Fork Bomb - Technology and Other Nerdy Retro Stuff
Euro and Chris speculate on usually tech related things in alternate timelines, universes, and dimensions. Drop us a line at [email protected].
Episodes
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Episode 40 - VCF East
Euro and Chris went to VCF (Vintage Computer Festival) East! Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Or leave us a message in the comments section below!
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Episode 39 - Hotline
Remember Hotline? Neither did Chris, but Euro did! Then Chris discovered it and asked, "You ever hear of hotline?" Then this podcast episode happened. We hope you enjoy it! General Hotline info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotline_Communications The Mobius Hotline server that Chris is running:...
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Episode 38 - Waffling About
No topic! Just waffling about and having a good time. Maybe you'll enjoy hearing this and maybe you won't! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Or leave us a message in the comments section below!
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Episode 37 - iChat AV and Interview With Wicknix
Another guest star! This time, Matt (aka wicknix) of PowerPC web browser fame and other fascinating projects. He's is probably best known at this point for providing updated builds of TenFourFox in the form of InterWebPPC. Not only is he active and helpful on the MacRumors PowerPC Forums, he was...
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Episode 36 - Wine and CodeWeavers
On this episode we discuss Wine and CodeWeavers. Wine allows you to run Windows applications under Linux and Unix like OSes including MacOS all without emulation! We also have another interview again! This time with James Ramey, president of CodeWeavers! CodeWeavers is the company that creates...
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Episode 35 - Interview With Sean From ActionRetro
Another interview! This time with Sean of ActionRetro YouTube channel! It's the home of cursed Macs, insane upgrades, and old Macs running Minecraft despite being built a decade or more before the game ever came out. Give a listen and find out more! Thanks, Sean, for your time and for fun...
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Episode 34 - Interview With Will From RetroTechBytes
And now for something completely different! In this episode, we interview Will from the up and coming Youtube channel, RetroTechBytes! His channel has tons of high quality content covering all things retro PC related. Thanks, Will, for your time and for the engaging interview! RetroTechBytes:...
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Episode 33 - Garuda Linux
In this episode we look at something modern for a change: Garuda Linux! Garuda is an Arch Linux based distribution. It's easy to install, rolling release, and very beautiful inside and out. Garuda Linux: https://garudalinux.org Email: [email protected] Facebook:...
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Episode 32 - The PowerPC and the Macintosh
We did something insane on this one. This entire episode was created on PowerPC Macs from the early 2000s. Audio chat, recording, editing, and even uploading it to PodBean. Why? Because we could! Euro and Chris talk about the history of the PowerPC processor and their experiences using PowerPC...
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Episode 31 - Home Labs And You
Euro and Chris talk about their home labs! What is a home lab? Why have one? What do you do with them? Stay tuned and find out! Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter: @forkbombpodcast https://twitter.com/forkbombpodcast Or leave us a message…
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Episode 30 - Pop!_OS
Euro and Chris talk about something modern for a change; Pop!_OS, a slick Linux distribution by System 76! Pop!_OS: https://pop.system76.com Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter: @forkbombpodcast https://twitter.com/forkbombpodcast Or leave…
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Episode 29 - Retro PC Emulators
Euro and Chris talk about their adventures with PCem and 86Box, two emulators designed to emulate a wide array of retro x86 PCs. PCEm: https://pcem-emulator.co.uk/ 86Box: https://86box.github.io Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter:...
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Episode 28 - Retro Rigs
It's the Covid-19 apocalypse. Euro and Chris pass the time by talking about their retro machines! Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter: @forkbombpodcast https://twitter.com/forkbombpodcast Or leave us a message in the comments section below!
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Episode 27 - Automation, Robots, Singularity, and You
Fork Bomb is back and we're trying something different! We have a debate on the positive and negative aspects of automation and machine learning and what they mean for us and society. The Economics of Automation | What Does Our Machine Future Look Like? Do You Trust This Computer Alpha Go...
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Episode 26 - Experimenting with FreeDOS
Euro and Chris use, work and game on FreeDOS, the open source DOS compatible operating system! FreeDOS: https://www.freedos.org/ Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter: @forkbombpodcast https://twitter.com/forkbombpodcast Or leave us a message...
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Episode 25 - Haiku
A new episode. Twenty five times we have talked. This time on Haiku. https://www.haiku-os.org/ Show notes with Haiku screenshots Interesting Haiku window management Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter: @forkbombpodcast...
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Episode 24 - ReactOS
In this episode, Euro, Eric, and Chris look at ReactOS, and open source clone and re-implementation of Window. Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter: @forkbombpodcast https://twitter.com/forkbombpodcast Or leave us a message in the comments...
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Episode 23 - Doom Mods
Welcome to your Doom...mods! Euro and Chris look at many modified versions of Doom, the iconic first person shoot person shooter! Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter: @forkbombpodcast https://twitter.com/forkbombpodcast Or leave us a…
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Episode 22 - The TRS-80 Part 2 - The CoCo
Part 2 of our look at the history of the TRS-80 line of computers. In this episode we explore the TRS-80 Color Computer (CoCo). The 8-Bit Guy's restoration of a TRS-80 Color Computer Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter: @forkbombpodcast...
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Episode 21 - The TRS-80 Part 1
In this episode we go back to the before time and the long long ago to discuss the original TRS-80 line of computers. Get ready for monochrome screens and dancing demons! Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter: @forkbombpodcast...
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Episode 20 - Interview With The 8-Bit Guy!
David Murray, A.K.A, "The 8-Bit Guy", has graciously joined us for an interview! For those that haven't heard of him, he creates great content about retro computing, vintage gaming, music, cats, and a plethora of other fun and interesting things! Thank you, David! The 8-Bit Guy YouTube Channel:...
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Episode 19 - Alternate DOS Versions
What if we told you that there were other version of DOS? Well there were! Euro and Chris researched them and are back after a long break to talk about everything they learned! Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter: @forkbombpodcast...
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Episode 18 - Atari 8-Bit Computers
Euro and Chris research, play on, and discuss their experiences with Atari 8-bit computers! Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter: @forkbombpodcast https://twitter.com/forkbombpodcast Or leave us a message in the comments section below!
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Episode 17 - Life Without Open Source Software
In this episode we discuss how prevalent open source software is and how much we wouldn't have without it. Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter: @forkbombpodcast https://twitter.com/forkbombpodcast Or leave us a message in the comments…
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Episode 16 - Tech Documentaries
A special thanks to Jamie Bainbridge for suggest the topic for this episode! We discuss our favorite tech documentaries! Show Notes: Triumph of the Nerds Nerds 2.0.1 Code Rush Revolution OS Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter:...
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Episode 15 - Transmeta
Eric and Chris teach Euro about the little microprocessor company that could, but didn't. Transmeta had fascinating technology that could have changed CPUs as we know it but never quite took off. Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter:...
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Episode 14 - Into OS/2!
In this episode we research and experience OS/2 Warp and share what we learned. Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter: @forkbombpodcast https://twitter.com/forkbombpodcast Or leave us a message in the comments section below!
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Episode 13 - Our Favorite Retro Games
Euro, Eric, and Chris talk about their favorite retro video games from days of old. Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter: @forkbombpodcast https://twitter.com/forkbombpodcast Or leave us a message in the comments section below! Show Notes…
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Episode 12 - What if GUI Operating Systems Never Existed?
In this speculative episode, Euro, Eric, and Chris discuss a world where the graphical operating system never took off. Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter: @forkbombpodcast https://twitter.com/forkbombpodcast Or leave us a message in the...
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Episode 11 - Exploring The Commodore 64
Eric Renfro is back! We explore the history and use of the Commodore 64 and Eric tells us what it was like to actually own one. Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter: @forkbombpodcast https://twitter.com/forkbombpodcast Or leave us a message…
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Episode 10 - Our Adventures in Retro Computing
We made it to episode 10! In this special episode, we talk about our shared hobby of setting up and maintaining retro computers. If you want to participate in the conversation, or want to suggest future topics here's how you can contact us! Email: [email protected] Facebook:...
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Episode 9 - Automate All the Things!
We have Eric Renfro on as a guest again to tell us about the home automation and security system he's been building by hand. Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter: @forkbombpodcast https://twitter.com/forkbombpodcast Or leave us a message in...
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Episode 8 - Into the Gopher Hole
Chris and Euro talk about their experience learning about the Gopher, its history, and its use. Suriprisingly, it's still active and in use today! Show notes: The rise and fall of the Gopher protocol The Overbite Project Email: [email protected] Facebook:...
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Episode 7 - The Beginning
Special guest Erika Barker, Euro, and Chris talk about how they got into computing and how it got them to where they are today. Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter: @forkbombpodcast https://twitter.com/forkbombpodcast Or leave us a message…
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Episode 6 - The Untitled Episode About Intel
Chris and Euro look at the history of Intel, its predecessor Fairchild Semiconductor, and the talented people behind how the microprocessor revolution got started. They also speculate on what life would be like without them. Show Notes: Podfather - Robert Noyce and the Rise of Silicon Valley…
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Episode 5 - Learning about NeXT and NeXTSTEP
In this episode, Euro and Chris take a dive into the history of NeXT Computer and the NeXTSTEP operating system. Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter: @forkbombpodcast https://twitter.com/forkbombpodcast Or leave us a message in the comments...
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Episode 4 - What If Microsoft Never Existed
Special guest Gene McCulley join Euro and Chris in imaginging a world where Microsoft never existed. Everyone knows who Microsoft is, but you may be surprised how far their contributions truly reach. Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter:...
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Episode 3 - Learning About The Amiga
In this episode Euro and Chris discuss their experience with learning about the history and use of The Amiga. The Amiga was a computer from the 80s and 90s with multimedia capabilities that were about a decade ahead of its time. Show notes: A brief history of the Amiga...
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Episode 2 - What If BBS's Still Ruled and The Internet Never Happened
In this episode we bring on special guest Eric Renfro. Eric is the system operator (sysop) for the Decker's Heaven Bulletin Board System (BBS) and experienced BBS's when they were still popular. We discuss what things would be like today if the Internet never happened and BBS's were still in…
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Episode 1 - What If We Never Had Broadband
Euro and Chris discuss what life would be like in an apocalyptic dystopian present where broadband never happened. Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forkbombpodcast/ Twitter: @forkbombpodcast https://twitter.com/forkbombpodcast Or leave us a message in the…
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Euro and Chris speculate on usually tech related things in alternate timelines, universes, and dimensions. Drop us a line at [email protected].
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