BeebMaster - What's New

What's New 2010

See below for the latest updates to BeebMaster

1st September 2010 Three and a bit years ago, I had a go at adding a few bits and pieces to an old PC so I could try to use it with 5¼" discs, ST506 Winchesters and SCSI drives. The idea was to dissolve all my BBC-to-PC file transfer headaches although it didn't quite go to plan - have a look at the Ultimate PC Downgrade here.

Another little bit from the archives too, the last time I did any playing around inside my MDFS - this time to try to fix the Tape Drive.

Finally, it's another instalment in my series all about the Master 512, all about the FastBoot ROM.

1st August 2010 Continuing the theme started last time, you can see a new set on formatting the FileStore E20 here.

I've been allowed out into the community since we last met, and I hope you will take a look at my activites at the Bletchley Park Vintage Computer Festival.

1st June 2010 I should start by thanking everyone who spent a bob or two at the BeebShop, which has gone a long way to helping to pay for my excursion to Bletchley later this month - more of that for the next update!

For the moment, I'm beginning today's update with my oldest unused picture set. These go all the way back to March 2006, getting the light of day for the first time today. It's a set on using my RH Electronics Video Digitiser.

I also found a couple of picture sets I made back in January 2007 about using the FileStore formatter first to verify and then to format and initialise a FileStore Winchester disc. I've added the first set to my pages on Econet Station 254 which you can see here .

Come back soon for more!

1st May 2010 BEEBMASTER'S SEVENTH BIRTHDAY

It's a dual celebration this May day, not only the BeebMaster birthday, but the anniversary also very handily coincides with reaching a new milestone of SIXTY THOUSAND HITS!

I couldn't let the occasion pass without a bit of a sale at the BeebShop - so you can now buy anything you like free of postage & packing charges till 1st June! Please take a look here!

A week ago, I was in Wakefield for the annual RISC-OS show. I took plenty of photos for you all, and I also came back with an exciting bonanza of items - see the whole lot here!

I have also continued in my extensive series on the Master 512 with an update concerning Essential Software's CPFS.

For the first time since 2006, I have updated my linklist which you can see here.

Whilst you're here, please have a rummage round some of my other pages, including my Non-Acorn pages, in particular my Monarchy Pages where you will be able to see a close encounter with a Royal Duke!

And with only a few days till the moment of truth, please have a look at the impartial and authoritative voice of sanity in my General Election Diary.

6th April 2010 Beebing has been temporarily suspended as I focus my attention on the General Election, due on 6th May 2010. I hope you will take a look at my Election Diary, which I am hoping to update as often as I can during the campaign. The updates won't be notified here, so you'll have to go straight to the election homepage for the latest!

15th March 2010 Just when I thought my Econet Clocks page was settled for life, I discovered some pictures of the early SJ Clock which I took back in July 2007, so I've added these and you can see them here.

I have added two new sets to my Master 512 section, on using the Miscellaneous Disc and the Help Utility and I hope you will take a look.

10th January 2010 Happy New Year, and welcome back!

I enjoyed the Superform business just before Christmas so much that I've added a new picture set - using Dircopy.

I have also fully updated my page on Econet Clocks which you can see here.

While you are here, please have a look at my Non-Acorn pages and some of my other main sections, which have been updated for the new year.

If you've got any money left after Christmas, the BeebShop remains your source for all things Beebs, so please take a look if you can.

For previous updates, please see here.

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1st September 2010	Three and a bit years ago, I had a go at adding a few bits and pieces to an old PC so I could try to use it with 5¼" discs, ST506 Winchesters and SCSI drives. The idea was to dissolve all my BBC-to-PC file transfer headaches although it didn't quite go to plan - have a look at the Ultimate PC Downgrade here. Another little bit from the archives too, the last time I did any playing around inside my MDFS - this time to try to fix the Tape Drive. Finally, it's another instalment in my series all about the Master 512, all about the FastBoot ROM.
1st August 2010	Continuing the theme started last time, you can see a new set on formatting the FileStore E20 here. I've been allowed out into the community since we last met, and I hope you will take a look at my activites at the Bletchley Park Vintage Computer Festival.
1st June 2010	I should start by thanking everyone who spent a bob or two at the BeebShop, which has gone a long way to helping to pay for my excursion to Bletchley later this month - more of that for the next update! For the moment, I'm beginning today's update with my oldest unused picture set. These go all the way back to March 2006, getting the light of day for the first time today. It's a set on using my RH Electronics Video Digitiser. I also found a couple of picture sets I made back in January 2007 about using the FileStore formatter first to verify and then to format and initialise a FileStore Winchester disc. I've added the first set to my pages on Econet Station 254 which you can see here . Come back soon for more!
1st May 2010	BEEBMASTER'S SEVENTH BIRTHDAY It's a dual celebration this May day, not only the BeebMaster birthday, but the anniversary also very handily coincides with reaching a new milestone of SIXTY THOUSAND HITS! I couldn't let the occasion pass without a bit of a sale at the BeebShop - so you can now buy anything you like free of postage & packing charges till 1st June! Please take a look here! A week ago, I was in Wakefield for the annual RISC-OS show. I took plenty of photos for you all, and I also came back with an exciting bonanza of items - see the whole lot here! I have also continued in my extensive series on the Master 512 with an update concerning Essential Software's CPFS. For the first time since 2006, I have updated my linklist which you can see here. Whilst you're here, please have a rummage round some of my other pages, including my Non-Acorn pages, in particular my Monarchy Pages where you will be able to see a close encounter with a Royal Duke! And with only a few days till the moment of truth, please have a look at the impartial and authoritative voice of sanity in my General Election Diary.
6th April 2010	Beebing has been temporarily suspended as I focus my attention on the General Election, due on 6th May 2010. I hope you will take a look at my Election Diary, which I am hoping to update as often as I can during the campaign. The updates won't be notified here, so you'll have to go straight to the election homepage for the latest!
15th March 2010	Just when I thought my Econet Clocks page was settled for life, I discovered some pictures of the early SJ Clock which I took back in July 2007, so I've added these and you can see them here. I have added two new sets to my Master 512 section, on using the Miscellaneous Disc and the Help Utility and I hope you will take a look.
10th January 2010	Happy New Year, and welcome back! I enjoyed the Superform business just before Christmas so much that I've added a new picture set - using Dircopy. I have also fully updated my page on Econet Clocks which you can see here. While you are here, please have a look at my Non-Acorn pages and some of my other main sections, which have been updated for the new year. If you've got any money left after Christmas, the BeebShop remains your source for all things Beebs, so please take a look if you can.