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. Wed, 08 May 2013 17:01:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 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 Open Apple #27 (May 2013): Daniel Kruszyna, demoparties, iSteve, and clones http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/naGbsO4jgXA/ http://www.open-apple.net/2013/05/08/show-027-krusyna-demoparty-isteve-clones/#comments Wed, 08 May 2013 16:30:44 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=269 This month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with famed demo programmer Daniel Kruszyna, aka krüe. We chat about @party, the upcoming fourth annual demoparty to be held in recently beleaguered Boston, and how even non-programmers will find plenty to like. The first of three movies based on the life of Steve Jobs is [...] Resistance - Apple IIgsThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with famed demo programmer Daniel Kruszyna, aka krüe. We chat about @party, the upcoming fourth annual demoparty to be held in recently beleaguered Boston, and how even non-programmers will find plenty to like. The first of three movies based on the life of Steve Jobs is now available for free online streaming — what's the popular verdict on iSteve? There's still more CFFAs coming from Rich Dreher, and they'll work on even an original Apple-1, of which Mike Willegal is making yet more replicas. Speaking of clones, we found a "Redstone" Apple IIe clone in Australia that looks like a PC XT and is certainly no Tiger Learning Computer.

Click past the jump for links mentioned in this episode.

Introduction (0:13 – 4:56)

User Login (4:57 – 23:34)

II News (23:35 – 1:10:38)

Apple Pickings (1:10:39 – 1:27:23)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2013/05/08/show-027-krusyna-demoparty-isteve-clones/feed/ 1 noThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with famed demo programmer Daniel Kruszyna, aka krüe. We chat about @party, the upcoming fourth annual demoparty to be held in recently beleaguered Boston, and how even non-programmers will find plenty to lMike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with famed demo programmer Daniel Kruszyna, aka krüe. We chat about @party, the upcoming fourth annual demoparty to be held in recently beleaguered Boston, and how even non-programmers will find plenty to like. The first of three movies based on the life of Steve Jobs is [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2013/05/08/show-027-krusyna-demoparty-isteve-clones/ Open Apple #26 (Apr 2013): Earl Evans, Z80, Zephyr, and LucasArts http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/YDpoyI146GQ/ http://www.open-apple.net/2013/04/15/show-026-evans-z80-zephyr-lucasarts/#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:39:08 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=264 This month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Earl Evans, Retrobits podcast host and Commodore 64 enthusiast — but we don't hold that against him. Registration for KansasFest 2013 is open, and we all want to go, but Earl has another destination in mind. Tech history is being unearthed before our eyes, with [...] Earl EvansThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Earl Evans, Retrobits podcast host and Commodore 64 enthusiast — but we don't hold that against him. Registration for KansasFest 2013 is open, and we all want to go, but Earl has another destination in mind. Tech history is being unearthed before our eyes, with schematics for operating systems and circuit boards appearing in museums (where the price is right) and art galleries (where it's not). Brutal Deluxe is on a tear, releasing retroprogramming utilities for Windows and commercial games for the Apple II; we're big fans! But not all news is happy news: the Steve Jobs film has been delayed, and LucasArts has closed its doors — will we ever get another Maniac Mansion game for the Apple II? Maybe not, but Richard Garriott's successful Kickstarter gave fans a chance to pick up an original copy of Akalabeth. Better late than never!

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Introduction (0:00 – 9:20)

User Login (9:21 – 23:16)

II News (23:17 – 1:22:44)

Apple Pickings (1:22:55 – 1:32:21)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2013/04/15/show-026-evans-z80-zephyr-lucasarts/feed/ 1 noThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Earl Evans, Retrobits podcast host and Commodore 64 enthusiast — but we don't hold that against him. Registration for KansasFest 2013 is open, and we all want to go, but Earl has another destinatMike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Earl Evans, Retrobits podcast host and Commodore 64 enthusiast — but we don't hold that against him. Registration for KansasFest 2013 is open, and we all want to go, but Earl has another destination in mind. Tech history is being unearthed before our eyes, 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/2013/04/15/show-026-evans-z80-zephyr-lucasarts/ Correction to episode #25 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/SMJF7J2TRNM/ http://www.open-apple.net/2013/03/14/show-025-correction/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:18:50 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=258 Open Apple is not a live show, giving its hosts the opportunity to edit the audio extensively prior to publication. We remove "ums" and "ers", correct factual mistakes, and reorder sound bites to improve the flow of conversation. We've never made a secret of this fact, having conducted behind-the-scenes presentations that reveal our workflow. But [...] Open Apple is not a live show, giving its hosts the opportunity to edit the audio extensively prior to publication. We remove "ums" and "ers", correct factual mistakes, and reorder sound bites to improve the flow of conversation. We've never made a secret of this fact, having conducted behind-the-scenes presentations that reveal our workflow.

But just as mistakes can happen in a live recording, so can they occur in editing. In the March 2013 episode, guest Egan Ford spoke at length on which CPU was faster, the 6502 or the 8088. During post-production, we were informed that he had reversed the comparison at one point. Due to a miscommunication, the editors thought this reversal had occurred consistently throughout the original audio. The result: we swapped Egan's audio throughout the show to state that he had proven the 6502 to be faster, which is not the case.

Mr. Ford never stated, argued, or proved such a thing; on the contrary, his extensive research into the subject (the results of which are pending publication) demonstrates the higher speed of the 8088 compared to the 6502. Though these edits were made in good faith, we did not intend to modify the intention of Mr. Ford's words. We therefore humbly apologize for misrepresenting this esteemed member of the Apple II community.

This correction will be restated in the April 2013 episode of Open Apple, which we hope this error will not deter our listeners from staying tuned for.

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2013/03/14/show-025-correction/feed/ 1 http://www.open-apple.net/2013/03/14/show-025-correction/ Open Apple #25 (Mar 2013): Egan Ford, 8088, Voyager, and abandonware http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/IoyTFGFHhCs/ http://www.open-apple.net/2013/03/12/show-025-ford-8088-voyager-abandonware/#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:32:10 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=254 This month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Egan Ford, aka the datajerk, the Apple-1 and II programmer extraordinaire responsible for the Apple II Game Server Online! Egan expertly demonstrates which CPU is faster, the 6502 or 8088, running circles around everyone listening. Laurie Spiegel is an Apple II user you may not [...] Egan FordThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Egan Ford, aka the datajerk, the Apple-1 and II programmer extraordinaire responsible for the Apple II Game Server Online! Egan expertly demonstrates which CPU is faster, the 6502 or 8088, running circles around everyone listening. Laurie Spiegel is an Apple II user you may not have heard of, but extraterrestrials have, thanks to her contributions to Voyager's Golden Record; we have some of her music for you to listen to. Courtesy Facebook and scanners, we save Don Worth's magazines from the trash and Softalk from extinction, but we can't save derelict hardware from abandoned buildings. Will Steve Wozniak be as good a commencement speaker as the late Steve Jobs? Having heard Woz at KansasFest, we weigh in.

(Please also note a correction to this episode.)

Click past the jump for links mentioned in this episode.

Introduction (0:00 – 5:37)

User Login (5:38 – 35:12)

II News (35:13 – 1:21:52)

Apple Pickings (1:21:53 – 1:40:38)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2013/03/12/show-025-ford-8088-voyager-abandonware/feed/ 7 noThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Egan Ford, aka the datajerk, the Apple-1 and II programmer extraordinaire responsible for the Apple II Game Server Online! Egan expertly demonstrates which CPU is faster, the 6502 or 8088, running circles aMike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Egan Ford, aka the datajerk, the Apple-1 and II programmer extraordinaire responsible for the Apple II Game Server Online! Egan expertly demonstrates which CPU is faster, the 6502 or 8088, running circles around everyone listening. Laurie Spiegel is an Apple II user you may not [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2013/03/12/show-025-ford-8088-voyager-abandonware/ Show #24 (Feb 2013) eBay auction results http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/X9JQ8Z2PpyY/ http://www.open-apple.net/2013/02/21/show-024-ebay-results/#comments Fri, 22 Feb 2013 01:29:04 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=250 In the February 2013 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below. In the February 2013 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below.

Title
Starting bid
End date
# Bids
Sold
Pravetz 8C Bulgarian clone of Apple IIe$290 (Buy It Now)Still available
Apple IIc prototype$3,700 OBODec 06, 2012 21:11:36 PSTBest offer accepted

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2013/02/21/show-024-ebay-results/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2013/02/21/show-024-ebay-results/ Open Apple #24 (Feb 2013): Jimmy Maher, book publishing, jOBS, and C64 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/g1CivoSqbEE/ http://www.open-apple.net/2013/02/07/show-024-maher-books-jobs-c64/#comments Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:48:55 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=245 This month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Jimmy Maher, the historian behind the renowned blog The Digital Antiquarian. A published author, Jimmy provides us with his perspective on the pros and cons of going with a publishing house over the recent trend in retrocomputing toward self-publishing. We gripe about the Steve Jobs [...] Jimmy MaherThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Jimmy Maher, the historian behind the renowned blog The Digital Antiquarian. A published author, Jimmy provides us with his perspective on the pros and cons of going with a publishing house over the recent trend in retrocomputing toward self-publishing. We gripe about the Steve Jobs film sacrificing historical accuracy for mass appeal and recommend some alternative movies that get it right. We're still loving iOS as a platform for classic gaming ports, from the adventure game Transylvania to the recently released Lode Runner Classic. Speaking of platforms, which is better: the Apple II or the Commodore 64? The answer may not be as obvious as you think! Finally, we offer a cautionary tale to vintage computer collectors whose inventory may be at the mercy of an avaricious landlord.

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Introduction (0:00 – 13:45)

User Login (13:46 – 36:23)

II News (36:24 – 1:28:33)

Apple Pickings (1:28:34 – 1:41:31)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2013/02/07/show-024-maher-books-jobs-c64/feed/ 0 noThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Jimmy Maher, the historian behind the renowned blog The Digital Antiquarian. A published author, Jimmy provides us with his perspective on the pros and cons of going with a publishing house over the recent Mike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Jimmy Maher, the historian behind the renowned blog The Digital Antiquarian. A published author, Jimmy provides us with his perspective on the pros and cons of going with a publishing house over the recent trend in retrocomputing toward self-publishing. We gripe about the Steve Jobs [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2013/02/07/show-024-maher-books-jobs-c64/ Open Apple #23 (Jan 2013): 2012 year-end roundtable http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/zHZxzenP-jQ/ http://www.open-apple.net/2013/01/01/2012-year-end-roundtable/#comments Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:07:18 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=235 Having gathered the treasures of 2012 and being tempted by the promises of 2013, the hosts of Open Apple are joined by Andy Molloy of Juiced.GS, Peter Neubauer of KansasFest, Vince Briel of Briel Computers, and Antoine Vignau of Brutal Deluxe to reflect on all that has happened with the Apple II and its community [...] Open Apple roundtable 2012's panelistsHaving gathered the treasures of 2012 and being tempted by the promises of 2013, the hosts of Open Apple are joined by Andy Molloy of Juiced.GS, Peter Neubauer of KansasFest, Vince Briel of Briel Computers, and Antoine Vignau of Brutal Deluxe to reflect on all that has happened with the Apple II and its community in the past year. We pick our favorite products, share memorable events, and make predictions for 2013. Topics include Apple-1 auctions, Kickstarter-funded sequels, progress in emulation, and more.

Click past the jump for links mentioned in this episode.

Introduction (0:00 – 4:58)

Hardware (4:59 – 17:43)

Apple-1 (17:44 – 26:02)

Emulation (26:03 – 33:32)

Software development (33:33 – 46:42)

Game remakes and Kickstarter projects (46:43 – 54:11)

Publications & media (54:12 — 1:01:50)

Podcasts (1:01:51 – 1:11:50)

Top stories (1:11:51 – 1:18:02)

KansasFest (1:18:03 – 1:27:19)

Participant picks from 2012 (1:27:20 – 1:34:12)

Predictions for 2013 (1:34:13 – 1:41:23)

Parting shots (1:41:24 – 1:45:50)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2013/01/01/2012-year-end-roundtable/feed/ 4 noHaving gathered the treasures of 2012 and being tempted by the promises of 2013, the hosts of Open Apple are joined by Andy Molloy of Juiced.GS, Peter Neubauer of KansasFest, Vince Briel of Briel Computers, and Antoine Vignau of Brutal Deluxe to reflect oMike Maginnis & Ken GagneHaving gathered the treasures of 2012 and being tempted by the promises of 2013, the hosts of Open Apple are joined by Andy Molloy of Juiced.GS, Peter Neubauer of KansasFest, Vince Briel of Briel Computers, and Antoine Vignau of Brutal Deluxe to reflect on all that has happened with the Apple II and its community [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2013/01/01/2012-year-end-roundtable/ Show #22 (Dec 2012) eBay auction results http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/0TXJqNT1zjQ/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/12/10/show-022-ebay-results/#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:38:36 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=232 In the December 2012 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below. In the December 2012 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below.

Title
Starting bid
End date
# Bids
Sold
Androbot Topo II robot, Apple IIe, sending unit, Toposoft software$9.98Nov 18, 2012 11:40:08 PST22$1,836 + $119 S&H
Ken's new Microzines, complete with case!$15 (Buy It Now)Nov 14, 2012 07:16:51 PST$15 + $11.35 S&H

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/12/10/show-022-ebay-results/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2012/12/10/show-022-ebay-results/ Show #21 (Nov 2012) eBay auction results http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/pa6eI3rk4G4/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/12/10/show-021-ebay-results/#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:37:00 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=231 In the November 2012 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Geoff reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below. In the November 2012 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Geoff reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below.

Title
Starting bid
End date
# Bids
Sold
Mimic Spartan Apple II Plus emulator for the Commodore 64$299.00Oct 25, 2012 14:09:05 PDT16$1,552 + $55 S&H
1982 Vintage ED-LAB Microcomputer Lab Franklin Apple clone teaching system$300 (Buy It Now)Oct 13, 2012 07:20:34 PDT$300 + $80.13 S&H

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/12/10/show-021-ebay-results/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2012/12/10/show-021-ebay-results/ Show #20 (Oct 2012) eBay auction results http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/WVzex9EnQNc/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/12/10/show-020-ebay-results/#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:31:07 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=230 In the October 2012 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below. In the October 2012 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below.

Title
Starting bid
End date
# Bids
Sold
Charles Mangin's Mac Mini in Disk II enclosure$1,000 (Buy It Now)Oct 23, 2012 10:42:53 PDTDid not sell
Prototype RAMWORKS VGA interface for Apple IIe Applied Engineering$0.99Sep 24, 2012 08:02:50 PDT9$56 + $10 S&H
Prototype Apple IIc VGA adapter$0.99Sep 24, 2012 07:56:48 PDT7$36 + $14 S&H
ADTPro with adapters$160.00Sep 28, 2012 19:19:03 PDTDid not sell
Apple II ProDOS$35 (Buy It Now) + $9.65 S&HOct 02, 2012 01:36:52 PDT3 sold
Apple II GS/OS$24.99 (Buy It Now) + $8.86 S&HOct 03, 2012 16:05:02 PDT2 sold
Apple II-shaped lighter$499.99 (Buy It Now) + $29.99 S&HSep 15, 2012 21:24:03 PDTDid not sell
Apple II-shaped USB thumb drive$0.78Oct 02, 2012 10:30:31 PDT28$102.51 + $5.25 S&H
Stickers!$15 (Buy It Now)30 Sep, 2012 04:40:48 BSTDid not sell
More stickers!$11.99 (Buy it Now)05 Oct, 2012 17:14:23 BST20 sold

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/12/10/show-020-ebay-results/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2012/12/10/show-020-ebay-results/ Show #19 (Sep 2012) eBay auction results http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/LzAs497cf8k/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/12/10/show-019-ebay-results/#comments Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:28:17 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=229 In the September 2012 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below. In the September 2012 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below.

Title
Starting bid
End date
# Bids
Sold
1st-generation iPad, still in shrinkwrap$1,099.99 (Buy It Now)Sep 18, 2012 17:02:32 PDTDid not sell; item has been relisted and relisted
Huston Bros' IMSAI$15,000 (Buy It Now)Aug 23, 2012 19:33:13 PDT0Did not sell
Apple III$215Sep 08, 2012 18:06:32 PDT10$610 + $80 S&H
Apple III w/Titan emulatorAug 22, 2012 12:31:59 PDT7$127.50 + $24.99 S&H

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/12/10/show-019-ebay-results/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2012/12/10/show-019-ebay-results/ Open Apple #22 (Dec 2012): Kevin Savetz, 10 PRINT, Polaroids, and Microzine http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/1PR60liUOzQ/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/12/07/show-022-savetz-c64-polaroids-microzine/#comments Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:00:28 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=226 This month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Kevin Savetz, Internet publisher and author of the memoir Terrible Nerd. We cross enemy lines to review a book about the cultural, scientific, and philosophical implications of Commodore 64 programming, some of it applicable to the Apple II. Paul Terrell's Polaroid snapshots of the first [...] Kevin SavetzThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Kevin Savetz, Internet publisher and author of the memoir Terrible Nerd. We cross enemy lines to review a book about the cultural, scientific, and philosophical implications of Commodore 64 programming, some of it applicable to the Apple II. Paul Terrell's Polaroid snapshots of the first Apple-1 computers are cool, just like our reception to Jordan Mechner's new Karateka game. On eBay, we discover the Androbot is not just another neat product from a Nolan Bushnell company, but another reason we prefer the Apple II to other platforms. And Ken's accidental purchase of some Microzines produces the concept for a new and very expensive podcast!

Click past the jump for links mentioned in this episode.

Introduction (0:00 – 17:33)

User Login (17:34 – 32:18)

II News (32:19 – 1:03:33)

Apple Pickings (1:03:34 – 1:18:44)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/12/07/show-022-savetz-c64-polaroids-microzine/feed/ 3 noThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Kevin Savetz, Internet publisher and author of the memoir Terrible Nerd. We cross enemy lines to review a book about the cultural, scientific, and philosophical implications of Commodore 64 programming, somMike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Kevin Savetz, Internet publisher and author of the memoir Terrible Nerd. We cross enemy lines to review a book about the cultural, scientific, and philosophical implications of Commodore 64 programming, some of it applicable to the Apple II. Paul Terrell's Polaroid snapshots of the first [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2012/12/07/show-022-savetz-c64-polaroids-microzine/ Open Apple #21 (Nov 2012): Geoff Weiss, SIS, Apple-1 auctions, and Web hosting http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/QJEKvH8pZfk/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/11/11/show-021-weiss-sis-auctions-hosting/#comments Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:20:08 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=221 This month on Open Apple, Ken takes the month off as Mike chats with Apple IIGS programmer Geoff Weiss, who does double-duty as both guest and co-host. Geoff discusses his work on the Spectrum Internet Suite and debuts some new Classic Desk Accessories for the IIGS, based on his KansasFest 2012 presentation. Mike and Geoff [...] Geoff WeissThis month on Open Apple, Ken takes the month off as Mike chats with Apple IIGS programmer Geoff Weiss, who does double-duty as both guest and co-host. Geoff discusses his work on the Spectrum Internet Suite and debuts some new Classic Desk Accessories for the IIGS, based on his KansasFest 2012 presentation. Mike and Geoff go over some recent Apple II news, such as Brutal Deluxe's latest software offering, a missing time capsule, a visit to the Russian Apple Museum in Moscow, and Woz's Ask Me Anything on Slashdot, as well as Apple II-related movie and TV items.

eBay items this month include a Franklin ACE-based educational unit and Geoff and Mike pause to puzzle over an Apple II Plus emulator for the Commodore 64. A discussion of recent Apple-1 auctions rounds out the episode this month.

Click past the jump for links mentioned in this episode.

Introduction (0:00 – 08:27)

II News (08:27 – 37:22)

Apple Pickings (37:22 – 51:20)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/11/11/show-021-weiss-sis-auctions-hosting/feed/ 0 noThis month on Open Apple, Ken takes the month off as Mike chats with Apple IIGS programmer Geoff Weiss, who does double-duty as both guest and co-host. Geoff discusses his work on the Spectrum Internet Suite and debuts some new Classic Desk Accessories foMike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month on Open Apple, Ken takes the month off as Mike chats with Apple IIGS programmer Geoff Weiss, who does double-duty as both guest and co-host. Geoff discusses his work on the Spectrum Internet Suite and debuts some new Classic Desk Accessories for the IIGS, based on his KansasFest 2012 presentation. Mike and Geoff [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2012/11/11/show-021-weiss-sis-auctions-hosting/ Open Apple #20 (Oct 2012): Ewen Wannop, Spectrum, the next Apple II, and Mac Mini http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/uO_QnMLC0jk/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/10/11/show-020-wannop-spectrum-beyond-mini/#comments Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:00:25 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=215 This month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Ewen Wannop, British programmer of 16-bit telecommunications programs such as Spectrum, SAM, SNAP, and SAFE. The hosts share feedback galore from the last episode and contemplate how to record a live show. After catching up on some headlines from last month, we plow forward, celebrating [...] Ewen WannopThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Ewen Wannop, British programmer of 16-bit telecommunications programs such as Spectrum, SAM, SNAP, and SAFE. The hosts share feedback galore from the last episode and contemplate how to record a live show. After catching up on some headlines from last month, we plow forward, celebrating the return of an interactive fiction publication and grumbling that even beginner IF can be as obscure as the medium is infamous for. The September 2012 issue of Juiced.GS just shipped, and with it, a look at what features a hypothetical System 7.0 operating system would include. Is it reasonable to consider that a software upgrade warrants a hardware bump, and what the next model of Apple II would look like? Photos of Steve Jobs in his natural habitat show an Apple stronghold as Spartan as ever, but you can decorate yours with Melissa Barron's screenprints from Etsy. There's a Disk II floppy drive on eBay that holds within it a working Mac mini — a cool hack, but is it worth a cool grand? We question the value of purchasing free software on eBay and marvel at everything from lighters to thumb drives in the shape of an Apple II.

Click past the jump for links mentioned in this episode.

Introduction (0:00 – 13:08)

User Login (13:09 – 29:02)

II News (29:03 – 1:11:57)

Apple Pickings (1:11:58 – 1:36:59)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/10/11/show-020-wannop-spectrum-beyond-mini/feed/ 1 noThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Ewen Wannop, British programmer of 16-bit telecommunications programs such as Spectrum, SAM, SNAP, and SAFE. The hosts share feedback galore from the last episode and contemplate how to record a live show. Mike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with Ewen Wannop, British programmer of 16-bit telecommunications programs such as Spectrum, SAM, SNAP, and SAFE. The hosts share feedback galore from the last episode and contemplate how to record a live show. After catching up on some headlines from last month, we plow forward, celebrating [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2012/10/11/show-020-wannop-spectrum-beyond-mini/ Open Apple #19 (Sep 2012): David Schmidt, iOS games, Apple III, and IMSAI http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/h9xIWQvYRlQ/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/09/03/show-019-schmidt-ios-apple3-imsai/#comments Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:00:00 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=212 This month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with David Schmidt, the programmer responsible for ADTPro. Beyond his own program, David has also contributed to the development of Davex, GSport, AppleCommander, CiderPress, OpenEmulator, DiscFerret, CFFA3000 — and much, much more. Collectively, the show's hosts marvel at the deluge of Apple II games that are [...] David SchmidtThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with David Schmidt, the programmer responsible for ADTPro. Beyond his own program, David has also contributed to the development of Davex, GSport, AppleCommander, CiderPress, OpenEmulator, DiscFerret, CFFA3000 — and much, much more. Collectively, the show's hosts marvel at the deluge of Apple II games that are being ported to iOS, Apple's mobile operating system … though we question the direction Jordan Mechner is taking the classic Karateka. Apple-1 computers continue to fetch exorbitant prices at live auctions, while iPads and IMSAIs fail to sell on eBay — though the latter may soon get a Kickstarter from Vince Briel. Finally, Ken quietly broods while Mike and David enthusiastically sing the praises of their favorite computer, the Apple III.

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Introduction (0:00 – 11:20)

User Login (11:21 – 24:55)

II News (24:56 – 1:13:09)

Apple Pickings (1:13:10 – 1:41:28)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/09/03/show-019-schmidt-ios-apple3-imsai/feed/ 4 noThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with David Schmidt, the programmer responsible for ADTPro. Beyond his own program, David has also contributed to the development of Davex, GSport, AppleCommander, CiderPress, OpenEmulator, DiscFerret, CFFA3000 &Mike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken chat with David Schmidt, the programmer responsible for ADTPro. Beyond his own program, David has also contributed to the development of Davex, GSport, AppleCommander, CiderPress, OpenEmulator, DiscFerret, CFFA3000 — and much, much more. Collectively, the show's hosts marvel at the deluge of Apple II games that are [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2012/09/03/show-019-schmidt-ios-apple3-imsai/ Show #17 (July 2012) eBay auction results http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/YQmM7D0XOQs/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/08/27/show-017-ebay-results/#comments Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:02:31 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=211 In the July 2012 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below. In the July 2012 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below.

Title
Starting bid
End date
# Bids
Sold
Apple IIe 8 MHz UltraWarp accelerator card$1.00Jun-18-12 19:05:36 PDT35$328.55 + $15 S&H
Apple IIe joystick controller$29.99Jul 02, 201204:47:05 PDT5 sold
Bill Budge's Space Album auction$60.00Jun-11-12 19:32:07 PDT2$61 + $15 S&H
Akalabeth in a plastic bag$100.00Jun 11, 201219:17:45 PDT27$1285.13 + $15 S&H

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/08/27/show-017-ebay-results/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2012/08/27/show-017-ebay-results/ Open Apple #18 (August 2012): Wayne Arthurton, Paul Hagstrom, Jeremy Rand, and KansasFest http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/UW0mu5PwK8s/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/08/14/show-018-arthurton-hagstrom-rand-kfest/#comments Tue, 14 Aug 2012 20:01:31 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=208 This month on Open Apple, Ken Gagne speaks with Wayne Arthurton, who recently attended his first KansasFest since 2004, and Paul Hagstrom and Jeremy Rand, both first-time attendees at the world's premier annual Apple II convention. In this panel-format discussion, the four veterans discuss their personal highlights from the show, what motivated them to attend, [...] Wayne Arthurton, Paul Hagstrom, Jeremy RandThis month on Open Apple, Ken Gagne speaks with Wayne Arthurton, who recently attended his first KansasFest since 2004, and Paul Hagstrom and Jeremy Rand, both first-time attendees at the world's premier annual Apple II convention. In this panel-format discussion, the four veterans discuss their personal highlights from the show, what motivated them to attend, and their favorite sessions, HackFest challenges, keynote speaker memories, vendor fair purchases, and more.

Links mentioned in this episode:

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/08/14/show-018-arthurton-hagstrom-rand-kfest/feed/ 2 noThis month on Open Apple, Ken Gagne speaks with Wayne Arthurton, who recently attended his first KansasFest since 2004, and Paul Hagstrom and Jeremy Rand, both first-time attendees at the world's premier annual Apple II convention. In this panel-formMike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month on Open Apple, Ken Gagne speaks with Wayne Arthurton, who recently attended his first KansasFest since 2004, and Paul Hagstrom and Jeremy Rand, both first-time attendees at the world's premier annual Apple II convention. In this panel-format discussion, the four veterans discuss their personal highlights from the show, what motivated them to attend, [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2012/08/14/show-018-arthurton-hagstrom-rand-kfest/ Open Apple #17 (July 2012): Rich Dreher, Apple-1, Atari, and Robert Tripp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/-yxahzkVR4g/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/07/08/show-017-dreher-apple1-atari-tripp/#comments Sun, 08 Jul 2012 15:00:58 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=204 This month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken speak with Rich Dreher, developer of the CompactFlash For Apple (CFFA) card. The first batch of CFFA3000 cards sold out in 2011, and the second batch is now shipping with similar sales numbers. Rich takes us behind the scenes of the product's success before dishing on other [...] Rich Dreher at KansasFest 2012This month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken speak with Rich Dreher, developer of the CompactFlash For Apple (CFFA) card. The first batch of CFFA3000 cards sold out in 2011, and the second batch is now shipping with similar sales numbers. Rich takes us behind the scenes of the product's success before dishing on other II hardware developers Vince Briel and Mike Willegal. We look at the astronomical numbers rare Apple-1 computers are fetching on eBay and at Sotheby's and celebrate HyperCard turning 25 while Atari turns 40, though Mike objects to the latter. David Finnigan's new book is out, and Robert Tripp is hot on his heels when an updated and digitized version of the classic What's Where in the Apple — and we have the exclusive interview with Bob! All this content and all these guests make for our longest episode ever, perfect for listening to while you drive to next week's KansasFest.

Click past the jump for links mentioned in this episode.

Introduction (0:00 – 19:36)

User Login (19:37 – 30:14)

II News (30:15 – 1:36:29)

Retroviews (1:36:30 – 2:00:15)

Apple Pickings (2:00:16 – 2:18:12)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/07/08/show-017-dreher-apple1-atari-tripp/feed/ 1 noThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken speak with Rich Dreher, developer of the CompactFlash For Apple (CFFA) card. The first batch of CFFA3000 cards sold out in 2011, and the second batch is now shipping with similar sales numbers. Rich takes us behind tMike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken speak with Rich Dreher, developer of the CompactFlash For Apple (CFFA) card. The first batch of CFFA3000 cards sold out in 2011, and the second batch is now shipping with similar sales numbers. Rich takes us behind the scenes of the product's success before dishing on other [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2012/07/08/show-017-dreher-apple1-atari-tripp/ Show #16 (June 2012) eBay auction results http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/w3zSHGJX-Lw/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/06/27/show-016-ebay-results/#comments Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:52:19 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=201 In the June 2012 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below. In the June 2012 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below.

Title
Starting bid
End date
# Bids
Sold
Steve Jobs' personal Apple IIe$45,000 (Buy It Now)Still available
Apple II clone computer$325 (Buy It Now)Still available
Rainbow logo ballpoint pen$399.00Jun 01, 2012 18:59:57 PDTDid not sell
Cross Apple pen$8.99May 28, 2012 18:17:07 PDT8$29
Basic Computer Programming for Kids$11 (Buy It Now)Still available
]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/06/27/show-016-ebay-results/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2012/06/27/show-016-ebay-results/ Open Apple #16 (Jun 2012): Martin Haye, demoparty, Leisure Suit Larry, and clones http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/yAzhrBiBqY4/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/06/04/show-016-haye-demoparty-larry-clones/#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2012 13:00:34 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=197 This month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken speak with Martin Haye, 8-bit programmer extraordinare. We love us some conventions, be they KansasFest, the Vintage Computer Festival, @party, ROFLCon, or WordCamp. We wonder why video games have abandoned humor and if Kickstarter can bring it back. Steve Wozniak is advising the Steve Jobs film — [...] Martin HayeThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken speak with Martin Haye, 8-bit programmer extraordinare. We love us some conventions, be they KansasFest, the Vintage Computer Festival, @party, ROFLCon, or WordCamp. We wonder why video games have abandoned humor and if Kickstarter can bring it back. Steve Wozniak is advising the Steve Jobs film — no, not the one in which Ashton Kutcher will play Steve Jobs, but that raises the question: who will play the hosts of Open Apple? On eBay, we're suspicious of an Apple IIe that was supposedly once Jobs', and we wish there were a more comprehensive online resource for Apple II clones.

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Introduction (0:00 – 15:29)

User Login (15:30 – 29:46)

II News (29:47 – 1:15:32)

Apple Pickings (1:15:33 – 1:33:17)

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/06/04/show-016-haye-demoparty-larry-clones/feed/ 5 noThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken speak with Martin Haye, 8-bit programmer extraordinare. We love us some conventions, be they KansasFest, the Vintage Computer Festival, @party, ROFLCon, or WordCamp. We wonder why video games have abandoned humor andMike Maginnis & Ken GagneThis month on Open Apple, Mike and Ken speak with Martin Haye, 8-bit programmer extraordinare. We love us some conventions, be they KansasFest, the Vintage Computer Festival, @party, ROFLCon, or WordCamp. We wonder why video games have abandoned humor and if Kickstarter can bring it back. Steve Wozniak is advising the Steve Jobs film — [...]Open,Apple,Apple,II,podcast,audio,Steve,Wozniak,Woz,IIe,IIc,IIGS,][,//,recording,studio,episode,show,Mike,Maginnis,Ken,Gagnehttp://www.open-apple.net/2012/06/04/show-016-haye-demoparty-larry-clones/ Show #15 (May 2012) eBay auction results http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/openapple/~3/f2XymG_UmOY/ http://www.open-apple.net/2012/06/03/show-015-ebay-results/#comments Sun, 03 Jun 2012 16:00:18 +0000 podcast@open-apple.net (Mike Maginnis & Ken Gagne) http://www.open-apple.net/?p=196 In the May 2012 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below. In the May 2012 episode of the Open Apple podcast, Mike and Ken reviewed several eBay lots. The results of those auctions are below.

Title
Starting bid
End date
# Bids
Sold
Wizard and the Princess reprint from Sierra$300 (Buy It Now)Still available
Wizardry I: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overload129.95 (Buy It Now)Apr 30, 2012 16:22:43 PDTDid not sell; item has been relisted, relisted, relisted, relisted, relisted, relisted, relisted, relisted, relisted, relisted, relisted, and relisted
Prototype ROM 3 Apple IIGS$450 (Buy It Now)May 05, 2012 18:04:50 PDTDid not sell; item was relisted and sold for $107.50 after 13 bids
Appe III Logic boards — guaranteed to not work!59.99 (Buy It Now)May 18, 2012 18:07:03 PDT4 sold
]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/06/03/show-015-ebay-results/feed/ 0 http://www.open-apple.net/2012/06/03/show-015-ebay-results/ 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).

Many 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.

Brutal Deluxe logo
Happy birthday, Brutal Deluxe!

]]> http://www.open-apple.net/2012/04/30/brutal-deluxe/feed/ 6 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.

Title
Starting bid
End date
# Bids
Sold
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.

Title
Starting bid
End date
# Bids
Sold
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.

Title
Starting bid
End date
# Bids
Sold
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.

Title
Starting bid
End date
# Bids
Sold
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.

Click past the jump for links mentioned in this episode.

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.

Title
Starting bid
End date
# Bids
Sold
Lot of Microzine lot$120 + $6 S&H (Buy It Now)Mar 25, 201205:54:03 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.

Title
Starting bid
End date
# Bids
Sold
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.

Title
Starting bid
End date
# Bids
Sold
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.

Title
Starting bid
End date
# Bids
Sold
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 PDT0a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280721091480#ht_500wt_1033" title="80's Apple II Tutorial Wings, Lapel Pin in Logo box | eBay">relisted — 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.

Title
Starting bid
End date
# Bids
Sold
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.

Title
Starting bid
End date
# Bids
Sold
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, 201116:04:29 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/ Mike Maginnis & Ken GagnenonadultAn Apple II podcast