Tag Archives: 80s

Apple //c Scene From ’80s Bond Film “A View to a Kill” Perfectly Re-Created With Applesoft BASIC

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Blake Patterson

When I think back to the ’80s (as I do quite often), part of that lovely feeling I am conjuring is formed from various stand-out movies of the time. Among those, one that I recall enjoying best is the James … Continue reading →

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It Was Always The “Amiga 1000”

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Blake Patterson

I have written a number of posts over the years about the Amiga 1000 computer, the first model in the Amiga line, which was released by Commodore in late 1985. I purchased my first Amiga 1000 in October 1985 from Chaney … Continue reading →

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Recalling My First CD Player, Stereo System

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Blake Patterson

The other day I got into a “what was the first CD you ever owned?” discussion on Twitter. My first was Songs from the Big Chair by Tears for Fears. I purchased the CD in 1985, a few months before … Continue reading →

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