TRS-80 Trash Talk

Episode 39 - TRS-80 Newsletters

TRS-80 Trash Talk

Show Notes

In this episode we discuss the usual news and current events in the world of the TRS-80. We discuss a bunch of recent acquisitions. We also review the book ''TRS-80 More Than BASIC'' and present a new segment ''Call for Projects''. Then, we wrap up with a discussion of TRS-80 newsletters, which can be an interesting historical addition to your TRS-80 collecting hobby.

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