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    SPEED TEST: Simons' BASIC vs. C128 BASIC vs. Vision BASIC

    Retro Old Guy has released a new video comparing Simons' BASIC with C128 BASIC and Vision BASIC: There's a mismatch clearance sale over at the Vision BASIC website, where they're practically giving away a few copies of the product: https://visionbasic.net/purchase/
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    ZOOM CONFERENCE: Brian Dougherty - Founder of Berkeley Softworks - GEOS for Apple II computers !

    TPUG (Toronto PET Users Group) is pleased to reconnect you with one of the most intriguing entrepreneurs of the mid-1980’s home computing era. Brian Dougherty was the founder of Berkeley Softworks, the company that developed GEOS (Graphic Environment Operating System) for the Apple II series of...
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    ZOOM MEETING: Brian Dougherty - Founder of Berkeley Softworks - GEOS - Thursday, April 18, 2024 !

    TPUG (Toronto PET Users Group) is pleased to reconnect you with one of the most intriguing entrepreneurs of the mid-1980’s home computing era. Brian Dougherty was the founder of Berkeley Softworks, the company that developed GEOS (Graphic Environment Operating System) for the Commodore 64...
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    ZOOM MEETING: Legendary C64 Music Composer CHRIS HUELSBECK - Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 7:30PM ET (Toronto) !

    He's the music composer on classic games such as The Great Giana Sisters, R-Type, Katakis, the Turrican series, and many others. Join the Toronto PET Users Group (TPUG) for a delightful evening of conversation with Chris Huelsbeck, where you get to interact and ask questions alongside his many...
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    ZOOM MEETING: Jessica Petersen - Programming in TRSE - Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 - 7:30PM ET !

    Please watch the video here: The files for the tutorial are here: https://github.com/fuzzybad/trse/tree/main/c64/spritePhysics https://github.com/fuzzybad/trse/blob/main/c64/spritePhysics/bin/spritephysics.d64
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    ZOOM MEETING: Jessica Petersen - Programming in TRSE - Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 - 7:30PM ET !

    If you love programming or playing homebrew games, you won’t want to miss this presentation. Jessica Petersen is a Commodore enthusiast who specializes in the use of Turbo Rascal Syntax Error (TRSE), a complete cross-platform suite for making retrocomputer games and demos. With the Pascal...
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    ZOOM MEETING: Commodore Engineer Bil Herd - Thursday, January 11, 2024 - 7:30PM ET !

    Bil Herd was the principal engineer on the Commodore Plus/4, C16/116, C264, C364, and the C128. Join in for a lively discussion with one of the most important figures in 1980's Commodore history. More details here: https://www.tpug.ca As always, you can watch the video recording on YouTube...
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    WORLD OF COMMODORE 2023 - Toronto, Canada - December 2nd & 3rd - ft. RJ Mical !

    Enjoy this whirlwind tour of World of Commodore 2023, courtesy of rising YouTube star retroCombs (Steven Combs): Introductory greetings were provided by Bruce Boxleitner and Claudia Christian, where they discussed their impressions of Babylon 5's revolutionary use of visual effects on TV...
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    WORLD OF COMMODORE 2023 - Toronto, Canada - December 2nd & 3rd - ft. RJ Mical !

    The first World of Commodore expo took place in 1983, in Mississauga, Canada. Come join us in Mississauga (near Toronto) on December 2nd and 3rd for the 40th anniversary - more details are available at: http://www.worldofcommodore.ca Here's a listing of the scheduled speakers at World of...
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    ZOOM MEETING: Creator of the C64 DTV - JERI ELLSWORTH !

    Meet Jeri Ellsworth - creator of the C64 DTV. Released in 2004, it was a fantastic single-chip implementation of the Commodore 64 computer, contained in a joystick and with 30 built-in games included. The Zoom meeting takes place on Thursday, November 16, 2023 - 7:30PM ET. Free to attend -...
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    ZOOM MEETING: Commodore 64 Video Chip Designer - ALBERT CHARPENTIER !

    Please watch the video here: Enjoy !
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    WORLD OF COMMODORE 2023 - Toronto, Canada - December 2nd & 3rd - ft. RJ Mical !

    Hello ! Please join us at World of Commodore 2023, Canada's largest Commodore computer expo. It's being held at the Admiral Inn Mississauga, which provides convenient accommodations for those who are visiting from out of town. The featured guest this year is Amiga engineer RJ Mical. This is...
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    ZOOM MEETING: Commodore 64 Video Chip Designer - ALBERT CHARPENTIER !

    Please join TPUG (Toronto PET Users Group) for an interactive Zoom meeting with Albert Charpentier, designer of the VIC chip in the VIC-20, and co-designer of the VIC-II chip in the Commodore 64. The meeting will take place on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET. Zoom details...
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    World of Retro Computing 2023 - Kitchener, ON, Canada - Sep. 16 and 17, 2023 - FREE ADMISSION !

    Enjoy this virtual tour of the exhibits at World of Retro Computing 2023:
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    CAMPAIGN LAUNCH - I Adore My 64 - Documentary Film by Jeff Schaap

    There are multiple levels of perks: Gridrunners Spy Hunters Impossible Missioners Jumpmen Defenders of the Crown Karatekas Maniac Mansioners Bruce Lees Zorkers Elites My personal pick is Jumpmen, which includes: - Your name displayed in the end credits of the film - A digital HD copy of the...
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    CAMPAIGN LAUNCH - I Adore My 64 - Documentary Film by Jeff Schaap

    Please visit this webpage to see if you can help: https://seedandspark.com/fund/iadoremy64film#story Thanks!
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    World of Retro Computing 2023 - Kitchener, ON, Canada - Sep. 16 and 17, 2023 - FREE ADMISSION !

    World of Retro Computing 2023 is a two-day retro computing conference in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The expo will include hands-on retro computer and gaming displays, special guest speakers, vendors buying and selling, workshops, LAN parties, challenges, and raffles ! Day 1: Saturday...
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    KICKSTARTER: Commodore community - Amiga Global Alliance - David Pleasance

    Please help out if you can! The rewards include a 1-year AGA membership, several Commodore books, documentary films, a C64 game, and music to enjoy. Thanks!