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how_to_mod_the_c64_mini_to_add_extra_games [2019/02/10 21:13] – [Linux login/logout - quick reminder of session procedure] crispin | how_to_mod_the_c64_mini_to_add_extra_games [2019/02/10 21:54] (current) – [Midnight Commander] crispin |
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==== Midnight Commander ==== | ==== Midnight Commander ==== |
For easier and faster manipulation with files and browsing through Mini's file system, using of MC is recommended. \\ This is [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Orthodox_file_managers|dual panel file manager]], in style of "[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_Commander|Total Commander / Windows Commander]]", "[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Commander|Double Commander]]", "Norton Commander" (DOS) or "File Manager" of old Windows version (WfW3.11). \\ It is recommended to utilise "learn" abilities of MC, to adjust MC to Mini's keyboard assignment and, more importantly, adapt yourself to using MC commands (function keys, mostly). More about it at community forum: http://thec64community.online/post/2332/thread \\ | For easier and faster manipulation with files and browsing through Mini's file system, using of MC is recommended. \\ This is [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Orthodox_file_managers|dual panel file manager]], in style of "[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Total_Commander|Total Commander / Windows Commander]]", "[[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Commander|Double Commander]]", "Norton Commander" (DOS) or "File Manager" of old Windows version (WfW3.11). \\ It is recommended to utilise "learn" abilities of MC, to adjust MC to Mini's keyboard assignment and, more importantly, adapt yourself to using MC commands (function keys, mostly). More about it at community forum: http://thec64community.online/post/2332/thread \\ |
**quick procedure:**\\ | **Quick procedure:** |
* Download MC [[https://mega.nz/#!tssSzAKZ!UKrYBrFkE1ni99Qw9qYZAgmlYvS8tQEPcmiQF2b07HI|here]], put it at USB stick | * Download MC [[https://mega.nz/#!tssSzAKZ!UKrYBrFkE1ni99Qw9qYZAgmlYvS8tQEPcmiQF2b07HI|here]], put it at USB stick |
* connect Mini usual way (procedure above), if you didn't already | * connect Mini usual way (procedure above), if you didn't already |
* **''zcat /tmp/ramfs/midnight\ commander.cpio.gz | cpio -i''** | * **''zcat /tmp/ramfs/midnight\ commander.cpio.gz | cpio -i''** |
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**''mc''** to start MC, **F10**, **alt+0** or **esc+10** to exit (F10 usually don't work, initially). | **''mc''** to start MC. **F10**, **alt+0** or **esc+10** to exit (F10 usually don't work, initially).\\ |
| Reminder and useful tips for using MC [[http://thec64community.online/post/2341|here]] and [[http://thec64community.online/post/2332|here]] (from community forum link, right above) |
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==== Backing up NAND memory and existing games ==== | ==== Backing up NAND memory and existing games ==== |
Wish you a lot of fun and success :wave your hand: | Wish you a lot of fun and success :wave your hand: |
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Marcel (Translated,some words changed by Spannernick. Wikification and further refinements by Gurce) | Marcel (Translated, some words changed by Spannernick. Wikification and further refinements by Gurce, Crispin) |
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==== Changing the carousel music ==== | ==== Changing the carousel music ==== |