• Judland's Commodore Blog

  • by judland

These are the ramblings of a happy Commodore computer user since 1983. I cover topics on both the C64 and C128, reviewing my favorite games and applications, as well as share some of my favorite memories from the 8-bit era. If you'd like to read more, you can visit my blog at: https://www.my64.in.nf -or- https://www.my128.in.nf

May
18

Floppy Disk Labels For You

As I'm going through my floppy disk collection, archiving them into my Free Base database, I thought it would be a good time to also update and improve on their labeling. If you'd like a copy of the template for yourself, read on. Read more...

Oct
30

A failing 1541

After sitting in cold/hot storage for the better part of four years, I finally got around to getting out my original 1541 floppy disk drive and giving it a test drive. Right from the get-go, however, the drive didn't sound very good, nor did it appear to work properly. Oh boy. Read more...

Sep
16

Software Review: Disk Master floppy disk organizer

If you still use floppy disks, then you may find Disk Master to be an invaluable tool to help you keep track of the programs stored on your collection of disks. Read more...

Apr
20

1541 DOS Wedge Command Reference

For those of us who still enjoy working with original Commodore hardware, here is a list of commands for the DOS Wedge utility, which originally came bundled with the 1541 floppy drive. Read more...

Mar
20

Video Demo of CS V-1541 Floppy Disk Editing

I know, I've been gone for a long time. But, long story short, I have my C128 back in operation and I'm blogging once again. For my first relaunch entry, I've posted a video demonstration on copying files using CommodoreServer's virtual "deca drive". Read more...