Session Start: Sat Nov 08 20:52:37 2008 Session Ident: #c64friends [20:52] * Now talking in #c64friends [20:52] * Topic is 'We Adore Our C64 = = and Q-Link!!_' [20:52] Howdy folks [20:53] Helloooooo snogpitch [20:54] hey Snogpitch [20:55] * a7guy (~a7@NewNet-D8C61F9B.vif.net) Quit (Ping timeout_) [20:56] 'lo snogpitch [20:56] howdy Snoggy [21:00] Has _Six_ been talking lately? [21:01] hasn't been here enough... [21:01] didn't someone ask about Six last week ? [21:01] Yes they did :) [21:01] * a7guy (~a7@NewNet-D8C61F9B.vif.net) has joined #c64friends [21:02] Howdy a7guy [21:03] The new kid has kept him so busy, I haven't heard a peep out of him since... [21:03] and maybe the new job too [21:05] yeah damn that real life, always interferes with the fun stuff :) [21:08] * Q-Link (~qlink@NewNet-F9F35691.ltshosting.net) has joined #c64friends [21:08] Entered QRoom: Snogpitch [21:09] Looks like Q is quiet tonight :/ [21:11] quiet Q [21:12] There was some firetruck excitement earlier tonight....a couple blocks away [21:12] LOL [21:13] it's quiet and rainy here. [21:14] No rain here, yet...but clouds have been around all day [21:14] Cold and dark here. [21:15] Snow flurries yesterday. More flurries Monday. [21:15] ya, I'm waiting for that dakotas blizzard to come my way :) [21:15] * lordronin (~lordronin@7A1E55C2.68A28F0F.E153056D.IP) has joined #c64friends [21:15] * ChanServ sets mode: +o lordronin [21:15] Howdy lordronin [21:15] Hoi gang [21:15] Hoi Snogpitch [21:16] say is Six OK? Not seen a newsletter for a bit [21:16] He's been busy with his new kid, only scoop I know about.... [21:17] Ah that I can understand. Have had a share of those myself {G} [21:17] hello LordRonin [21:18] Hoi jerrykurtz [21:18] * Viper (~petergree@NewNet-DBE22057.mc.videotron.ca) has joined #c64friends [21:18] Hoi Viper [21:19] Howdy Viper [21:19] Hi lr, Snog [21:19] Evening Viper. [21:19] * iViper (~petergree@NewNet-DBE22057.mc.videotron.ca) Quit (Ping timeout_) [21:19] seem to have been disconnected, so my name is listed twice [21:19] * Viper is now known as iViper [21:19] ah there I go [21:20] i have a great quote from Jim Butterfields book. [21:20] * tone007 (~Sysop@NewNet-B1762498.clppva.fios.verizon.net) Quit (Ping timeout_) [21:20] "common sense is a valuable programming tool" [21:21] isn't common sense the name of a bbs terminal prg [21:21] smeg that lets me out of programming [21:21] funny [21:21] Yep, commonsense came with my Vicmodem [21:21] * al (~Dangerous@C3E8747F.E322C086.3C350923.IP) Quit (hidden.routing.hub irc.indianskickass.info_) [21:21] * Info_Seeker (crew@NewNet-B252A31D.im.aprick.com) Quit (hidden.routing.hub irc.indianskickass.info_) [21:21] * Alex_B (~me@NewNet-E7335B68.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com) Quit (hidden.routing.hub irc.indianskickass.info_) [21:21] came with my 1670 [21:22] * al (~Dangerous@C3E8747F.E322C086.3C350923.IP) has joined #c64friends [21:22] * Info_Seeker (crew@NewNet-B252A31D.im.aprick.com) has joined #c64friends [21:22] * irc.indianskickass.info sets mode: +o al [21:22] * weirdwolf (~kvirc@NewNet-C6F7C4AC.hsd1.wa.comcast.net) has joined #c64friends [21:22] wheee [21:23] looks like a minor split [21:25] hehe [21:25] Netsplit eh? Hope people will be back soon [21:26] * fotograf (~fotograf@NewNet-20DDD8E.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com) has joined #c64friends [21:26] Evening Hang. How goes it? [21:27] Howdy fotograf [21:27] Don't know if anyone here read a post in csc from some guy named George. He posted a drop link for a few asm prgs he wrote that he'd like to pass along. [21:27] hey fotograf [21:27] Hey there. still quiet [21:27] http://drop.io/commodore_gh [21:27] * jasmaz (~james@NewNet-FA430EF6.dsl.chcgil.sbcglobal.net) Quit (Ping timeout_) [21:27] Hey he Snog and Al! How goes it? [21:27] yep quiet [21:27] they're for the plus/4 & c64 [21:28] Hoi fotograf [21:28] Hoi Lord!!! How's it hangin' bud? [21:29] * al_ (~Dangerous@C3E8747F.E322C086.3C350923.IP) has joined #c64friends [21:29] i wonder how cheap it is to buy a plus 4 or 16 [21:29] * al (~Dangerous@C3E8747F.E322C086.3C350923.IP) Quit (NickServ (GHOST command used by al_)_) [21:29] did lr get hit wit a netsplit? [21:29] * al_ is now known as al [21:29] I haven't seen a C16 for sale in ages [21:29] * ChanServ sets mode: +o al [21:30] * kInfo_Seeer (crew@NewNet-B252A31D.im.aprick.com) has joined #c64friends [21:30] wheee [21:30] * Info_Seeker (crew@NewNet-B252A31D.im.aprick.com) Quit (Ping timeout_) [21:31] TY iViper, just grabbed them for our group [21:31] Entered QRoom: Jaycee [21:31] Howdy Jaycee [21:31] yw lr [21:31] hello Jaycee [21:32] {Jaycee} q link.. this is so wild [21:32] snort and snooze [21:33] there's supposed to be an unentered Transacter installment as well. T closed up shop just before it would have been sent out for all to read [21:33] Wish there were more folks on Q tho :/ [21:34] {Jaycee} '**?= [21:34] * DLH (~dlh@NewNet-15A9116C.newwavecomm.net) Quit (Quit: _) [21:34] * DLH (~dlh@NewNet-15A9116C.newwavecomm.net) has joined #c64friends [21:34] Left QRoom: Jaycee [21:34] Darn line noise :( [21:36] I wonder what it would take to set up Qlink as a dial up service again [21:36] local dialup nodes [21:36] think a PC could run it? [21:37] dialup problems. years ago when I worked for GTE new neighborhood wouldn't have 64k available for dialup, equipment would mux 4 or 5 lines in 64k [21:37] PC run what? [21:37] lots of people freaking because dsl/cable was not widespread then [21:38] the server code to host all those dialup lines [21:38] Well it depends on how many modem banks you want to run [21:38] (in no way even considering this... just curious) [21:39] * rrCurtisP (~Curtis@NewNet-A3778259.neo.res.rr.com) Quit (Quit: _HydraIRC_ -> http://www.hydrairc.com <- Chicks dig it_) [21:39] bee back later [21:40] * Arkaxow (~Arkaxow@NewNet-64FC5DC1.mad.east.verizon.net) has left #c64friends [21:40] hey, btw, i had built a 7404-based rs232 adapter, but its been awhile since i used it, and i think i need a null modem adapter - (128 to PC).. is this correct? [21:41] Should be correct, if it communicates ok with a modem [21:42] yeah, dont have an external modem to try it on.. i could have swore i needed one.. but when i moved my stuff to another room, when i went to get it out again, I couldnt find a null modem adapter. Trying to communicate without it, i get nothing, so im thinking i probably need one [21:42] or just mod the adapter (switching lines 2 and 3 i think) [21:44] http://www.quantumlink.tk/ shows what lines need swapped for null modem use [21:46] k [21:47] how many people use the QLink stuff? [21:49] Harlock - The C64G is for my collection, already have four PALs that can be used if necessary. [21:49] * Harlock (~Harlock@NewNet-72CDE75C.home1.cgocable.net) Quit (Connection reset by peer_) [21:50] I would guess probably under 100 folks use Q at any given time...just haven't seen them all on at the same time [21:50] I'll get ther and run the PBEMs as promised. Once the computer problems are rectified on this end [21:51] Is there only one to five usually on q-link at one time, Snog? [21:52] guys wanna check out a funny video? [21:52] * Harlock (~Harlock@NewNet-72CDE75C.home1.cgocable.net) has joined #c64friends [21:52] Usually ShadowM and I are on Saturday nites [21:52] * ChanServ sets mode: +v Harlock [21:53] Every once in a while I bring up the menu to display all occupied public rooms [21:53] It's got John Cleese... [21:54] brb someone cranked up the heat [21:54] ...and Worf.... [21:54] gonna watch hulk... be back off and on... [21:54] I haven't turned on the heat yet except in the car in the morning on the way to work [21:59] anyways I laughed [21:59] http://www.backuptrauma.com/video/default2.aspx [22:00] Getting tired. Niters all. [22:00] Entered QRoom: Viper [22:00] * antares51 (~antares51@NewNet-7BF0E445.om.om.cox.net) has left #c64friends [22:01] {Viper} g'day Snog... Happy now? [22:02] :) [22:02] {Viper} Hey and I'm using winvice 2.0 [22:04] * BeeMan (~Javauser@NewNet-495DD340.tampabay.res.rr.com) has joined #c64friends [22:04] {Viper} howdy beeman [22:04] Hello All [22:04] * Moloch (moloch@arkanixlabs.com) Quit (Quit: "You talk all the time but don't say anything."_) [22:04] {Viper} All... hmm is he on my list? [22:04] Howdy BeeMan [22:05] Hoi BeeMan [22:05] I've not taken the time to set up V2 of Vice...it's low priority on my list of things to do I guess [22:05] {Viper} brb [22:06] not much to do here [22:06] I've been using the real 64C on Q for the most part [22:07] I just use the settings in 2.0 to point to the same files/directories where I've got 1.22 set up [22:07] {Viper} that would be fun [22:08] {Viper} did you have to do anything special to your qlink disk? [22:08] No, it is pretty much the same setup [22:09] {Viper} just the tcpser thingy in between then [22:09] Need to use a cable to the pc, and run the appropriate software to redirect [22:09] I'm using BBS Server [22:09] {Viper} anyhow it's all there on the qlink info site no doubt [22:10] {Viper} brb [22:15] * jerrykurtz (~IceChat7@NewNet-D774E6C4.columbus.res.rr.com) Quit (Ping timeout_) [22:19] <_brain_> . [22:21] {Viper} what's that, brain... a pea? [22:21] * jasmaz (~james@NewNet-FA430EF6.dsl.chcgil.sbcglobal.net) has joined #c64friends [22:21] * ChanServ sets mode: +v jasmaz [22:21] <_brain_> sure. [22:21] Howdy [22:21] Howdy jasmaz [22:22] Hoi jasmaz [22:22] {Viper} just kiddy... no one here would think such a thing about you :0 [22:22] {Viper} oops... kidding [22:24] <_brain_> :-) [22:24] * _brain_ is catching up on email, was off the net for a spell. [22:25] * Arkaxow (~Arkaxow@NewNet-64FC5DC1.mad.east.verizon.net) has joined #c64friends [22:26] wb Arkaxow [22:28] wb Arkaxow [22:31] hey LR... did you see this on csc from Sean Huxter? http://www.huxter.org/c64/geos/geocomix.htm [22:33] iViper no not on csc anymore. But did find Sean by accident in a search one time. Was in e-mail with him till I lost my e-mail. Did get the file and it went on a club disk. Along with several other Geos things he had at his site. [22:34] good to know, cause I figure you dig this kind of stuff [22:39] hi snog [22:39] hi LR [22:40] lordronin, you haven't missed much on c.s.c. it's been uninteresting for a long while [22:41] what's c.s.c. ? [22:41] I left there several years back when I got flamed for using QWKRR on my 128 on a C= newsgroup. Became way to petty then for me. [22:41] comp.sys.cbm [22:42] you got flammed for using QWKRR... go away! [22:42] Sorry gang, gotta get some sleep. L8er. [22:42] I used to use that all the time... what's up with that? [22:43] * fotograf (~fotograf@NewNet-20DDD8E.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com) Quit (Quit: fotograf_) [22:43] l8r fotograf [22:43] Ya, I remember that issue... [22:43] sleep tight [22:43] must have been ppc'ers [22:44] ;) [22:44] Problem was, replying would start a new thread rather than continue in it's original thread [22:44] something about replies came in as new threads. Rod the author tried to help. But things didn't calm down. I just said smeg it and left [22:45] DLH: you around? [22:45] Now I have no clue how to set up the linux thing to even peep inthere, save for a backdoor google sort of thing I was shown once. [22:46] The thing that ticks me off is when folks post, with the message that it will be deleted in 6 days. [22:46] If someone quotes that post, then it kind of defeats the purpose of deleting the original [22:47] iViger: GeoComics looks cool ! [22:47] isn't backdoor a web site that allows ppl to get in the back door to such things as ng and IM games and such [22:47] :) LR: You know pine on vcsweb allows you to read comp.sys.cbm? [22:48] Arkaxow: I really didn't look to closely at that. I just mentioned it for LR cause I know how much he's into Geos [22:48] ya, Pine works nice for newsgroups. [22:49] the idea of QWKRR was that it could be used offline. [22:49] I too use to use geos quite a bit, even for bbs'ing, but I used the Gateway setup for Geos [22:49] iViper: it sounds cool, because I liked comics books growing up and loved those "choose a path adventures" [22:50] yeah, I like the c.a.p. adv games too on the C= [22:50] weirdwold, yeah, I think I may still have TIN set up there for binaraies, alt and the FIDO C= echoes. [22:50] now it's myst and such [22:51] {Viper} brb [22:51] I used to use Geos, and even bought a lot of programs for it. GeoProgrammer, GeoPublish, Geocalc etc., but never fully used them. [22:51] I asked Sean if he would complete the editor so others could make GeoComix adventures. didn't get a solid reply [22:52] Arkaxow I'll take them off your hands and not charge one bit {LOL} [22:52] I remember when I started writing my book in geos, I kept having to wait for the screen to refresh cuz I can type faster than it updates [22:52] * kInfo_Seeer is now known as Info_Seeker [22:52] yah, I got boxed copies of a lot of geoapps [22:52] * MikeAZ1 (~chatzilla@A061B5D3.768E2131.851463FB.IP) Quit (Quit: ChatZilla 0.9.83 [Firefox 3.0.3/2008092417]_) [22:52] it was strange to boot it up and remember that you had to have work disks etc. and that a ram expander was helpful, but a RamLink was more useful. [22:52] I bought wheels128 [22:53] I had to remember all about copying different files etc. and accessories. [22:53] it's nice if you like geos [22:54] I know that my sister was using a mac and Excel or something like it and I tried to get here to use GeoCalc and she was so frustrated. [22:54] I couldn't help her at the time because I didn't know anything about spreadsheets. [22:54] I still don't know anything about spreadsheets! [22:54] Now, I'm a wiz at Excel, like many people I used it as an organizer, database, etc. [22:55] I spent years in the database programming field and it was very useful and used by many "users" so I had to learn all sorts of conversions etc. [22:55] I was great at all sorts of file conversions on the PC side and the unix side. [22:55] klnfo_Seeer Yeah I had that same problem in 64 and 128. Till I got the SCPU. Had a messof proof reading and rewrite problems. As I can't touch type. [22:56] that is 1 part I still do not have [22:56] no scpu for me [22:56] got a 16meg ramlink with the parallel cable to the cmd drive though [22:56] though I am kind of disapointed that you can only hook up 1 drive parallel [22:56] they should be daisy chainable like the rest of the gear [22:56] * BeeMan (~Javauser@NewNet-495DD340.tampabay.res.rr.com) Quit (Connection reset by peer_) [22:57] but since I only have 1 drive at the moment, its not a show stopper [22:57] hiya all [22:57] there he is [22:58] the ghost that haunts me on efnet [22:58] hi wiz [22:58] :P [22:58] heya wiz [22:58] * a7guy (~a7@NewNet-D8C61F9B.vif.net) Quit (Quit: _) [22:58] whats everyone up to? [22:58] yeah I use SwiftCalc to create a budget and control my budget for an entire year, when I first got my 128-flat. [23:00] When I got my 128Dcr and RL 1570 plus CMD 200 meg hdd, I found Geos' Calc application could possible be useful too, but I had enough of that after one year... [23:00] i know GEOS is incredible for what it can do with an 8bit machine (someone called it Windows for 8-bit machines) [23:00] so I never really got into GeoCalc [23:01] I came around lookin for ya wiz [23:01] But I mostly used GeoWrite. [23:01] since I keep missing you when ya msg [23:01] Not sure what I would find useful with GEOS nowadays, maybe someone has a suggestion ? [23:01] GeoComix sounds interesting though. [23:02] yeah, I used GeoWrite or The Write Stuff when in school [23:02] the mouse doesn't seem as smooth with GEOS as with Windows, it's hard to get used to. [23:02] I loved Speedscript for the most part. [23:02] Geos worked well with my Canon 200 ex printer [23:03] I've been using GeoWrite daily for the past few years. [23:03] I loved it when I moved from a 1526 printer to a Okidata 120, I could print graphics ! [23:03] You've got either a bad mouse, or a bad surface then, my mouse 1351 works fine [23:03] did you not have a 1351 mouse? [23:03] Anyway guys have to split now. Must tellyou about the laser printer and post print in Wheels some time. [23:03] BCNU [23:03] maybe it was acceleration or something [23:03] l8r LR have a good one [23:03] yeah 1351 mouse [23:04] by LR [23:04] dirty track ball maybre [23:04] maybe [23:04] * lordronin (~lordronin@7A1E55C2.68A28F0F.E153056D.IP) has left #c64friends (Must run a RPG, back in a bit_) [23:04] the little plastic wheels of the mouse pick up grime and need to be scraped clean now and then [23:05] that is usually what causes the skipping [23:06] brb [23:06] as with Snogpitch, I never had any probs with my 1351 of than having to clean the ball/rollers [23:08] I also liked to use the Atari trackball in geos.. [23:09] I have a really cool mouse glove for the pc [23:10] brings point and click to a whole new level [23:11] five tactile fingers with motion sensor and distance detection [23:18] * Arkaxow (~Arkaxow@NewNet-64FC5DC1.mad.east.verizon.net) Quit (Ping timeout_) [23:20] * Arkaxow (~Arkaxow@NewNet-64FC5DC1.mad.east.verizon.net) has joined #c64friends [23:20] wb Arkaxow [23:21] hiya [23:21] * weirdwolf (~kvirc@NewNet-C6F7C4AC.hsd1.wa.comcast.net) Quit (Quit: KVIrc 3.2.4 Anomalies http://www.kvirc.net/_) [23:22] * DLH (~dlh@NewNet-15A9116C.newwavecomm.net) Quit (Quit: _) [23:22] * DLH (~dlh@NewNet-15A9116C.newwavecomm.net) has joined #c64friends [23:25] hmm. don't know why it keeps disconnecting [23:25] screen saver kicking in? [23:28] Arkaxow: the internet at the hotel in San Antonio was doing that, every 3-5 minutes dropping me. Only IRC, not ftp, email, vpn, ect.. [23:28] I don't have the screen save enabled. [23:28] It seems to do it when I'm not here. [23:28] and reconnect when I don't ask it to. [23:37] okay, I'm walking away from my keyboard now... let's see if I'm still connected when I get back. [23:38] lol [23:38] I found an Atari 800XL in my basement [23:39] or is it 810 ? [23:39] and a 810 disk drive and 1010 tape drive [23:40] i also found a trs-80 color computer and another that says trs-80 64k color computer. [23:40] along with a disk drive for it. [23:40] strange I never knew what the heck these things were when I got them. [23:40] I just straightned up some boxes and I have 9 snapshot cartridges. Hello my name is and I have a problem...... [23:40] you just now found stuff in your own basement? [23:41] lol [23:41] yeah, well I'm in the atari channel and I remembered that I had some sort of atari computer someone dumped on me with a lot of other stuff. [23:41] I went down there to find out exactly what the heck it was. [23:41] oh i see [23:43] sounds like my garage. everytime I got out in it I find stuff I forgot I had. [23:43] it is only recently that I am getting into "vintage" computers [23:43] and I have a better clue as to what is what. [23:43] weird saying that... "vintage computers" [23:44] its like our "vintage" space shuttle [23:44] 20 year old tech [23:44] but, techincally, the shuttle is a dinosaur [23:45] I have had 35 full size arcades and 2 pinballs stored in the garage. Like raiding a warehouse each time I go digging around [23:45] was thinking about building a mame cabinet myself... [23:45] thatd be cool [23:45] some folks on the net have done some nice ones [23:45] * Alex_B (~me@NewNet-E7335B68.cpe.net.cable.rogers.com) has joined #c64friends [23:45] but my wood working skills would likely end up with a piece of junk [23:46] Howdy Alex_B [23:46] Hi Snogpitch [23:46] i call it "vintage" because I'm a memer of the vintage computer club [23:47] what kind of controls do you put on a mame cabinet? [23:47] oh no, i know what you mean.. it just seems strange to say [23:47] I grew up with the 128... Im vintage... :) I guess we all are [23:47] yea [23:47] I alwasy liked the 128 keyboard better than the 64 [23:48] yeah, it makes me feel a little old to say I started using a commodore before you were born. [23:48] bogax - unimarc.com i think is a good site for mame controls [23:48] my kids trip out over how slow the 128 is [23:49] heh [23:49] I show my friends cuz they start talking about nintendo being the first game system [23:50] I keep a 128 set up in the bedroom on an 18" sun LCD [23:50] looks pretty sweet [23:50] LCD [23:50] info-seeker...you run a bbs/ [23:50] ? [23:50] not at the moment [23:50] use to in the 80s [23:51] ah ok.. someone else is running cnet or centipede and has pics with it on an lcd i think [23:51] that might have been my pic of my setup with wiz's board on the screen [23:51] the pic was dark and grainy [23:51] cuz I took it with the remote control [23:51] it might have been... looked great [23:52] yea, the wizard looked awesome [23:52] that was his login screen [23:52] looked freaking awesome on there [23:53] im making a big mistake i think.. i have a 64hdd setup, and im installing Windows ME over top of it [23:53] I use a composit / svideo scan doubler to get it runnin [23:53] i think it may grow legs and leave the house tonight [23:53] very cool... [23:53] I run win 2k on the tablets I use for 64hdd [23:54] just boot from a boot disk to use it as a hard drive [23:54] and then it has a cf card reader and is on the network in windows, so I can use diskmaster to drag and drop files and images back and forth [23:54] totaly rocks... [23:54] not a bad idea [23:55] i have a little fujitsu stylistic c500 tablet... small pc. Looking to pick up one of those recent tiny pcs... but would need serial port [23:55] I just fujitsu stylistic c-500s and P-600s for it [23:55] yep, thats exactly what I use [23:55] they are awesome for reading ebooks also [23:56] yeah, nice little deals. Lately mines been acting up though [23:56] do you have the dock for the c500? [23:56] yep, dock, keybrd, and floppy [23:56] I just wish it took more than 256 ram [23:56] wish they had external cdroms [23:56] yep and more ram [23:56] they have a pcmcia cd [23:57] ah, didnt know that.. bootable? [23:57] I just use a 2.5 to 3.5 hd adapter, like 1.49 on ebay, then stick it in an ide slide out hot swap tray in the main pc [23:57] format it with win98 bootable [23:57] copy 98 on to it & 2000 [23:57] install on the tablet [23:58] and yes, its bootable [23:58] the cdrom [23:58] nice idea.. never thought to do that [23:58] Left QRoom: Snogpitch [23:58] do you have the drivers and the order to install them in? [23:58] i did manage to get xp installed on it. runs pretty good.. some weird tricks with a usb thumb drive... crazy trying to get it working [23:59] xp ran way too slow for me on it [23:59] to get xp on i had to do some serious gymnastics... [23:59] thats why I went to 2000 [23:59] but i think ill try your way..much easier [23:59] I got xp on pretty easy [23:59] just copy the cd to the drive and install off the drive [23:59] its a lot esier the way [23:59] (with that adapter - much easier indeed) [00:00] cant believe i didnt think of that [00:00] Well folks, time for me to call it a nite [00:00] Catch y'all next weekend. [00:00] if you alredy have it running you can just copy 98 over the network [00:00] same with 2k [00:00] * Disconnected Session Time: Mon Nov 10 00:00:01 2008