For those of us who love to blend vintage computing with the convenience of modern hardware, few projects are as satisfying as the "C64-Tower"—taking the guts of a Commodore 64 and its peripherals and mounting them inside a standard PC tower case. One of the most crucial steps in this process is using PC power supply for Commodore 1541 disk drive.

LUnix, Little Unix, is a multitasking 8-bit operating system for 6502-based computers and embedded systems. LUnix was developed in 1993 by Daniel Dallmann and contributed by İlker Fıçıcılar, Paul Gardner-Stephen, and Stefan Haubenthal. While intentionally lightweight, LUnix provides core functionality, including multitasking and dynamic memory management, without requiring additional hardware expansions.

The C64 Emulator for the Atari ST is a powerful tool that brings the classic Commodore 64 experience to your ST. While it has some limitations, particularly with games that rely on advanced hardware features, it excels at running a wide range of software, from productivity tools to programming environments.

The Commodore 64, one of the most iconic home computers of the 1980s, was not just a gaming machine. It was also a powerful tool for productivity, particularly in the realm of word processing. From simple text editors to sophisticated WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) programs, there is a wide variety of Commodore 64 word processors that catered to different needs and preferences. In this blog post, we’ll explore the history, features, and legacy of these programs, with a special focus on favorites like EasyScript, WordPro, The Write Stuff (BB Writer), and Paperclip.

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, aspiring programmers faced a unique challenge: learning to code by manually typing in program listings from computer magazines and books. This practice, known as "type-in programs" or "type-in listings," was a common method of distributing software before the widespread availability of floppy disks and the Internet. This nostalgic practice from that era had an invaluable impact on early programming education.

The Elektronika MK 52 calculator (ЭЛЕКТРОНИКА MK 52) was the first programmable Russian calculator to go into space.

This Commodore text transfer method helps to transfer PETSCII text in Commodore to Evernote via RS-232 connection. Evernote serves as a versatile tool for organizing my active notes, boasting Linux compatibility through a Wine emulator, as well as offering options like NixNote for Linux and dedicated apps for Android, iPad, and more.

The Amstrad CPC 464 holds a special place in the hearts of retro computer enthusiasts. Integrated Development Environment for Amstrad CPC 464 664 6128 and Schneider CPC retro computers will provide modern tools for Amstrad BASIC programming.