RetroBytes

I've decided to join the great exodus over to bsky. I used to really like twitter, but over the years it's changed. I used to see lots of posts from interesting people, on a wide variety of topical, and keep up with freinds. Now I most see posts from the tin foil hat lot.

@CommodoreBlog Some noise outside woke me up and I can't get back to sleep.

I won't delete the account, as I don't want to be impersonated, but new posts will be from @retrobytes on sky.social, hopefully see you all in the other place. So long and thanks for all the tweets.

I've decided to join the great exodus over to bsky. I used to really like twitter, but over the years it's changed. I used to see lots of posts from interesting people, on a wide variety of topical, and keep up with freinds. Now I most see posts from the tin foil hat lot.

It's absolutely fantastic that Rosie is back, and in this case sense has prevailed. However the system in place at YT that caused all the stress for no good reason is still in place, it would be good if YT looked to learn from its mistakes.

@HereBeDragons3 It really was.

Well, that was fun!

This is a terible way to treat someone @TeamYouTube, only to provide automated responses, failing to explain how you think they have violated a policy, they have clearly not violated.

@BinaryDinosaurs @KevEdwardsRetro @LockFarm @computermuseum @BreakIntoProg It was mid sat afternoon for me last year, the pub helped bring some of it back for Sunday. I was at the far end of the big room last year, and there where times we where swamped. Those right near the entrance probably lost thier voices my mid morning.

Looking forward to attending the 'Retro Computer Festival 2024' this weekend at @computermuseum with @BreakIntoProg. 2 days of full-on retro goodness! I've not been to Cambridge since 1986 when Acorn were getting the Archimedes ready for the world! computinghistory.org.uk/det/72253/Retr…

I have a bit of a softspot for the game gear, I really wanted one as a kid, but could never afford the batteries. So you can imagine how much I enjoyed watching GouldFish turn one in to a desktop system (but not a master system), well worth a watch. youtu.be/1gfsTq8klJE?si…

There are been a long rivalry between Intel and AMD for who can be king of PC CPU hill. youtu.be/2QEJC_ZPwWY

@CreeCoder Linux all day long, but I am mostly writing software that we are going to run on Linux so it's not exactly a suprise answer.

Best operating system for programming?

@PerfideAlbion Last time I was there the answer was ceilidhs and whiskey drinking. It was fantastic.

what even goes on here

@RMCRetro @morefunmakingit It's worth at least 1 donkey on its own.

It’s time to up the ante! If you win the highly collectible A520 auction for charity I will throw in this very desirable mug to go with it. You know you want it. ebay.co.uk/itm/3957826280… All proceeds go to @morefunmakingit charity drive

@KimxxxJustice Unpacking was always my least favourite part of moving, to the point where I'm fairly certain there are 1 or 2 boxes I've not unpacked in the loft. I last moved 12 years ago.

All moved in. Only 475 or so boxes to unpack

This is your chance to own a great part of C= history.

@loudscotsbloke Yes, but on some mornings I'm less of a fan than I was the night before.

Anyone else a fan of hot sake?? 🥃

My new game for the Aquarius is now available on cassette!! Grab your copy now!! cronosoft.fwscart.com/product/grid-t…

Everything you wanted to know and more about the acorn system 2,3 and 5. In my case it was more. youtu.be/2kzUXefYjQ0?si…

Ever fancied ceilidh dancing, to a mixture of folk, heavy metal, and vidoe games music, then I have the event for you.

@gedgehead @loudscotsbloke I must admit, I do love the look of the VCR style MSX machines.

@loudscotsbloke Pioneer PX-7 Lovely pizza box style MSX. Still want the laser disk companion even though it won't play on PAL.

Currently using my favourite MSX... The Canon V-20. What's your favourite flavour of MSX??

@gedgehead @KimxxxJustice Pie in bread cake, now that's a proper solid lunch.

@KimxxxJustice Not done the deep fried Mars bar but ordered a pie butty in Belper the other week and was stared at in disbelief. Especially when I asked not to have it in a serving box but just a bit of paper to wrap it whilst I ate it. Some people are odd!

Now, an important question. Has anyone ever heard of a deep fried Mars bar been dipped into chip shop curry sauce? Has anyone ever done it? Did they survive? This is crucial stuff.