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C64 OS: A modern(ish) operating system for the Commodore 64

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    pete_the_paper_boat
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    I can't believe it's a paid piece of software, with a modern UX website. For a Commodore 64.

    I can't believe it's a paid piece of software, with a modern UX website. For a Commodore 64.

    10 votes
    1. devalexwhite
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      Honestly I kinda of love the idea of businesses dedicated to high quality software for retro, enthusiast hardware. I mean, talk about a dream job haha.

      Honestly I kinda of love the idea of businesses dedicated to high quality software for retro, enthusiast hardware. I mean, talk about a dream job haha.

      4 votes
    2. Akir
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      I know, right? I was thinking to myself that this must be a very dedicated group of enthusiasts working on it because there is lots of documentation on their website that appears to be original,...

      I know, right? I was thinking to myself that this must be a very dedicated group of enthusiasts working on it because there is lots of documentation on their website that appears to be original, but when I looked to see when it was last updated I got smacked with a price.

      And the thing is, I can imagine modern C64 enthusiasts paying for it, too.

      3 votes
  2. Sodliddesu
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    Wild. Who's actually spending $59 CAD for this? I understand mod communities and the pleasure of showing off your HDMI N64 to your friends but... What do you do with this? Is it a power play to...

    Wild. Who's actually spending $59 CAD for this? I understand mod communities and the pleasure of showing off your HDMI N64 to your friends but... What do you do with this? Is it a power play to call IT in your office and show them your C64 OS or something?

    4 votes
  3. phareous
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    What is this doing that GEOS didn’t?

    What is this doing that GEOS didn’t?

    1 vote