3 chapters across the catalog
Engineering Perspectives, Nick Vass and John Lance
John Lance, a 1981 engineering graduate, reflects on his connection to John C. Dvorak's technical knowledge, specifically his ability to recall vintage chip numbers. Nick Vass describes a dream about the show transitioning to a live stream format just before Dvorak's passing. Both producers emphasize the show's role as a "sea of sanity" during the last five years.
Donor Acknowledgments, Ringtone Requests and Knighting
The hosts read a list of donors who contributed various amounts, some referencing historical tech milestones like the Intel 8008 chip. Listeners from Canada, Australia, and the UK are acknowledged for their support. A significant $500 donation from a listener in Clovis, New Mexico, results in him being named a "Patron Knight" of the show.
Bill Gates and the Revisionist History of Personal Computing
Bill Gates is criticized for allegedly rewriting the history of the personal computer revolution by claiming his early insight into microprocessors was the primary catalyst. The actual timeline is cited, involving Gates seeing the Altair on Popular Electronics and adapting BASIC code for the machine while at Harvard.
