[mdlug] Retro Computing

[Aaron Kulkis]

Garry Stahl wrote:
> OK, the DCG Computer Club AKA Downriver Commodore Group is on it's last
> gasp. 
> 
> However, never say die that I am, I want to save it.  My suggestion to
> the club is going to a return to the roots.  I will insist that if no
> one else wants it I want it and give me all the paperwork.
> 
> DCG mort, via la Downriver Commodore Group.
> 
> What is it?  Hopefully a back to the basics Retro Computer Group that
> does not ignore modern developments.  We will concentrate on the
> Commodore line of computers.  Commodore C-64 and C-128 and the Amiga
> line in all developments.  If someone shows up with an Apple 2 or an
> Atari we will welcome them as well.  Mac Classic, DOS, anything that
> Power Geeks sneer at we will do.
> 
> I have a huge library of both C-64 and Amiga software.  Some of the C-64
> stuff even works.  It is going to take months to sort through the
> collection I just got and make sense of it.  My Ami Project Disk is in
> the third edition and holds over 230 meg of DMSed Amiga software.  I
> have a binder full of Amiga CDs. 
> 
> Hardware wise I have an 1000, a pair of 2000s, a couple of 1200s, a
> passel of 500s in various conditions, and Amigastine, the A4000.  I also
> have two more A4000s in less than working condition.
> A box full of C-64s, several 128s even a couple of VIC-20s and a
> Commodore +4 and a CDTV.  IF I can hang on to the DCG hardware we will
> have even more.
> 
> The next meeting is January 3, at the Taylor Public Library at 12301
> Pardee Rd. In Taylor Michigan, USA. Meeting time is 7:00 pm and meetings
> run 2 hours. Further information can be had be e-mailing me.
> 
> Anyone interested in Retro Computers, be there or be square.
> 

I'm in Baghdad, but I'll be there in spirit.

If you like assembly-language programming, check out a VAX-11 emulator--
the VAX probably had the most beautiful, elegant CISC structure ever.

> Anyone that feels like giving this a go RSVP my e-mail so I can get an
> idea of how many.  Feel free to forward this around to to other people.
> and lists.
> 
> Remember physically this is in South-East Michigan.  A physical meeting
> on a physical place. 
> 
> I am also turning my Amiga_Sanctuary yahoo group over to the purpose of
> the club. Amiga_Sanctuary-subscribe at yahoogroups.com