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DARK SECRETS: 2 | Vintage Vibes

Microsoft has blown the dust off the source code for a version of Bill Gates' first-ever operating system

If you've done some programming on an original Commodore 64, it's basically that one.

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Bill Gates’ 48-year-old Microsoft 6502 BASIC goes open source

Microsoft BASIC for 6502 Microprocessor - Version 1.1 source code is now available on Github, under the MIT license.

Tom’s Hardware

Remaking a Commodore 64 Datasette from 1982 using 1993 microcassette tech — TechTuber touts 1MB per tape, a 5x improvement over the original

Recreating the Commodore 64's famous 1982 datasette using 1993 tech and 2025 know-how

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I’ve spent a year with this retro keyboard and it takes me back to my childhood (even if my colleagues hate it)

The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is the perfect balance of modern capability, and retro look and feel. I've been using the C64 Edition for a year and it's my favorite keyboard!

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Original Amiga prototype spotted at VCF West 2025 vintage computing show — rarely seen forerunner to Amiga 1000 from early 1984

A very early pre-Commodore Amiga computer prototype was on public display at VCF West 2025 this weekend.

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Commodore Corporation BV acquisition completed by fan-led consortium — prepare for new retro futurist products with the deal signed, sealed, and paid for ahead of schedule

Peri Fractic has confirmed that a community-led acquisition of Commodore Corp has been signed, sealed, and paid for.

Tom’s Hardware

“We've been sleeping for 30 years. Please excuse us”: The Commodore 64 is back, packed with extra power for chiptune music makers

Fans of the original’s much-loved SID chip can now get their hands on a brand new take on the classic

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The Commodore 64 is back and this time it's brought some friends

The classic 80s Commodore 64 is set to return later this year, with some special edition models too

The Commodore 64 Ultimate computer is the company's first hardware release in over 30 years — pre-orders start at $299

The Commodore 64 Ultimate will be the first new hardware released under the auspices of the new management, and pricing starts at $299.

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Commodore's been bought by a YouTuber who's re-assembling key execs and already teasing new hardware

Though the finances may yet scupper it.

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Commodore acquired for a ‘low seven figure’ price — new (acting) CEO comes from the retro community

YouTube’s Christian ‘Peri Fractic’ Simpson claims to be 'the acting CEO of Commodore Corporation.' But there's still a financial hurdle to cross for a successful acquisition.

Tom’s Hardware

Commodore shocks retro TechTuber with option to buy 'the whole company'

In response to a licensing inquiry, Commodore Corporation has shocked retro TechTuber Perifractic with an option to buy 'the whole company'.

Tom’s Hardware

Doom slithers and dithers its way with a 16-color Atari ST port

Jonas Eschenburg shows off Doom running on the classic Atari ST system—complete with 16 color support and more dithering than you can shake a stick at.

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Commodore OS Vision 3.0 Linux-based OS arrives to spruce up retro builds

You can finally update your Commodore 64x with an up-to-date operating system ready to handle all of your modern retro computing needs.

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33-year-old AmigaOS for Commodore computers gets an unexpected update

Work continues on AmigaOS 3.2 with the stewards of this classic Motorola 680x0 friendly operating system, Hyperion Entertainment, releasing version 3.2.3 a few days ago.

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These 15 vintage PCs shaped the way we think about laptops today

Old computers retain so much of their appeal after they've become obsolete, but why? These photos tell the story.

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CES 2025 is the 40th anniversary of the Commodore 128 — the last 8-bit PC first appeared at CES 1985

CES' yesteryears are pondered via the Commodore 128.

Tom’s Hardware

Indiana bakery still using Commodore 64s originally released in 1982 as cash registers — Hilligoss Bakery in Brownsburg sticks to the BASICs

The Hilligoss Bakery in Brownsburg, Indiana proves the modern day efficacy of retro hardware by still using a Commodore 64s for business transactions.

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Commodore 64 can run AI to generate images — takes 20 minutes per 90 iterations to make 64 pixels

Nickbild on GitHub creates and documents a Commodore 64 AI sprite generator.

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Commodore 64 claimed to outperform IBM's quantum system — sarcastic researchers say 1 MHz computer is faster, more efficient, and decently accurate

A paper released during the SIGBOVIK 2024 conference details an attempt to simulate the IBM ‘quantum utility’ experiment on a Commodore 64. The authors claim the experiment was a success.

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10 Best Commodore Vic-20 games

Retro Gamer picks its best Commodore Vic-20 games

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Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W Plays YouTube on 40-Year-Old Retro Computer

A computer from the late 20th Century is given the power to watch YouTube at 80x25 pixels thanks to the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W.

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YouTuber picks up where he left off with RPG he started making almost 40 years ago on a Commodore 64

That's a record for "longest game development" even Beyond Good and Evil 2 might struggle to beat.

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Raspberry Pi Is at the Heart of This Portable Commodore 64 Cyberdeck

Merging a cyberdeck and retro computer into one glorious project, this all-in-one machine is powered by the Raspberry Pi 3A+

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Raspberry Pi Powers Commodore 64 Expansion Cartridge, Plays Doom

Bringing the power to a 40+ year old vintage computer, the Raspberry Pi provides CPU horsepower and more RAM than the Commodore 64 could ever dream of.

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