VICE
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What both publish
| Fact | VICE | Viciious |
|---|---|---|
| License | VICE is free software distributed under the GNU General Public License version 2 or, at the recipient's option, any later version. | The emulation code and UI assets were authored from scratch and placed in the public domain, with stated exceptions for bundled ROMs, tests and demo programs. |
| Purpose | VICE runs programs intended for classic 8-bit Commodore computers. | The project says it was written for tinkering and playful exploration of Commodore 64 hardware and software. |
VICE plans
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Viciious 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 Viciious if…
Viciious suits people curious about Commodore 64 hardware and software who want to experiment with BASIC, assembly, or supported files. It is less suited to users who need complete emulation compatibility or a mobile-friendly interface.