Mastodawn

I intended to write this post about -9- months ago (not to mention maybe a few other posts as well), but the world got crazy and life got busy and, well, better late than never.

INIT HELLO: A New Apple II Conference (Scope Creep Done Right)

https://bytecellar.com/2026/05/10/init-hello-a-new-apple-ii-conference-scope-creep-done-right/

( Note: registration is open for INIT HELLO 2026 -- to be held once again at the System Source Computer Museum outside Baltimore, MD -- until May 24th! )

( But today is the last day you can order a t-shirt! )

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Steven Hugg Dec 5

Switches were flipped, relays clacked, bells dinged, and we even got to hear the Bendix play the Doom E1M1 music. #systemsource #computermuseum

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Blake Patterson Aug 6, 2025

@tankgrrl Nice! We were there a week ago at the new INIT HELLO Apple II conference and didn't see that little guy sidled up to the real thing. Very nice!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/blakespot/54688615372/in/album-72177720328016203

#INITHELLO #SystemSource #vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #retrocomputers #ComputingHistory

Blake Patterson Jul 30, 2025

I've put a gallery of photos I took during the INIT HELLO Apple II conference at the System Source Computer Museum this past weekend online for anyone who might like a look at some of the festivities.

What a wonderful time it was! Can't wait for next year!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/blakespot/albums/72177720328016203/

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