rkindig Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Floppy Days Episode 49 http://floppydays.li...-and-mark-wills The TI-99/4A - History, Interview with Jim Fetzner and Mark Wills In the home computer timeline, I’m currently covering computers released in the era from 1979 to 1980. Next up is the TI-99/4A. When I went to research the TI-99 I found an incredible amount of information about the machine and an involved, vibrant community surrounding it. As a result, I pulled in as many experts as I could find to be involved in providing information about this very interesting machine. I got so much involvement, and found so much information, that I will be covering the TI-99 for the next several shows. That will include the typical topics, such as history, tech specs, modern upgrades, emulation, Web sites and much more, as well as interviews with some TI luminaries. As I typically like to cover the history of the machine first, that will be the topic of the first couple of shows. For the history segment, I was lucky enough to find a couple of people who have an incredible history with the TI-99, Jim Fetzner and Mark Wills. Jim has an extensive, multilingual library of all things TI and possesses some very interesting hardware items related to the TI-99, as you will hear. Mark is the author of TurboForth for the TI-99/4A and has been involved in the TI-99/4A scene pretty much since 1983. He’s also English, living in the UK, so he has a rather British take on the home computer wars. Since the interview piece I typically do with the co-hosts before covering the main topic took so long and turned out to be so interesting in it’s own right, I decided to break out the interview into its own show and the next show will then cover just the TI-99 history with the help of these two gentlemen. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) Listening now... ** EDIT ** This was a great show! I cannot wait for the next installment! Great stuff Jim & Mark! A two day event next year eh? That might actually make it worthwhile. So, have the two day's been locked in stone yet? If so, what are they? Edited November 17, 2015 by --- Ω --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsy Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 It would still officially be a one day event - we don't want to tread on Hal's toes - he does a great job and the Chicago show deserves the support of everybody. A second day, if it comes off, would be an unofficial get together either in someones hotel room or a small conference room or something, and basically be a hack-fest where we can all just geek out, talk TI, show projects, get help for projects, etc. For folks who have travel a long way (like me) a two day event is more attractive. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkdrummer Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I think it was a great show! If any non-tiers listen to it I think we'll get some more converts. Long live the TI! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimes99er Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Thanks. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Great listening to you three.. looking forward to the next 9 episodes of TI info 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith99er Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Loving it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyerd Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 A very interesting interview Jim and Mark. A fascinating insight into the TI and how you both kept your interest going for the last 30 odd years. Looking forward to the next instalment. Great work Randy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam242 Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 This couldn't have come at a better time... My budding interest in the 99/4a coupled with a long drive for work yesterday. Listened to it twice. Great stuff, looking forward to more. It was also the first episode of Floppy Days I've heard. Need to go back and catch up. Love the theme song! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 This couldn't have come at a better time... My budding interest in the 99/4a coupled with a long drive for work yesterday. Listened to it twice. Great stuff, looking forward to more. It was also the first episode of Floppy Days I've heard. Need to go back and catch up. Love the theme song! Hey, that's a GREAT idea! I downloaded it and put it on a USB stick for my car's MP3 player. I'll listen to it on my way to work today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davvel Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Great podcast. Listening to Mark and Jim is a unique experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkindig Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 Great listening to you three.. looking forward to the next 9 episodes of TI info Well, I don't know about nine There are 3 additional shows planned, plus a bonus TI-99 themed interview. In fact, #50 is out now, which is the second-parter on the show with Jim and Mark. Thanks for the very kind words, all!! Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkindig Posted December 27, 2015 Author Share Posted December 27, 2015 A very interesting interview Jim and Mark. A fascinating insight into the TI and how you both kept your interest going for the last 30 odd years. Looking forward to the next instalment. Great work Randy! Thank you, sir! Jim and Mark made it interesting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+arcadeshopper Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 Well, I don't know about nine There are 3 additional shows planned, plus a bonus TI-99 themed interview. In fact, #50 is out now, which is the second-parter on the show with Jim and Mark. Thanks for the very kind words, all!! Randy Jim can totally talk for 9 Greg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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