Autopsy:
from Wikipedia:
The Osborne 1 was the first commercially successful portable microcomputer, released on April 3, 1981 by Osborne Computer Corporation. It weighed 10.7 kg (23.5lb), cost USD$ 1795, and ran the then-popular CP/M 2.2 operating system. The computer shipped with a large bundle of software that was almost equivalent in value to the machine itself, a practice adopted by other CP/M computer vendors.
Its principal deficiencies were a tiny 5 inches (13 cm) display screen and use of single sided, single density floppy disk drives which could not contain sufficient data for practical business applications.
The Osborne’s design was based largely on the Xerox NoteTaker, a prototype developed at Xerox PARC in 1976 by Alan Kay. The Osborne 1 was developed by Adam Osborne and designed by Lee Felsenstein. It was first announced in April, 1981. Adam Osborne, an author of computer books, decided he wanted to break the price of computers.
The computer was designed to be portable, with a rugged ABS plastic case that closed up and a handle. The Osborne 1 was about the size and weight of a sewing machine and was advertised as the only computer that would fit underneath an airline seat. It is now classified as a “luggable” computer when compared to later laptop designs such as the Epson HX-20.
source: wikipedia
ASAP is a player of 8-bit Atari music for modern computers and mobile devices. It emulates the POKEY sound chip and the 6502 processor.
The project was initially based on the routines from the Atari800 emulator, but the current version has a completely new original emulation core.
Changelog ASAP 3.1.0 (2011-09-24):
- WASAP/Winamp/Apollo/XMPlay file information window now includes STIL (SAP Tune Information List) and technical data.
- Added Future Composer (*.fc) format (contributed by Jerzy Kut).
- Written specification of the SAP format.
- XMPlay displays STIL, tracker name and RMT instrument names.
- The 64-bit setup package now includes the Windows Media Player plugin (useful for the Vista/7 sidebar WMP gadget).
- Java release now includes asap.jar for WUDSN IDE.
- asapplay in the D programming language has been ported to Linux and 64-bit compilers (by Adrian Matoga).
source: asap.sourceforge.net
Autopsy:
The MPS 1270 was the first ink jet printer Commodore released, as part of its MPS series. The MPS 1270A had both a Centronics port and a serial bus port. This allowed it to be used by a Commodore computer ( C64 , C128 , etc.) as well as a PC or Amiga.
Note:
- HP 51604A Ink Cartridge are compatible with this printer.
- The power connector have the TIP Negative and the outer Positive (9v 1A)
Download: Dip Switches MPS 1270 (2556)
The party is organized by Maciej Grzybek also known as Grzybson/SSG. It is taking place form 27th May (Friday) to 29th May 2011 (Sunday) in Częstochowa.
This is the Official Party Reports.
Game Compo:
- 1. Octopus / Larek, sOnar, Caruso.
- 2. Quad / nosty, sOnar.
- 3. Patrol in the Space / TDC, sOnar, Caruso, Miker.
- 4. Blahblah / Xeen, Piesiu, Ooz, Miker.
- 5. Tajemniczy zamek 2 / Sikor, Miker, Ripek.
- 6. Narciarzyki / Innuendo, Eagle.
Wild Compo:
- 1. River Raid 2k11 / C.Shaw, J.Husak.
- 2. Blondie / Gonzo, Raster, Kozyca.
- 3. Subaru / Gonzo..
Download: Grzybsoniada 2011 stuff + extras (1846)
source: Grzybsoniada homepage
This is a Sudoku puzzle game for the Commodore C64. The game has four difficulty levels and a built-in levels editor.
source: falconsoft.czechian.net
Audiotap is a M$ Windows program for conversion between .TAP files and samples of Commodore 64 tapes. Audiotap can read/write WAV files containing the sampled sound of a tape, and can also record tapes from the sound card and play sound to the sound card.
Changelog:
- New pulse detection algorithm.
- Support for triangular, sine and the usual square waves.
- Experimental support for C16 semi-wave files.
- DMP files (DC2N) can be read.
source: wav-prg.sourceforge.net
“Yes VIC can” is a demo for VIC20, this demo has got the 5th place (out of eight) at the Revision Party 2011. This demo show a new graphics mode “VIC Hires”.
Requirements: VIC-20 (PAL) with 16K RAM expansion (24K for Basic Extension, 32K for SJLOAD).
source: sleepingelephant.com
64COPY is an all-purpose DOS and C64 emulator file manager, modelled after Norton Commander, and runs fine under the Windows XP/2000 DOS VDM, or in real DOS.
64COPY will run in a Windows Vista 32-bit VDM, but Vista 64-bit has no VDM support at all. It specializes in converting and manipulating emulator files between various formats.
64COPY does not do any communication to the 1541/71/81 floppy drives to read disks. If that is what you need, download Star Commander for that task.
Some of what 64COPY does includes:
- File conversion between D64 (all types, including the F64 variant), D71, D81, D80, D82, DNP, D2M, T64, G64, ZipCode (all types), PC64 (Pxx, Sxx, Uxx, Rxx), LNX, DOS binaries, ARC, CRT, SDA, X64, LBR, ARK, SPY and CPK files.
- A very powerful 6502 Disassembler.
- TEXT, HEX and D64 HEX editors.
- FILE viewer.
- BASIC unlister.
- D64, D71, D81, D80 & D82 directory customizer.
- Check disks and T64, ZipCode, G64, F64 and CRT files for errors.
- A whole lot more!
source: 64Copy homepage
Sorry, this entry is only available in Italian.
This is a Isterinvite 2011 party invitation demo, a very wonderful work made by Genesis Project.
source: noname.c64.org facebook.com
DATASTORM, the ultimate winter party for people operating on machines with SOUL. It’s going down on the the 4:th of February 2011 and keeps going until the 6:th of February 2011.
Partylocation is as usual the city of Gothenburg at the swedish bestcoast – the stronghold of the swedish amigascene. The city is easy to reach through two international airports, ferry and train.
source: datastorm.se
This is a Joystick port Switcher for Commodore 64.
It switches the digital signals from the joystick and the analogue signals for the mouse or paddles. The Green LED is turned on when the ports are being swapped.
The Joystick port Switcher remembers the last swap state when turned off and will resume that mode when the Commodore 64 is next turned on.
Provides ESD protection for the Commodore 64 CIA’s as there is no direct connection from the Commodore 64 ports to the joystick inputs.
For more information and price visit the lemon64.com
Commodore Free Magazine Issue #45
Free to download Commodore magazine dedicated to Commodore Computers.
In this issue you can find:
- 1541U2 Update 2.0RC9.
- Protovision October Update.
- Viva Amiga Documentary Update.
- Jim Scabery’s Close-Out.
- Catweasel Mk4 support page.
- NetSurf 2.6 web browser for OS4.
- 4GB CF IDE Hard Disk.
- YAPE 10 Years Old.
- The 1541 Ultimate v2 COMVEX Demo.
- SIDizer VST Instrument.
- BASIC on Bails!.
- Balls to the Walls.
- A Bit of History Preserved.
- First Video of AMC for AmigaOS 4.
- Origyn Web Browser 3.30.
- C64SD v2.0.
- The SEUCK Vault Updated.
- Striker In The Crypt Of Trojan.
- …more
source: commodorefree.com
I have decided to upgrade my Amiga 2000 PAL REV 4.5 for get 1MB of chip ram. I also took advantage of this update to install a new battery for the system clock. Amiga 2000 PAL REV 4.5 Fat Agnus 8372A Installation:
- Install a new Fat Agnus 8372A or 8375 (8375 R1)
- Look for jumper J101 beside the power connector to the motherboard. Change it to the opposite position. (photo)
- Look for trace J500 at the back of the machine near the Cia’s (8520′s). It’s a jumper trace that you will have to cut with a razor blade. (photo)
- Look for trace J102 near the Fat Agnus (8372A). It’s a jumper trace that you will have to cut with a razor blade. (photo)
source: amiga-hardware.com amigahardware.mariomisic.de amiga.org
from C64scene homepage:
Tomi Malinen is currently developing a dual SID board, although there are other solutions available for your C64 this one is interesting because of the ability to use either 6581 or 8580 as SID #2 no matter the board revision.
This means that you can play games with 6581 sound from the first channel and 8580 sound from the second.
Other features of the dual SID board are:
- Small board, only about 40mm x 50mm.
- SID #2 address jumper selectable between D400, D420, D500, DE00, DF00.
- MSSIAH-compatibility at DE00.
- Full game compatibility with double mono setting at D400.
Installation requires soldering, two wires attach to the cartridge port and two have to be soldered to the Kernal IC. When the SID #2 is mapped to D400, D420, D500 the wires to the cartridge port are not used.
Photo of both protypes installed:
source: c64scene.com lemon64.com
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