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Rewards arrive
The Commodore Story (IMDB)Kickstater information (here)Where to buy (here) I’ve already watched, well streamed the footage of the Blueray pre-release and though the quality of the story being told, the people involved and the continued love for the Commodore computers … Continue reading
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The C64 Mini is here!
Well, it’s finally here. The C64 Mini, a half size C64 Breadbin shape Commodore without a working keyboard but with 64 built-in games and the ability to add a second joystick, USB keyboard, and your other C64 games via a … Continue reading
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C64 Mini in action
Heres a quick video of The 64 Mini. Truly plug and play, easy to use menu system, etc.. Plenty of games but only a few real classics like Mission Impossible, Summer Games, and Boulder Dash. Some of the games felt … Continue reading
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The Commodore Story
For many years now we have been reminded of the amazing success of Apple, IBM, and Microsoft and how each of these companies launched the Personal Computer revolution. It is true that the victors write history and it is true … Continue reading
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Commodore 64 Terminal Program
Sometimes I feel like an archaeologist rediscovering a long-forgotten world when I look back at projects I worked on as a teenager. I often examine completed programs or pieces of code that my younger self created over 30 years ago … Continue reading
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Breakin the Borders
2017 has been an amazing year for the retro computer community with an endless supply of books and documentaries on offer and of truely professional quality. My newest instalment arrived today, 400 pages of stories, interviews and screenshots all enclosed … Continue reading
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The Amiga Years
The long-awaited continuance of Brian’s first book titled Commodore a Company on the Edge has finally made its way to my door. Mine turned up in the mail from Amazon a week or so ago and I couldn’t have been … Continue reading
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40th Anniversary
The legacy continues with the release of the next installment of the ATARI branded Flashback console, this time Flashback 8 has become readily available from various retails stores and online sites (but shop around as the price does appear to … Continue reading
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Rapid App Development
With each new release, Microsoft has made the life of an Access Developer easier and putting together prototypes or finished products has become faster. But there is one thing that I’ve always wanted to be able to do that Access … Continue reading
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Another retro console :-)
In recent years the retro community and those wishing to relive their youth have been spoilt with choice, whether it be new games for classic systems, books, magazines and console remakes just as the recently released Nintendo Super Nintendo Entertainment System … Continue reading
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