• 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

Apr
9

My First Game on the C64

A question that I see crop up, from time to time, is “what was the first game you ever played on your C64?” It's an interesting question and I enjoy hearing and reading other's answer to this question. For me, it's not an easy question to answer. Read more...

Oct
3

Turn your C128 into a C64 fast loader

I happened across WS DOS, for the C128, that takes advantage of the 1571's "burst mode" to quickly load C64 games and programs, effectively turning it into a fast loader for the 64 mode. 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...

Oct
12

Well, I did it again...

I enjoyed writing that BASIC program a few weeks ago so much, that I decided to do another one. This one is a note taking app. for your C64. Read more...

Sep
17

My first BASIC program in fifteen years

After fifteen-plus years, I try my hand at programming in BASIC once again. I start with a bank account balancing program. Read more...

Sep
2

A ten-floppy disk drive for your C64

CommodoreServer launches new functionality for their Comet64 Internet modem; Access ten virtual disks at once! Read more...

Aug
20

Advantages to using 30 year old technology today

What possible benefit could be gained by using thirty year old technology, with software almost as old, today? Read more...

Aug
4

Brief review of "The Planner"

Just posted a brief review of The Planner spreadsheet program... Read more...

Jun
12

Reviews of a few C64 office apps.

There's thousands of game reviews for the C64, but not many for productivity software. Read more...

Nov
10

LoadStar: "Please hack our programs"

I don't think you would ever see a publication like LoadStar this day and age. At least, not one that encouraged you to hack their software. Read more...

Nov
6

199 issues of LoadStar

What would have been over four hundred floppy disks in the 1980s now all fits on one CD. Read more...

Nov
4

Uploaded SuperCopy64 to Public Disks

I added my copy of SuperCopy64 to the shared disks section. Read more...

Oct
18

Speed testing GEOS on the C64

How long does it take the C64 to boot up the GEOS GUI operating system? Read more...