Re: Apple II love at WWDC

[Mike <maginnis@computist-project.net>]

On Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:48:39 -0400, Chuck Plater <me@no.no> wrote:

>At the 2010 edition of Stump the Experts, there were quite a few 
>mentions / references to our beloved Apple II. The experts questions 
>included:
>
>Using an Apple CAT modem, how long would it take to transfer the iPhone 
>SDK 3.2 foundation libraries over Apple CAT Binary II?
>
>That said, how would you store 3,2??,??? bytes on an Apple II computer
>
>Then the experts had 2 devices that they wanted the audience to 
>identify. The first was the TV adapter switch from an Apple IIc (which 
>was incorrectly identified as an RF adapter.) The second was the AV 
>in/out  dongle from a Video Overlay card.
>
>It was great to see that there is still some love for the Apple II from 
>inside of Apple.
>
>I happened to win a prize for a group effort to solve a "rebus" related 
>to the Newton, and I am not the proud owner of an Apple 2400 baud 
>modem. All I have to do now is figure out how to get the box back home.

That's not all the Apple II love there was at WWDC:

http://www.cultofmac.com/see-you-at-apple-history-party-at-wwdc/45744

"As invites roll in for extracurricular activities for WWDC next week,
only one so far offers something besides drinks and the same folks
you�ve seen all day: a museum-style look at working Apple technology
dating back to 1976 � including an original Apple I.

"The aptly-named iNSpired tour is sponsored by BoxTone, Mobile Service
Management software provider and you�ll get to ogle 25 years of
Apple�s insanely great tech as you hobnob with community members over
drinks and food. (They promise a �hands-on� experience but keep your
potato-chip grease off the keyboards, thanks.)

"Apple employee #16, Wendell Sander, aka father of the Apple III, is
coming to the party, he�s bringing the Apple I.

"Entrance is free for WWDC attendees, spaces are limited, tell them
you�re with us (promo code: CultofMacFan) when you register and you�ll
be entered in a drawing to win an iPad and a VIP pass.

"See you there?"

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A video of the event can be found here:

http://www.cultofmac.com/video-of-the-day-apple-history-tour-at-boxtone-wwdc-2010-party/46469

Part II (which they haven't posted yet) is an interview with Sander.

- Mike