Commodore Flyer

Flyer firmware version 1.1.8 is now ready for public distribution with the following updates:

• REL File Support
• D64 Error Block Support
• IEEE-488 Protocol Fix
• Minor Bug Fixes

To update your Commodore Flyer firmware, check out an earlier post of mine where I provide details on how-to update your Flyer firmware over the internet.

You can also check out the Flyer Firmware release notes page for specific updates and fixes from previous versions.

A new port of the Flyer IRC client for the PET/CBM is now available for download on the Flyer product page. It currently supports 80 column, 32K (or greater) models only.

For those wondering, we also have the Flyer IRC PET CBM client available on the Commodore Flyer download page as well.

There’s just something so cool about doing real stuff online with such a classic machine! Is this the first PET on the modern ‘net? I can’t imagine so, but who knows.

Source: Brandon – Retroswitch.com

Nicely done Brandon. PET owners around the world are probably rejoicing at this news and if they don’t own a Flyer already, they’ll probably want one for sure now!

Note: For official Flyer customer support, sales and service, contact Retroswitch directly.

Retroswitch has released an updated version of the Commodore Flyer Cloud Server Application for Windows with the following updates and fixes:

• Fixed bugs dealing with disk/program filenames which contained spaces.
• Fixed media scan to now recognize D64s w/extra error blocks correctly.

If you are a Windows user and also own a Flyer Internet Modem, you’ll want to grab the latest Cloud Server Application from the Retroswitch Flyer product page.

We’re keeping our fingers crossed that at some point there will be an Apple Mac and Linux version of the Flyer cloud server application.

Both the Telnet and IRC clients have been posted on the Retroswitch Flyer product page for download. These are 100% custom written for the Flyer in C/asm and are currently available for the Commodore 64 (and Commodore 128 in C64 mode).

Native ports for the Commodore 128 and 16K+ PETs are planned for the future.

Use the Retroswitch contact page to drop Brandon a line and let him know what machines you’d like to see supported first, any issues or feature requests you might have, and any suggestions for future Flyer apps!