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Entry 41
Wow, I always wanted a BBC as a kid and now (thanks to ebay) I have two Master 128s and a Model B.
Looking for info is a nightmare apart from this site.
Great stuff.
Mark <mark@valhala.ndo.co.uk>
Leeds, UK - Monday, November 28, 2005 at 18:33:45 (GMT)
Entry 40
I tried calling all over the UK for 2 plastic clips which hold the econet upgrade
in place on the motherboard and nobody had them in stock. After one e-mail to
8bs, everything was sorted. I ordered them, within 2 days they were here FOC and
everyone was happy. Definitely recommended for all Acorn and BBC spares and advice.
Constantine Hajiloizis
Nottingham, UK - Friday, January 21, 2005 at 22:22:29 (GMT)
Entry 39
I was pleased to see how popular the Expo 2004 show was. Thanks for sending me the UHF module cable for my BBC B.
Looking foward to the next show.
Stuart James <sajames1003@hotmail.com>
Reading, UK - Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 13:06:33 (BST)
Entry 38
Just superb, this site! Thank you very much for bringing back those dear memories!
Chris
Netherlands - Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 20:30:53 (BST)
Entry 37
Thanks again to Chris and his huge spares collection for helping me bring back to life another BBC-B that was missing the Video ULA, OS and BASIC roms.
Rich <classicacorn@freeuk.com>
UK - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at 21:14:37 (BST)
Entry 36
I recieved several software titles, received promptly and well packed. Thanks a lot Chris, much appreciated. Keep up the good work.
Daryl Dudey <daryl_dudey_uk@hotmail.com>
Nottingham, UK - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 at 11:33:46 (BST)
Entry 35
Thanks for providing such a great service.
Steve H C
UK - Wednesday, April 07, 2004 at 22:10:22 (BST)
Entry 34
Great service.Immediate supply of requested parts.My BBC B is now back in action due to these parts.
Keith Miller <gm1fai@blueyonder.co.uk>
Linlithgow, UK - Sunday, April 04, 2004 at 00:25:19 (BST)
Entry 33
Thanks for the usual speedy and friendly service. 8bs is more than a website, it is a national service -- surely the government should fund this site.
Francois Joubert <psyzar@hotmail.com>
London, UK - Thursday, April 01, 2004 at 23:26:43 (BST)
Entry 32
Thanks very much again Chris for the Beeb Keyboard overlay, keep up the good work....
Ken Hewson <ken@mkjh.demon.co.uk>
London, UK - Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 21:00:12 (GMT)
Entry 31
BBC model B UHF lead to TV. - Excellent service, the lead was brand new, arrived within a couple of days. I recommend sending extra stamps, to help with the funding.
Thanks Chris
David Klotz
UK - Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at 20:58:37 (GMT)
Entry 30
Fantastic!! All of my stuff arrived as promised.
I cannot thank you enough - three cheers for Chris!
Matt Forbes
Salisbury & London, UK - Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at 14:24:03 (GMT)
Entry 29
Recieved games, all in excellent order. A wonderfull service!
mark allan <markallan0212@hotmail.com>
Newcastle upon tyne, UK - Monday, March 15, 2004 at 15:26:53 (GMT)
Entry 28
DFS upgrade kit and swr ram board and aptl board and roms arrived very well packed a nice free upgrade and only cost me postage.
A Very good service hope it keeps going forever
James Stephenson <ssnjimb@aol.com>
Worcestershire, UK - Saturday, March 06, 2004 at 13:04:23 (GMT)
Entry 27
Received with thanks: 2x CDs.
Stewart Goldwater <http://www.janus.freeserve.co.uk>
UK - Tuesday, March 02, 2004 at 02:17:08 (GMT)
Entry 26
I'm happy to report I've received by email the first two volumes of the Solidisc software for the 128K Solidisc SWR extension for the Beeb.
Hope to do some test within a few days.
Thanks Chris for this excellent service. Highly appreciated!
Johan Heuseveldt <johan@waarland.demon.nl>
Halsteren, NL - Wednesday, February 25, 2004 at 18:47:16 (GMT)
Entry 25
i received a f.o.c battery holder from chris. by return post, plus him getting my master back in control of my boxford 240 tcl, best friendliest service i have had !!!thanks chris.
graham lamb <geel1@tiscali.co.uk>
atherton, UK - Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at 19:26:41 (GMT)
Entry 24
Great idea, brilliant, long may it continue!!
Joel Snape
Haverhill, UK - Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at 18:01:00 (GMT)
Entry 23
A very valuable resource has been deminished now Chris has stopped trading. It
was a pleasure being able to source spares for the Beeb and recently for free.
Chris you perfomed a great service to all Beeb users and good luck for any future
venture.
Peter Norgate <pnorgate@planer.co.uk>
Sunbury, UK - Thursday, February 19, 2004 at 09:30:22 (GMT)
Entry 22
P.S. The fact that the IRS has accused 8BS of being a 'small business' is just barmy! Shame on you IRS - for trying to prevent us from contributing towards the running costs of our favourite website.
Dave Moore <dllm@usa.net>
Leicester, UK - Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at 02:43:38 (GMT)
Entry 21
Chris sent me a modem, Replay device and Electron joystick interface, all of
which were delivered within a few days of my sending off stamps for postage. Everything
was carefully packaged and arrived in great, working condition. He also very kindly
included a disc of software to drive the modem. This is typical of the service
Chris has provided me with over the past years. Also, what cannot go unmentioned
is all the time this man has spent offering FREE technical support to myself and
other Acorn users. Unsurprisingly, I hope to have the privilege of using the 8BS
website and services for many years to come. Chris, you're the best!
Dave Moore <dllm@usa.net>
Leicester, UK - Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at 02:39:58 (GMT)
Entry 20
I was sent a free BBC computer by Chris @ 8bs. It works brilliantly, keep up the good work.
G.Brown
UK - Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at 08:32:52 (GMT)
Entry 19
Hi Chris. Thanks for the wonderful service. I got the 6502 Co-Pro board and it's really great. Keep up the excellent work.
Best wishes
Raf
Raf Giaccio
ELIZABETH, S.A., AUSTRALIA - Tuesday, February 10, 2004 at 04:11:31 (GMT)
Entry 18
Asked for an ATPL Rom/Ram board,arrived very promptly at no cost to myself,excellent.Hope you can carry on for a long time yet in this time of uncertainty.
Martin <ash.lambert@btinternet.com>
Lowestoft, UK - Monday, February 09, 2004 at 19:03:50 (GMT)
Entry 17
Posted letter on Thursday, received the bits on Saturday - Excellent!
John Kenyon <etljwk at gmx net>
Hove, UK - Wednesday, February 04, 2004 at 20:11:01 (GMT)
Entry 16
Items ordered on Tuesday
Items arrived in excellent condition on Wednesday - and all at no charge!
Many thanks, Chris...
Will Burke <will@williamburke.co.uk>
Moreton in Marsh, UK - Wednesday, February 04, 2004 at 19:20:22 (GMT)
Entry 15
Chris, again many thanks for the goodies: Spare keyboard, Roms, Rom Board etc. They arrived safe and sound, I look forward to dealling with you again soon. Regards Peter.
Peter Ward <peter.ward33@btopenworld.com>
Shrewsbury, UK - Tuesday, February 03, 2004 at 13:28:25 (GMT)
Entry 14
Thanks for this BBC Computer Site Chris. I recieved the parcels from you with no problems. These include:-
Master Compact printer lead.
Two made up floppy cables, one for the BBC B/Master, the other for the Master Compact.
Serial cable for BBC to PC.
Thanks once again,
Steve
Steve Sandell <steves1977uk@yahoo.co.uk>
UK - Saturday, January 31, 2004 at 14:33:20 (GMT)
Entry 13
A battery pack for my Master 128 and two disc-based Repton games were given to me about a month ago. I have fitted the first and played extensively with the latter. All worked well and was absolutely excellent! An astonishing service for the Acorn enthusiat! I cannot praise it too highly.
Roger L Tapp <rlt10@cam.ac.uk>
Cambridge, UK - Friday, January 30, 2004 at 14:49:39 (GMT)
Entry 12
Once again I would like to thank Chris very much, the 8BS CD’s arrived and are fantastic (saved me a lot of download time). I hope that the 8BS Web Site remains up and running for years to come and will carry on to help other BBC users as it has done for me in the past.
Ken Hewson <ken@mkjh.demon.co.uk>
London, UK - Tuesday, January 27, 2004 at 14:43:06 (GMT)
Entry 11
Many thanks for the CD of your BBC pictures speedily delivered. It shows the effort of a dedicated, generous and public-spirited man before whom I stand humbled. Your website is truly impressive and has been a great resource for me over the years. Chris, you're a true gent.
Greg Cook <debounce@yahoo.co.uk>
London, UK - Monday, January 26, 2004 at 20:12:07 (GMT)
Entry 10
What can I say that has not already been said about this Man, He is just the
BEST! In the past I have bought items from the 8-Bit site and the standard and
speed of the post and packing plus the items is as good now as it was before,
only this time the items are free!!! Thanks Very Much Again.
Ken Hewson <ken@mkjh.demon.co.uk>
London, UK - Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at 14:37:31 (GMT)
Entry 9
Chris, many thanks for the goods they arrived safe and sound. My BBC's are going to really benefit from the ATPL/Ramwise and Speak easy upgrades as well as the other items. I have already recommended your services to other BBC owners. Once again many thanks.
Peter Ward <peter.ward33@btopenworld.com>
shrewsbury, UK - Wednesday, January 21, 2004 at 13:31:37 (GMT)
Entry 8
Thanks for the disks, keyboard and rom. All arrived safely.
Best of all its for free! Would have happly paid good money for these.
Nick Sutton
UK - Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at 09:38:55 (GMT)
Entry 7
Thanks for the free Electron, ROM card for my BBC, Sentinel disk game, BBC B handbook and the keyboard overlay. It all arrived in good condition although the fact that it was packaged in banana boxes caused much hilarity when I collected it from the post office.
I'm glad you managed to get the BBC Master working that I sent you and have rescued another Acorn machine from the dump.
regards
James
James Williams <jimmydeath@yahoo.com>
Nr Ely, UK - Sunday, January 18, 2004 at 18:23:25 (GMT)
Entry 6
A replacement key switch has been the final fix for my Turbo Electron from ebay. Its good that someone is supplying these off a single non-functioning computer.
Fraser Ross <fraser@members.v21.co.uk>
Aberdeenshire, Scotland - Friday, January 16, 2004 at 16:35:41 (GMT)
Entry 5
I have to thank you Chris for the elecron which arrived today.I did subscribe to your magazine a few years ago and as then you are very helpfull.
Regards
john adams
john Adams <john.adams7@ntlworld.com>
Belfast, UK - Thursday, January 15, 2004 at 21:49:06 (GMT)
Entry 4
I am amazed at the generosity of Chris in giving away such precious BBC equipment in such good condition.
Some items were brand new in their original wrappings. The goods I asked for arrived extremely well packaged and showed that a lot of time and thought had been given to the packing. Chris's knowledge is to be marvelled at and is in my opinion the number one Internet site for anything to do with the BBC computer range. The Web site is well organised and the photographic images and descriptions are a world source for research. The whole site is easy to use and well constructed. I can not think of anything good enough to describe my joy at finding this site. Well done and keep it up and running.
Les Parren <lesprivate@btinternet.com>
southend on sea, UK - Friday, January 09, 2004 at 15:58:50 (GMT)
Entry 3
Thousand thanks Chris! My poor old Master 128 has been sat around for years not being used because 2 keys were up the creek. Could never find spares, let alone a repair shop. Then all of a sudden I find someone willing to distribute spares without charge (even if id have happily paid good money for them). Youre doing the public a great service and I hope you are appropriately rewarded!
Tim Foulkes <bbwolfuk@blueyonder.co.uk>
Redditch, UK - Thursday, January 08, 2004 at 20:54:42 (GMT)
Entry 2
Many thanks Chris for the package which arrived yesterday.
I'll let you know how I get on with it all, but am currently
engrossed in Palace of Magic, again :)
Huge kudos to you for all your help, and most importantly,
for following the developments in Free Software into the
21st century with Free Hardware. This is the new economics.
Malcolm Smith <spock@canopus22.demon.co.uk>
Hitchin, UK - Wednesday, January 07, 2004 at 00:02:04 (GMT)
Entry 1
Many thanks Chris for the Archimedes Hand Scanner I recieved today, your generosity in the form of the 8BS Free Hardware section is unrivaled.
I think the only way the recipients of such goods can really show there appreciation would be to support 8BS in a way that will secure its future, by that I mean maybe taking time out to write a submission to the 8BS online magazine, sharing ideas, techniques or memories of Britains contribution to the home computer market, be it using Acorns at school on an Econet, home use, or maybe anyone who used these machines to run there own businesses back in the 80's or 90's.
Best Regards,
Rich.
www.classicacorn.freeuk.com
Richard Hall <classicacorn@freeuk.com>
UK - Tuesday, January 06, 2004 at 23:00:15 (GMT)