VICE
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VisitVICE vs ViceSharp
What both publish
| Fact | VICE | ViceSharp |
|---|---|---|
| License | VICE is free software distributed under the GNU General Public License version 2 or, at the recipient's option, any later version. | The project is licensed under GNU GPL version 2.0 or later. |
| Purpose | VICE runs programs intended for classic 8-bit Commodore computers. | ViceSharp is a C# port of VICE, the Versatile Commodore Emulator, targeting .NET 10. |
| Support | The project directs bug reports, suggestions, and support requests to its SourceForge trackers or team mailing list, and notes development is done in spare time. | The repository directs users to file regressions in its GitHub issues and asks them to include the commit SHA, .NET SDK version, invocation, and reproduction details. |
VICE plans
- VICEFree
ViceSharp plans
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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.
Pick ViceSharp if…
It suits developers who want to embed a Commodore emulation core, as well as users seeking C64 emulation with a desktop interface or console shell. Users need to provide Commodore ROMs separately.