Discover this podcast and so much more

Podcasts are free to enjoy without a subscription. We also offer ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more for just $11.99/month.

ANTIC Interview 243 - Russ Walter, Secret Guide to Computers

ANTIC Interview 243 - Russ Walter, Secret Guide to Computers

FromANTIC The Atari 8-bit Podcast


ANTIC Interview 243 - Russ Walter, Secret Guide to Computers

FromANTIC The Atari 8-bit Podcast

ratings:
Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Oct 18, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Russ Walter, Secret Guide to Computers Russ Walter is the author of Secret Guide to Computers & Tricky Living, a book that he has been publishing and updating since 1972. It is currently in its 32nd edition; he's working on the 33rd now. The book has evolved with technology and time — the current versions cover modern machines like Windows, Android, and iOS. The early editions covered then-modern machines like the Atari 800, TRS-80, Commodore 64, and Apple //.  In addition to the book, Russ provides a free technical support phone number, which he invites people to call at any time, day or night. (My copy of the book, from 1987, says right on the cover: "Call 24 hours: he's usually in and sleeps only lightly.") Though the phone number has changed, some 30 years later, that is still a feature that he offers. This interview took place on September 15, 2016. "The craziest call that I got was a girl, sounded like she was 7th or 8th grade or something ... wanted to know how to attract her boyfriend to her." Secret Guide web site: http://SecretFun.com
Released:
Oct 18, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

We cover Atari news, reviews, and a special feature each show for the Atari 8-bit line of computers (400/800/XL/XE/XEGS)