In this episode, we sit down with Jon Bøhmer, the visionary behind Scala, the groundbreaking multimedia software for the Commodore Amiga. Jon shares his early experiences with computers, the inspiration behind creating dynamic information displays, and the journey from a small startup to a global influence in digital signage. We delve into the technical challenges, collaborations with industry pioneers, and Scala’s lasting impact on multimedia presentations.
Contents:
00:00 - The Week's Retro News Stories
42:59 - Jon Bøhmer Interview
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Show notes:
More lost Sega Channel games found: https://tinyurl.com/59ys9sdr
Battle Chest remaster, and Warcraft 1 and 2 remasters: https://youtu.be/ryZ2jiW95qo
GOG launches preservation program: https://tinyurl.com/y68xetee
Wings of Death for Jaguar: https://tinyurl.com/mmx9k4z7
Epic don’t mind you pirating Unreal: https://tinyurl.com/mvavsppd
