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alchresearch wrote: ↑Fri Jun 13, 2008 1:39 pm I'd say years. All of the HD ones I formatted on the +D disk interface on my Spectrum back in the early 90's still work.

A couple of months ago I dug out my collection of floppy disks for archiving, most of which were HD disks. All still reading perfectly.

flaxcottage wrote: ↑Thu Aug 16, 2018 9:09 am Yes please.

You still at the same address John? If so I'll get it in the post.

Although I was watching BBC4 last night and saw a programme about the crags, so I might venture over on Saturday and push it through your letterbox!

Latest update:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/18 ... ect_update

I've found this in a pile of RM software. Does it need digitising?

I was on MIcronet in the late 80s, but as a Spectrum user.

The software on there was all in the public domain.

Having a look at these disks again, with the aim of using OMNIDISK and OMNIFLOP to image. http://nwex.co.uk/temp/bbcgeopacks.jpg Several are 5.25", but the 3.5" ones appear to be in RM Nimbus format. That explains why they won't run on the Beeb or why they won't image. Confirmed it by open...

Thanks for the reminder. Will start uploading now!

Issues 1-32 are TAP format for any Spectrum emulator.

33 onwards are standard PDFs

http://nwex.co.uk/downloads/alchnews/

Yep, I'm an Early Bird backer!

Hi John,

I think you did some discs for me last time. Are you near the Crags?

I tried imaging the discs with Omniflop but they didn't read in an emulator. Will dig out the Master and try them.

Hello again all.

New place of employment, new stack of BBC software found!

This time its a suite of Geography programs by Michael Jay Publications. I've done a quick scan and can't see it in the archive. Is it a "Missing In Action" publisher?

Hi, I've got a Valiant Turtle boxed, with software, for sale.

I've decided to sell all my Beeb kit, it just doesn't get the usage anymore and would rather see someone else enjoy it.

flaxcottage wrote:Definitely not. That title is MIA.

An SSD and scans of the documentation would be greatly appreciated, please.

Unfortunately I don't have a working 5.25" drive, my Master only has 3.5" and SSD.

If you're able to do it on my behalf I'd be more than happy to send it to you.

Hi folks, long time no visit (last online Tue Sep 22, 2009 2:15 pm), but still got my Master & MMC kit.

Was having a clear out at work today and found this:



I've not checked if its in the archive or not.

It is possible to do something about the data folder's location.

I don't want the BeebEm folder and all the associated files being placed in my roaming profile. And unless I let it I get asked every time I start BeebEm.

Link:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/artic ... Niven.html

What do you need to transfer? I've always found OMNIDISK and copying the disk images to a 3.5" disk to run on a 3.5" drive on my Master to be very quick and easy.

Elitist wrote:Got any pics of yours mounted internally?

No, but I'll grab one for you. I can't recall exactly where i mounted it. I seem to recall it was going to be near the cartridge port so I could remove the card if I needed.

I'm bored with X2 now. Anyone want it for the cost of postage & packing and the cost of a bar of chocolate?

I just mounted mine internally as I filled the MMC card beforehand!

I'm really pleased this project has taken off, it's about damn time! When did I get mine from you Martin?

Would it be possible to battery backup the sideways RAM in a Master? That would be useful.

The cheapest way by far is this:

BBC Master
3.5" PC Floppy disk drive
Jason Watton's OMNIDISK or OMNIFLOP
Put 3.5" disk into PC, use above program to copy disk image to floppy
Insert into Beeb and enjoy!

I've got a Master with the MMC interface that CMc has linked, it's superb.

mm67 wrote:Thinking about making some of these, how much interest would there be?
PS I can't do EPROMS.

I'd happily do the EPROMS free of charge (providing you supply the EPROMs and postage)

I second what Colin said, that's what I did to get Elite onto my Beeb and 3.5" drive.

EVE is an online game. I beta tested it years ago.

X2 is pretty cheap these days and well worth a look. In fact I'm going home to play it shortly.

Moist_Mog wrote:Fantastic for it's time and you have to wonder why there still hasn't been a 2000s version...

There's EVE or X2: The Threat.

The latter was called "Elite for the 21st century"

http://www.play.com/Games/PC/4-/136892/ ... oduct.html

Got it, thank you!

I wouldn't mind a spare one making, so if anyone is about to start assembling, put me down for one please!

I thought Frontier was great on the PC. It was fast, smooth and YOU COULD LAND ON PLANETS! It gave you far more freedom to roam about the stars. You could buy mining gear and mine a planet, or just roam the galaxy looking for interesting stuff. I liked to do a "Star Trek Voyager" and hold ...

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