I'll take you on a nostalgic journey back to the 1980s. We'll explore the early days of computing and gaming, talk about the Apple IIe and Bulletin Board Systems (BBSs), and delve into the exciting world of making games. Whether you're a seasoned tech enthusiast or simply curious about the origins of the digital age, this episode is for you.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

03:02 The Apple IIe

05:38 Bulletin Board Systems

08:36 Making games

10:32 Where to start

Links & Resources:

⁠BASIC Computer Games on Wikipedia

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