Discussions for CBM PET, VIC-20, SX64, C16/+4 and Commodore 128 systems
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JohnnyRockets
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by JohnnyRockets » Thu May 19, 2016 7:54 pm
Hi all,
Before my days of owning a VIC-20, I drooled over a CBM4032 (PET) computer at my high school. This machine was WAY, WAY too expensive for my parents at the time, so I never really was able to play with one as I wished that I could. But now with the wonders of emulation, I can "own" one and play with it!
I am interested in this machine as well, could someone point me to some good resources for this machine and maybe even an online forum?
My apologies if I have posted this in the wrong area of the forum.
Thank you!
JR
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eslapion
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by eslapion » Fri May 20, 2016 6:54 am
The PET is a very interesting machine from an era just prior to the arrival of what was then called "home" computers.
I remember being fascinated by the ultra crisp display of a model III computer at a local Radio-Shack store.
Here in Montreal, I know of a gentleman who owns two PET computers and a year ago I was able to refurbish his 2031LP drive to good functioning order.
Wealth, like happiness, is never attained directly. It comes as a by-product of providing a useful service. -Harland D. Sanders
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Gyro Gearloose
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by Gyro Gearloose » Fri May 20, 2016 12:05 pm
I am also a gentleman with a PET4032.
The price one pays for pursuing any profession, or calling, is an intimate knowledge of its ugly side.
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eslapion
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by eslapion » Fri May 20, 2016 12:18 pm
Gyro Gearloose wrote:I am also a gentleman with a PET4032.
You certainly own a PET 4032 but I am quite sure you're not a gentleman...
Wealth, like happiness, is never attained directly. It comes as a by-product of providing a useful service. -Harland D. Sanders
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Gyro Gearloose
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by Gyro Gearloose » Sat May 21, 2016 12:00 am
eslapion wrote:Gyro Gearloose wrote:I am also a gentleman with a PET4032.
You certainly own a PET 4032 but I am quite sure you're not a gentleman...
Hey, who are you, Scarlett O'Hara? Well you're no lady!
The price one pays for pursuing any profession, or calling, is an intimate knowledge of its ugly side.
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eslapion
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by eslapion » Sat May 21, 2016 8:19 am
Gyro Gearloose wrote:Hey, who are you, Scarlett O'Hara? Well you're no lady!
Naaa... just the guy you pushed in a shopping cart across a busy street on a red light back in 1987 but hey ... that was pure fun! I still have abdominal cramps laughing at it when I reminisce on it!
REPLAY! REPLAY!
Wealth, like happiness, is never attained directly. It comes as a by-product of providing a useful service. -Harland D. Sanders
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Gyro Gearloose
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by Gyro Gearloose » Thu May 26, 2016 4:24 am
OK, but at least wear a helmet.
The price one pays for pursuing any profession, or calling, is an intimate knowledge of its ugly side.
