Frodo
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What both publish
| Fact | Frodo | VICE |
|---|---|---|
| License | The repository lists Frodo under the GPL-2.0 license. | VICE is free software distributed under the GNU General Public License version 2 or, at the recipient's option, any later version. |
| Purpose | Frodo is a portable Commodore 64 emulator focused on reproducing special graphical effects possible on the C64. | VICE runs programs intended for classic 8-bit Commodore computers. |
Frodo plans
- FrodoFree
VICE plans
- VICEFree
Pick Frodo if…
Frodo suits people who want to run Commodore 64 software on Linux, macOS, or Windows, including users on slower machines who may prefer Frodo Lite. Its controller mapping and support for disk, tape, and cartridge formats also suit people using varied C64 media.
Pick VICE if…
VICE suits people who want to run software written for classic Commodore 8-bit computers on supported host systems. It offers builds for Windows, macOS, and Android, with a separate download path for other Unix-based systems.