The Power of Vintage
Sega Mega Drive
Released in Japan in 1988 and in North America in 1989, the Sega Mega Drive is the successor of the 8-bit Sega Master System. Originally designed to compete with Nintendo’s NES and NEC’s PC Engine, it ultimately became the primary rival to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).
- Released in Japan as the Mega Drive and in North America as the Genesis
- Launch Price (US, 1989): $189 – about $470 in 2025
- Units Sold Worldwide: Over 30.5 million units
- Successor: Mega Drive 2 (released in 1993), though many fans still consider the original Mega Drive the best version.
Commodore 128 Basic Commands
⌨️ C128 Basic 7.0 Commands
The Commodore 128 features two different processors, making it effectively three computers in one. It supports the following operating modes:
- C64 Mode – Uses the 8502 CPU with a 40-column display, providing full compatibility with Commodore 64 software
- C128 Mode – Also powered by the 8502 CPU, this mode supports both 40- and 80-column displays and unlocks the advanced features of the C128
- CP/M Mode – Runs on the Z80 CPU with support for both 40- and 80-column displays, allowing access to a wide range of CP/M software
Adlib Sound Card
AdLib Music Synthesizer Card Overview & Compatible Games
Released in August 1987, the AdLib Music Synthesizer Card was the first widely accepted add-on sound card for IBM PCs and compatibles. It was developed by the Canadian company AdLib, Inc., founded by Martin Prevel, a former music professor.
- At launch, the AdLib card was priced at $219.99
- Around 1,800 PC games are compatible with the card, and several modern clones have since been made to replicate its sound
Technical Specifications
- Sound chip: Yamaha YM3812 (also known as "OPL2")
- Synthesis type: Pure FM (Frequency Modulation) synthesis — no support for digital audio (PCM)
- Channels: 9 simultaneous music channels, or 6 music channels plus 5 percussion instruments
- Interface: Fits in a standard 8-bit ISA slot
MS-DOS Commands (1.0-6.22)
These are the basic MS-DOS commands; next to each command is a reference to the MS-DOS version (<X>).
⌨️ CATEGORIES OF MS-DOS COMMANDS (click)
XT-CF Lite For IBM PC Compatibles
ISA CompactFlash Adapter - IDE for 8-Bit PC, XT CF LITE 4.1, XTIDE
What is XT-CF-Lite all about?
XT-CF-Lite is an SD-based storage device for old IBM PCs developed by James Pearce.
- Allows connecting a Compact Flash (CF) card to computers with an ISA bus
- The card also supports BIOS extension ROM
- No IBM slot-8 compatibility
- Works with XTs, ATs, and IBM PS/2 models
- If you have an IBM 5150, you need a special BIOS programmed (flash the right BIOS)
- IBM AT 5170 requires a BIOS upgrade to an AMI or AWARD BIOS to utilize this card (Requiring replacing/programming the 2x 27c256 EPROMS)
In the photo:
- ISA CompactFlash Adapter XT-IDE CF LITE 4.1 Bootable (Top)
- ISA CompactFlash Adapter XTIDE Bootable (Bottom)
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