Archived? COMM-DATA Computer House Programs on Tape

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Archived? COMM-DATA Computer House Programs on Tape

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Hey guys, I picked these up at auction. Are these already in TAP format somewhere? I didn't see them listed anywhere.

If not - who's the superstar here who'd like a crack at archiving them? Reward -- I'll give you the originals! :P

Just like to see programs like these preserved.

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I think Astro Command is already out there, but I can't find the other one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIU5RHSf-oQ

I can rip it to TAP files for you, if it can't be found on-line (no point posting your originals if it's already there).
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beamrider wrote:I think Astro Command is already out there, but I can't find the other one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIU5RHSf-oQ

I can rip it to TAP files for you, if it can't be found on-line (no point posting your originals if it's already there).
Awesome, thanks Beamrider. I can shoot you the package for Poltergeist. Pls IM me your address. :)
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I need to check GB20 here, but I figure you might as well send both tapes as I'm not sure I have TAPs of either. I'll see if I can check today...
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Was able to check. I do have a TAP of Astro Command, but Poltergeist is missing completely, so need a TAP of that :)
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Thanks guys, work has been killing me but promise I'm sending the tap for Poltergeist off.

BTW, anyone know where can I get a T64 of Astro Command? Is it out there to share?

I am hesitant to play anything on my tape drive until I know it's been archived. :-)
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Tape received today.

Will get around to ripping it this weekend!
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Excellent! Maybe we'll see it in the GB20 someday? :-)
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Here it is. Seems to be a rudimentary Pacman clone.
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Thank you, Beamrider! Appreciate you taking the time to archive this game. Now to figure out how it's played without any instructions! :-) At first glance it seems like it might be pac-man related, but then after starting play, not. I noticed that you have to push up against the creatures to "die" -- but not sure if perhaps you are looking for a secret location or creature to "Catch" - and not sure how you are supposed to identify that creature. Perhaps pressing a key on the keyboard since the fire button does not seem to do anything...?
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No worries, glad to be of service to the community.

The tape is now returning back across the pond.
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Got it back, thanks so much!
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no probs, glad it found its way back safely
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