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Mac Folklore Radio
Comfort food for Macintosh users of the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.
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Episodes
The Test of Time (1994) 20.05.2019 17:22
Ten years on, a look at why some software is still standing, and why other products have died off. From the Macworld 10th anniversary issue . Written by David Pogue, The Desktop Critic, Macworld February 1994 .
The Not-So-Great Compromise (1990) 14.04.2019 19:50
The trials and tribulations of working with Apple’s first portable Macintosh. Audio excerpt from the Macintosh Portable press event in 1990 . Written by Steven Levy, The Iconoclast, Macworld March 1990 .
Mac Surgery (1989) 01.04.2019 8:45
David Pogue goes through the harrowing process of installing an accelerator board in a compact Mac. Text available in [HTML][html] and [ePub][epub] formats.
Switcher (1984) 15.03.2019 21:49
The story of the Macintosh’s very first multitasking environment as told by the programmer himself, Andy Hertzfeld, at folklore.org. Audio excerpt from the “Macintosh at 20” panel hosted at Macworld Boston 2004. Highly recommended! Full text available at folklore.org .
Bill Atkinson on Joining Apple Computer 40 Years Ago (2018) 12.02.2019 8:43
Bill Atkinson, well-known for QuickDraw, MacPaint, and HyperCard, reflects on the 40th anniversary of his start at Apple. Audio excerpt from the Churchill Club’s 2011 event discussing the legacy of Steve Jobs . Text available at folklore.org .
Can a Plus Be a Minus? (1986) 15.01.2019 15:00
Taking the upgrade path is costly and confusing but ultimately satisfying. Steven Levy documents his upgrade journey from a Macintosh 512k to a Mac Plus. Written by Steven Levy, The Iconoclast, Macworld October 1986 .
Hello Again (MFR Housekeeping) 14.12.2018 2:42
Welcome back, Mac Folklore Radio Listeners–both of you. Some rambling from your podcast host after a nine year absence. Thanks again to vintageapple.org and the mysterious “SteveM” for all the new reading material.
The Desktop Christmas (1993) 10.12.2018 14:06
Cheap and cheery gifts to put under the Apple tree. Written by David Pogue, The Desktop Critic, Macworld December 1993 .
A Shut and Open Case (1987) 27.11.2018 12:42
How “unauthorized” modifications to the Mac became commonplace. Written by Steven Levy, The Iconoclast, Macworld January 1987 .
Defying Gravity (1993) 25.10.2018 6:58
The DiskDoubler Story: How to succeed by really trying. Written by Guy Kawasaki, Wise Guy, Macworld December 1993 .
The Goal of a New Machine (1993) 01.10.2018 5:50
Guy Kawasaki’s take on the PDA: the Personal Telephone Assistant. Written by Guy Kawasaki, Wise Guy, Macworld September 1993 .
The NeXT Best Thing (1989) 16.09.2018 15:36
Journalists are summoned to a preview of the NeXT cube. Written by Steven Levy, The Iconoclast, Macworld March 1989 .
Look Mac, No Hands! (1995) 02.08.2018 13:31
One man’s quest to eliminate the keyboard. Written by David Pogue, The Desktop Critic, Macworld August 1995 .
The Meaning of Slow (1991) 14.06.2018 10:09
Passing the time with Apple’s StyleWriter. Written by Steven Levy, The Iconoclast, Macworld December 1991 .
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