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Wanted:

Commodore PET 2001-series micro computer, 32KB model with large keyboard
or someone that can fix this machine.

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Corby Michael Johanneson <[e-mail]> wrote in article
<4t4khf$[e-mail]>...

> Unfortunately, we still havn't found a working copy of this
> wicked EA classic - and you better not be holding out on
> us... because we WILL find you and we will EAT you where you
> stand.  So, it's in your best interests to come forward if you
> have a functional disk image (be it cracked, hacked, or an
> original copy of the game).

   Heheh, that is a good game.  Was playing it last night for the first
time in years.  I also liked the Legend of Blacksilver and a few others.
Sorry, not looking to get rid of my original.  Last I looked Software
Support Int, had a few copies for sale.

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From: [e-mail] (Adam Vardy)
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Subject: Star NX1000C printer file for Pocket Writer?
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I just got this Star printer used a while ago, and it came with no
manual.  I am looking to get it working with my wordprocessors.

The printer selection screen for Pocket Writer II does not seem to have
my printer listed at all, or anything similar.

I also have Paperclip.  This WP seems to have a printer file for a Star
printer, but not for the specific one I have.  Paperclip seems to work OK
with this printer selection, but I just thought I'd ask in case I run
into problems later.

So does anyone have a printer driver file for either of those programs
for my printer?

- Adam

P.S. Anyone have a manual for a Star printer that they have no use for?
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From: [e-mail] (Mclane)
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Subject: Re: Good Ol' Jumpman
Date: Wed, 24 Jul 1996 21:01:49 GMT
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On 23 Jul 1996 23:29:55 GMT, [e-mail] (Jon Abernathy)
wrote:

>I've recently been playing both Jumpman and Jumpman Jr. to death for the
>umpteenth time (I always seem to rediscover this game), and often consider
>it to be up there with the all time best/classic C-64 games. The question
>I have is, has there ever been a Jumpman editor/creator utility created
>for it? i.e. Boulderdash has the Boulderdash Construction Set, both
>(Ultimate) Wizard (a Jumpman clone) and Lode Runner had built-in
>editor/creators, etc. Was there ever one made for Jumpman? And if so,
>whereabouts could I get it?
>
Ermm...Yes and No.
On the 8 bit...NO, sorry but AFAIK (99% sure) there have never been
any editors either Epyx or shareware. Such a shame as its an all time
fav of mine on both the Atari and the 64..That and Spelunker  :)

The possible good news is that there is a version on the PC called
Jumpman Lives from Apogee which HAS an editor. Its a bit old now but
Im sure Apogee still will have it (well I hope so as im after it
myself!).
Its a very good version as well, rather than try and up the graphics
and sound to PC standard (IE ruin the game) the guy has kept the game
the same (levels on shareware version are identical) and just added
some so so start and end screens...

Hope this helps...

From a fellow Fan....

Paul `Mclane` Irvine
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From: [e-mail] (Paul Allen Panks)
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Subject: Games we love
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As if the Commodore 64 didn't need anymore Games publicity postings
(hehehe...more games!), here's comes another one courtesy of moi.

Anybody ever finish Spelunker on the 64? I've gotten down to the part
with the door, but I found only one key and couldn't open the door.

Also, in Ultima II, do you need a blank disk for the players? Mine came
with a player's disk, but I am afraid to write information on to it for
fear that it is a crucial disk for the game.

Regards,

Paul Allen Panks



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[e-mail] (Jon Abernathy) writes:

>I've recently been playing both Jumpman and Jumpman Jr. to death for the
>umpteenth time (I always seem to rediscover this game), and often consider
>it to be up there with the all time best/classic C-64 games. The question
>I have is, has there ever been a Jumpman editor/creator utility created
>for it? i.e. Boulderdash has the Boulderdash Construction Set, both
>(Ultimate) Wizard (a Jumpman clone) and Lode Runner had built-in
>editor/creators, etc. Was there ever one made for Jumpman? And if so,
>whereabouts could I get it?

The PC version of Jumpman released by Apogee a long time
ago came with an editor (though it didn't support all the
"special" things such as the flying saucers).

Mario


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From: [e-mail] (Paul Allen Panks)
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[e-mail] ([e-mail]) wrote:
: It is a beautiful thing, isn't it.

: Now all you need is a delorian, some stange capacitor, and you can
: go run a really incredible board 10 years ago.

: Interested, does it still work alright?
This is a stupid question, but can it be hooked up to work on the
tried and true Commodore 64 w/ a 1541?

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Paul Allen Panks

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[e-mail] (Corby Michael Johanneson) wrote:

>Unfortunately, we still havn't found a working copy of this
>wicked EA classic - and you better not be holding out on

 You may remember Questor, a similar game, without all the distracting
Coin work... That one was also my favorite.

   Geez. I still have Legacy O' The Ancients for Apple with a code
disk! Amazing what you can find when you look around, eh? 8)

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From: [e-mail] (The Hendoman)
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Subject: Re: Commodore 128 Computer For Sale
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>|>
>|> A friend of mine asked me to post a Commodore 128 Computer for sale.
>|> Asking $750.00, like brand new.  Will throw in all games.
>|> Please e-mail with questions or interest.

   WHEW! Is it just me, or is that a pretty high price for a C128? 8)

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BigAJO:
: Is there a different loader cartridge out there other than the Epyx?  The
: one I have in mind is one that has two buttons on the back of it.  It
: allows you to take a "memory picture" to aid in bypassing copy protection.

Well it could be...

Action Replay (v1 to v6 pro)
Snapshot or Super Snapshot
Expert (anything up to v4.2)
Final Cartridge (v1 to v3)
Freeze Frame (sorry, I don't know the history on this one)

or possibly a hybrid of one or more of the above or maybe a DIY blown
EPROM.  Any clues?  =-)

Jason  =-)
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From: [e-mail] (Nick S Bensema)
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In article <[e-mail]>,
Mclane <[e-mail]> wrote:
>On 23 Jul 1996 23:29:55 GMT, [e-mail] (Jon Abernathy)
>wrote:
>
>The possible good news is that there is a version on the PC called
>Jumpman Lives from Apogee which HAS an editor. Its a bit old now but
>Im sure Apogee still will have it (well I hope so as im after it
>myself!).
>Its a very good version as well, rather than try and up the graphics
>and sound to PC standard (IE ruin the game) the guy has kept the game
>the same (levels on shareware version are identical) and just added
>some so so start and end screens...

Last time I read the Apogee FAQ, they said it was discontinued.

Read it again... I might be wrong, or they could have changed their minds.

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Subject: Driven #15
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Driven #15 (the C64 Demo Scene disk mag) has just been released.  It is
available now on most c64 ftp sites including ftp.eskimo.com /u/t/tpinfo
and ftp.vgernet.net /pub/mpython  and on the Driven home page at URL
http://soho.ios.com/~coolhnd

If anybody needs a uuencoded email copy, please email me at
[e-mail]  and I will be glad to get one out to you.

Bill

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From: [e-mail] (bob masse)
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Donovan Dyer ([e-mail]) wrote:
:
: I have a dir editor that I use called Dedit.128 v7.0. It works very good.
: So good in fact, I'm trying to get around to sending the writer some money :)
: All I need is a RoundTuiT. BUT, you didn't say if you are using a 128 or 64.
: So this info maynot do you any good. I think there is a copy of it on the CMD
: Utilities disks, I got my copy here on Delphi where all the Commies meet :)

On that same disk you should fine Yoner's 64 version called Dedit.64 v7.1.
Send him the lousy 5 bucks.  The program  is worth 3 times that much.
:
: As for lines separating file groups, I've used ----------------- and ++++++++
: or ############ or whatever came to mind. Open up a file in a wordwriter prog,
: the best is ZED, and name it ---------------- or whatever, and save it.

With Jiffy dos I just type <back arrow>@0:-------1--------
and then put them where I want them.

Bob
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From: [e-mail] (Brett Tabke)
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Subject: CBM 8050 with a C128?
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   (Peter Karlsson) Writes:

 PK> Today I bought a CBM 8050 dual disk drive at a flea-market. I got it,
 PK> Now, I was wondering if this beauty in any way could be connected to
 PK> my C128? It has a parallel IEEE connector, but I believe that there
 PK> are interfaces to connect them to the C128's serial IEEE bus, right?
 PK> Peter - [e-mail] - Fidonet 2:204/145.42

You bet.  Get an IEEE Quicksilver Flash interface.  (I believe CMD sells
them).

There is also E-Link 128 that was made by Progressive Peripherals.
(hard to find.)

Quicksilver (Flash) is a plugin cartridge and ROM combo.  You will have to
replace the 128 Kernal ROMs for it to work.  (JDOS or other fast
load ROMs are incompatible).

E-Link is a serial port device in a VIC cartridge case.  It is very,
very slow and most fast loaders hang it and the bus.  (not the best
choice).

Flash is fairly compatible with most generic programs.  Sure your
not going to run anything with a fast loader off the 8050, but most
word pros, terms, and other utilities run fine off the IEEE drives.
The only 128 program that has ever crashed just because the kernal
rom was replaced, is Desterm.  I don't know if that is the case with
DesTerm V2 or not - I never bothered to run it after V1 crashed with
it.

I've run a homebrew Quick Flash 128 (easily built but you gotta have
the kernal ROM/s) and a pair of SFD 1001's for years.


 PK> - May not be distributed via the microsoft network

cool tag!

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From: "Michael Bendure" <[e-mail]>
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Subject: Re: Wanting to buy a C64
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Zsolt Szabo <[e-mail]> wrote in article
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> I would like to buy a C64 + 1541. However, I need to know how I can
> cost-effectively transfer files from my Amiga to the C64. I'm looking in
> the $30-40 range for the combo.

   You may try thrift stores or garage sales in order to get those prices.
You may get lucky here if someone is just throwing one away.  Most folks
sell the 64 for at least $25.00-$35.00, then the drives are usually as much
or more than that.  Good luck in your quest, you may need it. :)

> Also I don't want to pay shipping charges if possible, so anyone in
Maryland (in the vicinity of Baltimore) who's
> selling their C64--I will come and pick it up in person.

   Again, if your looking locally, try the thrift stores and garage sales.
:)

> Another pre-requisite: it has to connect to an RGB monitor (that is, it
> has to come with an RGB connector similar to the one that Amigas use).

   Then you won't be able to use the 64.  Most Amiga RGB monitors do have
RCA jacks on the back as well as the 9 pin plug your refering to.  The 64
would have to plug into the RCA jacks.  A 128 will use the RGB port just
fine, but only in 128 mode.  Plus the 128 will run you about twice what I
quoted the 64's go for above.  Again, you may get lucky and find someone
giving one away, but don't hold your breath.. :)

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Looking at those prices in comparison to the PC's of the time, they were
still good deals.  Times may have changed, but the fact that the PC's are
still overpriced hasn't.

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On Jul 23, 1996 21:33:46 in article <Re: Advertisements reflected signs of
the times>, '[e-mail] (Jens Ellerbrock)' wrote:

>Paul Allen Panks ([e-mail]) wrote:
>> A more obvious example would be if I pulled out the April 1984 issue of

>> Compute!'s Gazette. They were still advertising Vic-20s for $89.00, the

>> BRAND-NEW!- Commodore 364 (aka Plus/4) for "Call!", and the C= commodore

>> 64 for $229.00
>
>Well that's still kind of cheap. I paid almost 1000 deutschmarks (must
>have been about 300 $ back then) for my c64 in '83.
>
>Jens
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Radioactive Warrior <[e-mail]> wrote in article
<[e-mail]>...

> >    So now we've resorted to using the newsgroups as a place to crack
copy
> > protection?  I guess since your opinion of the software is that it
sucks,
> > the author doesn't deserve to sell anymore copies of his program?  This
is
> > pretty pathetic folks.  Especially considering MAD MAN is one of the
few
> > companies that still support our computers.  One more nail in our
coffins.
>
> What's your point?

   Yeah, like I have to tell ya.

> >   Whats next, GEOFax, The Wave or anything else that is put out by the
> > companies still struggling to bring us some sort of software?  You guys
> > really make me sick.
>
> Hmmm. Yea, but how do you really feel?  Come on now, don't hold back...

   Whats the point?

> Do you ever think we might just "crack" to get the rise out of you idiots
> that protest so much and if you would all shut up and go away so might
we.?.

   Yeah, right.  Just like if we quit arresting murderers, they will just
dissappear.  Get a clue..

> But, like dandruff, you make your presence well known so we might just as
> well band together into groups just to discuss how silly you people
really
> are.

   We make our presence know because we would like to see future releases
from other companies.  Of course you folks could care less and we all know
what you do in your little groups.  Funny how proud you folks are about
ripping people off and going to jail.

> Do you really think I care that "we" make you sick?

   Of course you do, or you wouldn't do it in the first place. :)

> Yea, I'm loosing sleep over it... Please, please forgive me- I'll never
do it again...

   We already know you have no consious or morality.  I guess thats one
more thing to be proud of.  Oh well, you may grow up one day, doesn't look
like anytime soon however.


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Paul Allen Panks ([e-mail]) wrote:
BTW, is it best in MULE to sell all your goods in the 12th month when the
mechtrons don't sell anything, or keep all your goods? which helps the
colony more? How are goods vs. money scored?

Regards,

Paul Allen Panks



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: little!!!,...Bart, get away from the keyboard! Hey, don't turn that off!
: Hey! Ooh! Donuts! Yum! Be right back!"

: Homer Simpson, on how to win at MULE on the C-64.




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In article <[e-mail]>, [e-mail] (Jack
McGee) writes:
)>You might save yourself a step or two by just using Novaterm and a standard
)>PC term and sending it straight from the commie to the pc with translation
)>on.  There was a recent post about it, that you just use atx0 or 3 on your
)>PC and dial the commie (with a line straight from modem to modem).  After
)>dialing just type ATA in Novaterm and it should connect within 45 seconds.

) Why bother with the modem?  Why not just use a null modem cable
) between the machines, and then you are not restricted by modem speeds.

If you have a Swiftlink or a simple RS232 adapter, then great.  But
the stock Commodore outputs TTL levels on its user port, which is not
compatible with the RS232 voltages used by PC's.  Since
Commodore-specific modems are a lot easier to find and cheaper than
the Swiftlink or RS232 adapter, it's a lot easier to just hook the
modems together.

--Bill.

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