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Pocket 8086 stuff

I managed to successfully test a null modem connection between my 2 Pocket 8086 laptops, which was cool, but have no idea how to fully use it between them, beyond a couple of multiplayer games, seeing as the spec is still pretty low! The Pocket 386s would open up being able to run more games and software for that sort of thing, but I do need to get a second Pocket 386 first.

This is one thing that older computers can still do over modern computers in most cases, as unless you buy a serial card, you can’t really do that thing on a newer system, and I should note for the record that you can get PCI Express serial cards if they’re needed, because I’ve a dual serial port card using that sort of connection! Coincidentally, that’s partly why I have pairs of older computers with serial and parallel ports, so I can play with null modem connections, and other devices that require the ports, especially as there are some unusual/rare things out there that need them!

That’s actually why I would need to have a dedicated laptop to pick up the slack in that regard, as USB to parallel/serial cables don’t work with every bit of old software, plus I’d want to have specific software for that hardware! Of course, I do have a laptop that is useless for gaming (the screen doesn’t work well with fast movement) that can run Windows XP, and has the relevant ports, though it is a bit on the hefty side!

I will post a few photos later on to show things in action, after my CF cards arrive, as I want to set them all up, though perhaps I’ll do a shortish video of the process instead… Either way, it’ll be next month before I can get any stuff like that done!

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Today's uploads to the Internet Archive:

Symantec pcAnywhere 10.5 Corporate Edition (2001)
Microsoft Visual Basic 4.0 Enterprise Edition (1996)
Microsoft PhotoDraw 2000 version 2.0 (1999)
NetBSD 1.5.2 (2002)
MusicMatch Jukebox 7.5 (2003)
PowerQuest PartitionMagic 3.0 (1996)
PowerQuest PartitionMagic 5.0 (1999)
Novell GroupWise 5.1 (1997)
Microsoft FrontPage 2000 (2000)
Microsoft FrontPage 2002 (2001)
Adobe Persuasion 4.0 (1996)

I'm hoping to get my Toshiba T3200 ready for the retro game day next month. Hoping to put the Digger game on it, or some other Windmill software classic we used to play with amber displays.

Quick question retro Mac people: where should I order replacement capacitors (in the US) for the Macintosh SE 30 I got? I was checking out a YouTube tutorial but it linked to a cart for a Japanese website, is that actually the best place for me to order from in the US or are there better options where I don't have to pay as much for shipping? I had to assume if they were ordering from Japan there was a reason for it but I'd like to know my options first because my hobby budget is strained right now. I don't have the parts list in front of me but just assume that I need to replace any of the typical stuff you'd need to replace in an otherwise decent looking b&w Mac (capacitors, battery, etc.)

Cap'n Crunch's Crunchling Adventure is an all time classic! Today we are playing this bad boy on Windows 98 via PCem!

https://youtu.be/nXGrHANa1M8

Does anyone know if there were alternative character generator ROMs available for the IBM MDA/Hercules adapter?
I have a Paradise Color/Mono Card [1] with a socketed 27C64, it'd be fun to have some switch-selectable alternative fonts.

1: https://www.dosdays.co.uk/topics/Manufacturers/paradise/color_mono_card.php

In the years before smartphones, HP took a completely different take on mobile computing from Palm or Apple. They shrunk a whole #msdos Turbo XT #retropc to fit in the size of your hand. And people quietly bought them by the truckload. This blog post speculates why. https://dfarq.homeip.net/hp-200lx-and-related-palmtops/

Did You Know MYST actually had a short-lived comic book run.

It was originally planned as a four-issue series. Though it sadly never made it past Issue #1

You can check out Issue #0 and Issue #1 right here in THE VIDEO GAME LIBRARY

https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/book/myst-the-book-of-black-ships-1-the-joining

#Riven #Cyan #PCGaming #Retro #VideoGames #VideoGame #Gamer #Gaming #Games #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon #Comic #Comics #ComicBook #Pirates #RetroPC #RetroComputing #Fun

Don't forget that 2023 is host to more Annuals than ever before from Fusion Retro Books!

Been working on getting everything from over the years catalogued into the library, but it's quite the collection!

Check them out right here:
https://www.thevideogamelibrary.org/blog/hashtags/FusionRetroBooks

#C64 #Commodore #Commodore64
#ZXSpectrum #Amiga #CommodoreAmiga #AmtixCPC #ZZAP #Magazine #Gaming #Retro #PCGaming #PC #RetroPC #HomeComputer #Book #Books #Bookstodon @bookstodon #VintageComputing #RetroComputing

Dive into the nostalgic world of 8-bit gaming!

Discover iconic titles that defined the golden age of computing. From #ZXSpectrum to #Commodore64 and beyond, "The 8-Bit Book: 1981 to 199x" takes you on an epic journey through gaming history.

https://thevideogamelibrary.org/book/the-8-bit-book-1981-to-199x

#RetroGaming #GamingHistory #Nostalgia #ClassicGaming #GamingMemories #VideoGameHistory #RetroGamingBooks #Book #Books @bookstodon #AcornElectron #AppleII #Vic20 #AmstradCPC #Dragon32 #PCGaming #RetroPC #Atari #BBCMicro

Hey fedi, is anyone here interested in this VTech IQ Unlimited Advantech computer? I was going to list it on eBay but they aren't worth a whole lot, so unless someone on fedi really wants this thing I'd probably just keep it. But it's just been sitting in storage so if I could hook someone up with it that really wants this specific computer it'd be cool. I'd sell it for $30 plus whatever it costs to ship it to you.

I got it a few years ago and didn't end up doing much with it, but I can confirm it was fully working in 2020. I powered it up for this photo this week but it would only give me the "please replace battery" message because I did not have any C batteries to put in it and it unfortunately won't operate off of just the DC power supply. Interestingly it takes four C batteries and four AA batteries, and encourages you to only change one set at a time to avoid data loss. An interesting solution, but one that makes testing it further annoying since I don't keep C batteries on hand. There's a little rust on the battery contacts but not a bunch of corrosion so they're pretty solid.

If you're not familiar with this PC (and I can't say I am an expert as someone who vaguely played with it for a bit), don't let the VTech brand fool you. While it does come preloaded with some educational software, as well as stuff like a word processor, this is a proper computer that you can write basic on.

My GA586HX v2 (with K6-II processor) won't POST. Hopefully this is one of those boards which plays possum if the CMOS battery is flat. Otherwise I'm in for a Not Fun Repair. #retropc #retrocomputing

Tiny 3D Printed Gaming PC Contains Real Retro Hardware - Emulators are easy and convenient, but for some retrocomputing enthusiasts nothing... - https://hackaday.com/2023/05/06/tiny-3d-printed-gaming-pc-contains-real-retro-hardware/ #retrocomputing #3dprintedcase #computertower #industrialpc #retropc #486dx4