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--- software_modifications_for_c64u [2026/01/13 23:19] – walter
+++ software_modifications_for_c64u [2026/02/01 11:19] (current) – [Changing BASIC prompt GUI] walter
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 The C64U comes with a function to online search and install software labeled as 'CommoServe'. This is actually a subset of a larger databae known as 'Assembly64'.
-The following about getting access to this large database on the C64U and is quite technical and can be tricky. This also something that was not the intention of Commodore that people would do it. If it works now it can that will not work anymore later.
+The following is about getting access to this large database on the C64U and is quite technical. This also something that was not the intention of Commodore that people would do it. If it works now it can that will not work anymore later.
 ==== Jussi A. solution ====
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 ===== Changing BASIC prompt GUI =====
-  * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1249159557042604/permalink/1262180862407140/|FB-post from Dean W. about how he changed the default BASIC boot GUI]]
+  * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/1249159557042604/permalink/1262180862407140/|FB-post from Dean W. about how he changed the default BASIC boot GUI]] \\
-    * //I wanted a more "modern" and colourful boot experience when I turn on my C64 Ultimate, so I'm using my custom "dark mode" kernal with an alternative font. Love seeing this when I turn it on, and it's nice to be using a fresh font. I might create some other designs too.//
+Service to change the look of the default BASIC startup screen.
-  * I was stated that this was done by modifying both kernel and character rom. But due to copyright concerns these could not yet be shared.
+        * => https://c64.pro
-    * => **At present no information available to re-create this** without knowing yourself how to do this
+      * Website where you can upload your own ROM file. The service will modify the file with the selected esthetic option. After payment of $3 you can download the file and activate it. - Except some designs who are free of charge
+      * Works also with JiffyDOS and DolphinDOS
+[{{:image:softwaremod:custom_boot_gui_dean_w.jpg?200|Example of the look after modification. More designs are available. }}]
+===== Replacement C64 system font =====
+This is a replacement for the original C64 system font. You can use it with VICE or in a real C64 with a character eprom. 6 pixel uppercase height, better readability, mostly closed inverted text, consistent x-hight.
+  * https://csdb.dk/release/?id=187321