Category Archives: Apple II

The End of an Era

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Mike Maginnis

To most people working in publishing today, the name Quark is synonymous with the publishing process itself. The Denver-based company’s flagship product, QuarkXPress, set the standard for DTP and anyone looking for a job in the industry had to have … Continue reading →

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Apple III Forever

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Mike Maginnis

Okay, let’s just call this what it is:  an Apple III blog.  Sure, I cover Apple II stuff on occasion and even the Macintosh gets mentioned now and then.  But really, the main focus here mirrors my current retrocomputing interest … Continue reading →

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Apple III: Random Appearances

Posted on November 10, 2010 by Mike Maginnis

The Apple III seems to show up in the strangest of places.  This video was recently posted to YouTube: ????????? ??????? – ?????! (No, I don’t know what it means, either…) Boingboing picked it up and it had a moment … Continue reading →

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Remaking Ultima

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Mike Maginnis

When the first Neverwinter Nights was released in 2002 (no, not that first NWN), it came with a very cool mod editor, the Aurora toolset, which allowed users to build and release their own content.  NWN isn’t the first game … Continue reading →

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Apple: Touch the Screen

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Mike Maginnis

Here’s a fun set of videos that were captured from a 1984 Apple Kiosk Laser Disc.  Designed to be used in a touch screen kiosk, the disc goes over the latest offerings from Apple Computer, including the Apple IIe, III … Continue reading →

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KansasFest 2011 Announced

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Mike Maginnis

The dates for next year’s “Summer Camp for Geeks”, KansasFest 2011 were announced today.  The annual celebration of all things Apple II will once again take place at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri.  Make sure you mark off your … Continue reading →

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Apple Graphics Tablet

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Mike Maginnis

The pictures of the Apple Graphics Tablet next to an iPad, taken by Ken Gagne at KansasFest and intended as a tongue-in-cheek look at Apple’s design trends, have certainly been making the rounds.  It’s a great photo essay and you … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Trivia

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Mike Maginnis

One of the problems with coming up with a trivia item for something like the Apple II is that it’s been out for more than 30 years.  Quite possibly, everything that can be known about it, already is and by … Continue reading →

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Got Lamp!

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Mike Maginnis

Jason Scott‘s latest epic documentary “Get Lamp” arrived in my mailbox this afternoon.  Needless to say, life has been put on hold while I delve in.  I’ll post a full review later this weekend.  For now, I’m enjoying the return … Continue reading →

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KansasFest 2010 Pictures

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Mike Maginnis

My photos from KansasFest 2010 are now available to view in my Picasa Web Album.  The images are from Friday and Saturday.  Also, my report on Friday’s activities at Rockhurst is up over at A2Central – you can read it … Continue reading →

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