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Computer Freaks Association   (CFA)

- Quality - from the Heart of Europe

AKA:
The CFA

Founded by :
Dan in 1987

Dissolved in :
31 January 1991

Group Types :
Demo Group, Cracker Group, Magazine Staff, Import Group, Swapping Group

Base Country :
Switzerland

Website :
http://www.commodore.64.ms

Trivia :



The CFA was founded in 1987 in Basel, Switzerland, when 3-letter names were still in fashion. CFA stood for “Computer Freaks Association”. In the first months the CFA was a group of C64 fans and gaming tournaments were held in regular intervals. They organised a gaming room at a local School-Party of the RG in Basel.

The CFA started with pure Demo-Making and Software-Swapping. The first international contact was the Norwegian group The Sinister Realm 2013 Stavanger. One of the early meeting places was the Dial-Club, a local Computer-Center in Basel.
AT this time a regular Exchange-Ring of Software between the members was built up.

The first Copy-Party visited by CFA members was Crazy & ZSS Party 1988 in Pratteln/Switzerland. In 1989 Members of the group was busted by police on a German Copy-Party, but thanks to slow Swiss legislation, no CFA member had any troubles at all after returning to Switzerland.
The CFA took part in Demo-Contests of other Swiss copy parties: Crazy & RCS Party 1989, Crazy + Stardom Copy-Party 1989 and Fresh Party 1990.

In the early days, our strategy was: focus on Switzerland. This changed with the first member expansion outside of Basel:
German members: Snief and The Cure.
Liechtenstein members: Sandman.

War against another Swiss group Fresh, which led to a funny anti demo Fresh on Top. The war was officially ended at the Swiss Pirates Reunion 2002. (nowadays there are many friendship boundaries between the former 2 opponents).

The CFA has in the meantime started importing and cracking games: access to the major US BBS, latest wares and cards agogo.

1990-1991 Cooperation with Italian Cracking Service from Italy.

11/1989-07/1993 reknown Disk Mag “Immortal Flash” an e-zine that become quite popular in the scene (later released by Atlantis).

In 02/1991 the CFA died and the remaining members built up Atlantis. More info in Joker Note.


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All Members :
Avalanche   (ex) ( -> 31/1-1991) .... Coder, Graphician, Swapper
Dan   (ex) ( -> 1-1991) .... Coder, Cracker, Graphician, Modem Trader, Organizer, Swapper
Dr. Science   (ex) ( -> 1-1991) .... Coder, Cracker, Diskmag Editor, Graphician, Logo Graphician, Swapper
ECF   (ex) .... Graphician, Swapper
ICS   (ex) .... Coder, Graphician, Swapper
Nightshadow   (ex) .... (unknown function)
Pat Boon   (ex) ( -> 1-1991) .... Co-Sysop, Graphician, Importer, Modem Trader, Musician, Swapper
Phase   (ex) .... Cracker
Racer   (ex) ( -> 31/1-1991) .... Modem Trader, Swapper
Raxid   (ex) .... Swapper
Sandman   (ex) .... Swapper
Snief   (ex) .... Coder, Cracker, Swapper
Softvirus   (ex) .... Coder, Modem Trader, Swapper
Steve   (ex) ( -> 1-1991) .... Coder, Cracker, Diskmag Editor
Tec   (ex) (3-1990 -> 6-1990) .... Coder, Importer, Modem Trader, Swapper
Tewin   (ex) .... Graphician
The Cure   (ex) .... Graphician, Swapper
Touchstone   (ex) ( -> 1-1991) .... Diskmag Editor, Graphician, Swapper
Tubbs   (ex) .... Coder, Graphician, Logo Graphician, Swapper
WHKBF   (ex) .... Swapper
Zorlac   (ex) (4-1990 -> 1-1991) .... Co-Sysop, Coder, Cracker, Diskmag Editor, Modem Trader, Swapper

BBS's :
Temple of Darkness (HQ)

Releases : (147)
DownloadVisit ... 2015 One-File Demo
DownloadReunion 2012 ... 2012 Demo(Released at Swiss Pirates Reunion 2012)
DownloadSpecial FX 2 - Unreleased Part ... 2012 One-File Demo
DownloadMoonShadow +2 [italian] ... 1991 Crack (Recrack)
DownloadEuropean Soccer Challenge ... 1991 Crack
DownloadCyrus ... 1991 Crack
DownloadSwiss Cheese ... 1991 Demo
DownloadCFA Intro ... 1991 Crack Intro
DownloadNovaterm V9.0 ... 1991 BBS Software
DownloadTKO Professional Boxing ... 1991 Crack (Import)
DownloadUltima VI - The False Prophet ... 1991 Crack (Import)
DownloadImmortal Flash #08 ... 1990 Diskmag
DownloadSnap Attack ... 1990 Misc.
DownloadFresh on Top ... 1990 One-File Demo
DownloadImmortal Flash Cover #01 by CFA ... 1990 Disk Cover
DownloadFresh on Top ... 1990 One-File Demo
DownloadImmortal Flash #04 ... 1990 Diskmag(Released at Fresh Party 1990)
DownloadOriginals Wanted! ... 1990 Misc.
DownloadSecurity Alert ... 1990 Crack (Import)
DownloadCFA & ICS intro ... 1990 Crack Intro
DownloadImmortal Flash #03 ... 1990 Diskmag
DownloadOutline #1 ... 1990 Diskmag
DownloadPat Boon's Rankings 1990 March ... 1990 Charts
DownloadPat Boon's Rankings 1990 January ... 1990 Charts
DownloadImmortal Flash #02 ... 1990 Diskmag
DownloadLimes & Napoleon +7 ... 1990 Crack
Download4 Hellsoft ... 1990 Crack Intro
DownloadAdios ... 1990 Misc.
DownloadArt for the CFA ... 1990 Graphics
DownloadAtom Ant + ... 1990 Crack
DownloadBack to the Future II ... 1990 Crack
DownloadCFA Disc-Cover ... 1990 Disk Cover
DownloadCFA Intro ... 1990 Crack Intro
DownloadCFA Intro in Love ... 1990 Intro
DownloadCFA Logo ... 1990 Graphics
DownloadChambers of Shaolin +12 ... 1990 Crack
DownloadCommercial Break ... 1990 One-File Demo
DownloadDragon's Kingdom +5 ... 1990 Crack (Import)
DownloadFighting Soccer ... 1990 Crack (Import)
DownloadFlimbo's Quest +4 ... 1990 Crack
DownloadGolden Axe ... 1990 Crack
DownloadImmortal Flash #05 ... 1990 Diskmag
DownloadImmortal Flash #06 ... 1990 Diskmag
DownloadImmortal Flash #07 ... 1990 Diskmag
DownloadInsects in Space ... 1990 Crack
DownloadInsomnia ... 1990 Crack
DownloadMission Impossibubble + ... 1990 Crack
DownloadNew CFA Intro (Border) ... 1990 Crack Intro
DownloadNew CFA Logo ... 1990 Graphics
DownloadNight Breed +2 ... 1990 Crack (100%)
DownloadOldie #02 ... 1990 Intro
DownloadSecurity Alert ... 1990 Crack (Import)
DownloadShadow Warriors +4 ... 1990 Crack
DownloadSpecial FX II ... 1990 Demo
DownloadThank You ... 1990 One-File Demo
DownloadWar of the Lance ... 1990 Crack
DownloadWicked +6 ... 1990 Crack
DownloadIntro #5 ... 1989 Crack Intro
DownloadBionic Ninja +3 ... 1989 Crack (Import)
DownloadBionic Ninja +3F ... 1989 Crack (Import)
DownloadPat Boon's Rankings 1989 December ... 1989 Charts
DownloadThe Untouchables +3 ... 1989 Crack
DownloadTusker +2 ... 1989 Crack (Import)
DownloadCo-Demo ... 1989 One-File Demo
DownloadImmortal Flash #01 ... 1989 Diskmag
DownloadPat Boon's Rankings 1989 November - week 47 ... 1989 Misc.
DownloadRankinx ... 1989 Charts
DownloadShark +12 ... 1989 Crack
DownloadLaser Squad +F ... 1989 Crack (NTSC fixed, Import)
DownloadCFA Import Intro ... 1989 Crack Intro
DownloadFighting Soccer ... 1989 Crack (Import)
DownloadStrider +4 ... 1989 Crack (Import)
DownloadSnief Rankinx October ... 1989 Charts
DownloadStunt Car Racer ... 1989 Crack
DownloadOil Imperium [german] ... 1989 Crack (100%)
DownloadDigi Is It ... 1989 One-File Demo
DownloadPat Boon's Rankings 1989 week 44 ... 1989 Charts
DownloadCFA September 89 Ranks ... 1989 Charts
DownloadRanxweek 44 ... 1989 Charts
DownloadWar Machine ... 1989 Crack
DownloadGravrace ... 1989 Crack
DownloadSpecial FX ... 1989 One-File Demo(#7 WiLD Demo at Crazy + Stardom Copy-Party 1989)
DownloadFace Value ... 1989 Demo(#10 C64 Demo at Crazy + Stardom Copy-Party 1989)
DownloadCFA Intro ... 1989 Crack Intro
DownloadAaargh! ... 1989 Crack
DownloadOur Parts ... 1989 One-File Demo
DownloadTrialogue ... 1989 One-File Demo(Released at Crazy + Stardom Copy-Party 1989)
DownloadZoomball ... 1989 Crack
DownloadDevorator +3 [german] ... 1989 Crack
DownloadHate ... 1989 Crack
DownloadLysis ... 1989 Crack
DownloadSterne Wie Staub [german] ... 1989 Crack
DownloadNaCl +3 ... 1989 Crack
DownloadNo Mercy ... 1989 Demo(#3 C64 Demo at Crazy & RCS Party 1989)
DownloadDan Cooper ... 1989 Crack
DownloadThe Mega-Sound Collection ... 1989 Music Collection
DownloadAcid ... 1989 One-File Demo(Released at Ikari & Zargon Party 1989)
DownloadCFA Intro ... 1989 Crack Intro
DownloadIn Full Effect ... 1989 One-File Demo
DownloadCFA Intro [the first one] ... 1989 Crack Intro
DownloadAspar Grand Prix Master +6 ... 1989 Crack
DownloadBlast'em Preview ... 1989 Game Preview
DownloadBreak Ball ... 1989 Crack
DownloadCFA Import Intro ... 1989 Crack Intro
DownloadCFA Intro ... 1989 Crack Intro
DownloadCFA Intro ... 1989 Crack Intro
DownloadCFA Intro -Hard Times- ... 1989 Crack Intro
DownloadCFA Intro (Born to be Cool) ... 1989 Crack Intro
DownloadCFA Intro Big Logo ... 1989 Crack Intro
DownloadCo-Demo Preview ... 1989 One-File Demo
DownloadContact Snief ... 1989 One-File Demo
DownloadDouble Mega Demo ... 1989 One-File Demo
DownloadFire Intro ... 1989 Intro
DownloadGo-Kart Simulator +6 ... 1989 Crack
DownloadHate ... 1989 Crack (Import)
DownloadICS Intro ... 1989 Crack Intro
DownloadImmortal Flash Info File ... 1989 One-File Demo
DownloadIntro #2 [not so cool intro] ... 1989 Crack Intro
DownloadIntro Chess ... 1989 Crack Intro
DownloadIntro New ... 1989 Crack Intro
DownloadIt's Important! ... 1989 One-File Demo
DownloadLaser Squad II + ... 1989 Crack
DownloadRobo-Runner ... 1989 Crack
DownloadRythmus Searcher V1.0 ... 1989 Tool
DownloadScreen/Scroll-Editor V1.2 ... 1989 Tool
DownloadSecurity Intro by CFA ... 1989 Crack Intro
DownloadSteve Intro ... 1989 Crack Intro
DownloadSurprise ... 1989 One-File Demo
DownloadThe Hopping Hoodlum ... 1989 Crack
DownloadTubbs Intro ... 1989 Crack Intro
DownloadXenon ... 1989 Crack
DownloadNature ... 1988 Demo
DownloadSwap Demo ... 1988 One-File Demo(Released at ZSS Copy Party 1988)
DownloadBomb the Bass ... 1988 Music
DownloadThe CFA Demo 3 - A Star is Born ... 1988 One-File Demo
DownloadBubbles V1.0 ... 1988 One-File Demo
DownloadPure Gold ... 1988 One-File Demo
DownloadThe CFA Demo 2 ... 1988 One-File Demo
DownloadWizard Fight ... 1988 Crack
DownloadF1 Manager ... ??? Crack
DownloadFlimbo's Quest +4 ... ??? Crack
DownloadHello friends ... ??? Misc.
DownloadIntro V2.0 ... ??? Intro
DownloadLittle Hat's Maze ... ??? Crack
DownloadMaxie Theme I ... ??? Music
DownloadMegasmasher! ... ??? Misc.
DownloadOldie #01 ... ??? Intro

Organizer of :
Swiss Pirates Reunion 2012 ... 2012  (Switzerland)
Swiss Pirates Reunion 2007 ... 2007  (Switzerland)

User Comment
Submitted by Dr.Science on 11 December 2011
Also check out the new Webseite on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CFA64

User Comment
Submitted by Freestyle on 24 November 2008
Yes Pat, "one" of the coolest, right after Fresh, Future Concepts, MDA, SCA, Boonfire, Stardom and Crazy. :-)

User Comment
Submitted by Pat Boon on 10 July 2003
One of the coolest Swiss C64 groups ever...
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