Remembering Duane Blehm: A Pioneer of Mac Shareware

This article tells the story of Duane Blehm, an early Macintosh shareware game developer in the 1980s. The author, a fellow developer influenced by Blehm, reminisces about Blehm's classic games, *Stunt Copter* and *Cairo Shootout*, and their unique place in the early Macintosh ecosystem. Blehm's games were known for their simple graphics, clever mouse controls, and non-violent gameplay, reflecting the minimalist aesthetic of the early Mac. The article also recounts the author's poignant interactions with Blehm, including a heartbreaking discovery of Blehm's death and a later heartwarming reunion with his source code, which the author ultimately shared with the world. It's a tribute not only to a talented programmer but also to the unique game culture of the early Macintosh era.