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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 21/06/2026

And that's a wrap! INIT HELLO V.2 is in the books and it was a great one! Thanks to everyone who attended, presented, helped out, watched online or was in any way part of it! Looking forward to V.3 in June of 2027! Watch this space! @init-hello.org #inithello #AppleII #retrocomputing

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 21/06/2026

Good morning from the last day of INIT HELLO! Slow start this mroning but picking up with our first talk at 9:30! @init-hello.org #inithello #AppleII #retrocomputing

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 20/06/2026

Saturday session are GO here at INIT HELLO! @init-hello.org #inithello #Appleii #retrocomputing www.twitch.tv/init_hello

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 20/06/2026

The calm before the storm. Day 2 of INIT HELLO ready to launch! On tap today: museum warehouse sales, great talks of course lots and lots of hacking! @init-hello.org #inithello #AppleII #retrocomputing

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 19/06/2026

Afternoon streams have started! Follow along at home! www.twitch.tv/init_hello #INITHELLO #AppleII #retrocomputing

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 19/06/2026

Thanks to Red Robin Catering, we are raising our burgers in honor of @burgerbecky.bsky.social and @dark-towers-mom.bsky.social at the Burger Becky Memorial Burger Bar! May they rule in Valhalla! #inithello #AppleII #retrocomputing

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 19/06/2026

Things are already jumping here at INIT HELLO! Lots of camaradarie and sharing of the Apple II Old Lore. #INITHELLO #AppleII

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 18/06/2026

Setup is progressing nicely! Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! #INITHELLO

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 18/06/2026

INIT HELLO is this weekend! Sound off if you're getting ready to come hang with us in Hunt Valley!!! #INITHELLO

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 26/01/2026

INIT HELLO, V2 is coming this summer! INIT HELLO will be back for a second year at the System Source Computer Museum in Hunt Valley, Maryland, June 19-21, 2026! This year adds a third day (Friday). Stay tuned for more info on registration, hotels, talks, and events! init-hello.org/2026/01/init...

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INIT HELLO, V2 COMING THIS SUMMER - INIT HELLO

INIT HELLO is excited to announce that the conference will be back for a second year at the System Source Computer Museum in Hunt Valley Maryland June 19-21, 2026! Thanks to the overwhelmingly positiv...

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 18/11/2025

Everyone here at INIT HELLO is saddened to hear of the passing of @burgerbecky.bsky.social. Becky was an inspiration to many, and will be deeply missed by the retro community, the LGBTQ community, and all the lives she touched with her energy and enthusiasm.

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 28/07/2025

Aaaaaand that's a wrap on the inaugural #INITHELLO! Thanks to everyone who came out to support us! Looking forward to doing this again next year!

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 27/07/2025

Getting spun up for the econd day of #INITHELLO!

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 27/07/2025

Thank you all for a wonderful first day of #INITHELLO! Looking forward to tomorrow!

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 25/07/2025

There must always be an Imagewriter II on the free pile! #INITHELLO

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 09/06/2025

For those wishing to reserve a room at the Holiday Inn Express for INIT HELLO, they have added a few more rooms to our conference block and extended the cutoff date by a week. You now have until June 17 to reserve at the conference rate. init-hello.org/hotel-hie

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Laine Nooney @ 🔥🗑️🔥 @lainenooney.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

I'll be keynoting this conference on the first day!! Retro computing fans, appleheads, and haters near and far--come one, come all!

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 06/06/2025

INIT HELLO: Sat-Sun July 26-27, just north of Baltimore at a fantastic computer museum, featuring Apple II-inspired workshops, talks, contests, and other enthusiasts. Details in the linked post. Lots of people have already signed up, but there's still room! init-hello.org/2025/06/init...

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 05/06/2025

The (tentative) schedule for INIT HELLO is now available! init-hello.org/schedule/ Deadlines are rapidly approaching to reserve space in our hotel blocks, order shirts, register to go. But it's not yet too late!

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Schedule (tentative) - INIT HELLO

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 04/06/2025

Deadline is coming up SOON to order your INIT HELLO shirt (or hoodie, or sweatshirt). Orders close on JUNE 15. init-hello.org/shirts — can be delivered to you (US addresses) or picked up at the event.

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Retrocomputing Roundtable @rcrpodcast.com · 04/06/2025

RCR episode #285: You'll Have Mail. In 1985, the Amiga arrived, NeXT was founded, Quantum Computer Services began its journey to becoming AOL. We also talk INIT HELLO and System Source, ZX-Spectrum clones, MIDI, and more! rcrpodcast.com/2025/06/04/r...

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RCR Episode 285: You’ll Have Mail | Retrocomputing Roundtable

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 02/06/2025

INIT HELLO registration closes June 30, deadlines for hotel blocks and shirts are sooner. Details at the link below about what we're planning, what the deadlines are, how to sign up for space. We hope to see you in July! init-hello.org/2025/06/have...

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Have you registered yet? - INIT HELLO

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 14/05/2025

INIT HELLO (July 26-27 at System Source, just outside Baltimore) wants YOUR ideas for cool workshops, presentations, activities! What do you want to share, or build, or present? Slots are limited, so send your proposals soon (not later than June 15). More details at init-hello.org/2025/05/call... !

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Call for Presentations - INIT HELLO

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 01/05/2025

Registration for INIT HELLO is now open through June 30! Capacity is limited, so register soon! init-hello.org/2025/05/regi...

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Registration is Open - INIT HELLO

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 26/03/2025

INIT HELLO is honored to welcome Laine Nooney, author of The Apple II Age: How the Computer Became Personal (University of Chicago Press, 2023), as our keynote speaker. init-hello.org/2025/03/init... www.lainenooney.com init-hello.org

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INIT HELLO WELCOMES LAINE NOONEY AS KEYNOTE - INIT HELLO

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INIT HELLO @init-hello.org · 25/03/2025

INIT HELLO now has a Discord server. Come join us! More announcements soon to come... discord.gg/JkKQV7prNM init-hello.org

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Community server for the INIT HELLO gathering, an Apple II community event. | 55 members

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