Commodore commercial 128 programs list

[Andrew Wiskow]

Well, I guess that was my conclusion as well. And by OK I probably mean software that has been released into the public domain. To distribute them is OK (and legal) even in the strictest sense. The problem is to know which software is regarded as public domain and which is not.

Whenever possible, it's best to at least make an attempt to contact the original author.  I've done this with a few BBS programs that I've made available for download on my website.  Usually, the original authors will have no problem with their program being distributed.  Occasionally, however, they do mind (as was the case with a BBS program that the author was trying to sell the rights to here), so it's always best to ask.  If you can't find the original author, then like Golan already said, it's probably okay to distribute it, and if someone tells you to stop later, then stop.

[saehn]

Has anyone ever found a disk image of Master Paint for the 128?

[RobertB]

     Today I received the new IDE64 v4.1 cartridge in the mail (thanks to developer Josef Soucek in the Czech Republic).  Though it doesn't work in C128 mode, it does make use of the C128 keys in C64 mode.  According to the PDF manual, here are what the extra keys do --

Key                                        Function
-----                                       -----------
ESC                                        CHR$(27)
TAB                                        CHR$(9)
ALT                                        Nothing
HELP                                      Enter monitor
LINE FEED                               CHR$(10)
NO SCROLL                             Nothing
CURSOR KEYS and NUM PAD      Their usual meaning

     So it isn't C64 software enhanced by the C128 but C64 *hardware* which is enhanced by the C128.

                 Truly,
                 Robert Bernardo
                 Fresno Commodore User Group
                 http://videocam.net.au/fcug
                 The Other Group of Amigoids
                 http://www.calweb.com/~rabel1/
                 Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network
                 http://www.sccaners.org

[RobertB]

     Digimaster for the C64 includes a 128PlayFile player program (later replaced by 128PlayIt!) for playing back its proprietory DFF sound files, 128Player machine language routines for inclusion in Basic or machine language programs, and 128Routines which was a collection of Basic routines for Basic programs.

                 Truly,
                 Robert Bernardo
                 Fresno Commodore User Group
                 http://videocam.net.au/fcug
                 The Other Group of Amigoids
                 http://www.calweb.com/~rabel1/
                 Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network
                 http://www.sccaners.org

[RobertB]

Add to the list

GEOS StereoSID Player (64 or 128 mode - 40-column) -- from SWRAP/Roger Lawhorn

Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://videocam.net.au/fcug
The Other Group of Amigoids
http://www.calweb.com/~rabel1/
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network
http://www.sccaners.org

[Blacklord]

I'm not sure the list is being actively maintained any more - anyone want to take it on ? I'd offer but I'm rather busy with a 67 metre, 88 year old ferry which is consuming all my free time (& not-so-free time too). Fortunately this site looks after itself

[RobertB]

I'm not sure the list is being actively maintained any more - anyone want to take it on ?

I'm not sure I understand what is involved.  I do post to the thread when any new discoveries are found.

Truly,
Robert Bernardo
Fresno Commodore User Group
http://videocam.net.au/fcug
The Other Group of Amigoids
http://www.calweb.com/~rabel1/
Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network
http://www.sccaners.org

[Blacklord]

Redoing the list so it's all in one doc ?

[orb85750]

Also, The Elite Accountant for the C128 in 40- or 80-column mode.

[RobertB]

Disk Utility
-----------------------------------
1541/1571 Drive Alignment
1571 Clone Machine
1571 Physical Exam
Big Blue Reader
C128 Cannon
Copy II Version 3.4 ...

There is Copy II v4 with true 80-column mode.

          Just was using it tonight,
          Robert Bernardo
          Fresno Commodore User Group
          http://videocam.net.au/fcug
          The Other Group of Amigoids
          http://www.calweb.com/~rabel1/
          Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network
          http://www.sccaners.org

[RobertB]

Commercial Commodore 128 Specific Software/Hardware - (6/22/2006)


Miscellaneous Productivity
-----------------------------------
Brainstorm 128
BrainPower
Deluxe Circuit Analysis C128
Family Roots 128
Format Executive 3.0
Hack-Pack
Home Designer 128
HomePak 128
I am the C128

(snip)

While visiting the Commodore/Amiga dealer, Computer Station, in Long Beach, California today, I saw the package for "I Am the C128".  I wouldn't call it a productivity program but more of an educational program.

          FCUG celebrating 30 years,
          Robert Bernardo
          Fresno Commodore User Group
          http://videocam.net.au/fcug

[RobertB]

While visiting the Commodore/Amiga dealer, Computer Station, in Long Beach, California today, I saw the package for "I Am the C128".

Oops, I forgot to give the website for Computer Station.

          http://home.pon.net/amc

Check out those wild prices!

               FCUG celebrating 30 years,
               Robert Bernardo
               Fresno Commodore User Group
               http://videocam.net.au/fcug

[RobertB]

     Reminded from another thread, I know of and have seen in action the utility, CD-ROM Commander 128, commercially sold and distributed by K. Dale Sidebottom.

          There's another one for the list,
          Robert Bernardo
          Fresno Commodore User Group
          http://videocam.net.au/fcug
          The Other Group of Amigoids
          http://www.calweb.com/~rabel1/
          Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network
          http://www.sccaners.org

[Blacklord]

Maidstone Quest by Silvasoft - it was advertised in Run! in 1990, but appears to be a "lost" game.

[Blacklord]

Mr. Quizzer by Free Spirit Software appears to be another lost title.

[Blacklord]

Covers for several commercial titles.

[Blacklord]

Covers for several titles

[Blacklord]

Covers for several titles

[Blacklord]

More covers

[Blacklord]

And more

[Blacklord]

More.....

[Blacklord]

Even more

[Blacklord]

Next set

[Blacklord]

Last one

[Count Zero]

Sorry for asking but why - are you adding C64 covers on this "commercial 128 programs list" - and why at such a low quality?