2 chapters across the catalog
The "Macintosh BASIC Handbook" exists as a rare artifact for a programming language that was never officially released to the public. According to historical accounts, Bill Gates pressured Apple CEO John Sculley to cancel the project by threatening to withdraw Microsoft Office support for the Macintosh. This corporate maneuver effectively killed Apple's internal BASIC version, leaving Microsoft's version as the primary option for the platform.
TRS-80 Model 100, Early Mobile Computing, and 300 Baud Modems
The TRS-80 Model 100 is remembered as a pioneering portable computer favored by journalists in the early 1980s. Featuring a built-in 300 baud modem and running Microsoft BASIC, the device allowed reporters to upload stories from the field. The hosts reminisce about the machine's excellent keyboard, its 16-hour battery life on AA batteries, and its 32K maximum RAM.
