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Archived? COMM-DATA Computer House Programs on Tape

Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 11:14 am
by robinsonmason
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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Re: Archived? COMM-DATA Computer House Programs on Tape

Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 11:37 am
by beamrider
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).

Re: Archived? COMM-DATA Computer House Programs on Tape

Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 12:39 pm
by robinsonmason
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. :)

Re: Archived? COMM-DATA Computer House Programs on Tape

Posted: Fri May 13, 2016 3:50 pm
by beamrider
PM sent!

Re: Archived? COMM-DATA Computer House Programs on Tape

Posted: Sat May 14, 2016 4:54 am
by Mayhem
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...

Re: Archived? COMM-DATA Computer House Programs on Tape

Posted: Sun May 15, 2016 1:42 pm
by Mayhem
Was able to check. I do have a TAP of Astro Command, but Poltergeist is missing completely, so need a TAP of that :)

Re: Archived? COMM-DATA Computer House Programs on Tape

Posted: Tue May 24, 2016 10:19 am
by robinsonmason
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I am hesitant to play anything on my tape drive until I know it's been archived. :-)

Re: Archived? COMM-DATA Computer House Programs on Tape

Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 2:16 pm
by beamrider
Tape received today.

Will get around to ripping it this weekend!

Re: Archived? COMM-DATA Computer House Programs on Tape

Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2016 7:01 pm
by robinsonmason
Excellent! Maybe we'll see it in the GB20 someday? :-)

Re: Archived? COMM-DATA Computer House Programs on Tape

Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 9:54 am
by beamrider
Here it is. Seems to be a rudimentary Pacman clone.

Re: Archived? COMM-DATA Computer House Programs on Tape

Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 10:39 am
by robinsonmason
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...?

Re: Archived? COMM-DATA Computer House Programs on Tape

Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2016 3:05 pm
by beamrider
No worries, glad to be of service to the community.

The tape is now returning back across the pond.

Re: Archived? COMM-DATA Computer House Programs on Tape

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 2:10 pm
by robinsonmason
Got it back, thanks so much!

Re: Archived? COMM-DATA Computer House Programs on Tape

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 3:33 pm
by beamrider
no probs, glad it found its way back safely