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When Computer Magazines Were Everywhere
In the 80s, one of my favorite pastimes was reading computer magazines.
Sep 17
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Paul Lefebvre
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ST Business magazine
As most know by now, I collect a lot of retro computer magazines. I often buy magazines as a lot so occasionally there is a little surprise mixed in. A…
Sep 10
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Paul Lefebvre
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Action! was the best 8-bit programming language
There were many programming languages available for 8-bit computers, the most common being BASIC and Assembly Language, but Action! beats them both!
Sep 3
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Paul Lefebvre
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Building a PC in 1995
While doing some cleaning, my wife came across the invoice for a 486 PC she purchased for college.
Aug 27
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Paul Lefebvre
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Recently found my original Palm IIIx, so let's revisit this retro pocket computer
We’ve been doing some cleaning and purging here at Chez Lefebvre and stumbled across a relic.
Aug 20
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Paul Lefebvre
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ST Business magazine
As most know by now, I collect a lot of retro computer magazines. I often buy magazines as a lot so occasionally there is a little surprise mixed in. A…
Sep 10
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Paul Lefebvre
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Shareware Registrations for Oracle
I’ve previous written about Oracle, my shareware program for connecting to the Delphi and GEnie online networks. This was my first shareware program and…
Aug 13
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Paul Lefebvre
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40 Years of the Amiga, from Commodore
In July 1985, 40 years ago, the Commodore Amiga was officially introduced to the world.
Aug 6
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Paul Lefebvre
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Atari Means Business with the Mega ST
The first "pro" ST
May 28
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Paul Lefebvre
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Atari Addict Magazine
Created by the makers of Pixel Addict magazine, Atari Addict is a one-off retro-style magazine focused entirely on Atari.
May 21
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Paul Lefebvre
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The Unusual Atari ST Monitor Situation
The Atari ST had a unique monitor situation.
May 7
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Paul Lefebvre
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Action! was the best 8-bit programming language
There were many programming languages available for 8-bit computers, the most common being BASIC and Assembly Language, but Action! beats them both!
Sep 3
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Paul Lefebvre
12
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The Atari 1050 disk drive and its unusual storage size
The most popular disk drive for Atari 8-bit computers.
Jul 30
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Paul Lefebvre
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I tried vibe coding in BASIC and it didn't go well
With the rise of LLM systems (or “AI” as they are annoying called), the term “vibe coding” is all the rage recently. So I wondered, how does vibe coding…
Jul 9
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Paul Lefebvre
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One of my early BASIC programs: Hi Card Wins!
I first started programming my Atari 400 in BASIC In late 1983 or early 1984 when I was 13 years old.
Jun 18
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Paul Lefebvre
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Compute!'s Second Book of Atari
In the early 80s, finding detailed information about the Atari 8-bit computers was difficult.
Jun 4
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Paul Lefebvre
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Atari Addict Magazine
Created by the makers of Pixel Addict magazine, Atari Addict is a one-off retro-style magazine focused entirely on Atari.
May 21
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Paul Lefebvre
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Magazines
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When Computer Magazines Were Everywhere
In the 80s, one of my favorite pastimes was reading computer magazines.
Sep 17
•
Paul Lefebvre
13
13
ST Business magazine
As most know by now, I collect a lot of retro computer magazines. I often buy magazines as a lot so occasionally there is a little surprise mixed in. A…
Sep 10
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Paul Lefebvre
5
1
Michigan Atari Magazine (MAM)
From local newsletter to nationwide magazine, with a little controversy mixed in.
Jul 2
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Paul Lefebvre
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1980 Australian Personal Computer Review of the Atari 400/800
Here’s an interesting find!
Apr 23
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Paul Lefebvre
7
Looking Back at My Time as Current Notes ST Editor
Current Notes is one of my all-time favorite Atari magazines.
Mar 26
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Paul Lefebvre
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Stay Warm this Winter with a Retro Fireplace
From Family Computing Magazine
Dec 25, 2024
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Paul Lefebvre
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