Task: Install AmigaOS 3.2 on a Hard Drive to Add Modern Workbench Support for Your 680X0-Based Amiga Computers Needed: 68K Amiga Computer or Emulator, AmigaOS 3.2 Time: 15-30 minutes for install Introduction I have previously posted about purchasing AmigaOS 3.2 that was newly developed and released by Hyperion Entertainment in
Read postCase Studies in Retro Computer Repair (#12): Diagnosing and Fixing a Commodore 64 with a Previous Kernel ROM Modification
Introduction I purchased this untested English Commodore 64 from a local friend. Unfortunately, it booted to a black screen and hit my desk for repair. Interestingly, it passed all the diagnostic tests and would boot games from cartridge. However, when booting to BASIC it would yield a black screen. Case
Read postPurchase an A600 GS for Standalone Emulation of Amiga Computers (15-30 mins)
Task: Purchase an A600 GS for Emulation of Amiga Computers Needed: A600 GS Time: 15-30 minutes Disclosure: Note that as an eBay Partner Network Affiliate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Introduction Purchasing an Amiga computer can be an expensive endeavor given their demand. An Amiga 1200 can easily run
Read postCase Studies in Retro Computer Repair (#8): Diagnosing and Fixing a Commodore 64 with Nonworking Keyboard and No Cursor by Reseating the Kernel ROM
Disclosure: Note that as an eBay Partner Network Affiliate, I may earn from qualifying purchases. Introduction I purchased this Commodore 64 at a local meetup. The case was in really great condition but ended up cracking and breaking in the back. The board is a 326298 Revision A board (1982)
Read postDownload and Install the WinUAE Amiga Emulator for Windows (15-30 mins)
Task: Download and Install the WinUAE Amiga Emulator for Windows Needed: Windows PC, WinUAE installation files, Amiga Kickstart ROM Time: 15-30 minutes Introduction There are several emulators for Amiga 16-bit and 32-bit computers. WinUAE is a popular one for Windows. FS-UAE is another that can be set up on Windows
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