# Latest **URL:** https://www.itchybutt.org/latest.md [Latest](https://www.itchybutt.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.itchybutt.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.itchybutt.org/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to Itchy Butt BBS! 👋](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/welcome-to-itchy-butt-bbs/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2024, 8:49pm UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/welcome-to-itchy-butt-bbs/5 "2024-12-13T20:49:21Z")
Hey All - Welcome to Itchy Butt BBS Discourse! I’m hoping this will be another good repository of discussions supporting our retro passions as well as supporting and promoting the incoming generation of SYSOPs. If you … --- ## [Beta Release of Color 64 version 8.1b](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/beta-release-of-color-64-version-8-1b/141)
**Author:** [@nuke](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/nuke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 11:36am UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/beta-release-of-color-64-version-8-1b/141 "2026-09-18T11:36:41Z")
:fireworks: I’m happy to announce the beta release of Color 64 version 8.1b! :tada: Big differences between 8.1a and 8.1b: All code has been hardened and heavy focus was put on stack-safety for program stability B… --- ## [Punter failures for users with C64 Ultimate](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/punter-failures-for-users-with-c64-ultimate/139)
**Author:** [@nuke](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/nuke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/punter-failures-for-users-with-c64-ultimate/139 "2026-09-12T16:21:44Z")
C64 Ultimate Punter Transfer Testing I have been testing reports of Punter download problems when using CCGMS 2021 on the Commodore 64 Ultimate (C64U). At this point, the problem does not appear to be caused by Color 64… --- ## [Latest from Nuke: upcoming 8.1b build](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/latest-from-nuke-upcoming-8-1b-build/137)
**Author:** [@nuke](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/nuke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 12:59pm UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/latest-from-nuke-upcoming-8-1b-build/137 "2026-08-30T12:59:39Z")
I’ve been working exhaustively on a 8.1b version of Color 64. This is going to have some cool things incorporated: A programmer’s reference guide with a breakdown of the Color 64 ML routines. A first! Two needed correc… --- ## [Great advertisement](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/great-advertisement/131)
**Author:** [@nuke](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/nuke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/great-advertisement/131 "2026-08-19T14:14:49Z")
And I didn’t even have to pay these guys. Must be two of the solid users calling in. --- ## [Introduction of my self](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/introduction-of-my-self/134)
**Author:** [@Chabo](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/Chabo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 4:00am UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/introduction-of-my-self/134 "2026-07-17T04:00:05Z")
Hello folks my name is Thomas . I stumbled on this forum circling back to an old hobby again. I generaly love electronics and all tecnical stuff , engines and robots and sience alike. I resently bought a commodore c64 … --- ## [A look in to my corner's](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/a-look-in-to-my-corners/136)
**Author:** [@Chabo](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/Chabo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/a-look-in-to-my-corners/136 "2026-07-16T18:50:35Z")
So this is my temporary spot until i get a “s-video to vga solution (all so far no joy)” and retro tink joust to damn expensiv hence the 37 inch plasma abomination at least the signal is stable clean ands crisp, but yo… --- ## [Commodore IEC BUS Switch / Kill-switch](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/commodore-iec-bus-switch-kill-switch/135)
**Author:** [@Chabo](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/Chabo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/commodore-iec-bus-switch-kill-switch/135 "2026-07-12T18:11:11Z")
Okey so as im on a roll here i thought i ask if anybody is intrested i have “SELF” made schematics for the switchbox . The guy that made them stoped making them so i could not buy it so i made it. it is the old DATA DI… --- ## [Adding Directory Banners for Upload/Download Sections](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/adding-directory-banners-for-upload-download-sections/133)
**Author:** [@nuke](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/nuke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2026, 2:02pm UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/adding-directory-banners-for-upload-download-sections/133 "2026-07-11T14:02:47Z")
Had a sysop recently request to have a banner feature for each directory available to the user. I love this idea. The snippet below will make having a banner optional to the Sysop for any available directory (if present,… --- ## [I put Amiga Itchy back online](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/i-put-amiga-itchy-back-online/128)
**Author:** [@nuke](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/nuke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 9:56am UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/i-put-amiga-itchy-back-online/128 "2026-06-20T09:56:11Z")
Decided to dust off the CF card backup image (Dec 2024) and test out AmiKit running Max’s BBS 1.54 - and with telser it seems to be pretty solid. In this configuration, even file transfers work (they didn’t with wifi mod… --- ## [Color 64 v8.1a Legacy Drive Install Video Posted](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/color-64-v8-1a-legacy-drive-install-video-posted/125)
**Author:** [@nuke](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/nuke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 8:35pm UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/color-64-v8-1a-legacy-drive-install-video-posted/125 "2026-06-18T20:35:18Z")
Next video post is up! This one is the demonstration of installing Color 64 BBS on a Commodore Computer using legacy disk drives (1541/1571/1581). --- ## [Color64 Windows preconfigured build - trouble understanding file uploads and downloads](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/color64-windows-preconfigured-build-trouble-understanding-file-uploads-and-downloads/130)
**Author:** [@51pegasi](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/51pegasi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 11:31pm UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/color64-windows-preconfigured-build-trouble-understanding-file-uploads-and-downloads/130 "2026-06-06T23:31:08Z")
Hello there, I appreciate being accepted as a member. I am curious if I can find help with my setup process. I’m trying to host the prebuilt color64 using my windows 11 PC, and I am having trouble trying to figure out ho… --- ## [Great commentary on learning to code in the 80s!](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/great-commentary-on-learning-to-code-in-the-80s/127)
**Author:** [@backintime](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/backintime)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 11:26pm UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/great-commentary-on-learning-to-code-in-the-80s/127 "2026-06-01T23:26:12Z")
thought this was a great video! --- ## [I got Mac OS to work with Color 64 BBS Port!](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/i-got-mac-os-to-work-with-color-64-bbs-port/126)
**Author:** [@nuke](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/nuke)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 3:31am UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/i-got-mac-os-to-work-with-color-64-bbs-port/126 "2026-05-11T03:31:51Z")
God I love how ChatGPT can assist! With AI assistance, I was able to get the VICE and TCPSER scripts ported over to effectively build the two programs on Mac OS, and the BBS package runs! Will get download available he… --- ## [VCF East 2026 dates announced](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/vcf-east-2026-dates-announced/68)
**Author:** [@nuke](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/nuke)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 8:16pm UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/vcf-east-2026-dates-announced/68 "2026-04-29T20:16:41Z")
Save the date for VCF East 2026! April 17-19 at InfoAge Science & History Museums in Wall NJ. More info here: VCF East 2026 mark your calendars! – Vintage Computer Federation Signups will start in August. --- ## [VCF West coming to Mountain View Aug 1st & 2nd](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/vcf-west-coming-to-mountain-view-aug-1st-2nd/124)
**Author:** [@nuke](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/nuke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/vcf-west-coming-to-mountain-view-aug-1st-2nd/124 "2026-04-27T20:40:07Z")
Right by the Shashi hotel and primed for retro-enthusiasts of all ages, VCF West 2026 is rapidly approaching! Vintage Computer Festival West 2026 has hands-on exhibits, consignment (buying and selling), and talks. Start… --- ## [Latest Color 64 v8.1a manual revision - March 2026](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/latest-color-64-v8-1a-manual-revision-march-2026/121)
**Author:** [@nuke](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/nuke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2026, 12:36pm UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/latest-color-64-v8-1a-manual-revision-march-2026/121 "2026-04-12T12:36:22Z")
Updated the Sysop User manual in line with the intended release of the software on the 8-Bit-Boyz website. This update brings several corrections, updates resulting from extensive research into the undocumented commands … --- ## [Escape from Petscii Planet](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/escape-from-petscii-planet/120)
**Author:** [@backintime](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/backintime)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 12:51am UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/escape-from-petscii-planet/120 "2026-04-10T00:51:48Z")
how great is this? just saw on a FB group. it also has a level designer! it’s free but i gave $6. --- ## [Color 64 BBS - How to convert 7.37 Games & Modules for v8+](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/color-64-bbs-how-to-convert-7-37-games-modules-for-v8/118)
**Author:** [@nuke](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/nuke)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/color-64-bbs-how-to-convert-7-37-games-modules-for-v8/118 "2026-04-05T17:09:33Z")
New video posted up! For Color 64 BBS Sysops of 8.0/8.1/8.1a - follow along with step-by-step process of converting 7.37 “Wheel of Fortune” over to v8+ --- ## [Color 64 BBS v8.1a SD2IEC Install Demo](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/color-64-bbs-v8-1a-sd2iec-install-demo/119)
**Author:** [@nuke](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/nuke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 10:59pm UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/color-64-bbs-v8-1a-sd2iec-install-demo/119 "2026-04-02T22:59:32Z")
Final in the install series and the big gun, Demo of SD2IEC install for Color 64 v8.1a BBS is now posted for Commodore 64/128 users! --- ## [Color 64 BBS v8.1a LINUX LTK Install Demo Posted](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/color-64-bbs-v8-1a-linux-ltk-install-demo-posted/117)
**Author:** [@nuke](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/nuke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 3:36am UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/color-64-bbs-v8-1a-linux-ltk-install-demo-posted/117 "2026-03-21T03:36:43Z")
Pass the word to interested sysops! We now have both the Windows LTK Install demo and the LINUX version posted. This install demo is utilizing Linux Mint as the subject candidate, but is also proven out with Kubuntu and… --- ## [Color 64 BBS v8.1a WIN LTK Install Demo posted](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/color-64-bbs-v8-1a-win-ltk-install-demo-posted/116)
**Author:** [@nuke](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/nuke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2026, 3:16am UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/color-64-bbs-v8-1a-win-ltk-install-demo-posted/116 "2026-03-20T03:16:20Z")
Pass the word to interested sysops! My first ever youtube tutorial video, so hopefully everyone is easy on me :wink: Plan to post the Linux LTK version as well soon. SD2IEC will be a little more tough since that will h… --- ## [Kaleidoscope Reloaded V4](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/kaleidoscope-reloaded-v4/112)
**Author:** [@nuke](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/nuke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/kaleidoscope-reloaded-v4/112 "2026-03-16T20:56:09Z")
Just got off chat with @BroBryce64 on Westwood BBS who is the author of Kaleidoscope and he pointed me to a newer version of the software. I love this product! Plan to update the Color 64 v8.1a distros with it hopefully… --- ## [Virginia Snowmageddon!](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/virginia-snowmageddon/110)
**Author:** [@nuke](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/nuke)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 11:20am UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/virginia-snowmageddon/110 "2026-02-17T11:20:53Z")
We are facing a snowmageddon here at ItchyButt-land. Will see how long I can keep the BBS lights on… :frowning: --- ## [VCF SoCal 2026 rapidly approaching! (14-15 Feb)](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/vcf-socal-2026-rapidly-approaching-14-15-feb/106)
**Author:** [@nuke](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/nuke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/vcf-socal-2026-rapidly-approaching-14-15-feb/106 "2026-02-15T21:09:59Z")
VCF SoCal 2026 is rapidly approaching Presidents’ Day weekend, February 14-15th at Hotel Fera/Event Center in Orange, California! Address: 100 The City Drive, Orange, CA Hours: 9am-6pm Saturday & Sunday Speaker li… --- ## [VCF Montreal 2026 rapidly approaching! (24-25 Jan)](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/vcf-montreal-2026-rapidly-approaching-24-25-jan/105)
**Author:** [@nuke](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/nuke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/vcf-montreal-2026-rapidly-approaching-24-25-jan/105 "2026-02-15T21:09:19Z")
VCF Montreal is rapidly approaching, January 24-25th at Royal Military College of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu!! Address: 15 Rue Jacques-Cartier N, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC J3B 8R8 Hours: Saturday: 9:00 to 17:00 Sund… --- ## [Color 64 BBS Version 8.1a for Commodore 64/Vice Release - 11FEB2026 Build](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/color-64-bbs-version-8-1a-for-commodore-64-vice-release-11feb2026-build/115)
**Author:** [@nuke](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/nuke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/color-64-bbs-version-8-1a-for-commodore-64-vice-release-11feb2026-build/115 "2026-02-14T13:46:00Z")
:satellite\_antenna: Color 64 BBS v8.1a The unofficial update that became a full-scale overhaul Version 8.1a is live. This isn’t a patch. It’s a renovation with the lights on and the soldering iron still warm. Support i… --- ## [Sysop Force interactions](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/sysop-force-interactions/111)
**Author:** [@nuke](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/nuke)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/sysop-force-interactions/111 "2026-01-28T18:42:30Z")
I found a neat mod in the 7.37 repositories that I implemented in my 8.1a BBS builds and it works nicely. Functional when the user is at the main command prompt. Sysop Forced Logoff Sysop Forced Message Sysop Menu aft… --- ## [2025 was busy! Year in review](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/2025-was-busy-year-in-review/108)
**Author:** [@nuke](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/nuke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/2025-was-busy-year-in-review/108 "2026-01-24T19:35:17Z")
A lot of fun projects and events occurred for me in 2025, which makes me hopeful for continued momentum going into 2026. My year in review: Westwood BBS was brought back to life from oblivion with Image BBS 3.0 and eve… --- ## [Christmas decoration!](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/christmas-decoration/107)
**Author:** [@backintime](https://www.itchybutt.org/u/backintime)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 12:16am UTC](https://www.itchybutt.org/t/christmas-decoration/107 "2025-12-15T00:16:27Z")
Love the hats on the avatars and the lights up top Nuke! [Next page](https://www.itchybutt.org/latest.md?page=1)