ABUG Scotland #7 : Thu 30th May 2024

[Tosk]

This is a gathering for lovers of any retro microcomputers, especially those fond of the BBC Micro, Acorn Electron, Atom, and Archimedes/RISC OS machines. This event is aimed at bringing together a community of like-minded individuals in a comfortable and modern setting – the Falkirk Business Hub, in central Falkirk, Scotland.

Please Confirm your attendance by Booking with the link below (£6)

https://retrorendezvous.org/may2024


Confirmed and booked list:-


1. Tosk (Paul)
2. DaveLecky (Dave)
3.

Thursday 30th May 2024 7:00PM running until 10:00PM

🕹 Event Features:

This is an informal gathering for...

- Show and Tell: Bring your own hardware to display and discuss with others.
- Collaborative Working: Spend time on hardware, programming, or gaming projects.
- Knowledge Exchange: Share ideas, insights, and skills with other enthusiasts.
- Advice on Repair and Upgrade: Reviving poorly Acorn machines.
- Socialize and Enjoy : There's a kitchen for coffee, tea and biscuits. We're in the town centre for bars, pubs and restaurants for potential afterwards gatherings.

May 2024 Hardware Focus : Econet and networking : Software Focus - multi-player games

(suggested by a member last month; it's a coincidence that the Econet LAN Party at the National Museum of Computing is also this month!

(see https://www.tnmoc.org/events/2024/5/22/ ... 2024-t9lkn)

- Econet Networking Demo: Let’s set up some Acorn computers with Econet hardware and demonstrate how Econet networking works. Show how files can be shared among connected computers.
- Acorn Econet Computer Showcase: bring your Acorn computers, especially those with Econet interfaces, to showcase and discuss your setups.
- Econet Troubleshooting: Experienced members can offer guidance and assistance in diagnosing and solving problems on networking Acorn machines together.
- Multiplayer Gaming Sessions: Econet Elite anyone? Let’s get some multiplayer gaming sessions set up!

Other networking activities:-

- Bulletin Board : Stardot member BrianMartin runs the "Night Owl" Bullentin Board - let's see if we can connect to that or have it up and running at the meetup
- Connecting together other makes of retro machines locally or to others across the world.

All Are Welcome:

While the event tends to be Acorn-centric, we could welcome enthusiasts of other retro machines as well. We've had Sinclair, Atari, Commodore, Altair etc.

 Date & Time:
Thursday 30th May 2024 7:00PM running until 10:00PM

Location: Falkirk Business Hub

45 Vicar St, Falkirk FK1 1LL

Access : use the side door on Vicar Street. This also has disabled access.

https://falkirkbusinesshub.co.uk/ – a contemporary venue centrally located, just a 2-minute walk from Grahamston Train Station and with seamless access to the M9 motorway between Stirling and Edinburgh. Numerous bars and restaurants are nearby for post-event socializing.
There is a car park next to the building which is free in the evenings.
Building includes disabled access and lifts.

🅿 There are two recommended car parks:-

i) Weir street car park which is next to the venue. Free parking in the evenings
ii) Melville street - one street away - also free in the evenings.

[Tosk]

I've also got hold of an entire collection of the Acorn User magazine as a PDF library. I'll make this available on the evening, so folks can search for articles, reviews etc across this library. Should be a useful resource to the group.

[gordonDrogon]

Think I can make it again.

I'd like to think I could resurrect my old MUD but it's written in old K&R C and modern compilers have a somewhat hard time with it, but who knows.

-Gordon

[Tosk]

Think I can make it again.

I'd like to think I could resurrect my old MUD but it's written in old K&R C and modern compilers have a somewhat hard time with it, but who knows.

-Gordon

That would be cool to see that MUD running. I don't know anything about K&R C, but have you tried this?

https://github.com/AoiMoe/knrcc

[gordonDrogon]

Think I can make it again.

I'd like to think I could resurrect my old MUD but it's written in old K&R C and modern compilers have a somewhat hard time with it, but who knows.

-Gordon

That would be cool to see that MUD running. I don't know anything about K&R C, but have you tried this?

https://github.com/AoiMoe/knrcc

Well, possibly if I were running it on a PDP11 under Unix v6 or v7, but no. It was originally developed on SunOS c1990. It really needs a big update to make it more ANSI C compatible - not hard, just takes time.

Cheers,

-Gordon

[thecellartroll]

I will hopefully be there. Im training all day in the woods that day and there won't be time to go home in the middle. So if there's a bloke that looks like Stig of the Dump's less well-presented cousin and he's forgotten his Beeb, it is probably me!

[Tosk]

I will hopefully be there. Im training all day in the woods that day and there won't be time to go home in the middle. So if there's a bloke that looks like Stig of the Dump's less well-presented cousin and he's forgotten his Beeb, it is probably me!

We will do our best to recognise you!