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I got the new PC-Mode USB from Atari for the VCS which uses the latest version of Debian. It is very snappy for the Office compatible applications (LibreOffice), web browsing, and YT (via browser). I also messed around with GIMP and it worked as well as it does on my PC.
I don't see it replacing my super fast Razer Windows laptop but if I didn't have that already the VCS with Linux could easily be used for productivity applications, emulation and light gaming.
I'd add that it's fairly easy to make a USB image of something like Debian or Ubuntu for use in the VCS. I picked up Atari's branded USB just to check it out.

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I got the new PC-Mode USB from Atari for the VCS which uses the latest version of Debian. It is very snappy for the Office compatible applications (LibreOffice), web browsing, and YT (via browser). I also messed around with GIMP and it worked as well as it does on my PC.
I don't see it replacing my super fast Razer Windows laptop but if I didn't have that already the VCS with Linux could easily be used for productivity applications, emulation and light gaming.
I'd add that it's fairly easy to make a USB image of something like Debian or Ubuntu for use in the VCS. I picked up Atari's branded USB just to check it out.

This is the same emulator that Digital Eclipse used in Atari50. It was built for that purpose and is really solid. There were a lot of questions about whether a standalone emulator was forthcoming. I'm glad that the author is making it available.

This epsiode, I'm going to be playing 'Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration' by Digital Eclipse, released on 11/11/22. I'll continue here with chapter 1, Part 2 in the 'documentary'-focused collection, Arcade Origins, and work my way through the entire game, playing all 103 games and reading all the ephemera, snippets & showing you all the photos & tidbits in this amazing collection. Each episode will last 30 minutes to 1 hr, so you can dig in where you want. Enjoy! This episode features the arcade versions of: Breakout, Neo Breakout, Touch Me, Asteroids, Missile Command, Lunar Landar, Vctr-Sctr & more! Next episode: Chapter 1 - Arcade Origins (Pt. 3) on Dec 2, 2022 @ 9 AM MST
 

On this Halloween themed special episode of THAT ATARI SHOW, I review "Frankenstein's Monster" for the Atari 2600. It's a ghoulishly fun game! I also interview Robert with "Robert's Retro Gaming" on YouTube, who has some amazing Atari 8-bit content! Check him out! Also: Ferg has a new Atari 2600 Game by Game Podcast up, this time - featuring Cookie Munster Munch for the Atari 2600. Plus: "Ballistik from the Future" (aka Boo CB) comes along to help with the Frankenstein review. Bonus: Atari dropped an Atari Jaguar promo for 'Atari 50!' Come check it out. Bring your candy corns along & don't miss it!
 
 

n this episode of THAT ATARI SHOW, I interview an awesome homebrew game developer, Flip (Obsidian Contraption on YouTube), who is currently working on finalizing a game for PC & possibly the VCS, "Sky Frizz." We also talk plenty of arcade & Atari! Also: prepare for the "Battlezone 2000" review for the Atari Lynx! Plus: News, Podcast Blast! & More. Have you been able to play "Atari Mania" on the Atari VCS yet? Let us know! All this and more! Get your daily dose of Atari here!
 

On this jam-packed episode of That Atari Show, my good friend Adam (Bally Alley) joins me for some Atari "2600 Talk." I also feature Bacon Ice Cream Productions in Creator Space & "Once Upon Atari" by Howard Scott Warshaw in Book Nook. I discuss my first impressions of Atari Mania, as well as issues some Atari VCS users are having. Finally, there's some news to go over regarding Recharged game updates & more!
 

On this very special edition of "No Filter HD," I play "Atari Mania" on launch day, 10.12.22 on the Atari VCS (a day early!) This is my first time playing so don't judge me (haha) but I had a great time and I feel it is a great game for Atari fans. More reviews & impressions coming next week in "That Atari Show" on 10.17.22. Enjoy!
 

This time on RTFM, I burn some rubber and show you 5 car racing games from yesteryear which include: Indy 500, Dragster, Dodge 'Em, Sprint Master & Night Driver! Which is your perennial old skool favorite? I show some gameplay, box art & even some retro commercials... Which game will be the first across the finish line?
 

On this episode of No Filter HD: Special Edition, I play Atari's "Missile Command: Recharged" (2.0) by Sneakybox & Adamvision. This is the 2022 update to the 2020 recharged game. This one features superior graphics, a pulse-pounding interstellar soundtrack (by the one and only Megan McDuffee), updated leaderboards, co-op across all game modes and more! Also: if you own the original, this upgrade is only $6.99! I give my final verdict at the very end. What do you think about this 2022 'recharged' 2020 recharged game? (Wow. My head is spinning!)
 
 

Atari Newsline Newsflash : New Teasers, Spoilers & Trailers for Atari 50, AtariMania, Recharged & XP - YouTube
On this episode of "Atari Newsline Newsflash," I discuss some spoilers, trailers & teasers for upcoming Atari 50, Atari Recharged, Atari XP & Atari Mania! I also discuss tweets from Limited Run Games, Digital Eclipse & Atari! Check it out...
 

Happy Thanksgiving!!! On this special Thanksgiving episode of Atari Newsline, Atari's Black Friday Sale is Live!!! Peruse the goods with me & check out the sales! I show you all the items up for sale, including a brand new USB PC on a stick thumb drive for the Atari VCSI placed an order for a few items myself, including this new drive. Take a look! Also: Limited Run has some new Atari Recharged carts out for Switch & PS4/5, preorders start Nov 25-Dec 25. Will you be buying these?
 

I have Linux on my desktop as a virtual machine, but my current computer doesn't have much horsepower to run it at the moment. In fact, I believe I have three Linux machines of different Linux flavors. MacOS seems easier to understand to me. but, Linux has promise. Interesting stuff in Linux, for sure. :O)

I have used Linux in the past for home use on older laptops.  It works great *if* you are fine with limited usage.  For example, open source office suites (LibreOffice is great), web browsing, and e-mail.  The issues arise if you want to do anything beyond that, like games on Steam, or a remote login to a work Windows machine. 
Frankly, it can work a lot like the Apple Mac OS, which is also built on a Unix platform. 
Things can get hairy in installing hardware drivers for things like printers.  But other than that, it's not too hard to figure out and configure. 
If you are considering it, let us know what hardware you are considering, as that plays a huge part in what version you choose.  You might also consider that pre-configured USB memory stick for the Atari VCS to give it a go. 
 

Is anybody here running Linux on your desktop? I’m looking to hear experiences and input from people who use Linux for their daily desktop computing. People who use a Linux setup to send email, write documents, compile spreadsheets, surf the web, enjoy life. Programming is a plus! What version of Linux do you prefer and what hardware is it running on? What are your preferred software programs? And how many of you have a Raspberry Pi running Linux? Not looking to hear stories about mobile or handheld gaming.

Amazing news! Finally, something other than VJ to emulate the Jag. This guys looks like a seasoned programmer, too. Thanks for posting this. :O)

😯 VIDEO DESCRIPTION: I'm releasing a standalone build of my new Atari Jaguar emulator! This video takes you on a tour of some key features. I forgot to mention a few important ones, though, like per-game profiles! The emulator's web site also features a complete user manual, with in-depth instructions on how to use some of the emulator's more advanced functionality.
 
Web site and download: Coming soon, check https://twitter.com/DickWhitehouse
 

The team at Reboot is back at it with a new platformer called Jumping At Shadows.  If you have a Skunkboard ot Jaguar GD, you'll want to check out the PRGE '22 Demo.
I made a quick "let's play" this morning.
 

WOW! This is the exact vibe Atari should've gone with Jaguar when it first came out. 

The team at Reboot is back at it with a new platformer called Jumping At Shadows.  If you have a Skunkboard ot Jaguar GD, you'll want to check out the PRGE '22 Demo.
I made a quick "let's play" this morning.
 

They still haven't shipped my t-shirts :( 
 

I got mine today but haven't had a chance to launch it yet. My version is slightly different from what is pictured on Atari's website. I'm told that I got one from the initial batch but that it's functionally equivalent.

The USB is a very streamlined, plug and play experience. Plug in the USB and Debian will launch without any action. Account setup and navigation are straightforward.  The interface feels very snappy for lack of a better word.
AtariOS and BIOS recovery are also on the stick and can be selected at boot-up, if needed.
Overall, a neat little package for $30 and it definitely all but eliminates the barrier for PC-Mode.
 
 

I got mine today but haven't had a chance to launch it yet. My version is slightly different from what is pictured on Atari's website. I'm told that I got one from the initial batch but that it's functionally equivalent.