Disks

Hello All,

I am still working with D64 images and transfering them onto 5 1/4"s. I now own 60 blank disks that I plan to make double sided so I have enough room for 120 D64 files. I am also going to back up copies of my current disks onto my computer. Also, be aware that I may sell my copy of GEOS v1.3 (which has QuantumLink on the reverse side) and my Applications disk. I will most likely sell my other 1200 baud modem with it. The 300 baud is currently listed on eBay. If you are intersted, leave a comment on this post and I may sell it on eBay and provide a link to the listing here.

-Ryan

I rearranged and moved my C64 setup. I now have my system, disk drive, tape player, TV/monitor, and a laptop with a parallel port (for transferring .D64) all in one place. I had an empty desk so now it is my commodore base of operations! I am still anxiously awaiting my XA1541 adapter! I am guessing it will come on Friday since the mail does not run on Thanksgiving. Have a safe and fun Thanksgiving!

-Ryan

XA1541 Adapter

*UPDATE*- I got the XA1541 adapter in the mail today! It came a day late because of Thanksgiving. I hooked it up to an old Panasonic Toughbook CF-28 that used to run Windows NT 4.0. Someone awhile back before I got it installed XP SP3 on it. It was a nightmare installing all the software and copying it everywhere to get the transfer going! I ended up using CMBXfer instead of Star Commander. I had a problem with my floppy disk (3 1/2") and DOS so I searched for a GUI program. I also had to install OpenCBM and WinVice and then copy c1541.EXE from WinVice and all the CBMXfer files into the .EXE directory in the OpenCBM folder. It took forever on that laptop! I just finished copying my first disk onto my laptop by making the entire disk a .D64 image. For anyone running XP who wants to transfer disks, use CBMXfer with an XA1541 adapter from NKC Electronics, but that's just my opinion on the process. If you are not sure which cable to use, there are comparison charts on the web but the XA1541 works with just about any kind of computer, program, or parallel port. Chances are, if the transfer won't work with the XA1541, it won't work at all. The XA1541 also works with any kind of Commodore drive (1541, 1571, 1581, 1541-II...) not just 1541 drives. Well, I'm off to play some games I just copied. Good luck with the process.

-Ryan
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XA1541 transfer adapter is on its way! I am going to catalog my software library into my laptop. Check out the video on the Video Page. I will probably use Star Commander on MS-DOS to transfer them.

Veteran's Day

Happy Veteran's Day! Thank you to all of our current and past military for fighting for our freedom!

Commodore Users Group Meeting

Looking forward to my first local Commodore/IBM computer meeting!
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The meeting went well. I became a member of my local group and got a lot of free C64 software! Looking forward to the Christmas party next month!

-Ryan

GEOS 64

I have been messing around with GEOS 64 the past few days. It takes forever to load! However, when I used my FastLoad cartridge, it loaded in about 33 seconds! I am also experimenting with Q-Link with my 1660 and 1670 modems. One thing I haven't figured out yet is how to delete files. When I drag a file to the recycling bin it tells me that the requested task cannot be preformed on a system boot disk. Any ideas why I am getting this error? I am hoping to have screen shots available soon (keep in mind that I use a real C64, not an emulator so it is a little more difficult to capture screen shots. I think my video output plug in bad.)

-Ryan

Commodore 64 Magazines

Does anyone know of any current Commodore 64 magazines that aren't out of print? I have been searching, but all I can find are the ones published in the 80s. Anyone who knows of a good magazine please comment!

Thanks,
Ryan

Commodore Modems

Currently waiting for my Commodore 300 baud modem to arrive!
-Update: The modem has arrived! I am thinking about selling it and upgrading to a Commodore 1670 1200 baud modem with the program Common Sence. Anyone who may know of any good BBSes to check out, leave a comment!

Got a Fast Load cartridge. It spead my disk drive up a little. It was worth what I paid, however, it doesn't work with all games.

1530 tape drive .TAP transfer method is working. I will post links to great game files. Check back to take advantage of them!

My C= Game/Software Collection

This is a list of the games/software in my Commodore 64 collection. They are in no particular order, nor are they rated by their position in the list:

1. Spy Hunter
2. PAC-MAN
3. Hard Ball
4. Spy Vs. Spy II
5. Star League Baseball
6. DIG-DUG
7. Protector II
8. Rally Speedway
9. Raid Over Moscow
10. CBM Pool
11. Choplifter
12. QBERT
13. Donkey Kong
14. Ghostbusters
15. Bruce Lee
16. Slap Shot
17. Galaxians
18. Drol
19. C-64 Disk Bonus Pack
20. VIC-1541 Test/Demo Disk
21. EasyScript 64
22. Satan's Hollow
23. Boulder Dash II
24. Who Dares Wins I
25. Who Dares Wins II
26. Gyruss
27. Centipede
28. Entombed
29. Stationfall
30. Family Feud
31. Fun House
32. Jack Nicklaus Golf
33. SwiftCalc
34. Cut and Paste
35. There are a few others that are listed on the disks but I have not had a chance to test/play them and some files are damages and act like they load into the Commodore but when I type "RUN" it just goes right back to a blank "READY" prompt.

I will continue the list as I test more of the games. Please comment either about this list, your games, or stories that you have concerning these games. Thanks,
Ryan

EasyScript 64-Commodore 64 Word Processing Software-For Sale on eBay

Just to let anyone who visits this site, likes Commodores, or is looking to expand their 64's software collection know, I am selling a word processing floppy disk for the Commodore 64 on eBay. Click here to view the listing. It is tested and is in excellent working condition. Anyone who has an eBay account please don't hesitate to contact me with questions, or, place a bid if you are interested. PayPal is the only form of payment I will accept and shipping is only within the United States of America. Bidding starts at $9.00. USPS shipping is free, UPS shipping cost varies by location When I bought my Commodore, I received two of the same disks, both in excellent condition, so I decided to sell one.
Here is a picture of the disk:

Place a bid before time runs out! Happy bidding and good luck!

Just got a 1530 Commodore Datasette model C2N. I may now be able to transfer .TAP files to a tape tape recorder and load them on the Commodore 64.

Commodore Commercial Jingle

I used this as a video ringer for my phone. I thought this would be a good Commodore company related item to add to the page.

Buying PAC-MAN game cartridge for my Commodore!

I will be posting some Commodore 64 review videos and related C= videos to the website. Visit soon to see them!
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Welcome!

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to the new Commodore 64 Computer Infobase website/blog! The main purpose of this blog is to provide a place for C= users to communicate and discuss with each other. I personally am new with the Commodore 64 (even though it has been in existence for over 20 years!). I recently became fascinated within the past few months about what an 8-bit home computer in the 80s like the Commodore 64 was capable of doing. After shopping around and doing some research I purchased a Commodore 64 with some programs, a joystick, and the 1541 disk drive. I am already intrigued by current computers and what they can do when manipulated in the right way. Most of my computer background is in programming languages like HTML and JavaScript (and now BASIC!) Just to be honest, the Commodore you see next to the title is not mine. I haven't had the chance to take a photograph of my system yet (however I will soon!). I am currently not  able to provide games for download as I do not have the proper equipment for connection of my Commodore 64 to my PC. Any users please feel free to leave comments on any posts or to tell about your own Commodore 64 experience.

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