OS64
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VisitOS64 vs VICE
What both publish
| Fact | OS64 | VICE |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The README identifies VirtualBox as the virtual machine started by the build process. | The stable binary monitor interface is used by third-party tools including C64 Studio and debugger projects. |
| License | The repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0. | VICE is free software distributed under the GNU General Public License version 2 or, at the recipient's option, any later version. |
| Purpose | OS64 is a Commodore 64 emulator operating system for x86 PCs, formerly called Emudore 64. | VICE runs programs intended for classic 8-bit Commodore computers. |
OS64 plans
No prices published.
VICE plans
- VICEFree
Pick OS64 if…
OS64 suits users who want a bare-metal Commodore 64 emulator operating system on an x86 PC. It is also relevant to developers comfortable with Linux builds, boot media, and the stated drive limitations.
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.