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General Discussion / SPEED TEST: Simons' BASIC vs. C128 BASIC vs. Vision BASIC
May 17, 2024, 05:35:28 PM

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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News and Events / ZOOM MEETING: Brian Dougherty - Founder of Berkeley Softworks - GEOS !
April 09, 2024, 05:32:27 PM
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, C128, Plus/4, and the Apple II series of computers.

In addition to GEOS, the company also released complementary software and hardware such as geoPublish and geoRAM.  GEOS and its ecosystem of products granted 8-bit computers the type of functionality previously only seen on more powerful computers, an ambitious feat that continues to be admired by retrocomputing fans worldwide.


Brian Dougherty will be interviewed by Toronto-based UI Designer Lucas Gramajo.


Mark your calendars!  As usual, you can also watch the event later - just subscribe to TPUG's YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@TorontoPETUsersGroup

Date:  Thursday, April 18, 2024.

Time:  7:30PM ET.  (Toronto, Canada).

Zoom details:  https://www.tpug.ca


Thanks for attending !

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News and Events / ZOOM MEETING: Legendary Music Composer CHRIS HUELSBECK - Thurs., March 21, 2004
March 14, 2024, 01:19:32 PM
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 adoring fans.


Mark your calendars:

Date / time:  Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 7:30PM ET (Toronto).

Zoom info:  https://www.tpug.ca


If you're unable to attend the meeting, please watch it on TPUG's YouTube channel by subscribing to be notified:

https://www.youtube.com/@TorontoPETUsersGroup


See you at the meeting!

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News and Events / ZOOM MEETING: Jessica Petersen - Programming in TRSE - Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 !
February 13, 2024, 03:31:46 PM
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 programming language as its foundation, TRSE supports development for a wide range of 8-bit and 16-bit computers, focusing on the 6502, 68000, Z80, 6809, and X86 based machines.  Learn Jessica's secrets for creating C64, VIC-20, and PET software using this powerful tool.


Zoom meeting date:
Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 7:30PM ET.

Zoom details here:
https://www.tpug.ca


See you there!
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News and Events / ZOOM MEETING: Commodore Engineer Bil Herd - Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 - 7:30PM ET
January 08, 2024, 09:45:46 PM
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 if you can't attend the Zoom meeting.  Just subscribe here to stay connected:

https://www.youtube.com/@TorontoPETUsersGroup




See you there!
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News and Events / ZOOM MEETING: Creator of the C64 DTV - JERI ELLSWORTH !
November 02, 2023, 01:12:59 PM
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 - more details here:

https://www.tpug.ca


Please subscribe and watch it later on YouTube if you can't attend the meeting:

https://www.youtube.com/@TorontoPETUsersGroup


Thank you !
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News and Events / WORLD OF COMMODORE 2023 - Toronto, Canada - December 2nd & 3rd - ft. RJ Mical !
October 20, 2023, 11:25:27 PM
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 a two-day event, taking place on:

Saturday - December 2, 2023
and
Sunday - December 3, 2023


World of Commodore is organized by TPUG - Toronto PET Users Group, which was founded in 1979 and is the longest continually-operating Commodore users group in the world.  Members past and present include Commodore guru Jim Butterfield, legendary programmer Steve Punter, and renowned sensation Dave Bradley (RUN magazine columnist; YouTube's 8-Bit Commodore Man).

Full details of the expo can be found here:
http://www.worldofcommodore.ca


We're looking for guest speakers, exhibitors, and vendors.  While vendors are required to pay a table fee, there is no table charge for exhibitors who are not selling any products or services; exhibitors pay only for general admission.  To reserve a vendor's table, please visit the website above.  To reserve an exhibitor's table, please email your request to:  info@tpug.ca

Preference is given to guest speakers who are able to present in person.  However, we'd be happy to have you present virtually through Zoom if your project is something that retrocomputing fans would really enjoy.  Please get in touch by emailing:  info@tpug.ca


Thanks for being part of the Commodore community !

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News and Events / ZOOM MEETING: Commodore 64 Video Chip Designer - ALBERT CHARPENTIER !
October 04, 2023, 09:32:34 PM
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:  https://www.tpug.ca


If you can't attend the meeting, please feel free to watch it afterwards on YouTube by subscribing to TPUG's channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/@TorontoPETUsersGroup


Thanks for your support !

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News and Events / CAMPAIGN LAUNCH - I Adore My 64 - Documentary Film by Jeff Schaap
September 05, 2023, 01:34:51 PM
Please visit this webpage to see if you can help:

https://seedandspark.com/fund/iadoremy64film#story


Thanks!
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News and Events / World of Retro Computing 2023 - Canada - Sep. 16 + 17, 2023 - FREE ADMISSION !
August 11, 2023, 09:32:56 PM
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, September 16, 2023
12:00pm to 5:00pm

Day 2:
Sunday, September 17, 2023
12:00pm to 5:00pm

Location:
8 Queen Street North
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
N2H 2G8

Location on map:  https://retro.directory/#ev248

More information:
Please bookmark the webpage at the following link, and check it periodically in the coming weeks to see more activities and guest speakers being added:  https://www.worldofretrocomputing.com/2023-worc-expo

Admission is free for all ages.

See you at the expo !
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News and Events / 1st ANNIVERSARY: Vision BASIC - New Paperback Edition - Fastest BASIC Compiler !
May 14, 2023, 01:51:24 PM
Launched in May 2022, Vision BASIC has become a tremendous hit amongst Commodore 64 programmers, from beginners all the way up to seasoned coders.  The developer Dennis Osborn has announced some special news in celebration of its first anniversary:

1.0p:  This newly-launched package features a paperback edition of the Vision BASIC manual for those who are more budget-conscious.  This slimmer, lighter manual is also perfect for those who want to bring it along for reading while travelling out and about.  This package includes FREE shipping.

1.0e:  The price of this package has been permanently reduced by several dollars, while still providing the same spiral-bound manual for unparalleled reference when programming.  This package includes FREE shipping.

Discount:  For the remainder of the month (May 2023), use the code "Anniversary#1" to receive $5.00 off any package featured on the site.

To learn more about Vision BASIC, please visit:  https://visionbasic.net

Happy coding !
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News and Events / ZOOM MEETING: Atari 2600 E.T. Programmer - HOWARD SCOTT WARSHAW !
May 09, 2023, 03:15:55 PM
Please join us for an exciting Zoom meeting with Howard Scott Warshaw, the programmer of the Atari 2600 games Yars' Revenge, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.


The Zoom meeting is taking place on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 7:30pm EDT.  For the Zoom link, please visit https://www.tpug.ca.  This event is hosted by TPUG (Toronto PET Users Group), the longest continually-operating Commodore users group in the world.


If you're unable to attend the Zoom meeting, a video recording will be available on TPUG's YouTube channel.  To be notified of the video's posting, please subscribe to the YouTube channel at:  https://www.youtube.com/@TorontoPETUsersGroup


Thanks !
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News and Events / I ADORE MY 64 - New Documentary Film - KICKSTARTER PREVIEW !
May 02, 2023, 02:44:34 PM
Preview video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huzRxVdrwUY���


From Jeff Schaap - producer:

QuoteIt's finally here!  I'd like to extend an invitation to everyone in the Commodore community to watch and provide feedback on this preview of the independent film I've been developing called I Adore My 64.

Since the film will focus on the incredible impact the Commodore 64 has had and feature the community that keeps its legacy alive, it seems only fitting to have the community's input on it.  Your thoughts and insights are welcomed and can be left in the comment section of the video.

Please feel free to share it with other Commodore groups that you may participate in.  Additional exposure will only help the film as it ramps up toward a Kickstarter campaign.

To stay up to date on its development visit:  https://www.iadoremy64film.com
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Learn more about Jeff:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnDN6wHgGUk��


Commodore forever!
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