Author: Paulo Garcia
Virtual ][, an Apple II emulator for the MacOS platform that it is been around for more than a decade has released a new version 7.5.4. Changes included in this new version: A new option allows forwarding all Command-key combinations to the virtual machine as “Open Apple” key combinations, instead of being handled by the emulator. Fixed an issue that could…
Drop III Inches is a podcast all about the Apple III. The loyal listeners were waiting for almost 6 months, but now the wait is over. The podcast website announces: We’re back, with an episode that was three months in the making. Mike and Paul talk (in November 2016) about the state of things in our Apple /// worlds, and then speak at…
This is not “hot news”, but it is always fun to share tidbits of computer history! “Loop”, “Library” and “Patch” are common terms used among programmers, while “Bug” is widely known by users as well, but do you know when they were used for the first time? The Harvard University maintains a page about the Mark I, the first programmable computer in…
C64 Debugger is a multi-platform Commodore 64 code and memory debugger that works in real time. In the same window, you have an embedded VICE emulator, memory view, character set and many other features. It is a great tool to create new developments for the C64 and even more for hacking old games and learn how they work. C64 Debugger…
The neverending problem with cartridge-based computers is the chore to swap them all the time. The common solution was the multi-cartridge adapters that were sold back in the day for many platforms. Nowadays, it is not that easy to find these devices and new hardware to fill that gap is always welcome. For the MSX platform, Tecnobytes is starting to offer their…
Z88DK is a C cross compiler package that targets the z80 and consists of a C compiler, an extensive set of assembly language libraries, an assembler / linker, and a tool for generating executables in a number of formats. Development in C, assembly language or a mixture of the two is directly supported. After one year since the last release, it…
Once upon a time, young(er) Erik Hooijmeijer sent his new game to a publisher but he didn’t get any answer, only his disk back. For the lack of explanation, he just assumed the game was no good and gave up. After unburying his C64 after all these years, he found the once-rejected game and decided it was finally time to…
Viva Amiga, the already acclaimed documentary about the Commodore Amiga, is now available to watch worldwide. The film has been subtitled in Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese and Spanish. You can rent or buy a copy on the platform of your choice: iTunes Amazon Video Vimeo The DVD & Blu-Ray will be available in February. Link: Viva Amiga
Glen Hewlett has made a conversion from the Arcade version of Space Invaders, using Z80 CPU to the TRS-CoCo 6809 and we reported that a few days ago. Now he started a new project trying to port the Arcade version Pac-Man. Again the first runs on Z80, so Glen decided to write a blog about the steps he is following…
Atariteca earlier this month started a poll to elect the best original game of 2016, which had a great response. Now the Spanish-speaking Atari blog is asking everyone to vote for the best game port, enhancement or hack of 2016. This time around, there is no original game, but pre-existing games that were somehow modified or games that were ported from another platform…
