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James and John interview Charis Tsevis, the artist behind the fantastic Steve Jobs mosaics. eBay Finds are a set of slides and a badge from the Macintosh First One Hundred Days, a Macintosh IIci, and a Macquarium. Other related links from this episode:RMC Widgets by LucasCharis Tsevis WeblogRAM Computer MagazineEngadget: Mac SE gutted, converted into toilet paper dispenserAmazon: Apple T-Shirts

James and John present part two of their visit to the DigiBarn Computer Museum. eBay auctions include a rare Lisa collectible, the AppleDesign book, and a IIGS Woz paperweight. News includes a steampunked Mac mini. Other related links from this episode:eBay: PowerBook G3 Pismo ProseMaking the Macintosh: Technology and Culture in Silicon ValleySteve Jobs Mosaic by Charis TsevisFortune: The trouble with Steve JobsFortune: Steve Jobs' Journey

James and John present the first part of their visit to the DigiBarn Computer Museum with a look a the preliminary Macintosh Business Plan. eBay auctions include a Macintosh TV bundle, a Duo 270c, and new Apple iron-on patches. Other related links from this episode:Welcome to MacintoshWisconsin Film FestivalThe Power Mac G4 Cube SaluteSystem 7 TodayVirtual GSA2Central.comAppleInsider: iTunes now the No. 2 music retailer in the USMacRumors.com: iPhone, iPod Touch SDK Details March 6thDownload: The True Story of the Internet

James interviews Daphne Kalfon who wrote and performed "I Love My Mac".  James and John conclude their visit to the Computer History Museum with a visit to The Stacks.  eBay auctions include a TAM, PowerBook 1400, and IIci. Other related links from this episode:myoldmac.netThe WebSE - System 7.0 SimulationMacJams: RapplistoryAppleInsider: Mega filing details next-gen 'multi-touch input surface'US Patent Application: Writing Using A Touch Sensor

James and John interview Dave Clausen, creator of the 24th Anniversary Mac. eBay auctions include an Apple corporate graphics standards manual, a chrome 8200, and a priceless Performa 6115CD. They also answer listener e-mail and discuss current Apple news. Other related links from this episode:NYC RESISTORCrazy Apple RumorsThe Secret Diary of Steve JobsI Love My Mac The Song

James and John interview Dan Budiac, owner of a brand-new Apple //c. eBay auctions include an Apple sales award and a Macintosh Portable. James & John also present Part Two of their visit to the Computer History Museum.Become a member of the RetroMacCast at the RetroMacCast Social Network where you can post photos, videos, and contribute to our forums.  You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map. Other related links from this episode:Joy of TechZork I on eBayThe Mac Observer: Danish Police Befuddled by 1G iMac

James interviews Josh Rizzo and Rob Baca, directors of "Welcome to Macintosh" an upcoming documentary on how Apple and the Macintosh changed the world. James and John announce the winner of last week's contest and share some eBay finds: an Airport night-light, and a copy of the first Macintosh game, "Through the Looking Glass".Become a member of the RetroMacCast at the RetroMacCast Social Network where you can post photos, videos, and contribute to our forums.  You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map. Other related links from this episode:Return to Dark CastleApple.com: A Life in PicturesInternet Archive Wayback Machine

James and John present Part I of their visit to the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. eBay auctions include Devo items given away at Macworld and a pair of Apple earrings. Finally, contest rules are provided to win a selection of items from the Apple Company Store.Become a member of the RetroMacCast at the RetroMacCast Social Network where you can post photos, videos, and contribute to our forums.  You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map. Other related links from this episode:Dave's 24th Anniversary MacintoshLifehacker: Install OS X on your Hacintosh PC, No Hacking RequiredMacHEADS the movieWelcome to Macintosh

James and John recap their week at the Macworld Conference and Expo. They also provide some highlights from their trips to Steve Jobs' childhood home, the Apple Company Store, the Computer History Museum, and the DigiBarn.Become a member of the RetroMacCast at the RetroMacCast Social Network where you can post photos, videos, and contribute to our forums.  You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map. Other related links from this episode:Youtube: Bo's videosMacintosh History 101 by Jochen Wolters

James interviews Scott Converse and Cleo Huggins who created e·World.  eBay finds include a very nice Lisa 2 and some new t-shirts using a classic old Apple design.  Finally, James and John talk about plans for Macworld Expo.Become a member of the RetroMacCast at the RetroMacCast Social Network where you can post photos, videos, and contribute to our forums.  You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map. Other related links from this episode:The Hitchhiker's Guide to the MacintoshScott ConverseeBay: Apple Lisa 2eBay: The Stealth Macintosh SEElegant Pixels: Apple T-Shirts from the Apple CatalogeBay: Apple Rainbow T-ShirtsAppleInsider: Apple Hoists "There's something in the air" Macworld Banners

James and John return from their vacation and catch up on some listener e-mail, eBay auctions, and all the rumors swirling about as we get closer to Macworld Expo. You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion in the RetroMacCast Social Network. Other related links from this episode:Retrochallenge Winter WarmupThat Podcast ShoweBay: Apple ImageWriter II NIBThe Boy Genius Report: Jay-Z launching record label with AppleGizmodo: Apple Docking Patent Works Perfectly with Ultra-Slim MacBookMacRumors.com: Apple SubNotebook HintsAppleInsider: Apple set to ship Macs with Blu-ray supportBleeding Edge TV 195: iPhone 1.1.3 Firmware Feature WalkthroughInsanely Great Tees

James and John interview Dan Palka from Info-Mac. Dan discusses the rich history of Info-Mac and what the new Info-Mac offers the Macintosh community. You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion in the RetroMacCast Social Network. Other related links from this episode:System 7 TodayInfo-Mac HyperArchiveLow End MacTidBITSMy Old Macintosh - System 7 Simulation

James and John celebrate 50 episodes with a look back at the year and a look forward to 2008. You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion in the RetroMacCast Social Network. Other related links from this episode:eBay: Mac Fan Pin and Apple EarringseBay: Stealth Black Macintosh SE/40eBay: Machintosh Antique Computerslifthill:  Epcot's Spaceship Earth Reopens, Steve Jobs picsAppleInsider: Briefly: More sightings of mysterious metallic grey MacBooks

Super-collector Justin Dunlop joins James and John as they discuss the Retro Mac of the Week, the 7300.  Justin gives the history of the Apple designed Pippin, and the trio picks out a few eBay auctions and discusses the news of the past week. You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion in the RetroMacCast Social Network. Other related links from this episode:Stuart Bell's Power Colour Classic SiteeBay: Vintage 6 Color Rainbow Logo Static ClingseBay: Apple Einstein Think Different Vinyl BannereBay: Digicard SRC - Apple II 2 Network harddrive/ NAS systemTech Talk RadioAppleInsider: Apple sub-notebook to retail for $1500, 3G iPhone by June - reportPerforma 6116 Simulator

The Retro Mac of the Week is the short-lived Power Macintosh G4 Yikes!  James does a brief history of Apple Keyboards, and eBay auctions include a rare flyer for the Apple I. You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum. Other related links from this episode:RetroMacCast Podcast WidgetRetroMacCast RSS WidgeteBay: Spectre GCR Macintosh Emulator for the Atari STeBay: Vintage Apple Computer Champaign GlasseseBay: Vintage Apple Computer SweatereBay: Australian Macintosh PortableLoopRumors: Apple iTabletEngadget: AT&T CEO outs 3G iPhoneSattaMac - Happy ClassicNewton Modem DominoesRetroMacCast YouTube Page

James and John discuss the Apple IIGS, the first Apple computer with a color GUI.  James shows his Apple logo neon-backlit sign, and eBay auctions include a compact flash-based Apple IIGS and a dubious early Apple telephone. You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum. Other related links from this episode:Apple IIGS History What is the Apple IIGS?KEGS IIGS EmulatorApple Flip Phone PatentCommentary: Sorry, Steve: Here's Why Apple Stores Won't WorkMacRumors.com:  'Don't Give Up on Vista' Web Ad

James and John are back with the Power Macintosh 9600 as the Retro Mac of the Week.  James reports on his MacMania cruise experience, and the eBay Find of the Week is a rare Pippin developer kit. You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum. Other related links from this episode: Mental HygieneLow End Mac: Power Macintosh 9600Insight Cruises: MacMania VIIAppleInsider: Ultra-portable Apple notebook to splash down at Macworld ExpoMacworld Conference & Expo

My wife, Tonya, drops in on the second report aboard the ms Volendam for MacMania 7. While sailing to Aruba, we had a full day of classes yesterday. Today in Aruba, we enjoyed an afternoon of snorkeling. This post is a day late as Libsyn's web-based interface didn't cooperate with our ship's internet connection. I'm now using the terminal and going straight in via FTP. Problem solved!

This is the first of several short reports I plan to do as we cruise to the Panama Canal on MacMania VII.

James and John interview Paul Lehrman who created the world's first all-MIDI album.  eBay auctions include the book "So Far" and a Steve Jobs jack-in-the-box. You can view higher quality versions of the images embedded in our  podcasts at our Flickr site, and don't forget to add yourself to our Frappr Map and join the discussion at the RetroMacCast Forum. Other related links from this episode: Electronic Music FoundationCDeMUSICThe Ballet MecaniqueLeague of Electronic Musical Robots (LEMUR)WolfsonianNew Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME)Insight Cruises: MacMania VII