CBM-Command is a disk manager for the Commodore 64 / Commodore 128 / Commodore VIC20 / Commodore C16 computers. It is written like Norton Commander or Midnight Commander, but is much simpler due to the target platforms. Both the C128/C64/VIC20/C16 have their own native version of the application.
Release Notes – 2010-07-27 – Version 1.6
New Features:
Changes:
- (All) Fixed major bug causing directory corruption when using the select all hot key to initiate file copy operations.
- (All) New progress bar that updates more frequently and is more meaningful to view.
Known Issues:
- Screen corruption when viewing a drive with no disk in it.
source: cbmcommand.codeplex.com
CBM-Command is a disk manager for the Commodore 64 / Commodore 128 / Commodore VIC20 / Commodore C16 computers. It is written like Norton Commander or Midnight Commander, but is much simpler due to the target platforms. Both the C128/C64/VIC20/C16 have their own native version of the application.
This version encompases many enhancements and improvements of existing functionality, as well as inclusion of new target platforms (VIC 20, Plus 4) and features (D81 support, Configuration Color Picker).
Release Notes – 2010-07-21 – Version 1.5
New Features:
- (ALL) New color picker for the configuration program.
- (64, 128, PLUS 4) 1581 Disk Image (D81) Support.
- Added support for Commodore Plus 4 computer.
- 32K Expanded VIC-20 now supported.
Changes:
- (ALL) Removed CTRL key from hot keys that previously required it. Hot keys the use the C= key still require it.
- (ALL) If you have 1 or more files selected (highlighted) and choose delete, all selected files will be deleted. If you do not have any files selected (highlighted) then only the file that the selector is pointing to will be deleted.
- (ALL) When you rename a file the textbox is pre-populated with the name of the old file.
- (VIC 20, Plus 4) Configuration files are enabled and working correctly.
- (ALL) Changed the UI for file transfers to use a new progress bar to give feedback on the copy operation.
- (64, 128, Plus 4) Changed the UI for disk image creation/writing to use a new progress bar to give feedback on the image operation.
- (VIC20) Refactored many of the screens to better fit the 22×23 layout.
- (VIC20) Filename shortening removed and the file type moved to the left of the directory display.
- (PLUS4) Created color scheme to match the environment.
- (VIC20) Panels are not displayed side by side, only one panel is displayed at a time.
- (VIC20) D64 support is removed, the RAM was needed elsewhere.
- (ALL) The screen has been made more scalable.
Known Issues:
source: cbmcommand.codeplex.com
CBM-Command is a disk manager for the Commodore 64 / Commodore 128 / Commodore VIC20 / Commodore C16 computers. It is written like Norton Commander or Midnight Commander, but is much simpler due to the target platforms. Both the C128/C64/VIC20/C16 have their own native version of the application.
Release Notes – 2010-07-13 – Version 1.0.3/1.0.4
New Features:
- (ALL) New color picker for the configuration program
- (64, 128, PLUS 4) 1581 Disk Image (D81) Support
Changes:
- (ALL) Removed CTRL key from hot keys that previously required it. Hot keys the use the C= key still require it.
- (ALL) If you have 1 or more files selected (highlighted) and choose delete, all selected files will be deleted. If you do not have any files selected (highlighted) then only the file that the selector is pointing to will be deleted.
- (ALL) When you rename a file the textbox is pre-populated with the name of the old file.
- (VIC 20, Plus 4) Configuration files are enabled and working correctly
- (ALL) Changed the UI for file transfers to use a new progress bar to give feedback on the copy operation.
- (64, 128, Plus 4) Changed the UI for disk image creation/writing to use a new progress bar to give feedback on the image operation.
Known Issues:
- (VIC 20) Many of the keyboard shortcuts on the left side of the keyboard do not work under VICE. After speaking with members of the VICE team they are pretty sure this is a problem in the GETIN kernel routine which is used by cc65. I would greatly appreciate it if someone with a real VIC can verify that the keys do not work on real hardware before I bring the problem up in the cc65 forums.
- (Plus 4) Viewing a text file crashes the program.
source: cbmcommand.codeplex.com
This is the last notice for the Ultimate 1541 version 2.
from 1541 Ultimate homepage:
- 184 Ultimate-II units shipped.
- The last few (5) will be shipped out tomorrow….
- If you paid after June 1, you will need to wait until the new production batch is finished. (Refund possible..)
- New production startup in progress!
- Unprocessed payments will be processed before the end of the week (week 27). Please hold your payments until further notice!
- Question of redistributing the Free Xilinx tools within a virtual machine is under review by the legal department of Xilinx. If they approve, I can provide the planned virtual machine; if not, I will need to write instructions on how you can instal the tools separately.
- Last firmware version: 2.0RC4. Downloadable update available by end of week 28.
source: 1541ultimate.net
CBM-Command is a disk manager for the Commodore 64 / Commodore 128 / Commodore VIC20 / Commodore C16 computers. It is written like Norton Commander or Midnight Commander, but is much simpler due to the target platforms. Both the C128/C64/VIC20/C16 have their own native version of the application.
Release Notes – 2010-07-09 – Version 1.0.1/1.0.2
New Features:
- Added support for Commodore Plus 4 computer.
- 32K Expanded VIC-20 now supported.
Changes:
- (VIC20) Refactored many of the screens to better fit the 22×23 layout.
- (VIC20) Filename shortening removed and the file type moved to the left of the directory display.
- (PLUS4) Created color scheme to match the environment.
- (VIC20) Panels are not displayed side by side, only one panel is displayed at a time.
- (VIC20) D64 support is removed, the RAM was needed elsewhere.
- (ALL) The screen has been made more scalable.
Known Issues:
- (VIC20) Many of the keyboard shortcuts on the left side of the keyboard do not work under VICE. After speaking with members of the VICE team they are pretty sure this is a problem in the GETIN kernel routine which is used by cc65. I would greatly appreciate it if someone with a real VIC can verify that the keys do not work on real hardware before I bring the problem up in the cc65 forums.
- (VIC20) I still haven’t figured out why saving the configuration doesn’t work. :(
- (VIC20) CTRL-D and CTRL-E don’t work.
- (VIC20) The launcher doesn’t yet know about the VIC, so it loads the wrong version of CBM-Command.
- (VIC20) The configuration tool cannot save.
source: cbmcommand.codeplex.com
New 8 Bit Software – Scavenger, Penultimate Fantasy and DungeonExplorer for Commodore 64.
source: noname.c64.org
Autopsy:
For a new review see the italian version of this article.
from C64Scene Homepage: This project is interesting not only because it’s another mass-storage solution but because it combines already existing solutions to a new and fresh product. Damiano has always followed all the Commdore related websites and forums especially concerning the MMC and SD2IEC projects.
That’s when he got the idea to build a solution for which one doesn’t need soldering, wire cutting or the IEC cable. C64SD utilizes the Datasette connector to power the SD2IEC circuit. An IEC connector connects right into the IEC port.
The whole module stand vertical along the back of the C64 (or VIC20). The module is fitted with two rather large buttons, one reset and one diskswap/multi-function button.
SD-CARD Tested:
SANDISK SD-CARD 2GB = 100% WORKING.
CORSAIR SD-CARD 512MB = 100% WORKING.
source: c64sd.roxer.com c64wiki sd2iec c64wiki sd2iec firmware
from 1541 Ultimate homepage:
Finally, the software for the 1541 Ultimate II is finished. In the last two weeks, an enormous amount of work has been done:
- USB is now working stable, including insertion and removal. (My external 500 GB harddisk was detected flawlessly!)
- Support for USB devices with multiple LUNs (like card readers)
- GCR (G64) supported added, including write (the Ultimate-I couldn’t do this)
- T64 file support re-integrated.
- Tape support, using TAP files (I needed to test the hardware anyway!)
- Comprehensible menus.
- Real time clock functional (still need a clock widget…)
- I made a wooden mould, to simplify closing the plastic cases without damaging them.
The plan is, to ship the first 40~50 units this coming Wednesday! The remaining units will follow as soon as possible! Thank you for your patience!
source: 1541ultimate.net
CBM-Command is a disk manager for the Commodore 64 and Commodore 128 computers.
It is written like Norton Commander or Midnight Commander, but is much simpler due to the target platforms.
Both the C128 and C64 have their own native version of the application.
Release Notes – 2010-05-26 – Version 1.0
New Features:
- Simple text file viewer. Now when you use SHIFT-RETURN to open a file, it will ask if you want to view it as text. If you say yes it will present the file in the simple text viewer. If you say no it will launch as normal. If you have selected a SEQ file then it will open straight into the viewer upon hitting SHIFT-RETURN.
- Help File.
Changes:
- Fixed bug where you could move to an unopened panel.
- Fixed bug where you could not abort a rename by leaving the name blank and hitting return.
- Reworked how the panels are displayed to allow more characters of names to be displayed in 40 columns.
source: cbmcommand.codeplex.com
YM-64 is a program to play so-called ym files on the Commodore 64. Ym files have the extension “.ym” and usually contain music written for the Atari ST, the Amstrad/Schneider CPC, or the Sinclair ZX spectrum.
With YM-64 it is possible to play this music also on Commodore 64 computers.
source: norbert’s homepage
CBM-Command is a disk manager for the Commodore 64 and Commodore 128 computers.
It is written like Norton Commander or Midnight Commander, but is much simpler due to the target platforms.
Both the C128 and C64 have their own native version of the application.
Release Notes – 2010-05-16
New Features:
- New navigation options: Page Up, Page Down, Top of Directory, Bottom of Directory. See documentation (http://cbmcommand.codeplex.com/documentation) for hotkey assignments.
- Write D64 to Disk.
- Write Disk to D64.
- Configuration program.
- Generic Loader in CBMCommand.d64.
Changes:
- Removed the dropdown menus. All functions have at least one hotkey.
- Default panels allow you to enter CBM-Command with your favorite drive ready to go.
- Added function keys and function key bar at bottom of screen.
- Moved status bar to top of screen.
- Many, many, many bug fixes.
Known Issues:
- Getting directory for drive without a disk prints garbage.
- Writing D64 to disk does not check the target drive for correct type (1541/1571).
source: cbmcommand.codeplex.com
CBM-Command is a disk manager for the Commodore 64 and Commodore 128 computers.
It is written like Norton Commander or Midnight Commander, but is much simpler due to the target platforms.
Both the C128 and C64 have their own native version of the application.
Release Notes – 2010-05-10
New Features:
- Launching PRG Files.
- New color schemes to better match the C128 and C64 platforms.
- Function Keys.
Changes:
- File copying is now faster on really fast drives by using 1018 byte buffers instead of 254 byte buffers.
- Files selected in the right panel can now be copied to the left panel.
- When no drive has been selected, opening a panel will now use the drive that the program was loaded from.
- Many, many other bug fixes.
source: cbmcommand.codeplex.com
CBM-Command is a disk manager for the Commodore 64 and Commodore 128 computers. It is written like Norton Commander or Midnight Commander, but is much simpler due to the target platforms.
Both the C128 and C64 have their own native version of the application.
source: cbmcommand.codeplex.com
TRSI released a new game for the Commodore C64. The game is a conversion of the Vectrex classic Spike.
source: noname.c64.org
from 1541 Ultimate homepage:
About 100 plastic cases have arrived, and they look really great! I am glad that black has become the color eventually, and that the material looks the way it does. And I am sure that everyone who is waiting for their unit will be satisfied with the case as well! The remaining cases of the batch that are ordered will arrive a bit later. I’ll update you as soon as I know more.
There is also a downside on the cases; due to the shrinkage of the material along the long side (not very visible, but when you measure you can see it), the board is a very tight fit inside the case. It is therefore very difficult to close it, and once it is closed, well… good luck with opening it! Unfortunately it will cost me a lot of time to build the units together. Hopefully I will get good at it after the first 10 or so.. ;)
Due to the demand, another 100 units (the hardware boards) have been ordered for production and will be ready in about a month, in the end-of-april time frame.
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