RCR Episode 288: NeXT, Sound Blaster, and IRC

Panelists: Paul Hagstrom (hosting), Quinn Dunki, and Earl Evans

Topic: 1988

In 1988, NeXT introduced its cube, bundled with Mathematica 1.0. IRC was developed. Sound Blaster changed gaming. Microsoft Office was announced. Lots of software was developed, and hardware incrementally improved.

Topic/Feedback links:

NeXT cube

Laser 128EX/2

Mathematica

Celebrating 35 Years of Mathematica (YouTube, first few sections show it in action on an SE/30)

The Mathematica Story – A Scrapbook

Sound Blaster (but 1990? 1989?)

Microsoft Office (announced 1988, shipped 1990)

IRC developed – /me likes this