Hi everyone, I've been following and waiting for the Commander X16 since David's first video. It came in last week and did my first power on earlier today!
I never had a Commodore home computer but did have TI 94/a and loved it. Still remember typing in lines of basic code and then finally got a tape player along with a couple programs!
Looking forward to learning and tinkering with it!
Hello from Wilson, NC
Re: Hello from Wilson, NC
Welcome! It's got a bit of a learning curve, as there are quite a few differences from the prior Commodores: new set of DOS commands, "enhanced" video and audio. And a mouse!!
Re: Hello from Wilson, NC
Welcome - I was bummed they had to ditch cassette port in the System ROM for the X16. But for adding new features, something had to give.
Technically support for it could be resurrected through the user port. It was so slow, it was neat trick to have the system run an intro or some code while loading in the rest of itself from tape.
Technically support for it could be resurrected through the user port. It was so slow, it was neat trick to have the system run an intro or some code while loading in the rest of itself from tape.
Re: Hello from Wilson, NC
Hi in Wilson,
I am Ed from Kannapolis, NC. I just joined the group today and ordered my X16. I to started out on a TI994/A. What great memories. I hope to make some new great memories soon. I also ordered an Agon Light which uses BBC Basic. The Agon was designed so that the hardware can be hacked as well. I am looking forward to playing with both the Agon and X16 soon.
I am Ed from Kannapolis, NC. I just joined the group today and ordered my X16. I to started out on a TI994/A. What great memories. I hope to make some new great memories soon. I also ordered an Agon Light which uses BBC Basic. The Agon was designed so that the hardware can be hacked as well. I am looking forward to playing with both the Agon and X16 soon.