RCR Episode 288: NeXT, Sound Blaster, and IRC

Retro Computing Roundtable by Earl Evans and Carrington Vanston

Jan 25, 20262:06:33Technology

Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Earl Evans Topic: 1988 In 1988, NeXT introduced its cube, bundled with Mathematica 1.0. IRC was developed. Sound Blaster changed gaming. Microsoft Office was announced...

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