Beta Testers Wanted
For My Old Commodore Software
By machine and software title, these are available at my upload:
C-64: TIMSIM - Runs under KIMPLEMENT, the KIM emulator, supplied. Includes assembly listing & slide show for the PC. See archaic BNPF format.
*PC DOS: TIMSIM - Runs under a CP/M emulator (supplied). Includes 6502 to Z80 emulator. Upload has a PC floppy disk image with image to disk converter.
(The TIM was a chipset from MOS Technology c.1977, before the KIM and before Commodore bought MOS Tech. A schematic and ROM assembly listing were supplied for the home builder.)
*C-64: QUICK BROWN FOX word processor- Same as the original for the VIC but reworked for the 64. 50+ page instructions yet to be scanned.
C-64: Flight Simulator II - All files loaded at boot are revised to standard Commodore PRG format then loaded with FAST BOOT V.2. 45 second load time, not 2:40. Includes Long Island round robin flight with map.
*VIC-20: NEW POKER - Reworked for high stakes betting. Includes some high winnings as WinVICE snapshots showing winning beyond 65535.
VIC-20: TINY BASIC - Several embellished versions including Tom Pitman’s original and his Tic-Tac-Toe (also reworked as Vic-Tac-Toe). One version runs on the bare VIC. Special tools available separately includes TBIL assembler for Commodore BASIC.
VIC-20: READ-WRITE KIM - Reads KIM tapes at any speed; writes at hypertape speed. Also includes SUPERDUP to duplicate any KIM tape at any speed. Best testing requires real KIM to verify writing. Available separately: same for the 64 but with hardware kludge; source.
VIC-20 & real TIM: TIM BOOT - Boot up the TIM using the VIC, tape cassette and RS-232 lines. Originally required TTY.
Testers for these last two will be scarce. I’m anxious to find any VIC owner who has a KIM.
All the above preceded with an asterisk are ready to go; the others need double checking and/or additional installation notes. So allow a few weeks. Also, my uploads will be by attachment to e-mail and include D64 or PC floppy images. Most can be run on an emulator (e.g. WinVICE). If you would rather have it on a real Commodore floppy, send me the blank(s) and I will pay return postage.
You can reach me at:
Phil Lange
29 Santa Clara Ave
Dayton, Ohio 45405
plange70(at)juno.com