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  2. I did install ubuntu on internal SSD, it can be done Yes there is unexpected weirdness around installing OS'es onto m.2. But in the end I got around it by making the m.2 drive the default boot device, I created an EFI partition on the m2 and installed the rEFInd boot manager into it so I can select either Atari OS or Ubuntu at boot time. Since the December VCS update, some of the dual-boot issues seem to have been fixed. It used to be very easy to accidentally put Atari OS into update mode while dual-booting, but that doesn't seem to happen anymore.
  3. What issue did you have with MiSTer and Joyride? With foft’s core on MiST, I have only had two problems: 1 - Related to paddle support, one of the games incorrectly detected that I had an SNES controller. The core maintainer added an option to disable paddle support which fixed the problem. I can reenable paddle support for the games that use it. 2. The enhanced video messes up a few homebrew games. Again, the core maintainer added an option to disable the enhanced video which eliminated the problem. Though I own an 800XL and an XEGS, the 8-bit FPGA allows me to run PAL software and, I think, use a stereo Pokey. The compatibility has been fantastic. Bob C
  4. What is posted is the final version. Papa Pete created a video on it.
  5. From what I've read, Trademarks can be lost through non use or lack of enforcement, Copyright protection is effectively never lost, unless explicitly given away or the copyright has expired. However, if you do not actively defend your copyright, there may be broader unauthorized uses than you would like.
  6. Mine has arrived. Oh hell yeah.
  7. Realistically you'd want 2 character heights additional top and bottom of the default text screen to cater for games, demos and software you're likely to come across. The system can actually do 3 character heights top/bottom additional to the default (6 total = 30 for 240 scanlines) Generally it's demos that will use a lot of the potential screen area where games will be a bit more conservative. On PAL - IMO there's no reason really to not have the entire 240 scanlines visible and most CRTs will be that way.
  8. and typically it's a long back holiday weekend!
  9. This works already with the "original" Eclaire Mini. I always used a wireless keyboard with mine. The main problem is that you quickly need an USB hub because the board contains only two USB ports. Might be an option if its design would not be closed.
  10. @WOPRpwJOSHUAJust to add, rambo xl will only work in stock 800xl machines and not 800xlf machines, (the 800xl with a Freddie chip). Post a pic of your 800xl's main board if in doubt. From the outside the look identical.
  11. Hey Guys, Take this poll and let's see where everybody stands! Is Atari right to sue State Farm? Yes, definitely Yes, pretty sure Undecided or neutral response No, pretty sure No, definitely https://take.quiz-maker.com/poll5149934x23C14E15-155
  12. I ordered mine from coolshop.co.uk so will be arriving later than the amazon crowd I guess, but it was £10 cheaper. At least it's not in the Netherlands anymore, got to Basildon at 9am but still with Fedex and they have to handoff to Royal mail who will probably take a week to deliver a 48 tracked parcel.
  13. Not sure what to do here. Grab the new rom or are there going to be changes made to the look of the Beast and then I would grab that rom... If the latest is the final then I will just grab that one.... Thx
  14. Build in the the VBXE? (didn't see that as an option to vote for). Also - if it's in FPGA 4x is nice but how about 65816 ?
  15. It appears from looking at a factory schematic that the oscillator may be a Pierce-gate design optimized to use a series resonant crystal. You would normally *not* use a crystal requiring an 18 or 20pF load capacitor in that design. Load capacitors are commonly used in parallel resonant Colpits oscillator design where a capacitor is placed directly across the crystal to force the crystal to resonate at the proper frequency. I see no such capacitor in the 800XL design. Has anyone tried a series resonant crystal like an ECS 35-S-1X? https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/ECS/ECS-35-S-1X?qs=CNVyLAqdhH3RajNnZxGUjg%3D%3D
  16. I think I just got lucky with the LGs since they don't display much horizontal border, so effectively they do the same job as the VGate.
  17. First I've heard of that, I'll have to check it out. Based on what I'm hearing I think the Incognito screen dimensions are correct and I need to dial my H and V width back a bit. I just wanted to make sure that I wasn't demforming the picture by having a larger border on the top than on the sides. I'm used to adjusting the monitor size for more modern systems using the 240p suite so filling the screen completely is normal on those systems.
  18. My GBUE Digital Package arrived late yesterday and I've had a chance to test it with my two flash carts. A bin2rom conversion of the provided bin and cfg files does not work with the Cuttle Cart 3 (no huge surprise), but a bin2ecs conversion with the J flag activated does work with the BackBit Pro. It showed all the graphics, played all the audio, allowed me to input my name and account code, and allowed me to select my vehicle, add accessories, and capture my first ghost. I do not have an ECS to test its features, but I'm optimistic it should work.
  19. Processing is happening in the order payments were received during the campaign. It will take several days to get through everything, but there is a cadence being maintained.
  20. It wound up being the FG99. I have two: one works with the new firmware, one does not.
  21. We are going to get into an endless cycle of everyone wanting everything, but not the same as others, I tell you... What I would really like to see is that the design is really well tested for compatibility, my recent head hitting against the wall with Joyride being picky about MiSTer puts me off a little bit when it comes to anything that is not original hardware. (I am very interested though! And posted my votes already ;)).
  22. Flash carts seem to be the only feasible way of playing homebrew currently. The turnaround time on physical homebrew carts from AtariAge is abysmal. I think homebrew will be key in keeping 2600+ interest alive into the future. Better flashcart compatibility (more than one ROM at a time) with ability to purchase ROMs and/or more help in the AtariAge store would be ideal. Without new homebrew games I believe interest will fade.
  23. That's what Mytek's 'VGate' was designed to overcome, but I have yet to see any junk in the borders of the LG in the photos when the picture is set to 4:3 (and A8 displays stretched sideways to 16:9 AR are an eyesore and an abomination).
  24. I think you're right on the proportions. Looking at some screenshots on AM I'm seeing large borders on the top and bottom and very small ones on the sides. Although I'm not sure if I want any border on the sides because you get those weird artifacts in some Atari games (Moon Patrol and Track & Field come to mind).
  25. You ideally want to a bit of a border all the way around the basic "blue screen" display, as the A8 is capable of changing the colour of (and, with some clever programming, displaying stuff in) the overscan border. I don't know the exact proportions/pixel values offhand, but on most TVs it was a fairly large margin at the top and bottom and pretty thin ones either side.
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