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If you are looking for information or help with the Tandy/Radio Shack TRS-80 Color Computer (CoCo), here is where to start.
If you are looking for information or help with the Tandy/Radio Shack TRS-80 Color Computer (CoCo), here is where to start.
== I want to save my old CoCo software ==
== I want to save my old CoCo software ==
If you have old Color Computer software on cassette tapes or floppy disk, you can get this software copied over to a PC/Mac/Linux machine and run it in an emulator. Details to be added.
If you have old Color Computer software on cassette tapes or floppy disk, you can get this software copied over to a PC/Mac/Linux machine and run it in a [[Emulators|Color Computer emulator]].


== I want to get rid of my old CoCo stuff ==
== I want to get rid of my old CoCo stuff ==
If you have old CoCo hardware or software that you need to get rid of, you should e-mail the Color Computer mailing list. Details to be added.
If you have old CoCo hardware or software that you need to get rid of, your first step should be to e-mail the hundreds of members on the [[CoCo Mailing Lists]].
* E-mail hundreds of CoCo users on the CoCo mailing list.


== I want to get my CoCo running again ==
== I want to get my CoCo running again ==
If you are trying to get a CoCo running again, and need help or replacement parts, here are some resources. Details to be added.
If you are trying to get a CoCo running again, and need help or replacement parts, here are some resources. Details to be added.
* The [[DriveWire]] project allows you to use a serial cable to hook a CoCo to a host PC/Mac/Linux machine and use it as a remote disk system. Current DriveWare allows the CoCo to print to a virtual printer on the PC, copy files to/from disk images on the PC, and even play MIDI music files through the PC. There is also support for internet access, allowing a terminal program on the CoCo to "dial" out to remote internet systems. And it's FREE.
* [[Cloud-9]] produces hardware add ons for the CoCo, including SCSI/IDE/compact flash hard drive interfaces, PS/2 keyboard interfaces, memory updates, and much more. They also offer replacement DISK BASIC ROMs that support hard drive access, or remote DriveWire access through BASIC.
* Cloud-9 produces hardware add ons for the CoCo, including SCSI/IDE/compact flash hard drive interfaces, PS/2 keyboard interfaces, memory updates, and much more. They also offer replacement DISK BASIC ROMs that support hard drive access, or remote DriveWire access through BASIC.
* If you want to expand without buying new hardware, check out the '''free''' [[DriveWire]] project. It allows a PC/Mac/Linux machine to act as a remote disk system for the CoCo. Current DriveWire allows the CoCo to print to a virtual printer on the PC, copy files to/from disk images on the PC, and even play MIDI music files through the PC. There is also support for internet access, allowing a terminal program on the CoCo to "dial" out to remote internet systems.
* Check out Darren Atkinson's [[CoCoSDC]] floppy drive interface replacement. This cartridge emulates a real Radio Shack disk drive controller but writes to disk image files on an SD card instead of a real floppy. You could plug up your old floppy controller and the CoCoSDC (using a Multi-Pak) and then archive all your old floppies to SD card for easy backup. Then, you could have thousands of CoCo floppies available from one cartridge.
* Download a copy of "Tandy's Little Wonder" from ftp://maltedmedia.com/coco/MAGAZINES/Tandy%27s%20Little%20Wonder/. The most recent version is named "CoCobook-TLW2.pdf". Read the "1 READ ME FIRST.txt" file first. This book has history, repair information, and a "survival/user" guide that will be very helpful.
* Download a copy of "Tandy's Little Wonder" from ftp://maltedmedia.com/coco/MAGAZINES/Tandy%27s%20Little%20Wonder/. The most recent version is named "CoCobook-TLW2.pdf". Read the "1 READ ME FIRST.txt" file first. This book has history, repair information, and a "survival/user" guide that will be very helpful.


== I want to meet other CoCo folks ==
== I want to meet other CoCo folks ==
* Attend a CoCoFEST! For information on the next CoCoFest visit http://www.glensideccc.com/. The CoCoFest is typically held sometime in April every year, currently in Lombard, IL (west side of Chicago). This is the only "large" gathering of CoCo "nuts" in the U.S. While it's not as big as it was back in the CoCo's hey-day, it's still a "must attend" to meet other die-hard CoCo enthusiasts and to see new CoCo developments (yes, there is still new hardware and software being developed!). You can also pick up many used items to complete your system or collection. 
* Attend the yearly [[Chicago_CoCoFEST!]], hosted by the Glenside Color Computer Club.
 
* Contact other CoCo users on the Internet via e-mail. See [[CoCo Mailing Lists]].
* Subscribe to a CoCo Mailing list. There are two, the CoCo-List (MaltedMedia List) and a Yahoo list.
 
'''The MaltedMedia list (http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/coco/)'''
To subscribe to the MaltedMedia list, send an email to
  coco-request@maltedmedia.com
with 'subscribe' in the subject line. You will receive a password and
further information. You can also use this link:
  http://five.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/coco/
 
'''The Yahoo list (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColorComputer/)'''
To subscribe to the Yahoo list, visit the page at
  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ColorComputer/
Posts from Yahoo are forwarded to the maltedmedia list.
 
The mail-to-news gateway from maltedmedia is working through this free
news server:
  news.gmane.org
The newsgroup is:
  gmane.comp.hardware.tandy.coco
You can also use this link on some news clients:
  news://news.gmane.org/gmane.comp.hardware.tandy.coco
Web access is here:
  http://news.gmane.org/gmane.comp.hardware.tandy.coco
 
Postings to the gmane newsgroup are automatically spam-checked. Email
addresses on the group are also encrypted, so private email may only be
sent by subscribers and email addresses will not be harvested.
 
Note for Eudora users: Please turn off the X-Sender header if you're
worried about your address being harvested. Here is a utility that works
with Eudora versions 3 to 6:
  http://www.geocities.com/edit_x/


== Is OS-9 still around? ==
== Is OS-9 still around? ==
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== Is there anything new going on with CoCo stuff? ==
== Is there anything new going on with CoCo stuff? ==
* CoCoFEST still going.
* The yearly [[Chicago_CoCoFEST!]] conventions are still going.
* [[CoCo-X] project.
* 2014: Darren Atkinson's [[CoCoSDC]] floppy drive replacement that uses SD cards instead of diskettes.
* 2014: CoCo 3 RGB to VGA adapter project.
* Software!


More to come...
== I want to run old CoCo software, but don't have a CoCo ==
* Check out the various free [[Emulators]] that let you do this on a PC, Mac or Liunx machine (even a $25 Raspberry Pi).

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If you are looking for information or help with the Tandy/Radio Shack TRS-80 Color Computer (CoCo), here is where to start.

I want to save my old CoCo software

If you have old Color Computer software on cassette tapes or floppy disk, you can get this software copied over to a PC/Mac/Linux machine and run it in a Color Computer emulator.

I want to get rid of my old CoCo stuff

If you have old CoCo hardware or software that you need to get rid of, your first step should be to e-mail the hundreds of members on the CoCo Mailing Lists.

I want to get my CoCo running again

If you are trying to get a CoCo running again, and need help or replacement parts, here are some resources. Details to be added.

  • Cloud-9 produces hardware add ons for the CoCo, including SCSI/IDE/compact flash hard drive interfaces, PS/2 keyboard interfaces, memory updates, and much more. They also offer replacement DISK BASIC ROMs that support hard drive access, or remote DriveWire access through BASIC.
  • If you want to expand without buying new hardware, check out the free DriveWire project. It allows a PC/Mac/Linux machine to act as a remote disk system for the CoCo. Current DriveWire allows the CoCo to print to a virtual printer on the PC, copy files to/from disk images on the PC, and even play MIDI music files through the PC. There is also support for internet access, allowing a terminal program on the CoCo to "dial" out to remote internet systems.
  • Check out Darren Atkinson's CoCoSDC floppy drive interface replacement. This cartridge emulates a real Radio Shack disk drive controller but writes to disk image files on an SD card instead of a real floppy. You could plug up your old floppy controller and the CoCoSDC (using a Multi-Pak) and then archive all your old floppies to SD card for easy backup. Then, you could have thousands of CoCo floppies available from one cartridge.
  • Download a copy of "Tandy's Little Wonder" from ftp://maltedmedia.com/coco/MAGAZINES/Tandy%27s%20Little%20Wonder/. The most recent version is named "CoCobook-TLW2.pdf". Read the "1 READ ME FIRST.txt" file first. This book has history, repair information, and a "survival/user" guide that will be very helpful.

I want to meet other CoCo folks

Is OS-9 still around?

  • NitrOS-9 project.

Is there anything new going on with CoCo stuff?

  • The yearly Chicago_CoCoFEST! conventions are still going.
  • 2014: Darren Atkinson's CoCoSDC floppy drive replacement that uses SD cards instead of diskettes.
  • 2014: CoCo 3 RGB to VGA adapter project.
  • Software!

I want to run old CoCo software, but don't have a CoCo

  • Check out the various free Emulators that let you do this on a PC, Mac or Liunx machine (even a $25 Raspberry Pi).
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