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Type-N-Fire Type-In Packs Arcade Action Into 3K
#Commodore64 #C64 #TypeNFire #RUNMagazine #RetroComputing #C64Programming #BasicProgramming #TypeInGame
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Type-N-Fire Type-In Packs Arcade Action Into 3K - The Oasis BBS
The Type-N-Fire type-in packs arcade typing, custom characters, sprites, and sound into a tiny 3K program published by RUN in 1989.
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September 18, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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CBM prg Studio 4.10 Adds New Project Tools
#CBMprgStudio #Commodore64 #Commodore #Mega65 #RetroProgramming #AssemblyLanguage #BASICProgramming #C64
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CBM prg Studio 4.10 Adds New Project Tools - The Oasis BBS
CBM prg Studio 4.10 adds an assembly code analyzer, cartridge support, custom projects, Mega65 tokens, and C-style comments.
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September 14, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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JiffyDOS Hidden Commands Offer Useful C64 Shortcuts
#Commodore64 #C64 #JiffyDOS #RetroComputing #Commodore #BASICProgramming #RetroRottie
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JiffyDOS Hidden Commands Offer Useful C64 Shortcuts - The Oasis BBS
Retro Rottie demonstrates JiffyDOS hidden commands for drive control, file management, quick disk tasks, and recovering a BASIC program.
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September 8, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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C64 BASIC Variable Storage Explained by Commodore History
#Commodore64 #C64 #CommodoreHistory #C64BASIC #BASICProgramming #RetroComputing #8BitComputing
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C64 BASIC Variable Storage Explained by Commodore History - The Oasis BBS
C64 BASIC variable storage becomes clear as Commodore History traces numbers, strings, integers, and arrays through the computer’s memory.
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September 3, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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Decoding a 206-Foot Microsoft Paper Tape From 1976 #tech #microsoft #basicprogramming
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September 1, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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Covox Voice Master Junior Controls the C64
#Commodore64 #C64 #Covox #VoiceRecognition #8BitBASIC #RetroComputing #Commodore #BASICProgramming #VintageComputing
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Covox Voice Master Junior Controls the C64 - The Oasis BBS
Covox Voice Master Junior lets a Commodore 64 recognize speech, digitize audio, and control games through spoken commands in a new video.
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August 28, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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I think this old radio guy is getting the hang of the YouTubes video thang.

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DaisyBASIC Arrays and Subroutines
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August 4, 2026 at 9:14 AM
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Βιβλίο: BASIC για Αρχάριους
#LearnToCode #CodingForBeginners #Programming #BASICProgramming #CodeNewbie #ComputerScience #TechBooks
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Βιβλίο: BASIC για Αρχάριους
Το «BASIC για Αρχάριους» αποτελεί μια εξαιρετική εισαγωγή στον κόσμο του προγραμματισμού για όσους κάνουν τα πρώτα τους βήματα.
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July 29, 2026 at 8:51 AM
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Roader BASIC Optimization Improves Speed and Scrolling
#Commodore64 #C64 #VisionBASIC #BASICProgramming #RetroProgramming #ComputeMagazine #8BitComputing #GameDevelopment

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Roader BASIC Optimization Improves Speed and Scrolling - The Oasis BBS
Vision BASIC studies Roader, improves its C64 performance, reduces flicker, and demonstrates reverse scrolling without machine code.
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July 27, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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V&B in "Deanna's Apple ][+" - as a caricature of my Apple ][+, there are several small details that are not quite right. Zoom in and see if you can identify any. If you find them, please comment on this post what you found!
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July 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
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Minotaur Master-Mind Code Makes Math a C64 Chase
#Commodore64 #C64 #8BitBasic #BASICProgramming #RetroComputing #TypeInGames #8BitComputing

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Minotaur Master-Mind Code Makes Math a C64 Chase - The Oasis BBS
Minotaur Master-Mind code mixes number clues, maze movement, and BASIC tricks in a clever Commodore 64 type-in explored by 8-Bit Basic.
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July 8, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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C64 Sprite Upgrade Reworks Interceptor with New Ships and Stars
#Commodore64 #C64 #8BitBasic #RetroComputing #C64Sprites #BASICProgramming #BBCMicro #TypeInGames

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C64 Sprite Upgrade Reworks Interceptor with New Ships and Stars - The Oasis BBS
C64 sprite upgrade revisits Interceptor with new ships, hand-built sprite data, twinkling stars, and a BBC Micro port at the end too.
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June 25, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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33-Line C64 Sprite Editor in BASIC
#Commodore64 #C64 #BasicProgramming #RetroComputing #8BitBasic #BasicBytes #VintageComputing #SpriteEditor #RetroCode #C64Community

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33-Line C64 Sprite Editor in BASIC - The Oasis BBS
A working C64 sprite editor in 33 lines of BASIC sounds impossible — until you watch it run. The BASIC Bytes series delivers again.
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June 12, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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Gemini AI C64 BASIC: Can It Actually Teach You?
#C64Ultimate #C64BASIC #GeminiAI #BASICProgramming #HeyWhatsNext #WordGame

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Gemini AI C64 BASIC: Can It Actually Teach You? - The Oasis BBS
Gemini AI wrote a C64 BASIC word game in three tries. But does AI teach you to code, or just do it for you? The answer surprises.
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June 12, 2026 at 12:22 PM
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Commodore 64 BASIC compiler YABCompiler 0.9.6 gets file input fix www.generationamiga.com/2026/06/06/c... #Commodore64 #C64 #C64Basic #YABCompiler #RetroGaming #8Bit #BasicProgramming #Commodore
Commodore 64 BASIC compiler YABCompiler 0.9.6 gets file input fix
There is still a lot of life in Commodore 64 BASIC. Decades after the machine first appeared, programmers are still testing old listings, recovering forgott
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June 6, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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C64 Ski Trek BASIC Gets a Commodore-Focused 8-Bit Basic Breakdown
#Commodore64 #C64 #8BitBasic #SkiTrek #BASICProgramming #RetroComputing #TypeInGames #FamilyComputing

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C64 Ski Trek BASIC - The Oasis BBS
C64 Ski Trek BASIC gets a close look as 8-Bit Basic compares ten ports and upgrades the Family Computing type-in game for retro fans.
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June 3, 2026 at 12:32 PM
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FSIM16 Flight Sim Brings Retro “3D” Flying to the Commander X16
#CommanderX16 #FSIM16 #RetroComputing #BASICProgramming #Xiphod #FlightSimulator #8BitComputing
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FSIM16 Flight Sim Brings Retro “3D” Flying to the Commander X16 - The Oasis BBS
FSIM16 Flight Sim shows Xiphod’s Commander X16 BASIC flying demo, with runway approaches, scenery, logs, and landing checks.
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April 30, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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BASIC Typing Challenge on 8-Bit Basic Tests Real C64 Book Coding
#Commodore64 #C64 #8BitBasic #RetroComputing #BasicProgramming #TypeInProgram #VintageComputing #Commodore

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BASIC typing challenge - The Oasis BBS
BASIC typing challenge puts 8-Bit Basic on the clock as a C64 game is typed from a real book, debugged, and played live.
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April 20, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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10 Line BASIC on the C64 Ultimate Gets a Full 8-Bit Basic Code Tour
#Commodore64 #C64 #C64Ultimate #BASICProgramming #RetroComputing #8BitBasic #Commodore #RetroCoding

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10 Line BASIC - The Oasis BBS
10 Line BASIC gets a full breakdown from 8-Bit Basic, who builds and explains a simple C64 Ultimate game line by line.
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April 16, 2026 at 12:56 PM
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C64 Stepping Stones Shows How Clever BASIC Code Still Surprises
#Commodore64 #C64 #8BitBasic #RetroComputing #BasicProgramming #TypeInProgram #SID #VintageComputing

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C64 Stepping Stones - The Oasis BBS
C64 Stepping Stones shows 8-Bit Basic typing in a 1984 C64 BASIC game and unpacking the smart tricks behind its code.
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April 14, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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Easter Egg Drop C64 Shows 8-Bit Basic Building a Bunny Catcher Game
#Commodore64 #C64 #8BitBasic #RetroComputing #HomebrewGames #CommodoreGaming #C64Programming #BASICProgramming

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Easter Egg Drop C64 - The Oasis BBS
Easter Egg Drop C64 shows 8-Bit Basic making a new Commodore 64 Easter game with sprites, scoring ideas, and code notes.
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April 6, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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Alligator Machine Language Upgrade Tests a C64 Type-In Game
#Commodore64 #C64 #8BitBasic #MachineLanguage #ML #RetroComputing #BasicProgramming #TypeInGames

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Alligator Machine Language Upgrade Tests a C64 Type-In Game - The Oasis BBS
Alligator! gets a machine language upgrade on C64, removing lag from sprite checks and raising questions about game balance.
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April 1, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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I was getting strange results from the random generators in my #BASICProgramming Adventure Game I am making on my #TRS80 #ColorComputer Here is why... #RetroComputer #PseudoRandom
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How Random Is My Colour Computer?
YouTube video by Canadian Retro Things
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March 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Detonator BASIC Game Shows How Fast Commodore 64 Type-Ins Could Feel
#Commodore64 #C64 #8BitBasic #RetroComputing #TypeInProgram #BasicProgramming #MachineCode #VintageComputing

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Detonator BASIC game - The Oasis BBS
Detonator BASIC game shows how 8-Bit Basic turns a 1984 C64 type-in into a fast, smooth shooter with machine code and sprite tricks.
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March 25, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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Beekeeper Type-In Brings a 1984 COMPUTE!’s Gazette Shooter Back to Life
#Commodore64 #C64 #ComputeGazette #TypeInProgram #RetroComputing #VintageComputing #BasicProgramming #C64AppreciationSociety

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Beekeeper type-in - The Oasis BBS
C64 Appreciation Society revives Beekeeper, a July 1984 COMPUTE!’s Gazette type-in, then explores its code and fixes its sound bug.
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March 19, 2026 at 1:26 PM