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Another returns to the flock...
« on: December 29, 2004, 03:00:03 AM »
After a 10 year break I bought a new Amiga today.  Managed to snag an A4000 in very nice condition.  I had a new one when they first came out, when I saw this one on EBay this morning I had to jump.

I may know some of you...I was very active in the Amiga community.  Online at both the AmigaZone and at GENIE.  I managed to write for nearly every Amiga publication in the US including Compute, Amazing, and AmigaWorld.  I was also involved in the manuals for DCTV, Brilliance, and A-Max IV.  

I have an Amiga 600HD that I've been playing with for the last few weeks.  Hopefully the A4000 will arrive in the next week and I can go on the internet via the new machine!

Good to be back!!

Bob Eller
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Re: Another returns to the flock...
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2004, 03:32:18 AM »
Aloha beller,

Welcome Home. Some very nice stuff you've worked on. Brilliance was well Brilliant. Is your new machine "loaded"?
There is still good hardware around for it. This place holds much knowledge and most are willing to give input. Enjoy your stay. :pint:

Chris
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Re: Another returns to the flock...
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2004, 03:42:46 AM »
Welcome back...

Better pick a dealer and pre-order an
Amiga µA1 "C" before you start craving
one and can't get it.

:^)
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Re: Another returns to the flock...
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2004, 04:19:51 AM »
I just checked my DCTV manual and yes, there you are. I love DCTV ...and the manual is pretty nice too.

I'm sure you'll have loads of fun with your new A4000. I started upgrading and using my A500 after a 10 year break and what a nice relaxing change from having to screw around with Windows. (I'm using my A500 to type this)

Welcome back! :-)
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Re: Another returns to the flock...
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2004, 05:23:38 AM »
Hey Bob -

Welcome back to the Amiga.



Cheers!
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Re: Another returns to the flock...
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2004, 05:49:58 AM »
Thanks to all!  I understand the comment about Windows...my house is Windows less!  The A-Max project got me involved in Macs....I only do Windows for money..hehe.

Best,

Bob
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Re: Another returns to the flock...
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2004, 06:25:19 AM »
Hey Bob,

Can you tell us what kind of electronics were inside the DCTV?  I've always wondered...
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Re: Another returns to the flock...
« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2004, 03:08:22 PM »
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Hey Bob,

Can you tell us what kind of electronics were inside the DCTV?  I've always wondered...



Really good ones?  Seriously, never saw the inside of one.  We were handed early production units and beta software to write from  Most of my notes came from videos of the engineering/programming team explaining what they expected a certain feature to do.  Seriously, the nite I got my first look at DCTV I was stunned!  Haven't seen or heard from the old DC guys since Play folded.

Bob
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Re: Another returns to the flock...
« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2004, 03:11:02 PM »
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beller wrote:
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B00tDisk wrote:
Hey Bob,

Can you tell us what kind of electronics were inside the DCTV?  I've always wondered...



Really good ones?  Seriously, never saw the inside of one.  We were handed early production units and beta software to write from  Most of my notes came from videos of the engineering/programming team explaining what they expected a certain feature to do.  Seriously, the nite I got my first look at DCTV I was stunned!  Haven't seen or heard from the old DC guys since Play folded.

Bob


Dang.  I'm destined to never know how those little jewels worked.  Thanks just the same though!

I always wanted a DCTV back in the day...

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Re: Another returns to the flock...
« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2004, 03:18:53 PM »
cool beans!
i still have my DCTV - I just LOVED the paint program.

welcome back and hopefully we can continue the tradition and have tons of amiga fun!
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Re: Another returns to the flock...
« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2004, 04:40:15 PM »
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cool beans!
i still have my DCTV


Take it apart!  Take pictures and post 'em!  :-)
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Re: Another returns to the flock...
« Reply #11 on: December 29, 2004, 05:11:33 PM »
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Take it apart!  Take pictures and post 'em!  :-)
I'll do that right after you take apart your head and post pics of your brain!
 :lol:

"Brain and Brain...
What is Brain??"
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Re: Another returns to the flock...
« Reply #12 on: December 30, 2004, 12:47:31 AM »
Welcome back :-D
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