This episode, we trace the evolution of Mac word processing from MacWrite to the present. Along the way we find a secret moose, complain about Microsoft, and learn that some apps have true staying power.
Podcast
e76 – System Alert Sounds
For our 4th anniversary episode, we return to our roots of discussing classic Mac sound design. We cover the tragic backstory of the Wild Eep, the immortal Sosumi, the poorly named "ChuToy", and much more.
e75 – MacAddict
This episode we revisit MacAddict magazine and its freakin' awesome coverage of the Apple world in the late '90s.
Follow Up
- 25th anniversary Myst playthrough
- New receipt and luggage emoji easter eggs
- Wi-Fi adopts version numbers
- Rumor mill follow-up
MacAddict Magazine
- Archives
- Issues 1–112 on the Internet Archive
- Issues 113–125 on Kiwidget
- Mac|Life
- Attitude.
The Disc
- ISO images on the Internet Archive
- Ed discovered some music
The Website
Myst 25th Anniversary on Twitch
A quick announcement:
We'll be doing our first live event on Twitch, on Monday September 24 at 8:30 PM Eastern time. We'll be streaming Myst on its 25th birthday!
Follow Ed's Twitch account for broadcast notifications or watch on our new Live page.
Catch up on our previous Myst coverage:
e74 – The Rumor Mill
With an iPhone event right around the corner, the Apple rumor mill is operating at full capacity. We examine how this important part of the Apple world got to where it is today, from wild speculations, to Apple lawsuits, to outright hoaxes.
Follow Up
Rumor Sites
- Mac OS Rumors
- As the Apple Turns
- AppleInsider
- Think Secret
- MacRumors
- SpyMac
- Crazy Apple Rumors
- 9to5Mac