Classic Computing Discussion

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1. C64 Multicolour Char Mode 1 2

   By José Pereira, June 15, 2010
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   • Chickybaby
   • June 19, 2010

2. Lemmings For DOS (There Is No Sound) HELP!

   By Bowser N64, January 14, 2009
   • 19 replies
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   • wierd_w
   • October 5, 2020

3. What was the worst computer you ever bought and why? 1 2 3 4 10

   By Frozone212, December 14, 2021
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   • Keatah
   • June 1, 2022

4. Jim Drew opens website + info on SuperCard Pro 1 2 3

   By RobertB, October 1, 2013
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   • JimDrew
   • June 4, 2014

5. I feel sorry for these Pentium Pro CPUs. (and ebay idiots) (a rant)

   By Keatah, July 22, 2014
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   • TheRealAnubis
   • July 29, 2014

6. I want a word processing program with black backround

   By grownup, June 30, 2011
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   • grownup
   • July 5, 2011

7. What is an idea setup for playing classic DOS games? 1 2 3

   By jeremysart, January 22, 2011
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   • gdement
   • February 3, 2011

8. Which Windows OS is better for retro computing? 1 2 3

   By SSG, January 1, 2016
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   • SPPOC
   • March 4, 2016

9. Ugly Classic Computers 1 2 3

   By Dripfree, July 25, 2014
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   • Dripfree
   • August 21, 2014

10. Timex Sinclair 1000 1 2 3

    By ~llama, November 29, 2010
    • 61 replies
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    • JamesD
    • May 25, 2011

11. What was the first computer with a basic language? 1 2 3 4 6

    By accousticguitar, July 6, 2010
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    • JamesD
    • August 16, 2010

12. Best DOS Games 1980-1990? 1 2 3 4 5

    By Elizabeth1701, August 19, 2016
    • 112 replies
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    • newtmonkey
    • August 8, 2021

13. Tomy Tutor...anyone? 1 2 3

    By lucifershalo, June 1, 2011
    • 63 replies
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    • Bill Loguidice
    • June 7, 2020

14. photos of old men 1 2 3 4 6

    By TI-Sissy, March 2, 2014
    • 141 replies
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    • MarkO
    • March 30, 2014

15. My classic computer is better than today's modern machines because.. 1 2 3 4 6

    By Keatah, January 28, 2014
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    • Muzz73
    • September 9, 2014

16. Commodore 1084 Monitor Composite?

    By Tempest, April 26, 2013
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    • Bloodcat
    • May 6, 2013

17. Are Spectravideo SV318 possible to find? 1 2 3

    By eebuckeye, November 2, 2014
    • 62 replies
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    • mhutch
    • November 24, 2018

18. Your First Computer 1 2 3

    By jaybird3rd, June 11, 2010
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    • PsychoKittyNet
    • July 5, 2010

19. What's the original IBM PC go for these days?

    By toptenmaterial, June 19, 2011
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    • frogstar_robot
    • June 24, 2011

20. What was Johnny lee Miller wearing in hackers

    By Jim Pez, July 1, 2017
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    • graywest
    • April 4

21. RAM Chips in some of your favorite vintage computers!

    By TheRealAnubis, July 1, 2014   

    • RAM
    • 4164
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      Tagged with:

      • RAM
      • 4164
      • 4116
      • Apple iie
      • Apple iic
      • 800xl
      • c64
      • c128
      • pet
      • coco 2
    • 2 replies
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    • Rybags
    • July 1, 2014

22. Best old Laptop for Windows XP gaming ?

    By 80s_Atari_Guy, July 25, 2018   

    • laptop xp gaming
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    • OLD CS1
    • August 13, 2022

23. Lord British Presents 1 2 3 4 7

    By cimerians, March 1, 2013
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    • Christophero Sly
    • January 10, 2014

24. Lemon 64 down? 1 2 3

    By krslam, April 2, 2014
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    • Serguei2
    • April 23, 2014

25. Looking to enrich my life 1 2 3 4 6

    By Opry99er, July 27, 2016
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    • JamesD
    • May 8, 2017

26. Commodore is hard! 1 2 3 4

    By Reaperman, January 22, 2011
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    • Mirage
    • February 3, 2011

27. What to do with old computer magazines? 1 2

    By Ransom, October 24, 2014
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    • KiwiArcader
    • November 3, 2014

28. Anyone into DOS / Win98SE Gaming on PC? 1 2 3

    By boxpressed, June 3, 2014
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    • Sauron
    • June 19, 2014

29. Was there a personal computer market crash (or correction) in the mid 80s 1 2 3 4 5

    By DesertJets, November 11, 2013
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    • carlsson
    • April 4, 2015

30. Spectravideo SV 328- are power and video output compat with other machines? 1 2

    By lucifershalo, May 26, 2016
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    • HDTV1080P
    • January 22, 2023

31. Should I get a 286, 386, or 486 computer? 1 2 3 4 7

    By Zap!, December 28, 2019
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    • Zap!
    • February 4, 2020

32. BBS's The original "internet" 1 2

    By Compumater, September 25, 2011
    • 44 replies
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    • tremoloman2006
    • October 10, 2012

33. Collecting for the VIC 20 1 2 3

    By simbalion, February 17, 2013   

    • commodore
    • vic 20
    • (and 1 more)

      Tagged with:

      • commodore
      • vic 20
      • collecting
    • 73 replies
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    • simbalion
    • July 24, 2014

34. Commodore monitors

    By Videogamecollector123, June 27, 2010
    • 15 replies
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    • wood_jl
    • July 9, 2010

35. Leaving Modern Gaming Behind? 1 2 3 4

    By TPA5, July 25, 2014
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    • Unbeliever
    • December 10, 2014

36. Two 6502 Books by Roknay Zaks

    By ballyalley, February 25, 2011
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    • sloopy
    • April 2, 2011

37. Interface Age Magazine

    By ballyalley, March 30, 2011
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    • Don S
    • April 20

38. Favorite DOS classics 1 2 3 4

    By nd2003grad, March 19, 2016
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    • Gilbyph
    • February 12, 2020

39. Which classic computers have stood the test of time the best and worst? 1 2 3 4

    By Omega-TI, March 13, 2018
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    • Airshack
    • October 1, 2018

40. Exidy Sorcerer 1 2 3

    By VectorGamer, July 8, 2015
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    • ClausB
    • March 7, 2021

41. Tape and Disk load speeds 1 2

    By kool kitty89, September 9, 2010
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    • Stephen
    • October 2, 2010

42. Commodore 64 VS Atari ST 1 2 3

    By mehguy, April 9, 2015
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    • The Usotsuki
    • May 18, 2015

43. I found a mac IIsi, what to do with it? 1 2 3

    By Spazmonkey, July 9, 2009
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    • aftermac
    • July 15, 2009

44. Any MSX love? 1 2 3

    By VicViper, January 20, 2018
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    • jdgabbard
    • June 6, 2021

45. CoCo 3 ASM Development Tools for the Coco3 1 2 3 4

    By MarkO, May 30, 2014   

    • CoCo 3
    • ASM
    • (and 2 more)

      Tagged with:

      • CoCo 3
      • ASM
      • Programming
      • Tools
    • 84 replies
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    • John_L
    • July 12, 2014

46. An end of an era is almost upon us... 1 2 3 4

    By Omega-TI, August 13, 2014
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    • Bill Loguidice
    • February 3, 2015

47. C64 or Amiga? 1 2

    By thegamezmaster, January 25, 2013
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    • FastRobPlus
    • February 5, 2013

48. READY! MODEL 100 Portable Computer Kit - Kickstarter

    By Albert, February 25, 2021
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    • READY!
    • June 3, 2021

49. Back in the early days of computing, __________________. 1 2 3

    By Omega-TI, January 14, 2014
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    • Omega-TI
    • April 4, 2014

50. The great 80's 1 2 3

    By Seob, April 14, 2012
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    • Mxyzptlk
    • April 22, 2012