Re: The Ultimate-64

On 17/07/2017 21:51, Jim Brain wrote:
> If it is indeed devastating to do so, how is the comment helping? Gideon is not
> on the list, so the concern has no way to reach him.

I'm sounding out ideas, when they are complete then I'm capable of 
emailing him.

> And, my point is not this specific item. I see so much negativity in the
> community masquerading as opinion:
>
> "sd2iec sucks because it does not perfectly emulate a 1541. The only true
> solution is a 1541 Ultimate!"
> "1541 Ultimate sucks because it has bugs and Gideon hasn't fixed them. Get a
> Chameleon!"
> "Chameleon sucks because it does not emulate C128 and only runs at 4MHz. What a
> piece of crap!"

I haven't said anything sucked.

In terms of your examples, I bought one of the first 1541u2 (I had 
missed out on ordering the original) & I think it's great. I had to hack 
the tape adapter to make it fit my c128, although I think eventually he 
changed the pcb. AFAIK he doesn't have a c128, but has always been 
amenable to fixing issues. He even spent time trying to make it work 
with the sx64 & the cartridge ports on those are flakey by design.

Neither the sd2iec or chameleon fit my needs. I don't think it's 
possible for the sd2iec to ever fit my needs, so I wouldn't bother 
discussing it with anyone. However the chameleon vic snooping can't work 
on the c128 due to differences in the PLA & at first they weren't 
prepared to support the c128 in a limited capacity. I tried to pursuade 
them but they said no, their attitude cost them a sale. I think they 
eventually changed their mind, but by then I'd already bought the 1541u2.

> Perhaps it is the difference between the European/North American way of
> discussion, but it's not like people work on these projects to get rich. They do
> it for the appreciation.

I'm a huge fan of Gideons creations, I don't want there to be a reason 
for me to resist buying one of these.
However I'm hoping he isn't doing it just for appreciation, because 
putting your hapiness on the whim of others is a dangerous game. It's 
his hobby, he could play sports or collect stamps instead. Although this 
also makes him a bit of pocket money as well.

I have contributed to a few open source projects over the years, the 
people who do it for appreciation either don't last long or become 
unbearable to work with. I tend to not talk about the work I do, it 
creeps me out when people start acting weird and being grateful.


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