The rise in popularity of retro computing over recent years (and its future)

‭A panel discussion hosted by Mr Lurch on the apparent meteoric rise in popularity of all things Computer Retro over recent years. This happened at the Canberra Vintage Computer Exhibition 2024.

After we're introduced to the panelists, we hear how they got interested in retro computing. How people can get into the hobby today. The challenges around e-waste education (not scrapping the good stuff) and second hand stores in Australia. The panelists' first experiences with a computer. Concluding with what we think is the future of the hobby.

Host:
Jason of ‪@MrLurchsThings‬https://mrlurch.com (who has since returned to making videos)

Panelists:
Adrian Franulovic‬ - ‪@australiancomputermuseum‬ / Juicy Crumb - acms.org.au
Jeremy Barr-Hyde - linktr.ee/fullservicerecap
Ian Mavric - www.trs-80.com.au
Kieren / K-man - linktr.ee/kman_aus
Pat Breen - Australian Vintage Collectors Call / Melbourne House Computer Club
Tony - Grumpy Oz Retro Podcast ‪@OzRetrocomp‬grumpyozretro.com

CVCE 2024 -    • Canberra Vintage Computer Exhibition 2024  

Canberra Vintage Computer Enthusiasts - https://cbrvce.org

0:00 Introduction and panelists
3:39 How we got interested in retro computing
9:08 How to get into the hobby today
15:06 E-waste and thrift stores
25:30 First experience with a computer
32:16 Future of the hobby?
44:24 Wrap up

Thanks for watching.

#retrocomputing #vintagecomputing