• C64OS v1.0 released!

    From Robert Bernardo@3:770/3 to All on Sunday, September 25, 2022 17:15:48
    Greg Nacu has released C64OS v1.0, his new, text-based operating system for the Commodore 64 with the minimum requirements of a SD2IEC card drive and joystick/mouse.

    https://c64os.com/

    You can use its full-featured File Manager or go into the App Launcher. Over 25 utilities are available! For more information on getting started with C64OS, see

    https://c64os.com/c64os/gettingstarted/#requirements

    You can purchase C64OS in two different packages (bundles). The starter bundle at $59 Canadian (not including postage and any taxes) or the standard bundle at $64 Canadian (not including postage and any taxes). See

    https://c64os.com/c64os/#order

    Whether you buy the starter bundle or the standard bundle, you get the pre-installed C64OS on a SD card and a very well-done, printed User's Guide Supplement, among other items.

    For an up-to-date, comprehensive review of C64OS v1.0, go to Perifractic's Youtube video at

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVeW2ZlV2WU

    Ooo, an optional Star Trek theme in C64OS !
    Robert Bernardo
    Fresno Commodore User Group -
    http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
    Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network -
    http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan
    Commodore Los Angeles Super Show -
    http://www.portcommodore.com/class

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  • From KP KP@3:770/3 to Robert Bernardo on Saturday, October 01, 2022 10:49:15
    On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 5:15:50 PM UTC-7, Robert Bernardo wrote:
    Greg Nacu has released C64OS v1.0, his new, text-based operating system for the Commodore 64 with the minimum requirements of a SD2IEC card drive and joystick/mouse.

    https://c64os.com/

    You can use its full-featured File Manager or go into the App Launcher. Over 25 utilities are available! For more information on getting started with C64OS, see

    https://c64os.com/c64os/gettingstarted/#requirements

    You can purchase C64OS in two different packages (bundles). The starter bundle at $59 Canadian (not including postage and any taxes) or the standard bundle at $64 Canadian (not including postage and any taxes). See

    https://c64os.com/c64os/#order

    Whether you buy the starter bundle or the standard bundle, you get the pre-installed C64OS on a SD card and a very well-done, printed User's Guide Supplement, among other items.

    For an up-to-date, comprehensive review of C64OS v1.0, go to Perifractic's Youtube video at

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVeW2ZlV2WU

    Ooo, an optional Star Trek theme in C64OS !
    Robert Bernardo
    Fresno Commodore User Group -
    http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
    Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network - http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan
    Commodore Los Angeles Super Show -
    http://www.portcommodore.com/class
    This looks amazing, I watched the demo on Retro Recipies.

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  • From K-Guide@1:130/230 to All on Sunday, October 02, 2022 09:08:32
    Just watched the Video about it and its quite impressive!

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  • From Anthony Soprano@3:770/3 to jungletrain@outlook.com on Sunday, October 02, 2022 15:13:33
    On Sat, 1 Oct 2022 10:49:15 -0700 (PDT), KP KP
    <jungletrain@outlook.com> wrote:

    On Sunday, September 25, 2022 at 5:15:50 PM UTC-7, Robert Bernardo wrote:
    Greg Nacu has released C64OS v1.0, his new, text-based operating system for the Commodore 64 with the minimum requirements of a SD2IEC card drive and joystick/mouse.

    https://c64os.com/

    You can use its full-featured File Manager or go into the App Launcher. Over 25 utilities are available! For more information on getting started with C64OS, see

    https://c64os.com/c64os/gettingstarted/#requirements

    You can purchase C64OS in two different packages (bundles). The starter bundle at $59 Canadian (not including postage and any taxes) or the standard bundle at $64 Canadian (not including postage and any taxes). See

    https://c64os.com/c64os/#order

    Whether you buy the starter bundle or the standard bundle, you get the pre-installed C64OS on a SD card and a very well-done, printed User's Guide Supplement, among other items.

    For an up-to-date, comprehensive review of C64OS v1.0, go to Perifractic's Youtube video at

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVeW2ZlV2WU

    Ooo, an optional Star Trek theme in C64OS !
    Robert Bernardo
    Fresno Commodore User Group -
    http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
    Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network -
    http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan
    Commodore Los Angeles Super Show -
    http://www.portcommodore.com/class
    This looks amazing, I watched the demo on Retro Recipies.

    They should have made it for VICE C128 mode. They could have used the
    extra 64 kBytes to speed up the system.

    But it is now sold out so, I guess they are making money on it.




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  • From Gary McCulloch@1:154/50 to Anthony Soprano on Sunday, October 02, 2022 21:37:16
    On Sun 2-Oct-2022 3:13p, Anthony Soprano@3:770/3.0 said to Jungletrain@outlook.com:
    On Sat, 1 Oct 2022 10:49:15 -0700 (PDT), KP KP
    <jungletrain@outlook.com> wrote:

    They should have made it for VICE C128 mode. They could have used the extra 64 kBytes to speed up the system.

    But it is now sold out so, I guess they are making money on it.

    Vice C128 Mode could use some help!

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  • From Robert Bernardo@3:770/3 to All on Friday, May 19, 2023 00:09:39
    C64 OS v1.03 has been released and now has support for the scroll wheel on a mouse connected through a MicroMys/MouSTer and support for mounting .D64, .D71, and .D81 files. You can update the earlier version(s) of the OS by going to the download page at

    https://c64os.com/c64os/softwareupdates/

    Note: To update v1.0 to the latest update, you must first run the v1.01 update, then run the v1.02 update, and then run the last update.

    Truly,
    Robert Bernardo
    Fresno Commodore User Group - http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
    Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network - http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan
    Pacific Commodore Expo NW 2023 - http://www.portcommodore.com/pacommex

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  • From Robert Bernardo@3:770/3 to All on Friday, May 19, 2023 18:44:47
    Heh, I should have mentioned that if you want to read all about the changes in v1.03, just go to

    https://c64os.com/post/mountandwheel

    Truly,
    Robert Bernardo
    Fresno Commodore User Group - http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
    Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network - http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan
    Pacific Commodore Expo NW 2023 - http://www.portcommodore.com/pacommex

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  • From Robert Bernardo@3:770/3 to All on Sunday, July 16, 2023 11:00:21
    C64OS gets better and better! Version 1.04 has been released, the Multimedia Release. In this version, there is a new graphics file format called “Commodore Grafix” which has support for metadata, variable frame rate sizes, native/non-native video
    modes, multi-frame matrix images, including 3D models, panoramas, and animation sequences. There are the new and/or improved Creator Tool and C64 Archiver, and the new SID Preview Utility with a SID Search Service. Finally, the gfx.lib supports
    character-mode graphics. (Some new features only available with the use of a RAM expander) Whew!

    Check out the more complete descriptions of C64OS v1.04 and short videos of the Multimedia Release at

    https://c64os.com

    Truly,
    Robert Bernardo
    Fresno Commodore User Group – http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
    Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network – http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan

    P.S. Remember… to upgrade to v1.04, you must have upgraded to the previous versions, v1.00 to v1.03, in order. See https://c64os.com/c64os/softwareupdates

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  • From outsoft@3:770/3 to All on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 14:17:52
    Bought but never tested :-)

    It will be nice If it can connect via WIFI MODEM to the Internet, there will
    be potentially awesome!!!

    Cheers!



    --Simon

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  • From Robert Bernardo@3:770/3 to outsoft on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 14:56:10
    On Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 6:15:33 AM UTC-7, outsoft wrote:

    It will be nice If it can connect via WIFI MODEM to the Internet, there will be potentially awesome!!!

    There are separate term programs for the C64. Or do you mean that there should be a term program built into C64OS?

    Truly,
    Robert Bernardo
    Fresno Commodore User Group - http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
    Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network - http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan

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  • From outsoft@3:770/3 to All on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 08:31:24
    Yes I use CCS for connect on an Italian BBS.with my C64C.

    What I mean is that a new OS for the C64 without the capabilities to connect directly online is almost a "closed system".



    --Simon

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  • From Robert Bernardo@3:770/3 to Simon on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 14:14:57
    On Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 12:15:09 AM UTC-7, Simon wrote:

    What I mean is that a new OS for the C64 without the capabilities to connect directly online is almost a "closed system".

    Ah, you mean like GEOS had GeoTerm (and now the newer geoCBMTerm).

    Truly,
    Robert Bernardo
    Fresno Commodore User Group - http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
    Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network - http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan

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  • From RobertB@3:770/3 to All on Friday, March 29, 2024 09:11:42
    Version 1.06 of C64OS has been released! This version has some new utilities including "Visualizer." To upgrade to your v1.05 to v1.06, go to

    https://c64os.com/c64os/softwareupdates

    To purchase C64OS, see

    https://c64os.com/c64os/#order

    Back in California!
    Robert Bernardo
    Fresno Commodore User Group – http://www.dickestel.com/fcug.htm
    Southern California Commodore & Amiga Network – http://www.portcommodore.com/sccan
    April 13-14 Commodore Los Angeles Super Show 2024 - http://www.portcommodore.com/class

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  • From Gary McCulloch@1:154/50 to All on Friday, March 29, 2024 18:13:19
    This is not an OS, it does replace the old OS. It boots over it. You cannot fire up your C64 and the OS load like it does now. Looks like they have a lot of work still to do before it is a C64 Operating System.

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  • From Shawn Highfield@1:18/200 to Gary McCulloch on Saturday, March 30, 2024 07:18:58
    Quoting Gary McCulloch to All <=-

    This is not an OS, it does replace the old OS. It boots over
    it. You cannot fire up your C64 and the OS load like it does now.
    Looks like they have a lot of work still to do before it is a C64 Operating System.

    That's still pretty good. I watched a couple of the videos like the nerd
    I am.

    Got my emulator running now and I think I may even haul out the hardware
    soon. We're just re-arranging the apartment so my father in law can move
    in and once I know what space I have left...

    Shawn

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