Random Usenet post of the day:
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Subject: Atari Pres. only expects 2 doz Jag games by '94 Xmas
From: cdonley@amiganet.xnet.com (Clayton Donley)
Date: 20 Nov 93 08:38:41 CST
Newsgroups: rec.games.video.misc
Organization: XNet Information Systems
Read up...quotes from NewsBytes:
>
> ** Atari Ships $250 Jaguar System **
>
> Last week, Atari Corp. formally launched its $250 64-bit games mach-
>ine, the Jaguar. Computergram International said the machines will go
>on sale in New York and San Francisco in the next few weeks, in the rest
>of the U.S. early next year, and in Europe later next year. Atari says
>that next year it will offer a $200 CD-ROM drive add-on to play audio
>compact disks and disk-based games. The Jaguar systems are being made
>for Atari by IBM's Charlotte, N.C., operations.
>
> Atari chief Sam Tramiel has told reporters he expects the company to
>sell 40,000 to 50,000 Jaguars before Christmas and at least 500,000 in
>1994. "The critical requirement," comments CI, "is for successful soft-
>ware, and there will only be four games this year, and perhaps two
>dozen next year; the games will cost $40 to $50." The Jaguar ships with
>one game cartridge included.
>
Pretty pathetic, considering that CD32 already has 3 times as many titles
available for it NOW..Not at the end of NEXT YEAR as Jack Tramiel -HOPES- his
Jaguar will get..
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Centipede was another genre defining game by Atari. It was similar to Space Invaders in that you operated from the bottom the screen at things coming towards you. The differences are higher speed, more varied objects and the ability to move vertically to some degree. It was one further step towards the vertical scrolling shooters that would soon come along.
Read more: https://blurt.blog/retrogaming/@darth-azrael/centipede-atari-5200
This photo looks like it was taken at some kind of party. Given the color scheme I'm thinking St. Patrick's Day and from previous photos someone's birthday was celebrated on St. Patrick's Day as well.
For more info and photos from this set, see https://hive.blog/photography/@darth-azrael/vintage-photos-ebay-set-1-e45909f03374e
Random Usenet post of the day:
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Subject: Re: Tandy 1110HD, who made it?
From: kudut@ritz.mordor.com (Kenneth Udut)
Date: Wed, 8 Feb 1995 12:57:33 GMT
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
Organization: SOUP Leaf off of ritz.mordor.com (Jersey City, NJ, USA)
References: <3h0a0j$3h5@newsbf02.news.aol.com> <D3nsEH.GnF@postoffice.ptd.net>
Sender: kudut@ritz.mordor.com (Ken Udut)
kudut@ritz.mordor.com <Ken>
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08.Feb.1995
In article <D3nsEH.GnF@postoffice.ptd.net>, jgoot@ptd.net (Jeff) wrote:
> In article <3h0a0j$3h5@newsbf02.news.aol.com>, tommonger@aol.com (Tom
> Monger) says:
> >
> >I still have a terrific laptop, the 1110HD. Who made this computer?
> Tandy,
> >Grid, or Panasonic? What is it worth with a 2400 built-in modem and
> loaded
> >with programs? It's in excellent condition.
> > Also- can the hard drive be upgraded? Can the floopy be replaced with a
> >1.44 meg?
> > Thanks, Tom
> Tandy made the 1110HD, just as they made the Grid and early Panasonic
> computers. As to upgrading the floppy and hard drive...Can't be done. As
> to the worth of this laptop, find someone who needs a word processor or a
> DOS based communications machine. It has CGA graphics and a small HD.
>
> Jeff
I think the Tandy 1110HD is *nice* laptop - who the heck needs Windows
on a laptop? [okay, some folks do]
I would suggest contacting:
PC Enterprises
DCS Industries
Hard Drives International
and, just in case, look into external hard drives that plug into
the parallel port or, conversely, look into the combination 3 1/2"/5 1/4"
High Density External Floppy drive that plugs into the parallel port.
As far as modems go, an external battery powered modem (one of the tiny
ones from Hayes and others) that plugs into the serial port is a good
way to go, if you want 9600 bps.
There are also accoustic couplers that go up to 9600 bps (and possibly
14.4). Global Computers has them.
Unfortunately, I don't have the numbers handy for *any* of these places.
However, if you are in the USA, dial 1-800-555-1212 and ask for the
numbers for each of these places.
I'm pretty sure they all have 1-800 numbers.
--
Kenneth Udut kudut@ritz.mordor.com
Listowner of Y-RIGHTS@SJUVM.BITNET - discussion on the rights of kids/teens
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The New Minstrel Revue perform 'Imagine Me' at the Pub Sing at the Hoggetowne Medieval Faire in Gainesville, Florida.
See the video here: https://blurt.blog/music/@darth-azrael/hoggetowne-medieval-faire-2013-new-minstrel-revue-imagine-me
Ahoy! was a Commodore specific magazine that covered a number of Commodore computers over the years. In 1984 it was covering the then new Commodore 64 and the VIC-20. Contents of the March 1984 issue include:
Read more: https://hive.blog/retrocomputing/@darth-azrael/ahoy-march-1984-241ab93a4b0e3
Random Usenet post of the day:
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Subject: Re: CPU Temps Again
From: "Flow" <flowing@zonnet.nl>
Date: Sun, 20 Oct 2002 23:01:40 +0200
Newsgroups: alt.comp.hardware.microprocessors.amd, alt.comp.hardware.overclocking.amd, alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.soyo
References: <pABs9.185111$121.5007569@twister.austin.rr.com>
Xref: archiver1.google.com alt.comp.hardware.overclocking.amd:121208 alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.soyo:37447
Your on the right track,also bear in mind that the psu gets pretty hot
heating up your case,you can avoid this a little bit with psu+2 or 3 fans in
it.Try to find a middle road between cooling and noise,50C. cpu temp at full
load is reasonable but to get cooler noise
increases.....................................
"John Nichols" <jnichols2@austin.rr.com> schreef in bericht
news:pABs9.185111$121.5007569@twister.austin.rr.com...
> I just upgraded my system from 1.0Ghz Athlon to XP2000+, now temps are
lower
> than my old one.
> I'm using the same case and case fans (front and rear).
> I only changed the motherboard, memory (PC133 SDRAM to PC2700 DDR) and
CPU.
>
> The 1.0Ghz was on a Asus A7V board, CPU temp 59-60C, and case felt pretty
> cool.
> The XP2000+ is on a Soyo KT333 Dragon Lite, CPU temp 48-49C, and case
feels
> pretty warm.
>
> I take this to mean the XP2000+ heatsink and fan are removing more heat
than
> the 1.0Ghz?
> Am I on the right track, or does someone have other ideas?
>
>
> John Nichols
>
>
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Whereas computer games mostly stayed around the same price point throughout the 8-bit era, application software varied much more. For instance, this word processor, The Write Stuff, for the Apple II is being advertised at $99. This was not atypical for word processing software in the early to mid 1980s and some application software cost much more. However, by the time the late 1980s rolled around, there was stuff like GEOS being given away for free with a hardware purchase and most common application software could be found significantly discounted.
As far as 'The Write Stuff' goes, I don't know that much about it. This ad comes from the May 1984 issue of Microkids and is for the Apple II version but I know there was also a 'The Write Stuff 64' for the Commodore 64 and possibly other versions. It seems relatively hard to find much information about this particular software so I would venture to say it was not the most popular word processor.
Read more: https://blurt.blog/retrocomputing/@darth-azrael/the-write-stuff-apple-ii
This post includes the contents of DM0922.DOC which is dated September 21st, 1985. This is a screen capture of another mail reading session and like the previous one, it is relatively lengthy compared to some of the earlier ones. There are e-mails dated from September 18th, 1985 to September 22nd, 1985. Some topics include more from Rod and Connie, personal ads, books, SIG management, music, poetry, and much more. Towards the end you can also see some menu navigation within Delphi including some of the settings options.
Read more: https://hive.blog/retrocomputing/@darth-azrael/digital-archaeology-floppy-disk-10-e30e91cfdd074
Random Usenet post of the day:
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Subject: Connect New HD to (SATA5)?
From: "Paul" <captpt@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2007 12:49:18 -0400
Newsgroups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Xref: g2news1.google.com alt.sys.pc-clone.dell:52302
Dell just notified me my Vista Premium upgrade has shipped via DHL so I just
ordered a HD from Newegg, I plan on installing Vista on the 2nd hd to make
sure everything in my system
runs ok with it before committing. But I noticed Dell has my main HD on
sata 0,
DVD Player on sata1 and DVD burning on sata4 leaving me sata5 for the second
HD, any problems or tips for connecting the second HD? Ordered a Seagate
250gb and sata right angle cable from Newegg.. Great deal if your looking,
250gb Seagate w/free shipping plus if you use paypal shipping is free up to
$10(code is PAYPAL10) pd $73 for HD & 2ft cable.. Went with Seagate for I
always thought they were a bit better then the rest plus better reviews and
warranty, Seagate is 5 yrs. while all others are 3yrs or less.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148142
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The Craic Show performs 'Bärentanz' (along with their intro) at the 2018 Brevard Renaissance Fair in Melbourne, Florida. (2018-01-21)
See the video here: https://blurt.blog/music/@darth-azrael/brevard-renaissance-fair-2018-the-craic-show-part-16-barentanz
This photo was processed in January 1969. There are lots of Christmas decorations around but based on the attire this looks like a New Year's Eve party to me. So depending on the timing, my guess is that this picture was taken on December 31st, 1968 or perhaps shortly after midnight on January 1st, 1969.
For more info and photos from this set, see https://hive.blog/photography/@darth-azrael/vintage-photos-ebay-set-1-91e5779400151
Random Usenet post of the day:
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Subject: Re: * How do I get my TV OUT to work? *
From: "Dan" <texan@tpg.com.au>
Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 00:49:10 +0930
Newsgroups: alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia
References: <3d38387a@dnews.tpgi.com.au>
Xref: archiver1.google.com alt.comp.periphs.videocards.nvidia:182795
Thanks David and Daniel M for replying. I was impatient so while waiting for
replies, went and asked at my local computer store. They referred me to a
electronics store which stocked the parts that I needed (an S-Video signal
convertor and a RCA plug to RCA plug lead). Hooked it up and eventually
managed to work out how to do it. I'm very happy - running DVD's off my $75
DVD rom drive on my computer on to my TV in my bedroom. Cool because I have
a mono TV and now get the stereo sound from my speakers.
Thanks again.
"Dan" <texan@tpg.com.au> wrote in message 3d38387a@dnews.tpgi.com.au">news:3d38387a@dnews.tpgi.com.au...
> Hi all, just installed a "Sparkle" GeForce3 Ti200 128meg video card, to
> replace my old 32meg TNT2 M64, and am new to this newsgroup.
>
> The card is running well, but I am wondering about its TV OUT capabilities
> (which it does have). There is a cable that came in the box, which I
assume
> is for the TV out, but no instructions on how to use it! (The manual just
> went through the driver installation process).
>
> Could you please help me with what I have to do. What does TV out actually
> let me do? I have a DVD rom drive installed in my computer so can I watch
> movies from it on my near by TV? Can I watch TV on my desktop?
>
> What's up with the cable - the end that I assume is meant to be plugged
into
> the TV looks like a small round mouse connection. Do I need a connector to
> connect that to the aerial plug?
>
> Thanks for any help you might be able to give.
>
> Dan.
>
> P.S. System specs: Celeron 733, 512meg SDRAM, 30 gig HD
>
>
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I was never a huge professional wrestling fan but I had a couple of friends who were and I did watch a bit back in the WWF days. MicroLeague Wrestling is a great game for wrestling fans of that era. This game was originally released in 1987 for the Commodore 64 and Atari ST.
Read more: https://blurt.blog/retrogaming/@darth-azrael/microleague-wrestling-commodore-64
Music the Gathering performs 'Mingulay Boat Song' at the 2020 Brevard Renaissance Fair in Melbourne, Florida.
See the video here: https://hive.blog/hive-181335/@darth-azrael/olrpgnre
This ad is from the December 1983 of Compute! magazine.
I had a Commodore 64 but it wasn't until a few years later. I do not remember this particular device and the ad doesn't make it terribly clear as to what exactly the use case is. The claim is that it gives you the following expanded capabilities to your Commodore 64 (and there was also a VIC-20 version):
Read more: https://hive.blog/hive-106817/@darth-azrael/richvale-telecommunications-c64-link
Random Usenet post of the day:
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Subject: Re: A few questions
From: "Edward J. Neth" <ejn63@netscape.net>
Date: Fri, 8 Dec 2000 21:34:23 -0500
Newsgroups: alt.sys.pc-clone.dell
Organization: ...
References: <20001208212542.18787.00001673@ng-cn1.aol.com>
Xref: supernews.google.com alt.sys.pc-clone.dell:13257
Presumably, you had a Micron DDR system on order - as far as I've seen,
Micron has not yet shipped any DDR systems (nor as far as I am aware,
any direct-order Athlon systems at all).
The Athlon 1 GHz is roughly on par with a PIII-1GHz, and for most
apps, a Pentium-4/1400. The Athlon 1200 MHz is faster, and on par with
a P-4/1500.
"Steph" <scvhardcor@aol.commie> wrote in message
20001208212542.18787.00001673@ng-cn1.aol.com">news:20001208212542.18787.00001673@ng-cn1.aol.com...
| I've just spent a while reading this newsgroup, I still have a few
questions.
| What is this 20% MSN rebate I hear about? also I don't know much about
| computers and when I go on the Website and look around I don't see the bus
| speeds, how do you find that out? I had a Micron Millenia AMD Athlon 1Ghz
ddr
| ram, has anyone used this and how does it compare to a Dell? Right now
I'm
| interested at the E-value code 6f805-501216 as well as: 6f805-501218 if
anyone
| cares to look at those. Although I changed my mind on the Micron they had
| great customer sevice, I called at 1AM PST and they helped me and we
figured
| out the problem, how is Dells customer service? Any additional
information is
| welcome. Thank you!
|
|
| *TIMMY*DANNY*NIKKI*
|
|
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The last half of the royal procession (one of them anyway) at the 2013 Hoggetowne Medieval Faire in Gainesville, Florida.
See the video here: https://blurt.blog/renfair/@darth-azrael/hoggetowne-medieval-faire-2013-royal-procession
All of the photos in this set were processed in August 1966. The first photo made me think about how kids these days don't know what it was like to grow up without a portable computer (phone) in your pocket. And people my age don't know what it was like to grow up without a TV. I guess the only option was to lie on the floor and stare at a fan... Ok, my guess is that it was just really hot an there was no air conditioner. August would have been the hottest part of the year.
For more info and photos from this set, see https://hive.blog/photography/@darth-azrael/vintage-photos-ebay-set-1-5e2b8363392f9
Random Usenet post of the day:
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Subject: Re: AV61 trouble
From: Ray <not@aol.com>
Date: 2000/12/04
Newsgroups: alt.comp.periphs.mainboard.shuttle
References: <90fube$mhd$1@nnrp1.deja.com>
It could be bad memory. Check the following:
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q186/9/09.asp?FR=0
Ray
itlind@hskstud.hsk.no wrote:
> My friend recently bought a PIII 667, 128MB RAM with a AV61
> motherboard. (Matrox G400 32MB GFX card and SB Live soundcard.) After a
> clean install of windows 98 or ME the computer works fine for some time
> but suddenly windows starts giving error messages that it has restored
> the registry and that you need to restart. This works for a while until
> this message starts coming as a blue screen of death and restarts don't
> help. Then windows must be reinstalled.
>
> The BIOS is the s02s, and when we tried flashing the s214 it said that
> the hardware wasn't right (or something). This means that the mobo must
> be a v1.4 and I've read that this does not support the Coppermine CPU
> and I've also read that all P3's over 600 MHz are coppermines. Can
> anyone help us out here?
>
> Thanks
> L
>
> Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
> Before you buy.
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Video Game magazine were really just getting started when the video game crash killed them off in the early 1980s. It was really the late 1980s before they got started again. Videogaming Illustrated is one example of a short-lived early 1980s video games magazine. The August 1982 issue includes:
Read more: https://blurt.blog/retrogaming/@darth-azrael/videogaming-illustrated-august-1982
In 1989, it was still early days for Nintendo Power with this issue still being a bimonthly issue. The September/October 1989 issue of Nintendo Power includes:
Read more: https://hive.blog/retrogaming/@darth-azrael/nintendo-power-september-october-1989-4209da3f1954b
Random Usenet post of the day:
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Subject: Re: [NOISE] Anime characters that could beat Superman
From: Moroboshi.Ataru@zelcom.com (Kenji)
Date: 1996/02/08
Newsgroups: rec.arts.anime
Organization: Tomobiki High School
References: <4f8e43$nr8@newdelph.cig.mot.com> <4fc6di$28n@news2.delphi.com>
SFUJIMOTO@delphi.com wrote:
>Quoting conty from a message in rec.arts.anime,alt.comics.superman,
> >Since Superman is very succeptible to magic, any of the magical
> >characters could do a job on him, which means that:
> > Sailor Moon could beat up Superman.
>Since Sailor Moon takes around 10 seconds to do an attack, I'd say that
>anyone with a gun could beat Sailor Moon by blowing a whole in her body
>while she says "Moon Prism Pow....!" (BLAMMO!)
>This useless posting brought to you by the NRA.
>--Scott
I dunno... I'd probably be dumb enough to sit and watch what she does,
first... especially after seeing her transform sequence. :p
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This ad from 1988 is for a couple of late 1980s computer games distributed by U.S. Gold in North America. Tower Topper is a platform game while Sports-a-Roni is a sort of parody of the Olympics or other sports games.
Read more: https://blurt.blog/retrogaming/@darth-azrael/tower-toppler-sports-a-roni-commodore-64
Kirby's Adventure was the second game to feature Kirby and the first on the NES. It was released late in the life of the NES in 1993. However, this meant that developers had learned how to get the most out of the system by this time so graphics and sound were quite good, at least for the NES. The previous Kirby game, Kirby's Dream Land, was released the year before in 1992 on the Game Boy.
Read more: https://hive.blog/hive-140217/@darth-azrael/kirby-s-adventure-nes-1993-0d1c172a0723d
This photo was processed in November 1965 and given the costumes it's pretty obvious that it was taken on Halloween, presumably in 1965.
For more info and photos from this set, see https://ecency.com/photography/@darth-azrael/vintage-photos-ebay-set-1-f9334f540f009
While I always preferred Electronic Gaming Monthly, GamePro was almost as popular though it seemed to be aimed at a slightly younger audience. At about 250 pages, the December 1997 issue had to be pretty much at its peak. It includes:
Read more: https://hive.blog/retrogaming/@darth-azrael/gamepro-december-1997
VideoGames & Computer Entertainment was published from 1988 until 1993 before becoming VideoGames and ultimately morphing into Tips & Tricks.
The April 1991 issue includes the following:
Read more: https://hive.blog/retrogaming/@darth-azrael/videogames-and-computer-entertainment-april
In the first photo, the woman is holding up a check in what looks like the amount of $2800. I'm assuming this was an anniversary gift. $2800 would be a pretty nice gift today but in 1969 that would have been the equivalent of roughly $22,000.
For more info and photos from this set: https://hive.blog/photography/@darth-azrael/vintage-photos-ebay-set-1-adacd36efa3d
Beautiful cheerleaders in boots and corsets, wild musical parodies, and spontaneously combustible comedy! Willie’s Wenches bring you mad-capped teenage sci-fi hi-jinx and more fun than a barrel of Ewoks on Red Bull! From Shakespeare to Star Wars, we want YOU in the front row for fun!
Watch the video here: https://hive.blog/hive-181335/@darth-azrael/orfaafyr
@DarthAzrael
