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One of my other hobbies is riding motorcycles, I don't know what it is other than freedom and the feel of the bike as you power on taking her through the back hill twisties. It is a feeling only a motorcyclist knows, and can't really explain it to a non-rider.
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So making is not always creating something from nothing or making a cabinet from a plank of wood, it can be seeing various items and putting them together and making a new item. In this case, we bought some industrial-grade shelving units. This is not the cheapest option however it is a very simple idea and looks really good and gives a very industrial look.
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GEOS (Graphic Environment Operating System)
So what was GEOS? Basically put GEOS was an early GUI or Graphic User Interface for the C128/64, as well as many other systems of the time period, and became quite common on the Amiga systems. However, they did make a version for the C64 and the C128. Its target was more to the business user or the home hobbyist business. Think of it as an early version of Windows. In modern terms, GEOS was still operating in the early 2000's on the PC as a GUI for DOS... (2009 - August: Breadbox Ensemble Version 4.1.3.0)
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My retro computing collection is not that big and to be honest its not really a collection. But I do have a few bits and bobs. As well as a few modern bits of hardware.
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Ok so I have a Commodore 128D, why do I need a Commodore C64, well while the C128 is compatible with the c64 (in C64 mode) it isn't exactly 100% compatible there are a few apps and games that it doesn't seem to like. (not many mind you) we are talking well under 1%...
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So here are some links to both Youtube and websites. Whilst I target more the Commodore a couple of them do have other computers etc;
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Motorcyclist Noun (Moh-ter-sy-klist)
A person willing to take a container of flammable liquid, place it on top of a hot engine and then put the whole thing between their legs.
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SD2IEC SD card reader for Commodore c64 c128 VIC-20
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Subcategories
Motorcycling
Nighthawk's motorcycling blog
Retro Computing
All about retro computing. C64, C128, etc
Steampunk
Various blogs about Nighthawks Steampunk
Watch Collection
Various Articles on my Watch collection.
Curriculum Vitae
Nighthawk's online Curriculum Vitae
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