I just got done reading "On The Edge - The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Commodore". I found the book fascinating, and it's interesting to see videos like these after reading it and knowing some of the behind-the-scenes at Commodore.
I just got done reading great book especially since I didn't know anything about chuck peddle and had believed the crap in Triumph of the nerds about apple being the first.
I was getting fat back then... lost around 35lbs. since those days. This was shot at Bil Herd's office in Blackwood, NJ... not far from the famous Deptford Mall.
I tell ya, after reading On the Edge, these interview videos you guys do really compliment that book. I'm more of a hardware guy, and every C= machine that I use (as my main machines, not counting the shelves of stuff in the basement) are all modified with JiffyDOS, reset buttons, drive # switches (yes, even on the 71/81's, moved them up front for easier access), and Dual SID chips. Great work on creating a real hacker's computer!
Oh my... I have spent ALL morning watching your video's and just remembering the fond old days. I had them all, a Vic, a C64, a C16, a Plus 4, a C128, and later an Amiga 500. I really miss those old days. I just been ordered On The Edge, the book of Commodore from Amazon. 4-6 weeks lead time. Ouch. But I can wait! THANKS VERY MUCH. Warmest regards from England.
I would love to see some sort of Interview with Bob Yannis someday.
dmackey828 9 months ago
my fucking heros. its great to learn all this shit , lol right now im actually going through my c64/128 discs deciding what ones to format
ericaesop 3 years ago
i wana my amiga back :(
sanbock 4 years ago
I just got done reading "On The Edge - The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Commodore". I found the book fascinating, and it's interesting to see videos like these after reading it and knowing some of the behind-the-scenes at Commodore.
extraketchup 4 years ago 3
I just got done reading great book especially since I didn't know anything about chuck peddle and had believed the crap in Triumph of the nerds about apple being the first.
Lumotaku 4 years ago
Fabulous, informative read. It does need a good editing though. Ideal for anyone wanting the REAL truth about the rise of microcomputers
TEEMAN75 2 years ago
This is a very good vid , thanks
melanne0a1 4 years ago
Great stories! What year did you make this dave? You really got fat since the old PAUG/C= days of the late eighties...
BTW For you non-local people, King of Prussia is a township known for its mall and not a person... :)
jci10 4 years ago
I was getting fat back then... lost around 35lbs. since those days. This was shot at Bil Herd's office in Blackwood, NJ... not far from the famous Deptford Mall.
hazydave 4 years ago
I tell ya, after reading On the Edge, these interview videos you guys do really compliment that book. I'm more of a hardware guy, and every C= machine that I use (as my main machines, not counting the shelves of stuff in the basement) are all modified with JiffyDOS, reset buttons, drive # switches (yes, even on the 71/81's, moved them up front for easier access), and Dual SID chips. Great work on creating a real hacker's computer!
-Jay
Doppleganger871 4 years ago
Oh my... I have spent ALL morning watching your video's and just remembering the fond old days. I had them all, a Vic, a C64, a C16, a Plus 4, a C128, and later an Amiga 500. I really miss those old days. I just been ordered On The Edge, the book of Commodore from Amazon. 4-6 weeks lead time. Ouch. But I can wait! THANKS VERY MUCH. Warmest regards from England.
MarkWillsUK 5 years ago
Ahh, the memories... great stuff.
Thanks very much for capturing and posting this for us oldtimers, and for posterity.
Smalltalk80 5 years ago