1541 in history

[sgx]

So, oldtimers, and young geeks, dose 1541 ring a bell
in cyber history? Just answer a yes, or a no, until November...
(no fair looking at search engines) :popcorn:

[Aarbron]

I'm not sure if I'm allowed to answer to what the 1541 is related to (because you said just yes or no)..., So I'll just say: I've got a 1541 II right next to this desk - happy times! :guitar:

[jejeman]

No.

Just saw what is it. No wonder, I'm ZX man.

[sgx]

There's a shocking amount of ZX and Commodore loyalty and
enjoyment, must be very popular systems and OS.

Ages ago, Grandpa got the kids a Nintendo for Christmas,
but on the 23rd, we took it back, and wrapped up a Color Computer instead. A very fateful choice, as it turned out.
OS-9 was like the finest powder :popcorn:

[jerrrys]

Had a Commodore64; all these years and still trying to get 64bit right :)

[kurja]

ooo, I had one. those were the days - and look how far things have come!

[Aarbron]

No.

Just saw what is it. No wonder, I'm ZX man.

Heretic! :p

Seriously, though, I wish the ZX was also common here in Oz, I would love to have experienced it.

Personally, I prefer the C64C and 1541-II set up (which I have) rather than the C64 breadbox look and associated peripherals. I REALLY want a C128D though. That thing is the ultimate machine for me - C128 OS, as well as near 100% compatibility with C64, AS WELL AS CP/M. Ah well, maybe one day on eBay :grin:

[Sylos]

At the risk of getting pounced upon and a royal beat down....... Atari 65xe anyone??????

[sgx]

Those are gorgeous, a firebreathing motherboard in such
a case, running various emulators would be great fun.

The STE Atari still has probably the best midi timing out there.

Here's a custom case for old school systems, very limited numbers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaGYAT_HrHY&feature=channel&list=UL
Cheers

[sgx]

Heretic! :p

Seriously, though, I wish the ZX was also common here in Oz, I would love to have experienced it.

Personally, I prefer the C64C and 1541-II set up (which I have) rather than the C64 breadbox look and associated peripherals. I REALLY want a C128D though. That thing is the ultimate machine for me - C128 OS, as well as near 100% compatibility with C64, AS WELL AS CP/M. Ah well, maybe one day on eBay :grin:
The GEOS was always a great setup. A friend had a fine C128
extremely maxed out, probably still competitive and fun to use

http://lyonlabs.org/commodore/onrequest/geos.html

[Sylos]

Those are gorgeous, a firebreathing motherboard in such
a case, running various emulators would be great fun.

The STE Atari still has probably the best midi timing out there.

Here's a custom case for old school systems, very limited numbers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaGYAT_HrHY&feature=channel&list=UL
Cheers

Got one lying around on storage somewhere - thought it might become valuable one day. Comes with audio tape for loading progs - AWESOME!!:guitar:

[sgx]

I think electronics should be fired up a few times a year,
to keep capacitors and other componants from corroding,
or changing some chemical state. I need to do that here,
should probably sell some things so others can get some
good usage, before it's too late.

[Elfy]

Thread moved to The Community Cafe.

[mips]

So, oldtimers, and young geeks, dose 1541 ring a bell
in cyber history? Just answer a yes, or a no, until November...
(no fair looking at search engines) :popcorn:

C-64 floppy drive?

I was watching some new C-64 demos from Fairlight on youtube yesterday, truly awsome what can be done with such old tech.

[Jakin]

C-64 floppy drive?

I was watching some new C-64 demos from Fairlight on youtube yesterday, truly awsome what can be done with such old tech.

Watching C-64 and Amiga demos is fun. Abit more fun to get the real demo than to watch a video of it though :D (whether an emulation or actual hardware).

Daisy...Daisy....

[alexfish]

gave up so did cheat.

Just had to laugh at this one.

This ramming gave the characteristic "machine gun" noise and would, sooner or later, throw the head out of alignment. Some people even wrote code to vibrate the head at different frequencies to play simple tunes..

[forrestcupp]

I ended up with a 1571, which was awesome because it was much faster and double sided. Started with a tape drive, though.