It has been a long time since I last announced new blog entries. I do not feel the need to toot my own horn every time I post something. Let me point out a few relevant entries that I would hope that other people may find informative :
Alley Cat - Epitome of a Timeless Early PC Classic
http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2015/12/a … s-early-pc.html
This game is well worth playing and technically interesting, I try to explain its charms. I am especially proud of this article because I finally mastered the ability to set two images side by side in blogger!
IBM PC Floppy Disks - A Deeper Look at Disk Formats and Copy Protection
http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2015/11/i … ok-at-disk.html
All you ever wanted to know about the IBM PC low level disk format and all I know about copy protected images
Pool of Radiance 2 Part Appreciation Posts :
http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2015/11/g … iance-gold.html
http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2015/12/c … ssful-pool.html
I played through (almost all) the game for this and tried to keep from consciously plagarizing crpgaddict's epic series while trying to contribute some insight of my own.
The Journey of the "PCjr./Tandy Sound Chip"
http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2015/10/t … sound-chip.html
A classic illustration of "coming full circle", I wrote this in part to revive a post from Quest Studios' forum.
Advantages of the 160x200 16-color Tandy/PCjr. Resolution
http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2015/10/a … 0-16-color.html
This un-PC like resolution deserved a look of its own.
Getting Started in System Shock
http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2015/10/g … stem-shock.html
This game is a bit intimidating for the newcomer, but it deserves to be played. I try to help out a bit in trying to get it working and keeping the frustration level at bay. Also enjoy the animated GIF I made!
New IBM CGA to Old IBM CGA Mod
http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2015/08/n … bm-cga-mod.html
People appreciated this for some reason, 10 people +1 the post according to Google, but it won't tell me who.
Yamaha's TG100/OPL4 Connection
http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2015/07/y … connection.html
My first guest blog entry, expertly researched and engagingly written by my friend Cloudschatze.
The First Sound Card
http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2015/07/t … sound-card.html
Or why the Ad Lib is more than that which came before the Sound Blaster.
Sound Card Replicas - Attack of the Hardware Clones
http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2015/05/s … d-replicas.html
Trying to keep track of an important modern trend
IBM Character Fonts
http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2015/04/i … cter-fonts.html
Almost everything you wanted to know about the text shown by IBM's graphics adapters for the PC, this blog entry would not have been possible without NewRisingSun's assistance.
My Complete IBM Important Video Card Collection : The Bedrock of DOS Graphics
http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2015/03/m … video-card.html
I don't like to boast, but the significance of these cards cannot be understated.
Digital OPL2 and OPL3 Recording
http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2015/02/d … -recording.html
An overview of the pros and cons of each known device that can give an accurate digital rendition of FM
Synthesis.
The IBM Music Feature Card - Overpriced, Underperforming, Yet Insanely Desirable
http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2015/02/t … overpriced.html
My complete overview of this no-longer obscure sound card
The Wringer - Breaking PC DOS Game Copy Protection
http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2014/12/t … -game-copy.html
Sooner or later, it is inescapable that you will need to crack a game, so here is some basics.
Windows 9x and CD Images
http://nerdlypleasures.blogspot.com/2015/02/w … -cd-images.html
Unlock infinite storage through network drives, I owe a huge debt of gratitude to philcomputerlab for this one!