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Derek from MFR fills in for John this week, and he and James discuss the Preliminary Macintosh Business Plan. eBay Finds are the Created on a Mac book, System Software Update 6, and a framed original Macintosh box panel. News includes iPhone 3.0, 3G S, and Steve Jobs' surgery.Other related links from this episode: Join the website at RetroMacCastMacintosh Folklore RadioDigiBarnFolklore.org

James and John talk with KansasFest Marketing Director Ken Gagne. eBay Finds are an Apple 2, Pascal Poster, and Think Different Watch. The big news from the week was the WWDC keynote.Other related links from this episode: Join the website at RetroMacCastAppleLogic: Carte BlancheBriel Replica IJuiced.GS

The Retro Mac of the Week are the Flower Power and Blue Dalmatian iMacs. eBay Finds are an original Macintosh, Picasso Mac Lighted Sign, and a Picasso poster autographed by Steve Jobs. News includes the rumored return of Steve Jobs, historic Apple documents, and clamshell iBook greeting cards.Other related links from this episode: Join the website at RetroMacCastCult of Mac: Apple History: First Business Plan, IPO Now PublicAnalysts not tickled pink over Apple's new colors

The Retro Mac of the Week is the Macintosh 840AV. eBay Finds are a Mac Portable training kit, NeXT system, lot of three great Macs, and IIGS blueprints. News includes iPhone rumors, Lisa OS Reference Manual, and iLodeRunner for iPhone.Other related links from this episode: Join the website at RetroMacCastLow End Mac: Treasure Your Quadra 840AVGizmodo: What to do with an old Mac 128k

James interviews Rob Janoff who designed the original six-color Apple logo. eBay Finds are a disk notcher, an Apple pirate cap, and a Macintosh vs Windows videotape. News includes a look back at Apple's website design, 11 intriguing Apple designs, and iPhone rumors.Other related links from this episode: Join the website at RetroMacCastEmaculation: Full-Screen SheepShaver Discussion

James talks to Maedi from the Macintosh Garden. eBay Finds are an original Apple ][, a Macintosh Test Drive keychain, and a unique mug shaped like a classic Mac. News includes three new Get a Mac ads and an exploded Mac 128 t-shirt.Other related links from this episode: Join the website at RetroMacCastThe Vintage Mac MuseumMac Folklore Radio: ThunderscanDelray Beach Film Festival

James and John talk to Steve Capps in Part 2 of their interview. eBay Finds are a MicroMac case kit, Lisa 2, and ThunderScan. News includes Myst for iPhone, FastMac 25th anniversary t-shirts, clear case SE, and Steve Jobs typography art.Other related links from this episode: Join the website at RetroMacCastFake Steve CappsAliceXiTunes App Store: MystArtwork of Steve Jobs by Dylan Roscover

James and John talk to Steve Capps about the development of the original Macintosh in Part I of our interview. eBay Finds are an Apple graphics tablet, a SCSI-Compact Flash adapter, and a Mac SE. News includes a Lego Mac and an Andy Warhol serigraph auction.Other related links from this episode: Join the website at RetroMacCastAliceXFolklore.org: Steve Capps Day

 James and John talk about the HyperDrive. eBay Finds are NIB Laser 128EX Apple 2 clone and an Apple Tablet. News includes a billion apps downloaded, Alice on iPhone, and the return of the Macintosh Garden. Other related links from this episode: Join the website at RetroMacCastHyperDrive Photos (JD Wages)The End of Innocence at Apple: What Happened After Steve Jobs Was FiredFestival Celebrates 20th Apple II ConferenceKansasFest(photo by Steve)

James and John recall the rich history of Castle Wolfenstein.  eBay Finds are an Apple banner, Macintosh TV, and a pallet of classic Macs. News includes rumors of Steve Jobs returning in June, one billion app download countdown, and more Laptop Hunter ads. Other related links from this episode: Join the website at RetroMacCastVirtual AppleRob JanoffEndpoint Technologies: What Price Cool?Hulu: 30 Rock "The Keynote"

The Retro Mac of the Week is the Macintosh IIvx. eBay Finds are Apple die-cast race car, 20th Anniversay Mac new-in-box, and perhaps the first published Hackintosh guide. News includes the end of Woz's dancing days, an interview with the Apple logo designer, a retro software archive, and Plush Jobs. Other related links from this episode: Join the website at RetroMacCastLow End Mac: Macintosh IIvxYouTube: Woz in Footloose

James and John look at the history of Apple scanners. eBay Finds are a rare and unique Apple invitation, 14 pounds of software, and some interesting Apple pins. News includes WWDC dates, Wolfenstein 3D reborn, and a new I'm a PC ad. Other related links from this episode: Join the website at RetroMacCastVueScan

James plays excerpts from a dealer video for the original Macintosh. eBay Finds are a prototype PowerBook Duo, C-VUE LCD for the //c, and a lighter in the shape of an Apple computer. News includes dancing Woz, iPhone 3.0, the release of MacHeads DVD complete with contest. Other related links from this episode: Join the website at RetroMacCastYouTube: Selling Macintosh

The Retro Mac of the Week is the Macintosh IIfx. eBay Finds are some items of questionable authenticity, a dubious //e, and a mysterious MacPhone. News includes dancing Woz, iPhone 3.0, and the new Shuffle. Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastLow End Mac: Macintosh IIfxDancing with the StarsAppleInsider: Apple orders 10-inch touchscreens for mystery product

James and John look back at the history of web browsers for the Mac. eBay Finds are a Lisa 2/10, "Dear Mr. Jobs" mug, and protoype iPhone. News includes the iCast, an SE/30 in Watchmen,  and the Retr0bright Project. Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastWeb Browser History TimelineApple Collection Liquidation Sale

James and John talk to Vann Baker about the history of Bulletin Board Systems. The eBay Find of the Week is a Picasso Macintosh dealer sign from the original owner. News includes the Safari 4 Beta, Oregon Trail reborn on the iPhone and the birthday of Steve Jobs. Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastMacKids BlogForkbombr: A Brief Interview with James and John of the RetroMacCastInterview with Mike Harvey of Nibble Magazine

The Retro Mac of the Week is the Macintosh SE. eBay Finds are the Switcher Construction Kit, an original Macintosh Developer System, and a Picasso Mac hooded shirt. News includes coverage of the Mac mini in a Disk ][ case, possible leaked new mini video , and Mini vMac on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastOld-Computers.com: Macintosh SELow End Mac: Macintosh SEThe Mac SE Support Pages

James and John talk about the Apple II operating systems. eBay Finds are a Macintosh TV, Apple III, and rare Apple poster. News includes Woz on Dancing with the Stars. Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastApple Computer: The Early Days A Personal PerspectiveFirst Bytes into an AppleApple ][ HistoryOS news: GEOSSyndicommInfo-Mac

James and John chat with James Little about his MacMod of the Year for 2008. eBay Finds include a Lisa Widget/Profile emulator board, a lot of 42 Apple 2s, and rare Pizzamac LC. News includes G4 Mac obsolete/vintage status and nine-year old iPhone developer Lim Ding Wen. Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastWelcome to Macintosh Screenings

James and John finish their series on the Macintosh OS with OS 9. eBay Finds are a new-in-box //c, System 6.0.8 floppies, and a real Apple. News includes James's article in Cult of Mac, the Tekserve museum, and Guy's 25th anniversary party photos. Other related links from this episode:Join the website at RetroMacCastMacHeads the MovieMac OS 8 and 9 compatibility with Macintosh computersOS 9 HelperSheepShaveriCab Internet BrowserLow End Mac's Compleat Guide to Mac OS 9, 2008 Edition