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by Rob the rookie
Mon Sep 10, 2012 12:59 pm
Forum: General Topics
Topic: The vic power adaptor
Replies: 3
Views: 806

The vic power adaptor

My adaptor makes a nasty buzzing noise do all vic power adaptors make this noise?

Thanks for looking.

Rob
by Rob the rookie
Sat Sep 08, 2012 3:55 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Color codes
Replies: 8
Views: 3635

Color codes

Does anyone know the code for the place in memory that controls the background color of the VIC 20? I am trying to change the colors of the border and the background but cant find the command. If anyone knows how to change background and border colors on a VIC 20 please let me know. Thanks for looki...
by Rob the rookie
Fri Sep 07, 2012 11:26 pm
Forum: Games
Topic: New "Old" Type Ins
Replies: 5
Views: 1478

Thank you GreyGhost

My name is Rob and I recently purchased my first classic VIC 20. I have been looking all over the web for these Type-In games that the user would have to program first before he or she could play the actual game. Are the downloads for the Type-In Games the Program Codes that the user must enter into...
by Rob the rookie
Fri Sep 07, 2012 11:10 pm
Forum: Collecting and History
Topic: Historical VIC document located and scanned! Must read!
Replies: 4
Views: 2726

Thank you llcameron

Hello llcameron, my name is Rob and I recently purchased my first VIC 20. My VIC did not include any literature so working in basic has been an issue for me. :oops: I just wanted to thank you for making this electronic copy of the VIC guide available to me because it is going to be very useful. :) T...
by Rob the rookie
Fri Sep 07, 2012 11:01 pm
Forum: Games
Topic: What VIC 20 games should I obtain?
Replies: 9
Views: 2305

What VIC 20 games should I obtain?

Hey everybody My name is Rob and I recently purchased a VIC 20. I am looking for some suggestions about games that I should pick up I currently own: 1. Omega race 2. Avenger 3. Gorf 4. And a few math games Feel free to share your opinions on games that I should look for. If you have ever had a memor...
by Rob the rookie
Fri Sep 07, 2012 10:10 pm
Forum: Announcement Board
Topic: Introduce Yourself: What's your User Name based on?
Replies: 656
Views: 353727

About me

I am Rob the rookie. My name is self explanitory as I am a VIC 20 rookie. I just bought my first VIC personal computer this week but it did not include an intro to basic book or the friendly user guide. If anyone can help me get started working with basic I would be very grateful. It is a pleasure t...
by Rob the rookie
Fri Sep 07, 2012 5:08 am
Forum: Programming
Topic: I need help with basic
Replies: 3
Views: 962

I need help with basic

If anyone has some tricks for doing basic commands or thinks they can help me with simple programming please feel free to share your knowledge of the VIC 20. I recently purchased a VIC but it did not include the original User Guide. I could use some help because I have no prior knowledge of how basi...
by Rob the rookie
Fri Sep 07, 2012 4:59 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Is there anyone who can help me? I am new
Replies: 2
Views: 688

Is there anyone who can help me? I am new

I need help giving my VIC 20 commands because I have never worked in Basic before. :? I require your advice because the VIC 20 I purchased did not include the original User Guide. :( If anyone thinks they can help me get started please feel free to post a comment or email me. I look forward to being...
by Rob the rookie
Fri Sep 07, 2012 4:48 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Hello my name is Nathan, I have a Vic 20 and it's wonderful
Replies: 12
Views: 1977

Hey Nathan its nice to meet you. I am Rob and I am new to the VIC 20 Denial community too. Its cool to see that there are Commodore users like yourself who are close to my age, I am 17. I came here to meet new people who also enjoy computing on the VIC 20 and to obtain any kind of help or knowledge ...
by Rob the rookie
Fri Sep 07, 2012 4:27 am
Forum: General Topics
Topic: Hello VIC=20 Community I am Rob, the rookie commodore user
Replies: 3
Views: 884

Hello VIC=20 Community I am Rob, the rookie commodore user

It is a pleasure to become a part of the Vic 20 denial community. :D I am 17 and I have just purchased my very first Commodore VIC 20. I love vintage personal computers but I am new to the VIC 20. I have joined you all to meet like minded people who enjoy computing on the VIC. I would like to learn ...