RCR Episode 287: Eureka!
From Retro Computing Roundtable by Retro Computing Roundtable
January 9, 2026 · 1h 49m
About this episode
The episode discusses significant computing developments from 1987, including the Acorn Archimedes and the introduction of various technologies.
Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Blake Patterson Topic: 1987 The Acorn Archimedes became the first computer sold based on the ARM chip. Even today, the last does not appear to be in sight. 1987 also bought us Perl, the IBM PS/2, VGA, Hypercard. CompuServe gifted us GIF. Beyond 1987, we talk BBC BASIC, Quantum Link, and more about the Commodore Colt than you ever wanted. Topic/Feedback links: Acorn Archimedes IBM PS/2 VGA Larry Wall wrote Perl Bill Atkinson designs Hypercard CompuServe introduced a proprietary graphics interchange format . Great. Took off like gangbusters. Like a gift to the online world. So Far; The First 10 Years of a Vision (Apple turned 10) Retro Computing News: The Commodore acquisition happened One line Tetris (Rheolism) (Hackaday) Rheolism How Rheolism works Vintage Computer(-related) commercials: Commodore Colt at Best Buy Acorn Electron IBM PS/2 Retro Computing Gift Idea: The Apple II Age: How the Computer Became Personal (Laine Nooney) See also: INIT HELLO wrap-up discussion (YT) See also: RCR episode 266 with Laine Nooney Auction Picks: Paul: Commodore Colt Spectravideo Compumate VCS keyboard CompuMate…
People in this episode
Host: Paul Hagstrom
Guests: Quinn Dunki, Blake Patterson
Topics covered
- Acorn Archimedes
- IBM PS/2
- VGA
- Perl
- Hypercard
- Commodore Colt
- Retro Computing
Keywords
- Acorn Archimedes
- IBM PS/2
- VGA
- Perl
- Hypercard
- Commodore Colt
- Retro Computing
- Quantum Link
- GIF
- SoftDisk
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Acorn Archimedes, IBM PS/2, VGA, Hypercard, CompuServe, SoftDisk, INIT HELLO, Rheolism, Hackaday
Products: Commodore Colt, Spectravideo Compumate VCS keyboard, CompuMate, Atari 2600
Books & works: The Apple II Age: How the Computer Became Personal
Places: Best Buy
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