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Issue Number 11
August 2007
FREE to download Commodore Magazine
Available in PDF text HTML and as a D64 image
www.commodorefree.com
Commodore Free Magazine
Editor
Another great issue! Although I say it myself, maybe
it’s a little over dominated by the Jens Schofield
interview, which I reprinted with permission from
“Total Amiga” magazine. The magazine is now sadly
closed.
Contents and Index
Editor
Contents Page
Page 2
Readers Comment
Lee
Page 3
Jens Also answered a couple of extra questions I
sent on behalf of Commodore Free readers and even
took the time to re-read the article, update and
amend the interview. So a big thanks for taking the
time to do this Jens. So who you maybe wondering is
Jens and what does he do – well you need to read
the interview to find out more.
News
Protovision
Page 4
General News
Page 3
Reviews
Amiga Future Magazine
Page 7
Thanks to everyone who has sent emails of support,
especially when I “went off on one” possibly due to
the pressure of the deadlines I imposed on myself to
release monthly issues of Commodore Free
magazine, and life in general trying to get the better
of me.
Inverviews
Jens Schofield (individual Computers)
Page 8
Glenn Homer (Power C)
Page 15
James Monkman (R.G.C.D)
Page 21
Vince Briel (Micro-kim1)
Page 25
Frank Gaskin (Games that Wern`t)
Page 27
Unfortunately it seems no one has invented a
machine to freeze time or even been able to lend me
some form of time machine, the B.B.C. Didn’t
respond to my plea to use the T.A.R.D.I.S. to go back
in time a couple of months so I could get ahead with
Magazine issues and be more relaxed. I presume the
T.A.R.D.I.S. is still needed by “the Doctor” for the
new series, I wonder what “the Doctor” does when he
isn’t on television, does he take time out from saving
the world? And does he still get paid from the B.B.C.
for relaxing?
Programming
Hexfiles (Assembler programming)
Page 30
SWL Version 1 for power C
Page 17
Information
Retro Gamer CD
Page 19
Commodore 128 with Vga monitor
Page 24
I would like to thank everyone who has been
interviewed for there time and comments and say
that “my frantic emails and screaming” were just to
get the information in a timely manner.
HOW CAN I HELP COMMODORE FREE
Ok the best way to help would be “write something
about Commodore” (yes for the observant I spelled
the company correctly this time) _grin_seriously
though articles are always welcome,
WHAT ARTICLES DO YOU NEED
Well they vary contact me if you have an idea but I
am looking for
Tutorials – (beginners and Expert)
Experiences with Commodore
Why I love Commodore machines
Interviews – maybe you have access to a power user
Thanks Nigel
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Commodore Free Magazine
READERS LETTERS
Hi,
a C64) with developments in the scene as they take
one look at it and dismiss it as techno-geek stuff...
and I have to agree. To summarise, I think what you
have all done is amazing, but could it be that to bring
on board new 'retro' fans you need to run some basic
Great magazine, I so appreciate the work you guys
put into its production.
Now a brief introduction. My name is Lee
Speakman, I am 30 years old, and have worked in IT
as a career (from technical support, programmer to
IT manager). Currently I am self employed in a
completely different field.
articles? For example, an article on the
developments on the C64 from a basic perspective,
like how to get started - such as how to add a hard
drive, installing GEOS, how to connect to the
Internet, etc. All these things may seem annoyingly
basic to experienced users but not to me, and, I am
sure from my experience, not to others who played
the C64 for games but those who would perhaps
come back if the technology was explained in a
'dummies guide to' the C64 way.
I love the Commodore machines and have many
stored in my loft - their state of dormacy is relative to
current time and space constraints (isn't that what
everyone says?!). Anyway, however unfortunate,
they are not getting
the use they deserve - however that is another story.
I am willing to help, with game reviews or whatever...
so I am not just writing to tell you what (IMO) should
be done ;-). I hope that the
tone of this email is not in anyway negative. Just
trying to make some suggestions, which are
obviously, at the end of the day, just my opinions and
of course I am totally open to the fact I might be
completely wrong. But, I feel that I have waited so
long to write and message, and am feeling that at a
time when I really want to learn I am frustrated with
lack on information on how
to get started. I know I could spend a month learning
the intricacies of the C64, and perhaps in a way, that
is the true path of any true devotee
but when you have been spoilt like me, and
everyhting is available in easy how-to guides, I am
affriad that no matter how much I want to program or
upgrade my C64, and until I can get results this
evening it will simply remain one of those desires that
comes after the easier things! C'est la vie!
I have followed the Commodore scene for many
years, although I have Never been involved with any
groups or fan clubs, I guess I remained on the
periphery, for reasons that will become clear. 'Back
in the day' I loved the games and it was all about the
games. I first had a C16, which I loved
and fondly remember many great hours on that
machine. Then I got a C64 and my world changed!!!
The graphic and sound capabilities of the C64 were
(are) brilliant. As I said, at that time (when I was a
wee lad) all I cared about was the games.
I have read with great interest the Commodore
Scene mag, and followed, for many years,
developments for the C64 and Amiga on the Net.
But even as someone who is competent with
computer technology I sometimes feel the C64
fan scene forgets those, like me, who come into the
C64 a late stage (or as a youngster) and don't
understand the hardware so well. I guess you are
thinking an IT bod like me should undertstand it all so
well. Well, although I love Commodore I cut my teeth
on Windows, and have come back
to the C64. Of course I have programmed BASIC
and even assembly language
...
put never in specific relation to the C64. I know what
I am supposed to do; I have a disc drive connected to
my C64, and can find my way to save a file. I know
the C64 can make great music using it's SID chip, but
to get to learn the basics is not so easy and this is my
point...
Yours sincerely,
Lee.
COMMODORE FREE
Lee thanks for your comments firstly though
Commodore Free is written and produced by myself
only! I have managed to beg borrow articles from
other people but the main bulk of the magazine is
produced by myself.
Now with this knowledge you will understand fully
why I have no time left to create how to guides and
beginners courses. I am running Dave moormans
beginners guide to basic, he has written for the
magazine, although he is having problems at home
so the course is on hold at the moment, also I am
running Jason Kelks Excellent HEX files,
If I need to brush up on my PHP programming I grab
a book or 'google' it...and there I can get information
from beginner to 'super user'. I have Not found this
the case with the C64 scene, too complicated and in
at the deep end, and to learn anything is an involved
and time consuming process ... I must state I am in
no way detracting or critising the great work done by
everyone who has kept the scene alive all the years.
However, I guess I feel it is a paradox; that whilst
your technical knowledge has kept the scene alive it
may have inadvertantly isolated newbies to the
scene! For example, it is difficult for me to approach
my friends (who specifically had
I do take the point about needing guides for
beginners and not alienating new users, so if anyone
is reading and would like to submit a beginners guide
please feel free to contact me. The problem is I can
only produce what you write about, due to the
amount of time it takes to produce the magazine and
edit the various versions (rather badly)
Thanks
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Commodore Free Magazine
NEWS
VICE emulator
Commodore Plus 4 Demo “SHADE”
http://plus4.emucamp.com/software/Shade/
Also you can watch it online via Youtube
http://youtube.com/watch?v=1vOgXf1GnO0
The versatile Commodore Emulator running on
various hardware now runs on PPC version of Amiga
OS with Warpos and warpUP
Commodore FREE
This is an amazine Demo for the Commodore plus4
the more I see the machine the more I am stunned
by what it can do, If you don’t have a Commodore
plus 4 I suggest you watch the youtube video
somewhere. Excellent
Downloads available
Binary for M68K AmigaOS 3.x systems:
Binary for PPC AmigaOS 4.x systems:
Binary for PPC MorphOS systems:
Binary for Intel AROS systems:
Binary for PPC AROS systems:
Binary for PPC WarpOS systems (Experimental) :
Binary for PPC WarpUP systems (Experimental) :
Head over to
http://www.viceteam.org/index.html
or the Amiga download section
http://www.viceteam.org/amigaos.html
COMMODORE IN 3D
Dear Visitor,
in this my little Gallery, you find some selected
samples of my work, wich I did the last few couple of
years, and still do, as I find the time. I am happy to
share them with you, and if you enjoy them, my work
is done. Sincerly,
Yours Christian Taeuber
http://www.3d-taeuber.de/gallery/gallery_main.html
DTV Demo
On the website amongst other items of visual eye
candy are pictures of Commodore Computers
viewable in 3d (with the special glasses) below is a
sample
Tristar & Red Sector Incorporated (TRSI)
http://www.trsi.org/
Released a demo for your Hacked DTV unit called
“Ghost in the machine” available from here
http://noname.c64.org/csdb/release/?id=49214
Or watch on youtube available here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ESzkETdtuQ
www.commodorefree.com
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Commodore Free Magazine
Protovision News
Update July
RR-NET AVAILABLE AGAIN
RR-Net, the network interface card for MMC64 and
Retro Replay, is again available from the Protovision
Online Shop!
SounDemoN has now released an NTSC version of
the ROM.
Retrohackers.org Forum topic:
http://retrohackers.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249
Online Shop:
http://www.protovision-online.de/catalog
Download NTSC version:
http://soundis.infa.fi/unofficial_tar_v1.zip
Direct link to RR-Net:
http://www.protovision-
online.de/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=67
Download PAL version:
http://www.dekadence64.org/tar_v1.zip
Despite the rise in German value added tax, the
C64 JOYSTICK TO PLUS/4 ADAPTER
Now available in our Online Shop: C64 Joystick to
Plus/4 Adapter. This adapter is for those who want to
use their C64 joystick on Plus/4.
selling price of 50 Euro has been held.
The new RR-Net is 100% software compatible, but
the mechanical appearance has changed. Unlike with
the old RR-Net, the socket for the network cable now
faces to the right rather than upwards. This update
fits perfectly with the MMC64 but with Retro Replay it
results in a conflict with the buttons - it -does- fit, but
it isn't very elegant.
Online Shop:
http://www.protovision-online.de/catalog
Direct link to C64 Joystick to Plus/4 Adapter:
http://www.protovision-
online.de/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=111
The following image shows the collision of the LAN
cable with the buttons of RR:
http://www.protovision-online.de/hardw/gfx/rr_and_rr-
net.jpg
ULTIMATE NEWCOMER NEWS
It is time to give you all news on our progress with
the project. We are glad to inform all of you uber-
patient fellows about the following:The 12th beta
build of Ultimate Newcomer was deemed fit to be a
Release Candidate and was assigned that status.
Both main language versions and the most relevant
hardware versions have been in testing for six weeks
now. Release is only a matter of months away,
depending on play- and hardware compatibility test
results, and things that might need further changes or
fixing. We are committed to release a BUG FREE
game as a fitting end to the 16 years of development
of this project.
SINGULAR BROWSER CUSTOM DOWNLOAD
SYSTEM BACK ONLINE
Singular Browser by Soci/Singular is a graphical web
browser for C64/C128. If you own the network
interface card RR-Net or (E)TFE, you can go online
with Singular Browser on your Commodore.
The custom download system for Singular Browser
was offline for a quite some time due to the server
moving. Since a while it can be reached again at the
usual address http://singularcrew.hu/browser . Thus it
is again possible to download a version fitting your
hardware setup.
On Monday, the 2nd of July, one of our play-testers,
Leon\SGR\CHR, made the first successful
playthrough of the RC version, in "Solo mode".
- Only a single, harmless logic flaw was discovered
during this particular playthrough.
The disk version can still be found at
http://noname.c64.org/csdb/release/?id=48032 .
Hardware compatibility and tech features took final
shape as well. Almost every planned feature was
successfully implemented:
- 1541 version: 11 disk sides, improved fastloader,
data layout optimized for less disk swapping, the
formerly separate Boot and Save disk
sides are on the same disk side now
NTSC VERSION OF TURBO ACTION ROM V1 FOR
RETRO REPLAY
Last time we introduced Turbo Action ROM V1 for
Retro Replay by SounDemoN. Previously,
SounDemoN has spiced up the good old Action
Replay ROM with an improved Turbo Assembler that
runs entirely out of Retro Replay ROM and utilizes
RR RAM for the source, thus leaving the entire
$0801-$ffff area available for code.
- 1581 version: three 3.5" DD floppy disks, loading
and de-packing a complete area is 4-5 seconds
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