Introducing TextPix v0.1 - A program to convert an image into a redefined character set and text mode screen data
Written by Lawrence Woodman on 16th April 2010
Tags: Conversion, Graphics, Images, Retro, Text Mode, TextPix
I have today released TextPix v0.1  This is a program to take an image and convert it into a redefined character set and the associated text mode screen data referencing that character set.

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Getting Colour ANSI Emulation to Work Properly When Connecting to a BBS With Telnet Under Linux
Written by Lawrence Woodman on 14th February 2010
Tags: ANSI, BBS, Linux, Retro, Telnet, Text Mode
A BBS Splash Screen I have noticed that the number of people interested in using telnet to access BBSs seems to be growing, which I'm really pleased to see.  However lots of people seem to be having trouble getting colour ANSI emulation working properly with telnet under Linux.  I have therefore put this tutorial together to show just how easy it is.

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My Top 10 Classic Text Mode BSD Games
Written by Lawrence Woodman on 11th August 2009
Tags: BSD, Games, Retro, Text Mode
Recently, I have been playing a collection of text mode games that were commonly found on Unix Systems during the 70s and 80s.  These games are surprisingly playable and, for me, they really show that there is more to gaming than flashy graphics.  As with any top 10 list, everyone will have their own opinions.  While you may disagree with my choices, my main aim is to encourage more people to check out these games and see that text mode still has a lot to offer.

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