Larry's PET/CBM Pages

Commodore's first official computer was the Commodore PET, designed by the key designer of the 6502 microprocessor, Chuck Peddle. Of all the microcomputers introduced in 1977 the PET stood out, first with it's futuristic 'sci-fi' computer look, it was a complete computer system in one case (computer, keyboard, monitor and tape storage) which also had a ROM based operating system and BASIC all ready to go with a flick of the power switch.

portcommodore.com PET related pages:

• 1541 Fixer - Problem diagnosisi tip sheet on repairing the 1541 disk drive, includes the most common symptoms of a ailing 1541 and the possible solutions to reair it. (some repairs may also apply to the PET/CBM 2031LP drive)
• Commodore Disk Basics - A text on the basics of sending commands to a Commodore 8-bit disk drive like the PET/CBM drives and the Commodore 64/VIC/128/Plus-4/16 drives. Very useful for the new Commodore 8-bit owner.
• Commodore Loading Basics - Information of loacting and loading files from many Commodore 8-bit disk drives
• Commodore PET - General information about the PET line of computers.
• Commodore Troubleshooting - Some not-so commonly known troubleshooting tips for many of the Commodore 8-bit computers, for minor maladies that the manuals don't cover.
• Flash Attack - Information about one of the cooest early multi-machine games written.
• Interfacing to Commodore 8-bits - Information and links to various cables and interfaces to connect and transfer data between Commodore 8-bits and other computers and the internet.
• PET Action Screenshots - Ever wonder what the display of the PET looked like, and how some of the most popularr games looked in glorous monochrome character graphics? Wonder no more! Here are some select action screenshots of actual PET games.
• PET Anatomy - Shots of PET/CBM computers and peipherals in my collection including the insides, good for identifying the various pet models.
• PET BASIC Quick Reference - A brief reference of all the PET/CBM BASIC language.
• PET BASIC Reference - PET BASIC language overview of PET BASIC commands and functions, long.
• PET Frequently Asked Questions - A series of pages answering many PET questions from models, operation, file conversion and cross-platform transferring.
• PET/CBM Files Archive - a modest collection of many PET games, utilities and other PET/CBM softwarre.

Other PET related internet sites:

• news:comp.sys.cbm the Commodore 8-Bit Computers Newsgroup
• TPUG (the Commodore PET Users Group) the oldest and one of the best.
• FUNET.FI's Commodore Archive - Based in Finland, this file archive is a cornerstone of Commodore 8-Bit resources.
• Andre Fachat's PET Index, includes some info from here as well as a wealth of more technical data concerning the PET.
• the Independent Commodore Library has a bunch of PET stuff (downloads!). Maintained by another Commodore fan, Ken Ross.
• commodore.ca Another Commodore fan site with a lot of PET information and files (looks like it's still under construction)
• Don't have a PET? No problem with Linux or Windows you can Emulate one with VICE the Versatilve Commodore Emulator which emulates almost all of the Commodore 8-Bits! Mac users, we are not left out either - with the MacM.E.S.S. the Mac Multi Emulator Super System (though it is very finicky and you have to search for the commodore 'MESS ROMS').
• Like the PET look but want a PC? - This person made a "fat-forty" PET into a PC.  (It may look good but I do not condone people doing this with perfectly good working classic hardware.)
  

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