b'

\\xa0

LOAD "RETROBITS",8,1
RUN

Welcome to Show 044!\\xa0 This week\'s Topic: Retro Assortment (Variety Show)!

Topics and links discussed in the podcast...

Do kids still program?\\xa0 Join in on this discussion forum topic at the PETSCII Forums, and let us know!
Speaking of which, here\'s a programming environment designed for kids - the Kids Programming Language.
The Commodore16.com site revived my excitement for one of my favorite computers, the Commodore 16.
What do you do with that old, non-functional Commodore CBM 3032?\\xa0 Well, turn it into the coolest PC case ever invented, of course!
CompactFlash for the Apple II - Flash memory is not just for the new stuff, folks!
Also, CompactFlash and IDE drives for your Commodore 64?\\xa0 Believe it!\\xa0 Check out the ide64.org site for more details.
For fun music and retrocomputing goodness, nothing beats the C64 remixes and SID tunes on The C64 Takeaway!

Be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to retrobits@gmail.com.

For online discussions on Retrobits Podcast topics, check out the Retrobits Podcast forum on the PETSCII Forums page!

Our Theme Song is "Sweet" from the "Re-Think" album by Galigan.

Thanks for listening!

- Earl

\\xa0