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Official FAQ comp.binaries.cbm (semimonthly posting)
What does "semimonthly posting" mean ??? The last posting was on march 6 2010 ! I also don't understand the benefits of it.. An INTENSELY HUMOURLESS FAQ. Regards, SAM ... 22 Mar 2010 02:46

Commodore FTP Sites Listing -- Last update 21 Aug 2009
Last Change/Update: 21 August 2009 =================== A +++ before an entry indicates that the entry is new, or has been updated, or has changed, since the last Listing. A --- before an entry indicates that the _prior_ entry was removed from the list, since the last Listing. A ??? before an entry indi... 20 Mar 2010 10:56

8032 tx voltages
The schematics I have do not list the voltages at the input to the main board. Does anyone have a voltage list for that input connector on the board comming from the TX? Have a suspected bad transformer and want to prove it for certain. Thanks John ... 22 Mar 2010 08:15

New Commodore-branded computer
http://www.commodoreusa.net/tech.html I don't see much of a market for laptops without displays. I doubt this one will be any more successful than the prior "Commodore branded" flops. But at least their form factor is reminiscent of the C64. How long before I can own the Commodore brand for a $5 auction o... 21 Mar 2010 00:27

WTB: C64 to IEEE-488 interface
On 19 Mrz., 06:18, polishedball <polishedb...(a)gmail.com> wrote: Looking to purchase an interface i believe for the cart port to connect a 8250/8050 drive to a c64.  If you have something please get in touch. There was a amtel project drom german C64 user "diddl" ... http://ieee2iec.t-winkler.net/ very eas... 30 Mar 2010 18:23

WTB: C64 to IEEE-488 interface
Looking to purchase an interface i believe for the cart port to connect a 8250/8050 drive to a c64. If you have something please get in touch. ... 19 Mar 2010 01:38

6530 replaced with a 6532 and 2716?
Hello Steve, I'm also interested in a adapterboard because I have a SFD-1001 and a 8250-LP with bad 6530's... Many others must be interested since that chip is not available anymore.. Regards, SAM ... 18 Mar 2010 17:46

Tips on diagnosing a 1541 drive
After been several years in my attic my 1541 drive is failing: when I power up the drive (without computer connection) the green and red LEDs stay on and the motor keeps on spinning. I have read http://personalpages.tds.net/~rcarlsen/cbm/fix1541.txt by Ray Carlsen. I have checked that my 1541 has correct 5V an... 27 Mar 2010 01:09

Next FCUG meeting - Sunday, March 21
Happy Springtime, C= and Ami aficionados! The Fresno Commodore User Group has its next meeting from 11 a.m. to 1+ p.m., Sunday, March 21, at El Bajio Restaurant 2320 N. Blackstone Ave. Fresno, California Note the change in our meeting place for this month. This month we... 18 Mar 2010 01:35

Dunjonquest: Temple of Apshai
Anyone ever scene this posted anywhere for the PET? I have the c64 version an am curious what it plays like on the PET as well. Seems hard to find a couple have made reference to it on the web but the older links are now dead. ... 17 Mar 2010 02:30