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[ c64.sk ]
X2006 Party Update

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The X2006 party is coming nearer and nearer.

If you haven’t checked the site (in a while) this might be a good time to visit it.
There’s a FAQ, read about the competions (we have a Wild/DTV compo too) and you might want to join Mr. Ammo’s + CBA’s traintrip from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to the partyplace.

The X2006 site:
http://www.scs-trc.net/x2006/

See you on the 13th till 15th of October!

X2006 is brought to you by SCS*TRC, Xenon and Silicon Ltd.
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[ Demotopia ]
Forever 7 results

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Forever 7. Results.
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[ VORC News ]
X-2006 coming soon

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X-2006, one of the biggest Commodore 64 scene parties in the Netherlands, will be held during Oct.13th~15th. Jeroen Tel of Maniacs of Noise performs the live act this year, and the annual "sid dancing" and music competition are also featured. Here're the rules of the compo:
A choice can be made between a C64 with OLD or NEW sid
meaning to say both will be present.
Your entry will be played for a total time of 3 minutes,
and no longer. Thus, if it's longer it will be cut off.

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[ Demotopia ]
everything in its right place

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Just our luck that the site should fall over just in the middle of party season, eh? Time to get back on track then. A marathon party-results-entering session brings us the lowdown on Antique Toy, DiHALT, Chaos Constructions and Sundown. Downloads (and the other non-party updates I need to catch up on) will follow, um, some time.

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[ raww.org ]
FOReVER-e page up!

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Just a short note that new homepage of FOReVER-e party is up and running after re-design and validation. There will be quite a few new things so please, check the site from time to time, we'll keep you informed what's up with the party and organisation!
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[ VORC News ]
piggy tracker compo due oct. 13th

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mp3death is hosting a compo for some prizes (monolith 1gb pmp, in-ear phones from sony, mystery 3rd place slot!).
the rules are to use piggy tracker (runs on win, gp2x, gp32) and keep the size under 1.4 megs (no problem for chippers)!
this tracker is a lot like LSDj and there is a quick_start_guide for the uninitiated.
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[ VORC News ]
8 BIT Premiere coming soon

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"8 BIT" is a documentary movie focusing on the influence of video games on contemporary culture, directed by Marcin Ramocki. It gives an eye to famous modern chiptune artists including Bit Shifter, Bodenstandig 2000, Bubblyfish, Glomag, Johan Kotlinski, Nullsleep, TEAMTENDO, Treewave etc. According to Rebel Pet Set blog on Sep.26th, the premiere will be held at Museum of Modern Arts (New York) Oct. 7th 8pm.
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[ VORC News ]
maxYMiser DMA v1.19 released

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gwEm's maxYMiser is a powerful chiptune editor running on the Atari ST. It has flexible instrument editor and friendly FastTracker2-like interface, but the most innovative feature is the collaboration of YM (legacy chip channels) and DMA (sample channels). New to this version:

New native STe DMA mode allowing 50kHz sample quality with almost zero CPU overhead on STe
New preset patterns introduced - including 'empty' pattern and 'note off' pattern
Much improved support for Atari TT (thanks to SH3 for the loan of his TT)
Included a new version of SNDH_CPU.TTP
More graceful timer handling
Memory saving minimum DMA volume control
Various small bug fixes

Support the further devlopment of maxYMiser by subscribing on the mailing list: -email-
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[ VORC News ]
New chiptunes at The Mod Archive

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The following new chiptune MODs were added during Sep.20th~29th:

Little Date (nb_littledate.it) by Nobuyuki
- by ?
*LYDIAS&GOTEN*reedit (bst_lg2e.it) by Bass System
Maya(X-Tended)*Bass System (bst_ma2x.it) by Bass System
=G.I.One=I-VISION (ivi-gi1.xm) by I-Vision
*HiukSukJa SakSet* (ivi-hiuk.xm) by I-Vision
*Repeat With Me* (ivi-repe.xm) by I-Vision
Neighbours (neighbou.mod) by Fredrik "Eagle" Larsson

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[ The Retrobits Podcast ]
Show Break: September 24, 2006

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Hi there,

I'm still under the weather, so I will be taking a break this week from the show. Thanks for listening, and please do check back next week. Chat with you soon,

- Earl

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[ The Retrobits Podcast ]
Show 059: Colossus - The Forbin Project

ASR33s and Global Domination. It's all here on Retrobits.

Welcome to Show 059! This week's Topic: The movie - Colossus, The Forbin Project!

Topics and links discussed in the podcast...

See the Wikipedia page for the movie "Colossus - The Forbin Project"...
Also, have a look at their page for the IBM 1620, the panels of which were used extensively in the film!

Be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to retrobits@gmail.com.

For online discussions on Retrobits Podcast topics, check out the Retrobits Podcast forum on the PETSCII Forums page!

Our Theme Song is "Sweet" from the "Re-Think" album by Galigan.

Thanks for listening!

- Earl

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[ The Retrobits Podcast ]
Show 058: The Oric Atmos

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Welcome to Show 058!� This week's Topic: The Oric Atmos!

Topics and links discussed in the podcast...

Want to learn TI 99/4 BASIC?� How about a series of videos of the TI 99/4 running the BASIC tutorial?� See it now at Google Video...
MMM, tasty, Mac on a Stick.� Wait, no, it's not food, it's a classic Mac emulator and OS small enough to fit on a USB memory stick!� Yum!� (It's not food I said!)
Here's a video podcast of Amiga demos, and links to the software also!� Check out the Amiga Demo Podcast...
This is the English version of the site Oric World.� Don't miss the great history of Oric (Oric, the Story So Far) on the site!
The newsgroup comp.sys.oric is one spot to tune in on Modern Day Fun for the Oric systems.
Defence Force has info, software and more for the Oric, and a discussion forum as well!

Be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to retrobits@gmail.com.

For online discussions on Retrobits Podcast topics, check out the Retrobits Podcast forum on the PETSCII Forums page!

Our Theme Song is "Sweet" from the "Re-Think" album by Galigan.

Thanks for listening!

- Earl

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[ The Retrobits Podcast ]
Show 057: The Future of Vintage Computing

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Retro in the future.� That's a time twister for ya.

Welcome to Show 057!� This week's Topic: The Future of Vintage Computing!

Topics and links discussed in the podcast...

Here's a video containing an interview with Jack Tramiel - this is during his Atari (post-Commodore) days, promoting the new Atari ST line.� Interesting.� Stoic.� (Note - link is to Google Video - it will start playing immediately after clicking...)

Be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to retrobits@gmail.com.

For online discussions on Retrobits Podcast topics, check out the Retrobits Podcast forum on the PETSCII Forums page!

Our Theme Song is "Sweet" from the "Re-Think" album by Galigan.

Thanks for listening!

- Earl

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[ The Retrobits Podcast ]
Show 056: Paper Tape and Punch Cards

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We used to program computers by punching them out.

Welcome to Show 056!� This week's Topic: Paper Tape and Punch Cards!

Topics and links discussed in the podcast...

Two Apple II podcasts!� Woo hoo!� Check out the maiden voyage of A2Unplugged, and don't miss 1 Mhz, the Apple II Podcast, now with four monthly episodes to catch up on!� Good stuff...
Bought a PX-8, and wish you could word process?� New in box Portable Wordstar, Calc and Scheduler can now be purchased from Star Technology.� I don't know how many they have, so you might want to check it out soon if you're interested...
Enjoy the trailing edge like I do?� Then check out the Trailing Edge website, Computing's Last Stand!
So you're not one of the lucky dozen or two that has a real Apple I computer.� Still, you can have a very nice replica, the Replica 1!� According to the website, orders are now being taken for the Replica 1 SE, the latest version from Briel Computers.
The ECMA standard for Paper Tape - now, this is some extreme reading...
An ASR33 is a spring-loaded thing of beauty - have a look (and check out the videos) at the Online PDP-8 Home Page!
Here's the required reading from Wikipedia on Paper Tape and Punch Cards...
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Be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to retrobits@gmail.com.

For online discussions on Retrobits Podcast topics, check out the Retrobits Podcast forum on the PETSCII Forums page!

Our Theme Song is "Sweet" from the "Re-Think" album by Galigan.

Thanks for listening!

- Earl

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[ The Retrobits Podcast ]
Show 055: Retro Mix

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Add mixed retro.� Stir and Serve.

Welcome to Show 055!� This week's Topic: Retro Mix (A Variety Episode)!

Topics and links discussed in the podcast...

Check out A2Central for info on the recent KansasFest 2006, and all your Apple II needs!
Also check out the official KFest site - it's never too early to plan for 2007...
Here's a presentation on SymbOS by the creator (Google Video - note that the intro is in Spanish, but the presentation is in English).
The History Of Computing project - from 30,000 years ago to today, computing is exciting!
ADTPro - the latest incarnation of Apple Disk Transfer - check it out today on their SourceForge project page...

Be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to retrobits@gmail.com.

For online discussions on Retrobits Podcast topics, check out the Retrobits Podcast forum on the PETSCII Forums page!

Our Theme Song is "Sweet" from the "Re-Think" album by Galigan.

Thanks for listening!

- Earl

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[ The Retrobits Podcast ]
Show 054: The Tandy Model 100 Portable Computer

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Your retro computer runs on 4 AA batteries?� Cool!

Welcome to Show 054!� This week's Topic: The Tandy 100 Portable Computer!

Topics and links discussed in the podcast...

Here's a Bill Gates interview on the Smithsonian Institution website, very interesting reading!� The Model 100 BASIC and ROM are some of the last products that Bill Gates programmed himself...
Wikipedia's page on the TRS-80 Model 100 line is a good place to start...
Follow that up with the old-computer.com page for the Model 100...
Then check out Club 100 - an oasis for your Model 100 needs!
Want to stay "in the know" for the Model 100?� Club 100 has a listserv...
Interesting in playing with a Model 100 emulator?� VirtualT might be just what you need!

Be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to retrobits@gmail.com.

For online discussions on Retrobits Podcast topics, check out the Retrobits Podcast forum on the PETSCII Forums page!

Our Theme Song is "Sweet" from the "Re-Think" album by Galigan.

Thanks for listening!

- Earl

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[ The Retrobits Podcast ]
Show 053: The 6502 Microprocessor, Part II

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65,536 memory locations - it's like a dream come true.

Welcome to Show 053!� This week's Topic: The 6502 Microprocessor, Part II.

Topics and links discussed in the podcast...

Want to see a cool prototype?� Here's the Commodore 65 page at the Secret Weapons of Commodore...
The Atari Archives site has a few books on Atari 8 bit (w/6502 of course) assembly language programming!
Check out Issue #1 of the C=Hacking magazine - more 6502 info that you can shake a stick at.
6502 cross-compilation (write it on a PC, run it on your favorite 6502-based 8-bit) can be performed with CC65.� Also check out the CA65 macro assembler!
The 6502.org site - deep info the 6502, both hardware and software...
The Western Design Center - home of the current 6502-based chips and systems!

Be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to retrobits@gmail.com.

For online discussions on Retrobits Podcast topics, check out the Retrobits Podcast forum on the PETSCII Forums page!

Our Theme Song is "Sweet" from the "Re-Think" album by Galigan.

Thanks for listening!

- Earl

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[ The Retrobits Podcast ]
Show 052: The 6502 Microprocessor, Part I

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Special bonus feature today!� Don't touch that dial...

Welcome to Show 052!� This week's Topic: The 6502 Microprocessor, Part I.

Topics and links discussed in the podcast...

Once again, Wikipedia doesn't dissapoint - check out their info on the 6502 Microprocessor...
ClassicCmp is a resource for enthusiasts of classic computer hardware, software, and documentation!
New stuff for your CoCo?� Have a look at Cloud-9!
Sample chapters on MOS Technology and the TIM/KIM systems (under the bonus section), you can see them today at the commodorebook.com site (home of On The Edge).

Be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to retrobits@gmail.com.

For online discussions on Retrobits Podcast topics, check out the Retrobits Podcast forum on the PETSCII Forums page!

Our Theme Song is "Sweet" from the "Re-Think" album by Galigan.

Thanks for listening!

- Earl

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[ The Retrobits Podcast ]
Show 051: My PX-8 Virtual Disk Drive Adventure!

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Another retro adventure.� It's a fun hobby!

Welcome to Show 051!� This week's Topic: My PX-8 Virtual Disk Drive Adventure!

This week I cover the trials and tribulations of setting up a floppy disk emulator program for the Epson PX-8 laptop.� It involves soldering and creative software trickery.� What more could you ask for in a retro computing project?

Topics and links discussed in the podcast...

A while back I did a book review on Digital Retro.� It's a great book, and here's the webpage for the author, Gordon Laing...
There is more to retro than computing - check out Retro Thing, the independent guide to retro technology.� And definitely have a look at the section on Classic Computing!

Be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to retrobits@gmail.com.

For online discussions on Retrobits Podcast topics, check out the Retrobits Podcast forum on the PETSCII Forums page!

Our Theme Song is "Sweet" from the "Re-Think" album by Galigan.

Thanks for listening!

- Earl

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[ The Retrobits Podcast ]
Show 050: The 2006 State of the Podcast

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I can tell you - time flies when you're having fun!

Welcome to Show 050!� This week's Topic: The 2006 State of the Podcast!

Topics and links discussed in the podcast...

A new PX-8?� Sweet!� Check out the PX-8 page on Star Technology...
Are you an Apple II extreme coder?� Need a challenge - a contest, perhaps?� Have a look at the Call A.P.P.L.E. 2006 Apple II Programming Contest!

Thanks to all of you for a great podcast year!� Looking forward to lots more fun to come!

Be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to retrobits@gmail.com.

For online discussions on Retrobits Podcast topics, check out the Retrobits Podcast forum on the PETSCII Forums page!

Our Theme Song is "Sweet" from the "Re-Think" album by Galigan.

Thanks for listening!

- Earl

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