Microsoft Solution Provider Combines Fun and Profit With Its Commodore Emulator (C64S); C64 Emulator allows original C64 software to run on PC.KIRKLAND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 1995--Seattle Lab, primarily a provider of system and data administration tools for Microsoft's Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. is enjoying an ever increasing shipment rate of its Commodore 64 Emulator (C64S). Being their only departure from tools to "toys," the DOS based product is extending the popularity of games designed for the Commodore 64. The quantity of games available for the C64 continues to be the largest of any computer. User comments include: "I played Paradroids on my laptop this afternoon while parked in my car. Now that's living! ... Got to go, time to play Lode Runner. (I am so happy you can't begin to comprehend it.)" and "I am just thrilled that someone took the time and effort to write a true C64 emulator for the PC ... how I've missed by old faithful C64." Seattle Lab's C64S is a full featured C64 Emulator that allows software, particularly games, originally written for the Commodore 64 to run on a PC. Impossible Mission, Out Run, Chop Lifter, Ghost Busters, Go for the Gold and Bungling bun·gle v. bun·gled, bun·gling, bun·gles v.intr. To work or act ineptly or inefficiently. v.tr. To handle badly; botch. See Synonyms at botch. n. Bay represent but a few of the many popular games enjoyed by C64 users for years. The software is shipped with a 1541/71 diskette The official name for the floppy disk. See floppy disk. diskette - floppy disk adapter cable and software manual. Minimum system requirements are a 486 (500K RAM), VGA (Video Graphics Array) The display standard for the PC. All PC display adapters support VGA, and Windows machines boot up in "VGA mode" before switching to higher resolutions. display (register compatible), DOS 3.0 or newer. Commodore features supported include: sound cards such as Gravis UltraSound, Sound Blaster, ProAudio Spectrum and Covox or compatible DAC See D/A converter and discretionary access control. DAC - Digital to Analog Converter ; PC joystick (1 or 2); tape/floppy interface. A single user demo version of C64S is available on Seattle Lab's World Wide Web site (http://www.seattlelab.com), FTP site (ftp FTP in full file transfer protocol Internet protocol that allows a computer to send files to or receive files from another computer. Like many Internet resources, FTP works by means of a client-server architecture; the user runs client software to connect to .seattlelab.com) and its Bulletin Board at 206/827-5580. The price is $69.95 (US). This includes the emulator software, a 4 ft diskette adapter cable, manual and North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. postage. Mail checks or money orders to Seattle Lab, 214 1st Street, Kirkland, WA 98033. Call 206/828-9001 for Visa/MC orders. Add $5 (US) for orders outside North America. Seattle Lab is a software development firm specializing in system software, data administration tools for Windows NT and is a leader in porting applications to the Windows NT platform. CONTACT: Seattle Lab Inc., Kirkland Donald D. Meek, 206/828-9001 |
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