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Re: C64 fans seem to me more passionate and committed than retro-computing fans

Posted on 2023-09-26, 11:26

in Milliways

in Milliways

When I started getting into the IBM PCjr a few years ago, I found a similar thing: Even though the PCjr is a system that has been on the market for less than a year(!), and it had flopped terribly (partly because it was a very bad PC... slow, incompatible and limited), there's an amazing amount of …

Re: Another PS/2 Mouse ISA (ISA8) card adapter

Posted on 2023-09-26, 11:18

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

If somebody comes up, then I'll forward the files. I'd love to try to build these things for the Vogons members. I need two of them myself. Oh wow! That's great you have the skills! It must feel satisfying!!! Please, let me know if you need all the files and how much would you charge for it. Also, …

Re: C64 fans seem to me more passionate and committed than retro-computing fans

Posted on 2023-09-26, 11:05

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Yet, C64 people are way more enthusiastic, passionate, committed, and productive in keeping the C64 myth alive in 202x than retro PCs people. What are you basing all these statements on? Was there a poll I missed? The C64 is far less complicated than a PC, and it is what it is. But what would a …

Re: C64 fans seem to me more passionate and committed than retro-computing fans

Posted on 2023-09-26, 11:00

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Mandrew wrote on 2023-09-26, 10:55: I googled "retro car" and it gave me 5m results. I googled "Chevrolet Corvette" and it gave me 75m results. Wow, that must mean that people love the Chevrolet Corvette more than retro cars! 🤣! Point taken!

Re: Another PS/2 Mouse ISA (ISA8) card adapter

Posted on 2023-09-26, 10:59

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Perfect! What are your plans now? Whip up a dozen or so? Oh I don't have those skills, even remotely. I will make a post on Vogons asking to 'whoever' is capable to and willing to build one. If somebody comes up, then I'll forward the files. Roman told me: rigorously for personal use, not to be …

The difference between a computer user (even advanced user) and a guru. How to be one?

Posted on 2023-09-26, 10:58

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I've always been tinkering with PCs since 1992, and I'm a professional technician. Very rarely I met problems I couldn't solve (probably, less than the number of fingers of 1 hand). But I feel incomplete. I mean, I know how to 'use' computers and parts, how to assemble or replace them, diagnose and …

Re: C64 fans seem to me more passionate and committed than retro-computing fans

Posted on 2023-09-26, 10:29

in Milliways

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But how is it fair to compare your experience with PCs starting from 1992, when the golden era of the C64 had long past, and you missed it? The C64 was a dinosaur by 1992. The golden era of PCs was only just starting. When I got my C64 in 1984, it was still relatively new, and it was one of the …

What's the best way to put a remote-access camera inside a water meter manhole?

Posted on 2023-09-26, 10:23

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Guys, I need advices. Although this is not literally a vintage project, I suspect it requires that mental flexibility and deep experience that you people here have. The problem: • Water service meter located on the street, outside of the house, inside a manhole covered by a cast iron manhole lid …

Re: C64 fans seem to me more passionate and committed than retro-computing fans

Posted on 2023-09-26, 10:14

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Scali wrote on 2023-09-26, 10:07: But that is kind of a anachronistic way of interpreting events.[...] I edited my comment above, adding the last lines

Re: C64 fans seem to me more passionate and committed than retro-computing fans

Posted on 2023-09-26, 10:13

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But that is kind of a anachronistic way of interpreting events. I got my C64 in 1984. In theory PCs existed, but they were WAY out of the price range of a C64. So not many people would have a PC at home. They were office PCs. And early PC games were REALLY REALLY bad. PCs had the horrible CGA …

Re: Another PS/2 Mouse ISA (ISA8) card adapter

Posted on 2023-09-26, 09:54

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

feipoa wrote on 2023-09-26, 09:09: I have firmware v1.2, but it is not for me to distribute. You would need to obtain this from Rio444. Nevermind, he gave me the firmware and also the stl for the plastic angle...

Re: Another PS/2 Mouse ISA (ISA8) card adapter

Posted on 2023-09-26, 09:26

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

I have firmware v1.2, but it is not for me to distribute. You would need to obtain this from Rio444. On page 11 of this topic he said this: It looks like the crap that some of my compatriots have done in Ukraine will not end in the foreseeable future. So yes, I'm close to sharing all the sources, …

Re: C64 fans seem to me more passionate and committed than retro-computing fans

Posted on 2023-09-26, 09:21

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No, because that's the thing. PC's are just computers that are boring and can do everyday chores. It doesn't matter if you use an IBM or a Compaq, or a brandless Taiwanese clone or whatever. They all run DOS and all run the same software. The C64 however has its own world of software and hardware, …

Re: Okay! Pentium 60 it is: and tips on motherboards or adapting a socket5/socket 7 one?

Posted on 2023-09-26, 09:04

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Got my first Pentium60 system in February 1995 and now I have 4 - unfortunately all in generic cases, not a single one of the nicer OEM based ones of yesteryears. If a gfx card does not cooperate in Win9x one has to reconfigure the irqs, which was, in my case, needed to get Matrox cards to work(I …

Re: Another PS/2 Mouse ISA (ISA8) card adapter

Posted on 2023-09-26, 09:00

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

I believe these adaptors to be the most versatile modern construct for adding a PS/2 mouse to any retro system, so it is unfortunate that supply had to be halted. I have the firmware saved somewhere (I think), but haven't had a chance to look into building these cards. Hopefully I will get to …

Re: C64 fans seem to me more passionate and committed than retro-computing fans

Posted on 2023-09-26, 08:57

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...a car is just a car.... Are... you ... serious? Paint a car, wrap a car, pinstripe a car, matte, glossy in any colour of the rainbow. Lower it, raise it, 15 22 30 inch wheels, gas engine, diesel engine, electro . leather, fabric, plastic on your seats, halogen, led, xenon lights. recaro sparco, …

Re: C64 fans seem to me more passionate and committed than retro-computing fans

Posted on 2023-09-26, 08:35

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I don't think it is. PC's are rather boring, generic machines. Many people may have used them in the past, but they are not likely to feel as nostalgic about it as the C64. It's like with classic cars. Some cars are exciting, like old Ferrari's, Jaguars, Aston Martins and what-have-you. Most cars …

Re: Another PS/2 Mouse ISA (ISA8) card adapter

Posted on 2023-09-26, 07:58

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

So it looks like Rio444's card isn't noticeably laggy, but native ps/2 mouse mod is still preferable were possible. thanks for the update What's "native ps/2 mouse mod" ? It's incredible. I never would have imagined that one would get stuck on a simple mouse problem with retro PCs. I just got an …

Re: How about a new remake of old cases?

Posted on 2023-09-26, 07:20

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Hi! i couple of month ago, i found for very cheap a nice AT front panel just 5 euro, and i bought, came front, power button and LED, all working IMG_20230916_131546.jpg A couple of days ago, i found a HORRIBLE atx case, but same size, exactly for a panel front transplant. I disassemble the atx case …

Re: How about a new remake of old cases?

Posted on 2023-09-25, 21:21

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

jakethompson1 wrote on 2023-09-25, 20:58: Re: ATX I/O shield models for 3D printing 😳 oh interesting! Thanks

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