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Thanks everyone!

I got my first TI-99/4a when I was 9 years old. I turned 9 in June of 1982 (yes, I am old). The TI was my first computer. My family was really poor then and I suspect my grandmother bought it for me when the TI got "really cheap". Does anyone know the timeline of TI's pricing (i.e., their price war with Commodore)? For example, was it common to get TI's for $50 in late 1982 or was that later? Any clues would be appreciated. Thanks!

Thanks!

Yes, I'm very familiar with MAME. I do prefer, however, more localized emulators designed for the platform.

This is great news to hear! I'm a long time Linux user (Fedora) and it gets frustrating sometimes when there isn't a Linux native version for some apps I enjoy using. Thanks for doing this!

Sorry for the dark pic. This is my current TI setup. I have a PEB loaded out in the closet. I plan on bringing out a cassette drive soon just for fun.

Will do. When I get to it, I will be on here for sure. Thanks!

I have a TI terminal on top too. Just not in this pic. It screams TI and matches the TM990 perfectly. I only wished I had a TI enclosure instead of the HP.

No. Unfortunately, I just don't have the resources and/or time to really devote looking into this machine. At the moment, it's just eye-candy for me. I do hope to get to it one day.

The monitor should be a TI monitor! I mean, that's what everyone had or wanted to have back in the day. 🙂 Also, for the love of all things holy, PLEASE tell me this will get a nice boxed, cart release! I both loved and hated this game on my C64 back in the day. And now I want to love and hate it on my TI today. LOL Great work!

Are there any good art programs for the Apple II? I'd prefer a modern tool that runs on Linux but would be OK with something that runs on real hardware if it's good. I look at all of terrific games for the II and note that many of them actually had great graphics for the day. How do you think those were created? I've considered creating my own editor but I'm still learning the wonky format of II graphics. Thanks!

My IIc has an internal Mockingboard.

I plan is to actually use them more. I have many Apple II's of different models and yet they don't see the light of day as often as they should. I plan on doing some programming for them as well.

Unfortunately, no. I'm not even quite sure how to tell which TI 990 this is.

My assumption would be the same way any other accelerator would. Such as a BASIC compiler, etc. I actually have a book or two on COBOL but never got into it. However, in 2006 I was told by a very large insurance company (job interview) that if I knew COBOL, they would hire me on the spot.