19 Aug
1997
19 Aug
'97
12:35 a.m.
On Mon, 18 Aug 1997 21:51:45 -0500 (CDT), Brett wrote this:
^^^^^^^^
Why do I always parse this as "halitosis"? :-)
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19 Aug
19 Aug
1:51 a.m.
On Tue, 19 Aug 1997, Carl R. Friend wrote:
On Mon, 18 Aug 1997 21:51:45 -0500 (CDT), Brett
wrote this:
^^^^^^^^
Why do I always parse this as "halitosis"? :-)
Same reason I do. It's the closest string that's a familiar word.
--
Ward Griffiths
"the timid die just like the daring; and if you don't take the plunge then
you'll just take the fall" Michael Longcor
8:05 a.m.
^^^^^^^^
Why do I always parse this as "halitosis"? :-)
Same reason I do. It's the closest string that's a familiar word. 
21 Aug
21 Aug
5:02 a.m.
New subject: C-64c ?? Weekend finds...
Howdy:
This last weekend I picked up a Commodore 64-C complete with a 1541 disk
drive and a 1541 ][ drive, about 6,000 games on 400 disks, printer,
manuals, Vic disk drive, tons of cart games, etc., etc.... all for $30.
Anyway, here's my question: I had never had a C-64c before and right after
I picked this one up wandered over to another place and saw something that
looked similar to it. It wasn't label Comodore or anything, but did have
the C= key on the keyboard. The keyboard was identical to the C-64c I have
except just above the keyboard the ======== (lines, vent, whatever)
doesn't go all the way across. On either side of this vent, whatever,
there are little 'bays' I guess that you might expect a label(s) to fit
into. Although there are none. On the back all it says is manufactured is
southern Australia. Could anyone please let me info. on this. Also, does
anyone know whwere to find a mouse for the C-64c that will work with the
Geos software I have or other.
Thanks,
CORD
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5:18 a.m.
New subject: C-64c ?? Weekend finds...
On Thu, 21 Aug 1997, Cord Coslor wrote:
I picked this one up wandered over to another place
and saw something that
looked similar to it. It wasn't label Comodore or anything, but did have
the C= key on the keyboard. The keyboard was identical to the C-64c I have
except just above the keyboard the ======== (lines, vent, whatever)
doesn't go all the way across. On either side of this vent, whatever,
there are little 'bays' I guess that you might expect a label(s) to fit
into. Although there are none. On the back all it says is manufactured is
Sounds like you found the same thing I did and asked about several weeks
ago. Its just a commodore 64 in an upgraded case you could buy to make
it look like the 64C.
Sam
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10:31 a.m.
New subject: C-64c ?? Weekend finds...
. Also, does
anyone know whwere to find a mouse for the C-64c that
will work with the
Geos software I have or other.
Thanks,
CORD
I've been trying to find one myself for a while. As a workaround you
can use a joystick, if you configure it with the arrow keys.
ciao larry
5:36 p.m.
New subject: C-64c ?? Weekend finds...
southern Australia. Could anyone please let me info. on
this. Also, does
anyone know whwere to find a mouse for the C-64c that will work with the
Geos software I have or other.
You might try Paxtron, Corp. http://www.paxtron.com they've got various
parts and accessories for Commodore computers. For example you can get new
third-party replacement power supplies from them. I didn't find them to be
very knowledgable, but they have fairly decent prices compared to their
competitors. If you need anything out of the ordinary I wouldn't recommend
them, but for normal stuff their OK.
I THINK that an Amiga mouse will work, I'm afraid I can't test that though
since I don't think I've got anything that will work with a mouse for the
64. Also an Atari mouse might work, haven't checked to see if the
Amiga/Atari mice are interchangable. All are computers that will take
Atari Joysticks, and use the same port for mice.
Zane
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5:50 p.m.
New subject: C-64c ?? Weekend finds...
On Thu, 21 Aug 1997, Zane H. Healy wrote:
I THINK that an Amiga mouse will work, I'm afraid
I can't test that though
since I don't think I've got anything that will work with a mouse for the
64. Also an Atari mouse might work, haven't checked to see if the
Amiga/Atari mice are interchangable. All are computers that will take
Atari Joysticks, and use the same port for mice.
Zane
I've tried using Amiga mice on Commodore 8-bits some time ago and don't
think I had any luck, but I could be wrong. As for mice, I believe CMD
still sells 1351 clones but if your patient, I may be throwing my whole
collection/mess of computer stuff up for sale and I've got about 5 mice
for 8-bitters.
LeS
more(a)crazy.rutgers.edu
22 Aug
22 Aug
2:38 p.m.
New subject: C-64c ?? Weekend finds...
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 1997 01:50:32 -0400 (EDT)
Reply-to: classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu
From: "Mr. Self Destruct" <more(a)camlaw.rutgers.edu>
To: "Discussion re-collecting of classic computers"
<classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: C-64c ?? Weekend finds...
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On Thu, 21 Aug 1997, Zane H. Healy wrote:
I THINK that an Amiga mouse will work, I'm afraid
I can't test that though
since I don't think I've got anything that will work with a mouse for the
64. Also an Atari mouse might work, haven't checked to see if the
Amiga/Atari mice are interchangable. All are computers that will take
Atari Joysticks, and use the same port for mice.
Zane
I've tried using Amiga mice on Commodore 8-bits some time ago and don't
think I had any luck, but I could be wrong. As for mice, I believe CMD
still sells 1351 clones but if your patient, I may be throwing my whole
collection/mess of computer stuff up for sale and I've got about 5 mice
for 8-bitters.
LeS
more(a)crazy.rutgers.edu
Put my name on your list, if you do.
ciao larry
21 Aug
21 Aug
8:41 p.m.
New subject: C-64c ?? Weekend finds...
On Thu, 21 Aug 1997, Zane H. Healy wrote:
I THINK that an Amiga mouse will work, I'm afraid
I can't test that though
since I don't think I've got anything that will work with a mouse for the
64.
An Amiga mouse will *NOT* work. In fact, I think if you plug an Amiga
mouse into the C64, it won't power up. I tried it once, got scared, and
didn't try it again. :) (Actually, my Action Replay cartridge menu came
up, but wouldn't let me leave the cartridge menu.)
I haven't tried plugging my C64's mouse into my Amiga to see what happens.
Also an Atari mouse might work, haven't checked to
see if the
Amiga/Atari mice are interchangable. All are computers that will take
Atari Joysticks, and use the same port for mice.
Atari and Amiga mice aren't interchangable (though some mice have a switch
on them to select Atari or Amiga), but I've HEARD (note that this is
hearsay and not fact) that Atari mice will work on the C64. I don't have
an ST, so I can't test that.
BTW, it's the Commodore 1351 mouse that the GEOS user would want. The
1350 is just a joystick in mouse's clothing.
I've actually got two CBM 1351 mice, but one of them has the jitters and
it's already promised to a friend if I ever get around to fixing it (dead
capacitor?). Another friend of mine has one as well (I got it for him at
a garage sale) so they seem to be easily available.
And yes, I DO know people who still use the C64 as their only computer. :)
Doug Spence
ds_spenc(a)alcor.concordia.ca
22 Aug
22 Aug
2:38 p.m.
New subject: C-64c ?? Weekend finds...
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 1997 21:36:38 -0800
Reply-to: classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu
From: "Zane H. Healy" <healyzh(a)ix.netcom.com>
To: "Discussion re-collecting of classic computers"
<classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: C-64c ?? Weekend finds...
I THINK that an Amiga mouse will work, I'm afraid I can't test that though
since I don't think I've got anything that will work with a mouse for the
64. Also an Atari mouse might work, haven't checked to see if the
Amiga/Atari mice are interchangable. All are computers that will take
Atari Joysticks, and use the same port for mice.
Zane
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No, even though they have the same joystick 9-pin DIN
Amiga and ST mice won't work . I've tried it . Has to do with the
digital-analogue thing I believe.
ciao larry
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