Leeky's Memorial Page
A tribute to our first pet together, Herr Professor Von Leeky, or Leeky-Bunny for short. Prepare for rabbit oriented humor and perspectives.
CALENDAR
Portcommodore month-on-a page Events Calendar, lists past and upcomming events such as Commodore/Classic Computing Events, local gaming and Linux events and other cool stuff I hear of.
CLASSIC COMPUTING
Larry's Classic Computing Pages, lots of stuff on classic computing, informaion, history, and culture!
Cartoons
Some little cartoons I have penned when I feel creative.
Commodore Bling
Yo you think you got bling baby, let's see if you're keeping up with the Commdore, man.
Commodore P500
The big brother of the 64, 128K of RAM VIC-ii color, SID sound, RS-232, and IEEE-488 disk/printer support. Read more about this rare beast and why you don't see them often.
Commodore Spring 1980 Catalog
Reproduction of Commodore's Spring 1980 computer products catalog, and you think that new laptop is expensive now, look how much a 32K PET with a dual floppy drive cost just a couple decades back.
Commodore's 8-bit Computer Family
An overview of Commodore's 8-bit computer line starting wwith the semi-Commodore KIM-1 to the latest Commodore DTV.
Computer Music
Information on music either (historically) produced by computers or about computers and computing culture.
Computers in Books and Movies
Some of the more notable computer roles as primary plot devices and even characters in classic movies and books.
Larry's Commodore Collection
Information about my various Collections (includeing Commodore stuff) and for other collectors of vintage computers and computer culture.
Commodore Information
Information on the Commodore Computers, helping you solve problems to making your use of the Commodore computers better.
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)
CBM Hackers Maillist
Information on joingin the CBM Hackers Email List, a great discussion venue for die-hard Commodore Fans, especially active ones.
Commodore 64 Fixer
A troubleshooting chart to help people diagnose and repair common Commodore 64 ailments.
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 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.
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.
Commodore PET/CBM Pages
A wealth of Commodore PET lore, information, images, and files await you.
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.
About Flash Attack
One of the first multi-machine arcade style combat games written in 1980 for the Commodore PET. Flash attack was way ahead of it's time. Click and learn more about this remarkable little game.
Flash Attack Cable
Diagram of the parallel port interface cable to connect two computers together for multi-machine games or communication. Includes sample code for you to program your own flash cable applications and games.
Flash Attack Files
Files section for the Flash Attack pages includes the original PET Flash Attack, Flash Attack for the PC w/Galaticomm BBS and the strikingly similar Comm*Bat game from Adventure International. for the Atari and TRS-80.
Flash Attack Notes
An informal interview with Katherine Wasserman one of the co-authors of Flash Attack.
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/CBM ROM Versions
Over the years Commodore released a few different versions of BASIC, learn the different version of the PET roms and the features they brought to the PETs.
Computer Bulletin Boards
History, information and resources about Computer Bulletin Board Systems (BBSs) including my BBS, the Silicon Realms.
a Brief BBS History
A Brief history of the Computer Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) starting with a few pre BBS examples and into the golden era of BBS systems.
About the CBBS
An old article about the birth and early days of the first 'Computer Bulletin Board System' (CBBS).
Modem Line Switch
This is a little device I made up in order to connect loacally to my BBS via a modem to modem connection, without having the BBS line interfereing, or being able to call out on the other line. If you have many modems and two lines you might check it out
Silicon Realms BBS
My Commodore 64 based BBS that has been mostly on-line since May of 1987.
Computing History
Various pages and links on Computing History (really interesting!), including Commodore and its computers.
a Brief BBS History
A Brief history of the Computer Bulletin Board Systems (BBS) starting with a few pre BBS examples and into the golden era of BBS systems.
About the CBBS
An old article about the birth and early days of the first 'Computer Bulletin Board System' (CBBS).
Commodore's 8-bit Computer Family
An overview of Commodore's 8-bit computer line starting wwith the semi-Commodore KIM-1 to the latest Commodore DTV.
History of Commodore
A chronological history of the doings of Commodore Business Machines from before its beginnings in the 1950s to its demise in 1994 and it's slow rebirth since then.
Commodore Spring 1980 Catalog
Reproduction of Commodore's Spring 1980 computer products catalog, and you think that new laptop is expensive now, look how much a 32K PET with a dual floppy drive cost just a couple decades back.
Vintage Computer Festival 5.0
An annual event for computer afficianados and collectors, the Vintage Computer Festival 5.0 was held in October of 2000.
Vintage Computer Festival 6.0
Celebration of classic computing by collectors and computing buffs. Held in October of 2003
Flash Attack
Information about one of the cooest early multi-machine games written.
About Flash Attack
One of the first multi-machine arcade style combat games written in 1980 for the Commodore PET. Flash attack was way ahead of it's time. Click and learn more about this remarkable little game.
Flash Attack Cable
Diagram of the parallel port interface cable to connect two computers together for multi-machine games or communication. Includes sample code for you to program your own flash cable applications and games.
Flash Attack Files
Files section for the Flash Attack pages includes the original PET Flash Attack, Flash Attack for the PC w/Galaticomm BBS and the strikingly similar Comm*Bat game from Adventure International. for the Atari and TRS-80.
Flash Attack Notes
An informal interview with Katherine Wasserman one of the co-authors of Flash Attack.
Port Commodore Files Menu
The gateway to an awesome collection of cool Commodore 8-bit files for the 64, PET/CBM and other computers.
C64 Holiday Disks
Back in 1988-90 I made up Commodore 64 Holiday Disks for my friends and Commodore 64 aquantences, filled with music, games and holiday merriment. From us to you is the Anderson Hiliday Disks.
Commodore 64 BBS Files
Ever wanted to run your own BBS, or are interested in connecting to a BBS with a C64, this archive includes the install disks that made up Image 1.2 and many of its extras, and some other telecommunication/BBS utilities.
Commodore 64 Files Archive
Various useful and entertaining public domain Commodore 64 programs, including some support disk for cool/rare/ancient Coomdoroe 64 peripherals.
PET/CBM Files Archive
a modest collection of many PET games, utilities and other PET/CBM softwarre.
Chipmunk BASIC Projects
A few projects I wrote up while enjoying chipmunk BASIC (which is available for just about all Intel/PPC based operating systems
Mac to C64 Serial Cable
An easy to build serial interface cable to connect older Macintosh serial ports (RS-422) to a Commodore 64 for computer-to-computer data transfer/communication.
Macintosh Software
Some notable Macintosh Softeare a classic Macintosh fan sould know about.
DIANE'S PAGES
Diane's section of portcommodore.com starts here, find information on ,many crafts and all things rabbit.
Mitten Toe for Socks
Describes how to make the toe portion of your sock pattern into a mitten toe (so you can wear big-toe gripping thongs or sandles with socks)
Needlework
Some examples of Diane's needlework projects.
Temari Balls
Kind of a cross between christmas ornaments and embroidery, temari is one of the lesser known japanses crafts in the United States.
GAMING
Like to pull out the board game, open up the RPG rulebook and warm up the dice, interested in playing a game NOT on your computer (or needing athetic shoes?) then this is the place! Lots of information about gaming and gaming culture.
the Gamer FAQ
Still not sure about gaming and gameing culture, here is a FAQ to answer some of your questions.
The Ultimate Gamer Kit
Ever arrive at someones place to game and you or your friends discover that if they had just one little thing they could play game X? Well the Gamer kit is prepared to make you ready to handle the most common gaming dilemmas.
LINUX
Information about the very versatile free-open source software (FOSS) operationg system Linux, what it is and what it can do, including other Linux based applications (many also free/open-source as well.)
Beginning Linux Tips
Here are some tips for the newbie to Linux to make your transition/exploration of the Linux operating system a tad bit easier.
PROJECTS
Some of my project ideas, some actually completed, many in progress, and a few still just ideas.
Cartoons
Some little cartoons I have penned when I feel creative.
Chipmunk BASIC Projects
A few projects I wrote up while enjoying chipmunk BASIC (which is available for just about all Intel/PPC based operating systems
Flash Attack Cable
Diagram of the parallel port interface cable to connect two computers together for multi-machine games or communication. Includes sample code for you to program your own flash cable applications and games.
Light Cycles
Ever since seeing the Disney Movie TRON back in 1982 I've been working on and off (usually off) on various forms of Light Cycles style games for the PET, VIC-20 and lastly the Commodore 64. Found out more about them here.
Mac to C64 Serial Cable
An easy to build serial interface cable to connect older Macintosh serial ports (RS-422) to a Commodore 64 for computer-to-computer data transfer/communication.
Modem Line Switch
This is a little device I made up in order to connect loacally to my BBS via a modem to modem connection, without having the BBS line interfereing, or being able to call out on the other line. If you have many modems and two lines you might check it out
Networking
An idea for a token-ring like networking using the parallel port of the Commodore VIC/64/Plus/4 or 128.
RANDOM PAGE
Jump to a random page in portcommodore.com (Fun, exciting, dangerous... well... not really.)
SITE MAP
The site structure of portcommodore.com (minus the wiki notes)