ONLINE VINTAGE COMPUTER MAGAZINE
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Can you see the future?
Hello, I'm the 'computer geek behind 8bit-micro. I brought this project about as a result of a need. Simply put, the need to remember the past and to support those stuck in a time warp. The systems featured at 8bit-micro are still being used today by many. Some for business, some for instrument controls, and many others just for the fun of it. 8bit-micro is a non-profit work of passion and is a non-commercial site, and any equipment you find for sale on this site are either listed by visitors in the guestbook, or you may find that I am selling some of my personal collections.
I have worked in the IT field since 1983 selling and supporting TRS-80's, IBM, Compaq, NEC and OEM systems. Having run a BBS system under the Wildcat! environment (like that... an 'environment') supporting Tandy Computers for 10 years under the title of T,C.S.G. (Tandy Computer Support Group) He can be reached via email at: brian@8bit-micro.com
Please take the time to browse and come back often. Any support or suggestions you may have will be used to improve and keep this site online.
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Applications
A Null-Modem is a Null Modem Right? - Not Really
We take a closer look at why many people have trouble transferring files using a store bought Null Modem Adaptor. We show you the difference between a standard Null Modem and the correct FULL NULL MODEM. This will solve your connection problems.
Taking the Screwdriver to your Tandy 1110HD
Replacing the Conner CP2024 IDE Hard Drive in the Tandy Laptop - Many have written us and asked about replacing the hard drive on the Tandy 1110HD notebook and until this week. I have always replied with the usual, "I haven't had to attempt that yet." Yes, you guessed it. This was the week.
The Tandy WP-2 & Citizen (NTS) WP10 Revised History!
Not many articles have been written of the subject of portable word processors, but those that are out there need to be accurate. I came across a "paper" written and published by "The Computing Teacher, October 1994" entitled " Laptop Word Processors in the Classroom.
Build your own Data Cassette Cable for your TRS-80.
Cassette Interface Revealed! There is something very entertaining about loading and saving programs onto a simple cassette recorder. We map out the cassette interface cable, and give you the information you need to built your own.