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Discussion in 'Off Topic - All other stuff here' started by speedy, Jan 31, 2017.

  1. speedy

    speedy Well-Known Member

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    I miss the Commodore & Amiga days!
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    :grin:grin:grin Oh yeh :grin:grin:grin ...

    where the write protection can be the lock for it :thumbs
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