C64OS v1.0 released!

[RobertB]

     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

 

 

          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

[RobertB]

     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

[RobertB]

     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

[RobertB]

     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

[RobertB]

Version 1.05 of C64OS was released a few weeks ago.  This version has task-switching!  To upgrade to your v1.04 to v1.05, go to

 

https://c64os.com/c64os/softwareupdates

 

To purchase C64OS, see

 

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

 

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

[RobertB]

     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

[Grimm1966]

I didn't see this in the manual, but can you use a PI1541 and/or an original 1541 with the OS?  Thanks,

[+OLD CS1]

6 minutes ago, Grimm1966 said:

I didn't see this in the manual, but can you use a PI1541 and/or an original 1541 with the OS?  Thanks,

As a secondary drive, likely, but...

 

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

Quote

C64 OS can access all your floppy disk drives, but a mass-storage device with support for native CMD-style subdirectories is required for the system drive.

(emphasis mine)

 

I lament there appears to be no trial version.  I can imagine if there was one, however, well, you know how pie rats are.

[Grimm1966]

I did find this on the PI1541, but I don't know if this is good enough, or if there are commands that the C64OS needs that the PI1541 doesn't implement?

 

https://github.com/pi1541/Pi1541/blob/master/docs/IEC Commands.md

Edited March 29 by Grimm1966

[+OLD CS1]

15 minutes ago, Grimm1966 said:

I did find this on the PI1541, but I don't know if this is good enough, or if there are commands that the 64OS needs that the PI1541 doesn't implement?

 

https://github.com/pi1541/Pi1541/blob/master/docs/IEC Commands.md

Interesting.  It seems like it should given it supports CMD subdirectories but, like you said, I do not see anything specific there.