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ANTIC Interview 277 - Rob Zdybel, Atari, Part 2 Apr 19, 2017

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Rob Zdybel, Atari (Part 2)

Hello, Atari fans, and welcome to another interview episode of Antic, The Atari 8-bit Computer Podcast. My name is Randy Kindig. This interview is a bit different in that it's the second interview with someone that we've interviewed before - Mr. Rob Zdybel. The reason for this is that Rob worked for Atari so long, and was involved in so many projects, that I felt like some information was left undiscovered in the first interview. At the request of some listeners, I decided to do a follow-up interview and Rob was kind enough to agree.

Rob Zdybel was a very long-time employee at Atari, having worked there beginning in 1979 all the way to 1996, when the Tramiels left. Rob has a long line of credits including Pigs in Space, Real Sports Football, Stellar Track and Star Trek for the Atari 400/800, SOS for the Atari 2600, Missile Command for the Atari 5200, and Bug Hunt for the Atari XE. He also designed the system BIOS for the Atari 5200.

Please note that this interview does have some profanity, although I did beep out the most obvious instances.

This interview took place on July 10, 2016.

Links:

list of Rob's games at AtariMania
PRGE 2013 - Bob Smith, Rob Zdybel, Joe Decuir - Portland Retro Gaming Expo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmqzybUe9m4
"Once Upon Atari" - http://www.onceuponatari.com/
Rob's first interview with ANTIC

ANTIC Interview 276 - Chris Byrne, Intern at Atari Ireland Apr 02, 2017

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Chris Byrne, Intern at Atari Ireland Chris Byrne was an intern at Atari Ireland in 1982, where he programmed a quality lot tracking system on the Atari 800, and on the IBM System/38. This interview took place on March 20, 2017.

ANTIC Episode 41 - Atawi Fowever! Mar 28, 2017

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Atawi Fowever!!!

In this episode of Antic the Atari 8-bit podcast: Nir Dary talks about the Atari Invasion Show, Tom Raida brings back the programming language segment to talk about Kyan Pascal, we tell you about all the Atari shows going on this year around the world, and in order to head off lawsuits we tell you about all the possible side effects of listening to Antic.

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Recurring Links

Floppy Days Podcast

AtariArchives.org

AtariMagazines.com

Kevin's Book "Terrible Nerd"

New Atari books scans at archive.org

ANTIC feedback at AtariAge

Atari interview discussion thread on AtariAge

ANTIC Facebook Page

AHCS

Eaten By a Grue

What we've been up to

Indy vintage computer club - http://www.indyclassic.org/ , https://www.facebook.com/groups/1082702455167563/

News

Atari 400 USB Keyboard - http://blog.tynemouthsoftware.co.uk/2017/03/atari-400-usb-keyboards.html
Atari 800XLP
Atari game watch
Atari Pong coffee table - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1461917284/play-atari-pong-in-your-coffee-table
BASIC 10liners 2017 - http://gkanold.wixsite.com/homeputerium/basic-10liners-2017 , http://atariage.com/forums/topic/261637-basic-10liners-2017/
YouTube channel up by Lotharek - https://www.youtube.com/user/lotharek
Atari gifts at Zazzle.com - https://www.zazzle.com/atari+gifts
"How I Built This" Podcast (NPR) - http://www.npr.org/podcasts/510313/how-i-built-this
RetroChallenge 2017/04 - http://www.retrochallenge.org/
"Explore/Create: My Life in Pursuit of New Frontiers, Hidden Worlds, and the Creative Spark" - http://amzn.to/2noFuwV
High Score Club Season 14 - http://atariage.com/forums/topic/260910-hsc14-welcome-games-list/
Other Upcoming Shows where you might see Atari computers
- VCF East - http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-east/, March 31-April 2, 2017, InfoAge Science Center, Wall, NJ
- Midwest Gaming Classic - Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel - April 7-9 - https://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/
- VCF Southeast - April 29 & 30, 2017, Roswell, GA - http://vcfse.org/
- TI Fest West - Saturday April 29th from 9 am to 5 pm, Oak Tree Restaurant in Woodland, Washington - http://atariage.com/forums/topic/260465-fest-west-2017/
- Kansasfest July 18-23 https://www.kansasfest.org
- VCF West - August 5-6, 2017 - Computer History Museum, 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, California - http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-west-xi/
- VCFMW - Sept. 9-10, Elk Grove Village, IL - http://vcfmw.org/
- PRGE http://www.retrogamingexpo.com Oct 20-22
- Going on right now is The Forever Demo Party in Slovakia, http://forever.zeroteam.sk/
- April 7th to April 9th - Atariada in Czech Republic - http://www.atariada.cz
- April 21th to April 23rd - NOMAM 2017 in Germany - http://skriegel.de/nomam/
- May 25th to May 28th - OUTLINE Demo Party in Holland - http://outlinedemoparty.nl/
- :: FOReVER o18, FOReVER - nostalgic 8-bit multiscene party - http://forever.zeroteam.sk
- Sommarhack 2017 - Home, SOMMARHACK 2017 JULY 7 - 9 - http://dhs.nu/sommarhack/2017/
- Fujiama 2017 17.8.2017 - 20.8.2017 - http://www.abbuc.de/news-feeds-component/events/icalrepeat.detail/2017/08/17/215/-/fujiama-2017
- OldComp Party #3 (Czech Republic) 8.9.2017 - 10.9.2017
- ByteFest 2017 13.10.2017 - 15.10.2017 - http://www.bytefest.org/english-info2/
- Ajka Hungary, Arok party Aug 11 to Aug 13, 2017 - https://www.facebook.com/ArokParty/
- another Retro computer event in 1st & 2nd of April.. this time its Retro Computer Show 2017 in Bordeaux, France - http://www.retrocomputershow.com/

New at Archive.org

Nir Dary Segment

Review of Atari Invasion show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1edcEPJu2S8

Of-The-Month

ACE-80 Cart & ACE-80XL Cart - http://www.atariarchives.org/cfn/12/02/0100.php

Commercial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HA5Xw5uwpAc

Programming Languages Segment

Kyan Pascal - by Tom Raidna - https://kyanpascal.wordpress.com/

Feedback

Louisville Arcade Expo - http://www.arcaderx.com/
Suburban Chicago Atarians (SCAT) - http://www.scatarians.org/

Possible side effects of listening to the Antic podcast include stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat; drowsiness, dizziness, feeling nervous; mild nausea, upset stomach, constipation; increased appetite, weight changes; insomnia, decreased sex drive, impotence, or difficulty having an orgasm; dry mouth, intense hate of Commodore, and Amiga lust. Certain conditions apply. Offer good for those with approved credit. Member FDIC. An equal housing lender.

ANTIC Interview 275 - Peter Shankman Mar 25, 2017

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Peter Shankman, Help A Reporter Out

Peter Shankman is a well-known American entrepreneur and author. He was creator of Help A Reporter Out, and author of several business books. He got his start in technology with an Atari 2600 and an Apple ][.

This interview took place on March 20, 2017.

Teaser quote: "What would you change, if you could go back and talk to your 10-year-old self? I wouldn't change a thing. Because the hell that I went through there has led to, pretty much, the majority of the success I've had today, and I'm very very lucky with that. I can trace that back to the Atari, to the 2600, to those games..."

Peter's web site

Peter on Twiiter

Wikipedia on Peter

Faster than Normal podcast

Video version of this interview: https://youtu.be/a2DZoTU9Cw4

ANTIC Interview 274 - Nadav Caine, Mathematic-Tac-Toe Mar 21, 2017

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Nadav Caine, Mathematic-Tac-Toe

Nadav Caine published one program for the Atari computer: Mathematic-Tac-Toe. This educational program first appeared in the winter 1982-1983 APX catalog.

This interview took place on March 17, 2017.

Teaser quotes:

"Look, my game's lousy. I'm embarrassed even to have a conversation about it."

"All education is self-education. I don't think teachers put knowledge in your head."

Mathematic-Tac-Toe at AtariMania

Mathematic-Tac-Toe in the winter 1982-1983 APX catalog

Quote Blaster - Nadav's unpublished educational game

ANTIC Interview 273 - Bob Woolley, Atari 1200XL hardware hacker Mar 17, 2017

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Bob Woolley, Atari 1200XL hardware hacker

Bob Woolley has been upgrading and modifying Atari 8-bit computers — primarily the 1200XL — since it was released. His hardware products include video output improvements, keyboard repairs, built-in CompactFlash cards, a dual-ANTIC computer, and a parallel bus interface for the 1200XL. Bob was editor of Atari Classics magazine from approximately 1994-1997. He is still active in the San Leandro Computer Club and on the AtariAge forums.

This interview took place on March 14, 2017.

"I actually use the Atari as my computer. I couldn't write any code on one of my PCs. Whereas if I'm going to write code, I do it on the Atari."

Bob on AtariAge

San Leandro Computer Club

Atari Classics Magazine

A Parallel Bus Interface for your 1200XL

1200XL Keyboard Tune-up

ANTIC Interview 272 - Joe Grande, Monkey Up A Tree Mar 15, 2017

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Joe Grande, Monkey Up A Tree

Joe Grande published one program for the Atari computers: Monkey Up A Tree was published by Atari Program Exchange, and first appeared in the winter 1982-1983 APX catalog.

This interview took place on March 14, 2017.

Monkey Up A Tree in the winter 1982 APX catalog

ANTIC Interview 271 - David Lubar, game developer Mar 05, 2017

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David Lubar, Game Developer (PastFinder)

Welcome to another interview episode of Antic the Atari 8-bit computer podcast.

David Lubar was a prolific games software developer who worked for Sirius Software, Activision and Absolute and freelanced for several other companies, including Broderbund, Origin Systems, and Imagineering. He developed games for many different systems, including game consoles like the Atari 2600 and the NES and computer systems such as the Apple II, C64, and the Atari 400/800.

His titles for the Atari 8-bits include Hacker, Master of the Lamps, Ogre, Pastfinder and Ultima IV.

David has since taken up writing and has several books to his name.

This interview took place April 23, 2016.

Links:

http://www.davidlubar.com
"Character, Driven: A Novel" by David Lubar - http://www.amazon.com/dp/0765376946/?tag=ataripodcast-20

ANTIC Episode 40 - BBSing Feb 25, 2017

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In this episode of Antic the Atari 8-bit podcast: Bill Kendrick returns with a segment on the Lantronix and BBSing on your Atari, we cover lots of new hardware upgrades, Nir Dary talks about the RAM-Cart 1M, and we have our usual segments on what's new at Archive.org and what's happening in the Atari 8-bit world.

READY!

Recurring Links

Floppy Days Podcast

AtariArchives.org

AtariMagazines.com

Kevin's Book "Terrible Nerd"

New Atari books scans at archive.org

ANTIC feedback at AtariAge

Atari interview discussion thread on AtariAge

ANTIC Facebook Page

AHCS

Eaten By a Grue

What we've been up to

Eight Bit Magazine - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/8bitmagazine/8-bit-magazine-issue-2-amstrad-commodore-sinclair , https://www.facebook.com/eightbitmagazine/ , http://www.eightbitmagazine.com/
Atari 800XE - http://www.ebay.com/itm/Atari-800xe-/162383912577 , http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=982&st=1
Atari XEP80 Interface Module - http://www.atarimania.com/faq-atari-400-800-xl-xe-what-is-the-atari-xep80-interface-module_39.html
Getaway! source code - Mark Reid Disks, Mark Reid — Getaway! archives and development documents, http://atariage.com/forums/topic/261009-mark-reids-getaway-design-documents-and-apx-correspondence/
Kaverns of Kfest http://atariage.com/forums/topic/261831-kaverns-of-kfest-game/ https://github.com/a...avernsA81.1.asm
Peter Dell interview link - http://ataripodcast.libsyn.com/antic-interview-27-the-atari-8-bit-podcast-peter-dell-wudsn
Joystick breakout - http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Joystick-Breadboard-Breakout-for-C64-VIC20-Atari-2600-VCS-Development/332087625644

News

Super Color CPU Card. 59 Euros + shipping - http://atariage.com/forums/topic/260646-new-hardware-atari-400800-super-color-cpu-card/
Atari game watch - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/717828519/gameband-the-first-smartwatch-for-gamers?ref=project_share
Sophia video upgrade board - Demo of the SOFIA the ATARI XL/XE/5200 RGB Video Upgrade board, http://atariage.com/forums/topic/258702-new-development-gtia-in-cpld/page-1?hl=%20sophia
Multibowl - https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/video-game-mixtape-multibowl
BASIC 10liners 2017 - http://gkanold.wixsite.com/homeputerium/basic-10liners-2017 http://atariage.com/forums/topic/261637-basic-10liners-2017/
recent videos by Nir Dary:
Art of Atari Capsule Edition — in January's Loot Crate DX (blind box "Items for the Pop Culture Connoisseur") $44.99/month - https://www.lootcrate.com/subscription-crates/lcdx
Atari Age — The Emergence of Video Games in America http://amzn.to/2lXK3Oq
XF551 Track Display/Front Panel Control Pre-order Offer from DropCheck - http://atariage.com/forums/topic/261481-xf551-track-displayfront-panel-control-pre-order-offer/
Atari 815 Disk Drive on Ebay - http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRA-RARE-Atari-815-Dual-Disk-Drive-prototype-/172515706186 , Discussion http://atariage.com/forums/topic/261918-atari-815-for-sale-on-ebay/
1088XEL Alternative Mother-Board Project - http://atariage.com/forums/topic/261147-1088xel-alternative-mother-board-project/
SDrive pre-order - http://atariage.com/forums/topic/262323-sdrive-arm-market-reseachpreorder/
Weird Al Pac Man song http://nerdist.com/weird-al-pac-man-box-set/
Feb. 18, 2017 - "Atari Invasion", Marsveen, Holland - http://atari-invasion.nl/ , Nir Dary was on-hand and posted pictures on the Antic Facebook page and a video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1edcEPJu2S8&feature=youtu.be
Other Upcoming Shows where you might see Atari computers
- VCF East - http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-east/, March 31-April 2, 2017, InfoAge Science Center, Wall, NJ
- Midwest Gaming Classic - Sheraton Milwaukee Brookfield Hotel - April 7-9 - https://www.midwestgamingclassic.com/
- VCF Southeast - April 29 & 30, 2017, Roswell, GA - http://vcfse.org/
- Kansasfest July 18-23 https://www.kansasfest.org
- VCF West - August 5-6, 2017 - Computer History Museum, 1401 N. Shoreline Blvd., Mountain View, California - http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-west-xi/
- VCFMW - September?
Omnitrend's Universe Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/435419473491677/

New at Archive.org

Bill's Modern Segment

Lantronix, Ice-T & BBS'ing

ANTIC Interview 235: Marlin Bates - http://ataripodcast.libsyn.com/antic-interview-235-marlin-bates-r-time-8-replacement-cartridge

Lantronix UDS-10 (discontinued, but includes info & manual) - https://www.lantronix.com/products/uds-10/
Lantronix UDS-1110 - https://www.lantronix.com/products/uds1100-uds1100-poe/
"Ice-T XE 2.76 released" thread at AtariAge (with an alpha of 2.80 posted later in the thread, in Oct. 2014) - http://atariage.com/forums/topic/217539-ice-t-xe-276-released/
Atari 8-bit FAQ (go to section 10.1: "What noncommercial telecommunications programs are there?") - http://www-ftp.lip6.fr/pub/doc/faqs/atari-8-bit/faq
Telnet BBS Guide - http://telnetbbsguide.com/
"Links" web browser - http://links.twibright.com/
"ircII" IRC client - http://www.eterna.com.au/ircii/
"Mutt" email client - http://www.mutt.org/
"Screen" terminal multiplexer - https://www.gnu.org/software/screen/

Nir Dary Segment - RAM-Cart 1M

RAM-Cart 1M review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8Gs7ZTbwoA

ANTIC Interview 270 - Ed Kelly, Edladdin Controllers Feb 05, 2017

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Ed Kelly, Edladdin

Hello, welcome to a special interview-only episode of Antic, the Atari 8-bit podcast. My name is Randy Kindig. This interview is with Ed Kelly of Edladdin. Edladdin produces a fantastic family of controllers for the Atari 2600, Atari 7800, Atari Flashback, and classic 8-bit computers. I met Ed at VCF Southeast in 2016 and was so impressed by his controllers that I later bought one and am very happy with it. They are fully customizable and are very rugged. This is likely the last controller you'll need. I sat down with Ed and we discussed how his company got started, what controllers they produce and what the future looks like.

This interview took place on December 4, 2016.

Links:

http://edladdin.com/

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