Yesterbits

@yesterbits@oldbytes.space
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I do things (or, more often, consider doing things) with old computers. I'm frequently on the Retrcomputing Roundtable podcast.
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YesterbitsJun 8
Retrocomputing RoundtableJun 8
Retrocomputing Roundtable #286 will be recorded here at 4pm eastern North American time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utxtb-gC8XY — join us as we try to think of something momentous that happened in 1986.
Retrocomputing Roundtable episode 286

YouTube
YesterbitsJun 6
INIT HELLOJun 6

INIT HELLO: Sat-Sun July 26-27, just north of Baltimore at a fantastic computer museum, featuring Apple II-inspired workshops, talks, contests, and other enthusiasts. Details in the linked post.

Lots of people have already signed up, but there's still room!

https://init-hello.org/2025/06/init-hello-celebrating-apple-ii-and-its-community/

INIT HELLO - Celebrating Apple II and its Community - INIT HELLO

INIT HELLO
YesterbitsJun 5
INIT HELLOJun 5

The (tentative) schedule for INIT HELLO is now available!

https://init-hello.org/schedule/

Deadlines are rapidly approaching to reserve space in our hotel blocks, order shirts, register to go. But it's not yet too late!

YesterbitsJun 5
INIT HELLOJun 5

INIT HELLO registration closes June 30, deadlines for hotel blocks and shirts are sooner. Details at the link below about what we're planning, what the deadlines are, how to sign up for space. We hope to see you in July!

https://init-hello.org/2025/06/have-you-registered-yet/

Have you registered yet? - INIT HELLO

INIT HELLO
YesterbitsJun 4
Retrocomputing RoundtableJun 4
RCR episode #285: You'll Have Mail. In 1985, the Amiga arrived, NeXT was founded, Quantum Computer Services began its journey to becoming AOL. We also talk INIT HELLO and System Source, ZX-Spectrum clones, MIDI, and more! https://rcrpodcast.com/2025/06/04/rcr-episode-285-youll-have-mail/
RCR Episode 285: You’ll Have Mail | Retrocomputing Roundtable

YesterbitsJun 3
4am ❧Jun 3

My latest project is code-named "Total Reprint." I ported The Print Shop (1986) to ProDOS and made it hard-drive-installable. Then I made some other improvements, like live previews of third-party graphics and borders. It's bundled with every graphic, border, and font that Broderbund ever released, plus hundreds of other openly licensed graphics that I back-ported from modern artists.

Come to INIT HELLO in July for the product launch. <https://init-hello.org/>

#AppleII #retrocomputing

YesterbitsMay 26
Retrocomputing RoundtableMay 26
RCR episode #284: Hammer time. In 1984, Apple introduced the Macintosh and the Apple //c, IBM introduced the PCjr, HP introduced the LaserJet, FidoNet began distributing mail. 🌮 https://rcrpodcast.com/2025/05/26/rcr-episode-284-hammer-time/
RCR Episode 284: Hammer time | Retrocomputing Roundtable

YesterbitsMay 23
Retrocomputing RoundtableMay 23
RCR episode #283: A STRANGE GAME. In 1983, the era of it being always DNS began. From Atari, the XL; from Apple, the Lisa, ImageWriter, and //e; from Radio Shack, the Model 100; from Lotus, 1-2-3; from David Lightman, wardialing. https://rcrpodcast.com/2025/05/23/rcr-episode-283-a-strange-game/
RCR Episode 283: A STRANGE GAME | Retrocomputing Roundtable

YesterbitsMay 23
Retrocomputing RoundtableMay 23
RCR episode #282: End of Line. Kick back and relaaax with us as we toast the highlights of 1982, including Tron, WarGames, C64, Vectrex, Choplifter, Pitfall!, The Computer Programme. https://rcrpodcast.com/2025/05/23/rcr-episode-282-end-of-line/
RCR Episode 282: End of Line | Retrocomputing Roundtable

YesterbitsMar 30
Retrocomputing RoundtableMar 30
Episode 285 will be recorded here in a little over an hour, 4pm eastern NA time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIWrjexRxlA — Amiga, NeXT, Windows 1.0, Brazil. Join us, (still) preoccupied with 1985.
Retrocomputing Roundtable episode 285

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4am ❧Jun 3

My latest project is code-named "Total Reprint." I ported The Print Shop (1986) to ProDOS and made it hard-drive-installable. Then I made some other improvements, like live previews of third-party graphics and borders. It's bundled with every graphic, border, and font that Broderbund ever released, plus hundreds of other openly licensed graphics that I back-ported from modern artists.

Come to INIT HELLO in July for the product launch. <https://init-hello.org/>

#AppleII #retrocomputing

Show threadTristanJun 3
@a2_4am nooooo dont make me buy a SCSI card for my apple ii
Show threadandy dillerJun 10
@Tristan @a2_4am You just need a Fujinet.
https://fujinet.online
FujiNet - The Future of Retro Computing

The Future of Retro Computing

FujiNet
Show threadNox LadyAiluros, AvatarJun 3
@a2_4am Can’t wait to see it!
Show threadxotJun 3
@a2_4am The nerve of this guy. He'll do anything.
Show threadJohn AycockJun 3
@a2_4am Pity there's no online option for the event!
Show thread4am ❧Jun 3
@herrprofdr look just enjoy your healthcare and functioning democracy and be happy
Show threadMatt CampbellJun 3
@jaybird110127 Your latest boost from 4am is the second time that this INIT HELLO conference has come across my feed. Not gonna lie, I'm tempted to go; it might be fun. But I'm not a hard-core Apple II enthusiast.
Show threadJayson SmithJun 3
@matt You gotta love the name though, right?
Show threadJayson SmithJun 3
@matt I actually own an IIe and an IIgs, though they're in storage, with no immediate plans to pull them out.
Show threadJayson SmithJun 3
@matt I guess I've missed something. They keep talking about INIT HELLO. Has Kansasfest gone by the wayside for some reason? That IIRC used to be the primary Apple II enthusiasts' conference.
Show threadColin McMillenJun 3
@jaybird110127 @matt it's online only this year after the organizers did a weird thing to go back to Kansas and got rightfully nailed for this (especially since last year they moved away from Kansas so that everyone could come). Announced very close to the Trump inauguration, that seemed really distasteful.
Show threaddeaterJun 3
@colin_mcmillen @jaybird110127 @matt
from what I gather one of the reasons was the perceived racism in Kansas, which I find it a bit ironic as the venue for this new conference (northern Baltimore County / nearby Southern Pennsylvania) unfortunately has a reputation for being a racist area (google racist york pa mayor). probably moreso than a college town in Kansas
Show threadbhtooefrJun 4
@deater78 @colin_mcmillen @jaybird110127 @matt it was because of Kansas’s bathroom bill making it incredibly unsafe for transgender people to attend
Show threadColin McMillenJun 3
@a2_4am this is a very cool project!
Show threadweirdocollectorJun 3
@a2_4am Does a virtual (print to PDF) printer exists for the Apple II?
Show threadGames That I MissedJun 3
@weirdocollector @a2_4am surl-server (https://www.colino.net/wordpress/en/surl-server-a-serial-proxy-for-8bit-computers/) let's you use a modern printer with your Apple II. But, if you don't have a physical printer, it'll default to outputting PostScript files that you can use or convert to PDF.
surl-server - a serial proxy for 8bit computers

colin@colino.net
Show threadeuroplus Jun 3

@weirdocollector The NewPrint outputs to PDF, but it’s hardware, and needs a printer card, so not exactly “virtual”.

Some emulators do.

If someone codes up sort for its SmartPort printer, the #FujiNet could.

Show threadandy dillerJun 10
@europlus @weirdocollector
FujiNet already prints to virtual PDF with custom IIc ROM.
Show threadEmoryJun 3
@a2_4am @mrencyclopedia it's glorious
Show threadRyeNCode 🇨🇦Jun 4
@a2_4am
I'm not crying,
You're crying
Show threadBen PfaffJun 4

@a2_4am I remember that and similar software!

Back then, with fanfold continuous feed paper, we could print long banners. We can't do that anymore with modern printers.

Show threadHanno ZullaJun 4
@a2_4am
Show threadDr. Christopher KunzJun 4
@a2_4am I spent HOURS with The Print Shop, printing all kinds of posters and other stuff on my father's 9-pin printer.
Show threadtechnerdJun 4
@a2_4am This is so cool and a blast from the past
Show threadPippzJun 5
@a2_4am AHHH! MEMORIES! I started a "card printing business" with this when I was like 10 years old. THANK YOU.