Unix99

It has been a minute since I posted.  A lot I have been wanting to post, but have not.  Been knee deep in coding and Greek studies.  But there is something that really caught my eye. A new Unix for the TI-99/4A called Unix99.

Prerequisites

The Unix99 runtime environment can be used in an emulation environment (Classic99 and MAME) and

on physical hardware.

Unix99 execution requires the following emulated or real hardware at a minimum:

• TI-99 console, providing CPU, graphics, VRAM and sound

• 32KB RAM

• At least one persistent storage device (TIPI, WDSx, IDEx, SCSx, DSK1/Classic99)

• Programmable GROM hardware, such as FinalGROM, that provides a host for the Unix99 ROM

Additional supported TI-99 hardware:

• Speech synthesizer

• PICO9918 and F18A

• SAMS memory card

• RS232 and Parallel I/O

• External USB mouse (TIPI required)

• External USB keyboard (TIPI required)

The development environment requires:

• Linux or MacOS

• Docker Desktop

5

Let's talk C64 Ultimate.

I'm excited about two new computers that are remakes of old.  First of the two is the C64 Ultimate.  If I buy one, it will only be one of them.  So first lets look at Commodore's offering. 

Yes, there is another new C64 on the market, and this time from Commodore themselves.  The Commodore C64 Ultimate.

From the photos, we see it comes with Ethernet, USB, and HDMI video output.  The keyboard looks pretty close to the original.

We also know the new C64 will have GEOS installed. That is awesome, but will the new Commodore C64 come with a web browser like "The Wave"?  From the Commodore website, show geoWrite running. But will the C64 Ultimate come packaged with a word processor like geoWrite?

From the Commodore website:

Play 10,000+ original games with more RAM & 48Mhz Turbo mode! (128MB DDR2 RAM, 16MB NOR flash)(Core: AMD Xilinx Artix-7 FPGA)

Plug in dusty old cartridges, CRT TVs, datasettes, or disk drives - it all works.‡

No disk drive needed: Load games using the File Browser from the supplied cassette-style USB thumbdrive, packed with 50+ titles - full games, licensed classics, music, demos, and Commodore's exclusive new sequel to our first ever game - Jupiter Lander. Or add your own!

Not just reborn but upgraded: More memory & faster speed options, multiple SID sound chips (add 2 original ones or use 8 x virtual SIDs!), keyboard macros, even modern printer support!

Enjoy HDMI clarity, Wi-Fi game transfer, USB convenience.

Hidden inside: the autographs/names of Commodore 64 creators past and present - including Albert 'Father of the Commodore 64' Charpentier - etched forever in the motherboard copper.*

Cubs players in collection

Here is a list of Cubs players (Not a complete list) that I have at least 8 cards of:

Name             cards/items
Ryne Sandberg    =  119 
Andre Dawson     =   77
Sammy Sosa       =   55
Mark Grace       =   50
Greg Maddux      =   44
Lee Smith        =   43
Shawon Dunston   =   43
Paul Assenmacher =   36
Derrek Lee       =   33
Jeff Pico        =   33
Dennis Lamp      =   33
Joe Girardi      =   25
Ron Santo        =   23
Damon Berryhill  =   23
Aramis Ramirez   =   22
Kerry Wood       =   20
Keith Moreland   =   20
Billy Williams   =   19
Leon Durham      =   19
Greg Gross       =   18
Anthony Rizzo    =   17
Jerome Walton    =   17
Mike Krukow      =   17
Ernie Banks      =   16 
Bill Buckner     =   15
Steve Lake       =   15
Kris Bryant      =   14
Derrick May      =   14
Starlin Castro   =   12
Jake Arrieta     =   11
Bill Madlock     =   11
Alfonso Soriano  =   11
Larry Bowa       =   11
Kyle Schwarber   =    9
Willie Hernandez =    9
Carlos Zambrano  =    9
Fergie Jenkins   =    8 
Geovany Soto     =    8
Ron Cey          =    8