead of in the studio this month, so in lieu of a full episode, you're invited to enjoy the audio from our KansasFest 2011 session, in which we detail the production methods, tricks, and secrets of Open Apple. We'll be back in October! Introduction (0:00 – 3:50) Presentation [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2011/09/02/kfest-2011-behind-the-scenes/ Show #7 (August 2011) eBay auction results http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/ICof7K0vgOE/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/08/24/show-007-ebay-results/#comments Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:00:09 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=95 In the August episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay auctions. The results of those auctions are below. Some "Buy It Now" auctions with no end dates are not included. In the August episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay auctions. The results of those auctions are below. Some "Buy It Now" auctions with no end dates are not included.

TitleStarting bidEnd dateBidsSold
Lot of Apple II cards$1.00Aug 07, 2011 18:05:27 PDT29$185 + $14.95 S&H
Ask Me How Computers Work$0.99Aug 10, 2011 16:51:37 PDT0relisted
Apple II Tutorial pilot wings$9.99Aug 07, 2011 11:50:15 PDT0relisted — earned 3 bids; sold for $9.99 + $5 S&H
Wizardry$1.00Aug 07, 2011 18:05:27 PDT16$79.95 + $4.95 S&H
Archon$9.99Aug 10, 2011 17:24:44 PDT3$15.49 + $2.50 S&H
]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/08/24/show-007-ebay-results/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2011/08/24/show-007-ebay-results/ Show #7 (August 2011): David Schmenk, KansasFest 2011, CFFA3000, and buttons http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/XGpuHmMiarg/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/08/10/show-007-schmenk-kansasfest-cffa3000-buttons/#comments Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:00:29 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=91 This month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken keep the KansasFest vibe going with first-time attendee David Schmenk, getting his perspective on the greatest products, sessions, and experiences of last month's Apple II convention, from the CFFA3000 to Sweet16 and more. Ewen Wannop's publication of an online magazine archive leads to a brief discussion on [...] Escape from the Homebrew Computer ClubThis month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken keep the KansasFest vibe going with first-time attendee David Schmenk, getting his perspective on the greatest products, sessions, and experiences of last month's Apple II convention, from the CFFA3000 to Sweet16 and more. Ewen Wannop's publication of an online magazine archive leads to a brief discussion on the creation and consumption of PDF scans, after which we get Tony Diaz on the line to clarify a hardware matter. On eBay, we like pins, buttons, and games, before getting ready for a special guest at this month's Denver Apple Pi user group meeting.

Congratulations to Antony Mauget, who named the game as Hard Hat Mack! He won a complete collection of 300 Baud magazine. Next month's winner of the easiest Name the Game contest ever gets a $20 gift certificate to the Juiced.GS store.

Click past the jump for links mentioned in this episode.

Introduction (0:00 – 7:57)

User Login (7:58 – 17:16)

II News (17:17 – 1:03:27)

Apple Pickings (1:03:28 – 1:18:44)

Name the Game (1:18:45 – 1:29:22)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/08/10/show-007-schmenk-kansasfest-cffa3000-buttons/feed/ 0 noThis month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken keep the KansasFest vibe going with first-time attendee David Schmenk, getting his perspective on the greatest products, sessions, and experiences of last month's Apple II convention, from the CFFA3000 to Sweet1Mike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken keep the KansasFest vibe going with first-time attendee David Schmenk, getting his perspective on the greatest products, sessions, and experiences of last month's Apple II convention, from the CFFA3000 to Sweet16 and more. Ewen Wannop's publication of an online magazine archive leads to a brief discussion on [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2011/08/10/show-007-schmenk-kansasfest-cffa3000-buttons/ Show #6 (July 2011) eBay auction results http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/qZ3MlvdEyis/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/08/04/show-006-ebay-results/#comments Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:59:48 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=90 In the July episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay auctions. The results of those auctions are below. In the July episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay auctions. The results of those auctions are below.

TitleStarting bidEnd dateBidsSold
Apple II Europlus$399.99Jul 16, 2011 18:00:53 PDT1$399.99 + $45 S&H
James Littlejohn's 18.75 MHz Applied Engineering Transwarp GS$0.99Jul 08, 2011 18:48:15 PDT21$600 + $14.95 S&H
Transwarp II$49.99Jul 10, 2011 15:00:47 PDT14$449 + $5 S&H
Apple III with ProFile$0.99Jul 17, 2011 15:28:16 PDT10$500 + $90 S&H
]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/08/04/show-006-ebay-results/feed/ 1 http://www.open-apple.net/2011/08/04/show-006-ebay-results/ Open Megahertz: Live from KansasFest 2011 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/Mur75nnGOks/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/07/23/open-mhz-kfest-2011/#comments Sat, 23 Jul 2011 16:20:48 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=88 In this episode of Open Megahertz, KansasFest attendees Mike Maginnis, Ken Gagne, and Carrington Vanston join forces to reflect on the world's greatest Apple II convention, as well as review a classic edutainment title. Links Felicia Day's guide to surviving cons Vince Briel's A2MP3 card Rich Dreher's CFFA3000 card Robert MacNaughton Guest voiceovers by Melissa [...] Open Megahertz album artIn this episode of Open Megahertz, KansasFest attendees Mike Maginnis, Ken Gagne, and Carrington Vanston join forces to reflect on the world's greatest Apple II convention, as well as review a classic edutainment title.

Links

Guest voiceovers by Melissa Barron.

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/07/23/open-mhz-kfest-2011/feed/ 2 noIn this episode of Open Megahertz, KansasFest attendees Mike Maginnis, Ken Gagne, and Carrington Vanston join forces to reflect on the world's greatest Apple II convention, as well as review a classic edutainment title. Links Felicia Day's guideMike Maginnis & Ken GagneIn this episode of Open Megahertz, KansasFest attendees Mike Maginnis, Ken Gagne, and Carrington Vanston join forces to reflect on the world's greatest Apple II convention, as well as review a classic edutainment title. Links Felicia Day's guide to surviving cons Vince Briel's A2MP3 card Rich Dreher's CFFA3000 card Robert MacNaughton Guest voiceovers by Melissa [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2011/07/23/open-mhz-kfest-2011/ Show #6 (July 2011): User groups, Beautiful Boot, KFest memories, and game tournaments http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/X-UNq01MVAQ/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/07/15/show-006-groups-miniappler-kfest-tournaments/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:00:42 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=85 This month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken share the studio for a one-on-one recording session. We look at user groups, museums, and academic classes that celebrate the Apple II, as well as the growing collection of the Internet Archive, courtesy Jason Scott. While looking forward to next week's KansasFest convention, memories of previous KFests [...] This month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken share the studio for a one-on-one recording session. We look at user groups, museums, and academic classes that celebrate the Apple II, as well as the growing collection of the Internet Archive, courtesy Jason Scott. While looking forward to next week's KansasFest convention, memories of previous KFests are unearthed and examined. Unusual Apple II and Apple III machines are hot on eBay, as are the competitors in recent and upcoming arcade tournaments. And let's not overlook the gauntlet that Richard Garriott has thrown down over the future of the Ultima franchise.

Congratulations to Alex Lee, who named the game as DuelTris! He won a $20 credit to the RetroFloppy store, courtesy David Schmidt. Next month's winner gets a three-issue hardcopy collection of 300 Baud magazine.

Click past the jump for links mentioned in this episode.

Introduction (0:00 – 12:58)

II News (12:59 – 54:24)

Retroviews (54:25 – 1:09:01)

Apple Pickings (1:09:02 – 1:22:56)

Name the Game (1:22:57 – 1:43:24)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/07/15/show-006-groups-miniappler-kfest-tournaments/feed/ 6 noThis month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken share the studio for a one-on-one recording session. We look at user groups, museums, and academic classes that celebrate the Apple II, as well as the growing collection of the Internet Archive, courtesy Jason Scott.Mike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken share the studio for a one-on-one recording session. We look at user groups, museums, and academic classes that celebrate the Apple II, as well as the growing collection of the Internet Archive, courtesy Jason Scott. While looking forward to next week's KansasFest convention, memories of previous KFests [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2011/07/15/show-006-groups-miniappler-kfest-tournaments/ Show #5 (June 2011) eBay auction results http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/rjD8IQPvSYI/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/07/14/show-005-ebay-results/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:09:57 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=84 In the June episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike, Ken, and Brian reviewed several eBay auctions. The results of those auctions are below. In the June episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike, Ken, and Brian reviewed several eBay auctions. The results of those auctions are below.

TitleStarting bidEnd dateBidsSold
Ultima trilogy$9.99May 22, 2011 19:50:46 PDT14$91 + $2.82 S&H
Apple IIe in portable carrying case$45 AUJun 05, 2011 21:18:28 AEST9$205.50 AU
Apple IIGS System 6.0.1$29.95Jun 08, 2011 14:24:48 PDT0relisted, relisted, relisted, relisted, relisted, and relisted
Vulcan Gold 100MB hard drive$1,195.95Jun 05, 2011 22:19:12 PDT0relisted, relisted, relisted, and relisted
The Visible Computer$0.99Jun 07, 2011 16:04:29 PDT11$20.50 + $5 S&H
]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/07/14/show-005-ebay-results/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2011/07/14/show-005-ebay-results/ Show #5 (June 2011): Brian Wiser, museums, magazines, and Ultima http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/Jg0shRj9i9w/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/06/06/show-005-wiser-museums-magazines-ultima/#comments Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:00:42 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=82 This month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken are joined by Brian Wiser, an unsung hero of the Apple II archivist movement, as well as a director and producer of films related to Joss Whedon's Firefly television show and Serenity movie. Ken reports on his trip to the Vintage Computer Festival East 7.0, Mike notes [...] Brian WiserThis month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken are joined by Brian Wiser, an unsung hero of the Apple II archivist movement, as well as a director and producer of films related to Joss Whedon's Firefly television show and Serenity movie. Ken reports on his trip to the Vintage Computer Festival East 7.0, Mike notes the changing of the guard at Syndicomm, and Brian brags about the Apple employees he's met and the museums he's visited, after which Mike and Brian chat about their favorite Apple II publications. We all lusted after the Ultima trilogy on eBay but were dismayed by two other auctions that were not what they seemed. Classics that need to be remade, those that are being remade, and those that were and failed are our gaming topics of the month.

Congratulations to Brian Sturk, who named the game as Lode Runner! He won a 20% or $50 discount off one ReactiveMicro.com order. Next month's winner gets a $20 credit at the RetroFloppy store, courtesy David Schmidt.

Click past the jump for links mentioned in this episode.

Introduction (0:00 – 10:18)

II News (10:19 – 46:51)

Retroviews (46:52 – 59:24)

Apple Pickings (59:25 – 1:18:28)

Name the Game (1:18:29 – 1:37:57)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/06/06/show-005-wiser-museums-magazines-ultima/feed/ 5 noThis month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken are joined by Brian Wiser, an unsung hero of the Apple II archivist movement, as well as a director and producer of films related to Joss Whedon's Firefly television show and Serenity movie. Ken reports on his tMike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken are joined by Brian Wiser, an unsung hero of the Apple II archivist movement, as well as a director and producer of films related to Joss Whedon's Firefly television show and Serenity movie. Ken reports on his trip to the Vintage Computer Festival East 7.0, Mike notes [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2011/06/06/show-005-wiser-museums-magazines-ultima/ Show #4 (May 2011) eBay auction results http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/QDwNubYJh9A/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/06/01/show-004-ebay-results/#comments Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:42:13 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=81 In the May episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike, Ken, and Steve reviewed several eBay auctions. The results of those auctions are below, in the order in which they ended. (Some "Buy It Now" auctions, as well as those auctions that are still ongoing, are not included.) In the May episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike, Ken, and Steve reviewed several eBay auctions. The results of those auctions are below, in the order in which they ended. (Some "Buy It Now" auctions, as well as those auctions that are still ongoing, are not included.)

TitleStarting bidEnd dateBidsSold
Vintage Computer Museum collection$199,999.99This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available.
Englebart mouse$15,000.00This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available.
Apple boxes$100 Buy It Now + $25 shippingSold
Bell & Howell Apple II Plus (Darth Vader)$0.99May 08, 2011 12:53:05 PDT13$380.55 + $30 S&H
Apple Computer watch, 18k plated$100 (Buy It Now)May 08, 2011 16:32:34 PDTSold
Risk$0.99May 15, 2011 09:35:21 PDT1$0.99 + $6 S&H
]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/06/01/show-004-ebay-results/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2011/06/01/show-004-ebay-results/ Show #4 (May 2011): Steve Weyhrich, archiving history, humanism, and Outland http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/NNY6-YMBqoM/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/05/11/show-004-weyhrich-history-humanism-outland/#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 17:00:09 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=67 This month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Apple II historian Steve Weyhrich about strategies and philosophies for scanning, preserving, and publishing the story of the Apple II. Hardware hacks for the Apple IIc and expansion cards making their KansasFest debut caught our attention this month, as did the American Humanist Association recognizing [...] Steve WeyhrichThis month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Apple II historian Steve Weyhrich about strategies and philosophies for scanning, preserving, and publishing the story of the Apple II. Hardware hacks for the Apple IIc and expansion cards making their KansasFest debut caught our attention this month, as did the American Humanist Association recognizing Steve Wozniak, who earned a musical tribute from Jonathan Mann. Watches, shirts, boxes, and Risk topped our eBay auctions, while games ran the gamut from text adventures to Xbox spiritual successors to IIGS classics, with a few decorative posters thrown in for good measure. In addition to Dr. Steve, former KansasFest logo designer Chris Lackey makes not one but TWO guest appearances this month!

Congratulations to Jeremy Rand, who correctly named the game as Out of this World! He wins a $25 discount off KansasFest 2011 registration or a free KansasFest shirt. Next month's winner will earn a 20% or $50 discount off one ReactiveMicro.com order.

Click past the jump for links mentioned in this episode.

Introduction (0:00 – 23:21)

II News (23:22 – 52:02)

Apple Pickings (52:03 – 1:01:20)

Name the Game (1:01:21 – 1:19:53)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/05/11/show-004-weyhrich-history-humanism-outland/feed/ 1 noThis month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Apple II historian Steve Weyhrich about strategies and philosophies for scanning, preserving, and publishing the story of the Apple II. Hardware hacks for the Apple IIc and expansion cards making their KansMike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month in Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Apple II historian Steve Weyhrich about strategies and philosophies for scanning, preserving, and publishing the story of the Apple II. Hardware hacks for the Apple IIc and expansion cards making their KansasFest debut caught our attention this month, as did the American Humanist Association recognizing [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2011/05/11/show-004-weyhrich-history-humanism-outland/ Show #3 eBay auction results http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/Prsg_aIn7mc/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/05/02/show-003-ebay-results/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 17:24:50 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=66 In the April episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike, Ken, and Peter reviewed several eBay auctions. The results of those auctions are below, in the order in which they ended. (Some "Buy It Now" auctions are not included.) In the April episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike, Ken, and Peter reviewed several eBay auctions. The results of those auctions are below, in the order in which they ended. (Some "Buy It Now" auctions are not included.)

TitleStarting bidEnd dateBidsSold
Apple IIGS Woz Signature Edition$3,000 (Buy It Now)This listing was ended by the seller because the item is no longer available.
Sammy Lightfoot$0.99Mar 28, 2011 16:56:29 PDT6$208.05 + $30.92 S&H
Bob Bishop's Bomber$0.99Mar 28, 2011 19:53:39 PDT6$20.45 + $5 S&H
Apple Adventure (disk only)$1.00Apr 08, 2011 21:23:40 PDT2$10.50 + $4.95 S&H
5.25" Kraft Disk Notcher$58.99 (Buy It Now)Apr 16, 2011 06:56:08 PDT0relisted
]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/05/02/show-003-ebay-results/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2011/05/02/show-003-ebay-results/ Special Show #1: Remembering Ryan Suenaga http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/77YLuzNjKsA/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/04/29/special-show-1-ryan-suenaga/#comments Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:09:22 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=65 Apple II podcaster, programmer, writer, editor, and event coordinator Ryan Suenaga has passed away. In this special episode, Mike and Ken remember their friend. Show notes to follow… Ryan's last LiveJournal entry Ryan's wish to establish a scholarship Ryan's podcast, A2Unplugged Ricky Li remembers Ryan Suenaga (video) Presentation: Social Media and Health (PDF) Tweetup tribute [...] Apple II podcaster, programmer, writer, editor, and event coordinator Ryan Suenaga has passed away. In this special episode, Mike and Ken remember their friend.

Show notes to follow…

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/04/29/special-show-1-ryan-suenaga/feed/ 0 noApple II podcaster, programmer, writer, editor, and event coordinator Ryan Suenaga has passed away. In this special episode, Mike and Ken remember their friend. Show notes to follow… Ryan's last LiveJournal entry Ryan's wish to establish aMike Maginnis & Ken GagneApple II podcaster, programmer, writer, editor, and event coordinator Ryan Suenaga has passed away. In this special episode, Mike and Ken remember their friend. Show notes to follow… Ryan's last LiveJournal entry Ryan's wish to establish a scholarship Ryan's podcast, A2Unplugged Ricky Li remembers Ryan Suenaga (video) Presentation: Social Media and Health (PDF) Tweetup tribute [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2011/04/29/special-show-1-ryan-suenaga/ Show #3 (Apr 2011): Peter Neubauer, waiting for KansasFest, and edutainment http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/9O49CwjCPG0/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/04/11/show-003-neubauer-kansasfest-edutainment/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:00:21 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=62 The third monthly episode of Open Apple, recorded on April 3, 2011, has Mike and Ken joined by KansasFest committee member Peter Neubauer. The three look forward to attending KansasFest and VCF and reading Juiced.GS, 300 Baud, Twisty Little Passages, and Don Lancaster's Assembly Cookbook; review favorite edutainment software; gawk at outrageous eBay "Buy It [...] Peter NeubauerThe third monthly episode of Open Apple, recorded on April 3, 2011, has Mike and Ken joined by KansasFest committee member Peter Neubauer. The three look forward to attending KansasFest and VCF and reading Juiced.GS, 300 Baud, Twisty Little Passages, and Don Lancaster's Assembly Cookbook; review favorite edutainment software; gawk at outrageous eBay "Buy It Now" prices; and discover remakes of classic games Ultima, King's Quest, SimCity, Lode Runner, Wizardry, Choplifter, and more.

Winning a two-day pass to VCF East is Marvin Malkowski Jr., who correctly named the game from last month's episode! The prize for this month's contest is a $25 discount off KansasFest registration or a free KansasFest 2011 t-shirt, both courtesy KansasFest sponsor 16Sector.

Click past the jump for links mentioned in this episode.

Introduction (0:00 – 10:46)

II News (10:47 – 31:10)

Retroviews (31:11 – 40:07)

Apple Pickings (40:08 – 44:30)

Name the Game (44:31 – 59:48)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/04/11/show-003-neubauer-kansasfest-edutainment/feed/ 1 noThe third monthly episode of Open Apple, recorded on April 3, 2011, has Mike and Ken joined by KansasFest committee member Peter Neubauer. The three look forward to attending KansasFest and VCF and reading Juiced.GS, 300 Baud, Twisty Little Passages, and Mike Maginnis & Ken GagneThe third monthly episode of Open Apple, recorded on April 3, 2011, has Mike and Ken joined by KansasFest committee member Peter Neubauer. The three look forward to attending KansasFest and VCF and reading Juiced.GS, 300 Baud, Twisty Little Passages, and Don Lancaster's Assembly Cookbook; review favorite edutainment software; gawk at outrageous eBay "Buy It [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2011/04/11/show-003-neubauer-kansasfest-edutainment/ One-week delay for show #3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/o7i2Prv73qY/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/04/04/episode-three-brief-delay/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 14:52:46 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=61 Open Apple is a monthly podcast, though beyond that, we've never committed to a formal publication schedule. But since our first two episodes went live the first Monday of each month, we thought we'd like to stick to that routine whenever possible. Usually, that means recording on Saturday, editing on Sunday, and publishing on Monday. [...] Open Apple is a monthly podcast, though beyond that, we've never committed to a formal publication schedule. But since our first two episodes went live the first Monday of each month, we thought we'd like to stick to that routine whenever possible. Usually, that means recording on Saturday, editing on Sunday, and publishing on Monday.

This month, we could coordinate the availability of our hosts and guest for Sunday only. We spent yesterday evening in the studio, having a blast recording our third monthly show. But by the time we were done, there was no weekend left in which to edit! Unfortunately, that means a slight delay in making the show available for public consumption.

This month's episode will be edited this coming weekend and published on Monday, April 11, for your enjoyment. We hope you find our show worth waiting an extra week for. This delay will not push back future episodes, though we do reserve the right to make further adjustments to ensure no show is broadcast before its time.

Thank you for your patience! We hope you eventually enjoy hearing this show as much as we did recording it.

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/04/04/episode-three-brief-delay/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2011/04/04/episode-three-brief-delay/ KansasFest registration discount for one Open Apple listener http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/1swcuxp2oDA/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/03/30/kfest-name-the-game-prize/#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:00:54 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=57 KansasFest 2011 is now open for registration, and Open Apple will be there! Be sure to attend our session to go behind the scenes of the show, learn our recording and editing techniques, and hear sound clips you won't find anywhere else. Who knows — you could end up on the next episode! To be [...] KansasFest 2011 is now open for registration, and Open Apple will be there! Be sure to attend our session to go behind the scenes of the show, learn our recording and editing techniques, and hear sound clips you won't find anywhere else. Who knows — you could end up on the next episode!

To be sure you're joining us at KansasFest, we're giving away a $25 discount toward your registration. All you have to do is "Name the Game!" on the April episode of Open Apple. Still can't make it to KansasFest? We'll substitute
a snazzy shirt, mailed to wherever you are this summer. Both prizes are courtesy KansasFest sponsor 16 Sector.

We look forward to seeing you in Kansas City this July!

KansasFest 2011 logo

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/03/30/kfest-name-the-game-prize/feed/ 2 http://www.open-apple.net/2011/03/30/kfest-name-the-game-prize/ Show #2 (Mar 2011): IvanX, VCF, VNC & GPLE http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/-P_IpAlpFXo/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/03/07/show-002-ivanx-vcf-vnc-gple/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:30:00 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=53 In the second monthly episode of Open Apple, Mike and Ken are joined by Ivan Drucker: two-time KansasFest alumnus, Juiced.GS staff writer, and Mac consultant based out of New York City. News this month includes a look forward to Vintage Computer Festival (VCF) East 7.0 by two of its alumni, an Apple-1 expansion card for [...] Ivan DruckerIn the second monthly episode of Open Apple, Mike and Ken are joined by Ivan Drucker: two-time KansasFest alumnus, Juiced.GS staff writer, and Mac consultant based out of New York City. News this month includes a look forward to Vintage Computer Festival (VCF) East 7.0 by two of its alumni, an Apple-1 expansion card for the Apple II, and controlling Apple II emulators via an iOS VNC; reviews of our favorite Beagle Bros programming utilities; the exorbitant prices Apple II hardware and software are fetching on eBay; and new iterations of our favorite adventure, role-playing, and text-adventure games.

Congratulations to Wade Clarke, who correctly guessed Karateka for last month's "Name the Game" contest! His prize is a free Juiced.GS Concentrate, courtesy Juiced.GS publisher Gamebits. The prize for this month's contest is a free two-day pass to VCF East 7.0, courtesy Evan Koblentz of MARCH.

Click past the jump for links mentioned in this episode.

Introduction (0:00 – 11:56)

II News (11:57 – 35:45)

Retroviews (35:46 – 43:20)

Apple Pickings (43:21 – 53:17)

Name the Game (53:18 – 1:06:31)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/03/07/show-002-ivanx-vcf-vnc-gple/feed/ 3 noIn the second monthly episode of Open Apple, Mike and Ken are joined by Ivan Drucker: two-time KansasFest alumnus, Juiced.GS staff writer, and Mac consultant based out of New York City. News this month includes a look forward to Vintage Computer Festival Mike Maginnis & Ken GagneIn the second monthly episode of Open Apple, Mike and Ken are joined by Ivan Drucker: two-time KansasFest alumnus, Juiced.GS staff writer, and Mac consultant based out of New York City. News this month includes a look forward to Vintage Computer Festival (VCF) East 7.0 by two of its alumni, an Apple-1 expansion card for [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2011/03/07/show-002-ivanx-vcf-vnc-gple/ Name the Game rules http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/fLAqBuxouKg/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/02/13/name-the-game-rules/#comments Sun, 13 Feb 2011 23:22:08 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=51 Thanks to everyone who has participated in the Name the Game contest so far! We're excited to see so much enthusiasm for this segment of the Open Apple podcast. Please note that there was also a glitch that prevented the submissions address from working in the first 24 hours after Open Apple debuted. We confirm [...] Thanks to everyone who has participated in the Name the Game contest so far! We're excited to see so much enthusiasm for this segment of the Open Apple podcast.

Please note that there was also a glitch that prevented the submissions address from working in the first 24 hours after Open Apple debuted. We confirm all entries, so if you haven't received a response to your submission, please try again. To enter, please email us at the address given in the show, or by selecting "Name the Game" from the dropdown on our contact form.

Some further clarifications regarding the rules: Entries will be accepted up until March 2. From all correct entries, one winner will be selected at random and announced on the next episode of the podcast. Winners will be contacted via email; you do not need to listen to win. The contest is open to inhabitants of any and all states and countries. Prize substitutions are not allowed.

Good luck to all entrants, and thanks for listening!

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/02/13/name-the-game-rules/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2011/02/13/name-the-game-rules/ Show #1 eBay auction results http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/_12XNgolET0/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/02/11/show-001-ebay-results/#comments Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:27:32 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=46 In the first episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike, Ken, and Andy reviewed three eBay auctions. The results of those auctions are below, in the order in which they ended. In the first episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike, Ken, and Andy reviewed three eBay auctions. The results of those auctions are below, in the order in which they ended.

TitleStarting bidEnd dateBidsSold
Microsoft Adventure$399.00Feb 06, 2011 20:54:15 PST0Did not sell
Raster Blaster pinball by Bill Budge$9.12Feb 07, 2011 16:18:05 PST1$9.12 + $10.95 S&H
Apple IIGS College shirt$4.99 ($7.99 Buy It Now)Feb 08, 2011 07:34:08 PST0Did not sell
]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/02/11/show-001-ebay-results/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2011/02/11/show-001-ebay-results/ Open Apple now on iTunes http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/BGK-5WbqqSk/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/02/10/apple-itunes-podcast-directory/#comments Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:14:28 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=41 Thank you to everyone who listened to the first episode of Open Apple! Your response and support have been overwhelming, unexpected, and much appreciated. We're already as excited for the next show as you are! Now that we have published our show, Apple has accepted Open Apple into the iTunes podcast directory, where you can [...] Thank you to everyone who listened to the first episode of Open Apple! Your response and support have been overwhelming, unexpected, and much appreciated. We're already as excited for the next show as you are!

Apple iTunes logoNow that we have published our show, Apple has accepted Open Apple into the iTunes podcast directory, where you can subscribe to future episodes and leave reviews. If you were using the iTunes link we offered before today, you may wish to update your subscription, though the old link will continue working.

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]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/02/10/apple-itunes-podcast-directory/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2011/02/10/apple-itunes-podcast-directory/ Show #1 (Feb 2011): Welcome to Open Apple http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/74DbYuA753M/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/02/07/show-1-welcome-to-open-apple/#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:30:31 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=18 Welcome to the inaugural episode of Open Apple, the Apple II community's first co-hosted podcast. In this show, hosts Mike Maginnis and Ken Gagne reflect on their Apple II history before welcoming guest Andy Molloy. Segments include "II News", a roundup of the latest events in the Apple II community, such as a CompactFlash adapter [...] Welcome to the inaugural episode of Open Apple, the Apple II community's first co-hosted podcast. In this show, hosts Mike Maginnis and Ken Gagne reflect on their Apple II history before welcoming guest Andy Molloy. Segments include "II News", a roundup of the latest events in the Apple II community, such as a CompactFlash adapter for the Apple IIc, the downsizing of the Apple II's Usenet newsgroups, public appearances by Bill Budge, Bob Bishop, and Steve Wozniak, and a classic game now available for iOS; "Apple Pickings", a review of Apple II software, hardware, and accessories on eBay and Craigslist; and the audio trivia challenge "Name the Game".

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Introduction (0:00 – 9:09)

II News (9:10 – 25:55)

Apple Pickings (25:56 – 31:52)

Name the Game (31:53 – 37:34)

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]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2011/02/07/show-1-welcome-to-open-apple/feed/ 2 noWelcome to the inaugural episode of Open Apple, the Apple II community's first co-hosted podcast. In this show, hosts Mike Maginnis and Ken Gagne reflect on their Apple II history before welcoming guest Andy Molloy. Segments include "II News&#03Mike Maginnis & Ken GagneWelcome to the inaugural episode of Open Apple, the Apple II community's first co-hosted podcast. In this show, hosts Mike Maginnis and Ken Gagne reflect on their Apple II history before welcoming guest Andy Molloy. Segments include "II News", a roundup of the latest events in the Apple II community, such as a CompactFlash adapter [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2011/02/07/show-1-welcome-to-open-apple/ Announcing the Open Apple podcast http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/XyONFmEM3go/ http://www.open-apple.net/2011/02/07/open-apple-press-release/#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:29:06 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=20 February 7, 2011 — Mike Maginnis and Ken Gagne, two long-time Apple II users, are proud to announce the Apple II community's first co-hosted podcast. Open Apple, a monthly show dedicated to Steve Wozniak's most famous personal computer, begins broadcasting today, with a new episode to come every month. "When we got home from KansasFest [...] February 7, 2011 — Mike Maginnis and Ken Gagne, two long-time Apple II users, are proud to announce the Apple II community's first co-hosted podcast. Open Apple, a monthly show dedicated to Steve Wozniak's most famous personal computer, begins broadcasting today, with a new episode to come every month.

"When we got home from KansasFest 2010, we didn't want the experience to end," said Gagne in the show's first episode, referring to the annual Apple II convention. Added Maginnis, "One of the great things about the Apple II is the community that surrounds it. Having a podcast where we can chat with other Apple II users fosters that community feeling you get at events like KansasFest." In keeping with that theme, the two co-hosts are joined in their first episode by KansasFest veteran Andy Molloy, the first of many guests to appear on Open Apple.

The Apple II was the first personal computer produced by Apple Computer Inc. after its founding in 1977. More than eight models and five million units were sold before it was discontinued in 1993. Nearly two decades later, the computer still enjoys regular releases of new hardware and software, thanks to the dedication and enthusiasm of both loyal fans and retrocomputing newcomers.

The Open Apple show aims to spotlight that vibrancy and serve that community with regular segments that include "II News", a roundup of the latest Apple II activities and announcements; "Retroviews", a look back at classic hardware and software; "Apple Pickings", which spotlights Apple II sales on eBay and Craigslist; and "Name the Game", an audio trivia challenge in which listeners can win prizes.

"There are plenty of other great retrocomputing podcasts that we enjoy listening to," said Maginnis, "but none dedicated to the Apple II is produced on a regular basis, and nothing that consistently features multiple voices from the community. With this show, Ken and I are looking forward to keeping in touch with each other and other Apple II geeks every month."

Mike Maginnis writes about Apple's pre-Mac computers on his blog, 6502lane.net. Ken Gagne is editor and publisher of Juiced.GS, the Apple II's longest-running print publication, and is marketing director for the community's annual convention, KansasFest.

The Open Apple podcast is available immediately at http://www.open-apple.net/ where it can be streamed live or downloaded.

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