Microsoft Memories with Dave Plummer - The Retro Hour EP373
Episode 373, Apr 13, 2023, 11:00 PM
In this episode, we chat with former Microsoft engineer-turned YouTuber, Dave Plummer, who played a crucial role in developing iconic software like the Windows Task Manager, 3D Pinball Space Cadet, and the peculiar story of how he sneaked Microsoft BOB into every copy of Windows XP!
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Final Fantasy pixel remasters come to consoles: https://bit.ly/3MD5gbX
Play the OG Tetris in your browser: https://bit.ly/43uynnK
Giant Donkey Kong game: https://bit.ly/3GFwf2J
Chat GPT on MS-DOS: https://bit.ly/401vBU4
Zelda for the Amstrad CPC: https://bit.ly/3oayG74
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Kickstart UK: https://www.amigashow.com/
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Format - The Ultimate Gaming Social: https://bit.ly/4233upC
Show notes:
Final Fantasy pixel remasters come to consoles: https://bit.ly/3MD5gbX
Play the OG Tetris in your browser: https://bit.ly/43uynnK
Giant Donkey Kong game: https://bit.ly/3GFwf2J
Chat GPT on MS-DOS: https://bit.ly/401vBU4
Zelda for the Amstrad CPC: https://bit.ly/3oayG74