bbcmicrobot Bot , to random
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Z80 is being discontinued after 50 years. Looks like the 6502 finally won 😜

https://www.techspot.com/news/102684-zilog-discontinuing-z80-microprocessor-after-almost-50-years.html

Cloudscout , to random
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Finally got a copy of this 1982 gem.

electron_greg , to random
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I'm setting up my to go online (to BBSs), like I did with my C64. In that process I'm planning on having the BBC Micro itself power the WiFi Modem. Got a connector from Mark at RetroClinic. Soldered, crimped and heat-shrinked.

electron_greg OP ,
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Will likely use Comstar on the to communicate to various BBSs including the new "BeeBS" board!
http://beebs.ddns.net/

electron_greg OP ,
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Ordered Commstar for the , on ROM chip!

electron_greg OP ,
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Now my WiFi Modem has arrived from Italy! Can't wait to set it up tonight on the !

electron_greg OP ,
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Found this online so will create a new function key legend strip for my

electron_greg OP ,
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It works!!!!!! Modem powered by the itself and it "dials" into a BBS just perfectly!!! I'm over the moon! BBS access via Commstar loaded from ROM chip.

Photo showing the function key legend inserted behind the perspex strip of the BBC Micro.
Photo of my green screen CRT showing a reply to my "Nostalgia" subject message board on BeeBS BBS. I last dialed into BeeBS on the 8th of Jan, using my C64!

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