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--- software [2026/07/16 00:46] – [GRAPHICAL INTERFACE] fritigern
+++ software [2026/07/17 20:38] (current) – [GUI64] fritigern
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 //See also [[homebrew_software|Random small project programs]]//
 ===== Games =====
-//You have the starter kit with the 'Very Second' included with the C64U and the built-in online CommoServe service. - CommoServe contains mostly classic games, but also new and fairly new games.//
+//You have the starter kit with "the Very Second" included with the C64U and the built-in online CommoServe service. - CommoServe contains mostly classic games, but also new and fairly new games.//
-  * [[https://www.protovision.games|Protovision]] - Publisher of new C64 games and some hardware.
+  * **[[https://www.protovision.games|Protovision]]** - Publisher of new C64 games and some hardware.
-  * [[https://csdb.dk/|CSDB]] - A site dedicated to gathering as much information as possible about the productions, the groups, the sceners, the events, and bbs's in the Commodore 64 scene.
+  * **[[https://csdb.dk/|CSDB]]** - A site dedicated to gathering as much information as possible about the productions, the groups, the sceners, the events, and bbs's in the Commodore 64 scene.
-  * [[https://archive.org/details/softwarelibrary_c64|C64 software on Archive.org]] - Freely downloadable software, assumed to be in the public domain.
+  * **[[https://archive.org/details/softwarelibrary_c64|C64 software on Archive.org]]** - Freely downloadable software, assumed to be in the public domain.
-  * [[https://www.myabandonware.com/browse/platform/c64/|C64 Software at MyAbandonware]] - Large collection of C64 software.
+  * **[[https://www.myabandonware.com/browse/platform/c64/|C64 Software at MyAbandonware]]** - Large collection of C64 software.
-  * [[https://www.c64.com/|C64.com]] - Large collection of C64 games, demos and scene interviews.
+  * **[[https://www.c64.com/|C64.com]]** - Large collection of C64 games, demos and scene interviews.
-  * [[https://itch.io/games/tag-commodore-64|itch.io]] - New C64 games. Some free, some paid for (to support the creators!)
+  * **[[https://itch.io/games/tag-commodore-64|itch.io]]** - New C64 games. Some free, some paid for (to support the creators!)
-  * [[https://oneload64.github.io|Oneload64]] - 1000's of C64 games converted to cartridge format for instant loading:
+  * **[[https://oneload64.github.io|Oneload64]]** - 1000's of C64 games converted to cartridge format for instant loading:
-  * [[https://www.c64sets.com/boxed_sets.html|Commodore 64 Boxed Sets]] - This site digitally collects the material in the original box set of games. You receive the artwork and the sometimes extensive manual that were originally included with the sale.
+  * **[[https://www.c64sets.com/boxed_sets.html|Commodore 64 Boxed Sets]]** - This site digitally collects the material in the original box set of games. You receive the artwork and the sometimes extensive manual that was originally included with the sale.
     * **//Not for downloading games//**
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 ===== GRAPHICAL INTERFACE =====
-  * [[https://c64os.com|C64OS]] {{ :image:c64os.png?100|}} - C64OS is a versatile operating system for the Commodore 64 that provides a set of sophisticated tools in a powerful and unified user interface.
+  * **[[https://c64os.com|C64OS]]** {{ :image:c64os.png?100|}} - C64OS is a versatile operating system for the Commodore 64 that provides a set of sophisticated tools in a powerful and unified user interface.
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-  * [[https://github.com/WebFritzi/GUI64|GUI64]] {{ :image:gui64.png?100|}} - A Windows/Mac looking GUI, utilizes Ultimate functions when used in an Ultimate device.
+  * **[[https://github.com/WebFritzi/GUI64|GUI64]]** {{ :image:gui64.png?100|}} - A Windows/Mac looking GUI, utilizes Ultimate functions when used in an Ultimate device.
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-  * **GEOS**  {{ :image:geos2.0.jpg?100|}} – is included in the ‘USB cassette’ and see also the ‘files’ section of the FB-group //The Commodore 64 Ultimate Owners Group//
+  * **GEOS** {{ :image:geos2.0.jpg?100|}} – is included in "The Very Second" USB cassette that comes with the C64U. See also the ‘files’ section of the FB-group //The Commodore 64 Ultimate Owners Group//
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-  * [[https://bitbucket.org/mkgit64/area6510/src/master/releases/geos-gdos64/|GDOS64]]{{ :image:gdos64-99-3538753957.jpg?100|}} - A free GEOS-compatible operating system for the Commodore 64. Supports more hardware out of the box, like CMD devices, SD2IEC, 4 drives, and don't forget the facelift that the GUI has had!
+  * **[[https://bitbucket.org/mkgit64/area6510/src/master/releases/geos-gdos64/|GDOS64]]** {{ :image:gdos64-99-3538753957.jpg?100|}} - A free GEOS-compatible operating system for the Commodore 64. Supports more hardware out of the box, like CMD devices, SD2IEC, 4 drives, and don't forget the facelift that the GUI has had!
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 ==== GUI64 ====
-GUI64 is a new graphical user interface for the Commodore 64 and will be included as part of the software bundle for the brand new Commodore 64 Ultimate (C64U). It is provided as a cartridge image (*.crt). Find it in the C64U's menu on the cassette USB drive, select the file, press RETURN, and choose “Copy to flash.” Once installed, the GUI64 desktop will automatically appear every time you power on or reset your machine.
+GUI64 is a new graphical user interface for the Commodore 64 and is included as part of the software bundle for the Commodore 64 Ultimate. It is provided as a cartridge image (*.crt). Find it in the C64U's menu on the cassette USB drive, select the file, press RETURN, and choose “Copy to flash.” Once installed, the GUI64 desktop will automatically appear every time you power on or reset your machine.
 GUI64 allows you to manage disks and their contents with ease—formatting, renaming, cutting, copying, pasting, and more. Most importantly, it lets you launch your favorite games with a simple double-click. As an added bonus, the loading progress is displayed on screen.