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MCS-DOS 1.01 Brings an MS-DOS-Style Shell to the Commodore 64
#MCSDOS #Commodore64 #C64 #C64Ultimate #Oscar64 #RetroComputing #Commodore #VICEEmulator #8BitComputing 
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MCS-DOS 1.01 - The Oasis BBS
MCS-DOS 1.01 brings DOS-style commands, batch files, disk tools, themes, and a safe mode to Commodore 64 systems.
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September 22, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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MEGA65 Adventure Builder Brings Visual Text Adventure Creation to the MEGA65
#MEGA65 #MegaAdventureCreator #RetroComputing #TextAdventure #8BitComputing #IndieDev #RetroGaming

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MEGA65 Adventure Builder - The Oasis BBS
MEGA65 Adventure Builder gives creators a visual way to build menu-driven adventures with 256-color graphics and story tools.
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July 1, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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C64 BASIC Memory Map Reveals How Programs Work
#Commodore64 #C64 #CommodoreBASIC #HESMon #RetroComputing #8BitComputing #CommodoreHistory

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C64 BASIC Memory Map Reveals How Programs Work - The Oasis BBS
C64 BASIC memory map explained through HESMon, ROM code, tokens, line links, and the byte structure behind every stored program line.
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July 29, 2026 at 12:21 PM
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Retro Tech Insanity Tests C64 Memory Banking
#Commodore64 #C64 #RetroComputing #RetroTechInsanity #HardwareMod #MemoryBanking #MOS6510 #8BitComputing
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Retro Tech Insanity Tests C64 Memory Banking - The Oasis BBS
Retro Tech Insanity demonstrates C64 memory banking with a GAL, 128K SRAM, custom ROM commands, and two separate BASIC workspaces.
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September 16, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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XCOMM Dual Terminal Brings Split-Screen Serial Tools to Commander X16
#CommanderX16 #XCOMM #RetroComputing #SerialTerminal #VERA #YModem #8BitComputing

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XCOMM dual terminal - The Oasis BBS
XCOMM dual terminal brings split-screen serial activity, a local console, YModem downloads, and flexible fonts to the Commander X16.
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July 20, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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Compute's Gazette Revival: BastichB 64K Reviews the Relaunched Magazine
#Commodore64 #RetroComputing #ComputesGazette #BastichB64K #TypeInPrograms #8bitComputing #RetroMagazine #HomebrewGames #BBS #VintageComputing

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Compute's Gazette Revival - The Oasis BBS
Compute's Gazette Revival brings back print issues with game reviews, code, and hardware tips. See what BastichB 64K found.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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Berzerk Port Brings Stern’s Arcade Chase to Commander X16
#CommanderX16 #Berzerk #RetroGaming #ArcadeGames #EvilOtto #SternElectronics #X16 #8BitComputing #RetroComputing #HomebrewGames

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Berzerk Port Brings Stern’s Arcade Chase to Commander X16 - The Oasis BBS
Berzerk Port brings Stern’s arcade chase to Commander X16 in a preview with speech data, robot taunts, Evil Otto, and keyboard controls.
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June 19, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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What do we have here? Any guesses on what computer this is? #MOS #8bitcomputing
April 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Commodore 64 Video Digitizer
#Commodore64 #C64 #RetroHardware #VideoDigitizer #GoDot #8bitComputing

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Commodore 64 Video Digitizer
Retro Bertie builds a Commodore 64 digitizer and captures images using a Canon camera and GoDot software. Surprisingly effective!
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June 18, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Final Fantasy X16 Port Gets Developer Update #1 from Andy McCall
#CommanderX16 #FinalFantasy #AndyMcCall #NES #65C02 #RetroComputing #RetroGaming #8BitComputing

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Final Fantasy X16 Port - The Oasis BBS
Final Fantasy X16 Port moves forward as Andy McCall shows early progress on Commander X16, native code work, and strong RPG potential.
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June 22, 2026 at 12:15 PM
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FSIM16 Flight Sim Brings Retro “3D” Flying to the Commander X16
#CommanderX16 #FSIM16 #RetroComputing #BASICProgramming #Xiphod #FlightSimulator #8BitComputing
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FSIM16 Flight Sim Brings Retro “3D” Flying to the Commander X16 - The Oasis BBS
FSIM16 Flight Sim shows Xiphod’s Commander X16 BASIC flying demo, with runway approaches, scenery, logs, and landing checks.
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April 30, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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X Party 2026: The C64 Demoscene Weekend You Cannot Afford to Miss
#XParty2026 #Commodore64 #C64 #C64Demoscene #Demoscene #RetroComputing #8BitComputing #8BitArt #PETSCII #SIDMusic #PixelArt #C64Demo #RetroEvents

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X Party 2026 - The Oasis BBS
X Party 2026 brings 3 days of Commodore 64 demos, compos, food, and chaos in Someren, NL. June 5-7. Tickets on sale.
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June 5, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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HoneyLans AV Adapter Tested on C64U and C64
#Commodore64 #C64 #C64U #Commodore128 #RetroComputing #8BitComputing #SVideo #HoneyLans

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HoneyLans AV Adapter Tested on C64U and C64 - The Oasis BBS
HoneyLans AV Adapter testing covers C64U and C64 video output, composite blur, S-Video clarity, RCA audio, gameplay, and setup notes.
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May 21, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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Meshtastic 64 Shipping Begins as BIT Zeal Moves First Batch Forward
#Meshtastic64 #Commodore64 #BITZeal #C64 #RetroComputing #Meshtastic #PETSCII #8BitComputing
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Meshtastic 64 Shipping - The Oasis BBS
Meshtastic 64 Shipping begins as BIT Zeal assembles, programs, tests, and ships the first Commodore 64 cartridge batch.
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April 30, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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VICE Snapshot Converter for Commodore 64
#Commodore64 #VICEEmulator #RetroComputing #C64Development #8bitComputing #VICEConverter

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VICE Snapshot Converter for Commodore 64 - The Oasis BBS
Convert VICE emulator snapshots into real C64 PRG files with VICE Snapshot Converter. Run snapshots on real hardware easil
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October 29, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Ultimate Game Engine Preview 2 Adds Major C64 Features
#Commodore64 #C64Ultimate #Ultimate64 #C64Portal #C64GameDevelopment #RetroComputing #GameEngine #8BitComputing #REU #Oscar64
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Ultimate Game Engine Preview 2 Adds Major C64 Features - The Oasis BBS
Ultimate Game Engine Preview 2 shows animated backgrounds, REU audio, refined collisions, slopes, actor systems, and an early editor GUI.
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August 28, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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One POKE Art Turns the C64 Into a Drawing Tool
#Commodore64 #C64 #PETSCII #PETSCIIArt #RetroRottie #RetroComputing #8BitComputing #CBM #C64POKE #BASICV2
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One POKE Art Turns the C64 Into a Drawing Tool - The Oasis BBS
Retro Rottie demonstrates One POKE Art, a Commodore 64 drawing trick with color controls, editing techniques, and four reset options.
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September 15, 2026 at 12:45 PM
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CMD RAMLink Recreated: Thomas Christoph Finishes Full Reverse Engineering
#CMDRAMLink #Commodore64 #RetroComputing #C64Hardware #RAMcardXL #ThomasChristoph #RetroTech #8bitComputing

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CMD RAMLink Recreated: Thomas Christoph Finishes Full Reverse Engineering - The Oasis BBS
Thomas Christoph completes his full CMD RAMLink replica, including a new metal case and support for XL RAMcards. Waitlist now open.
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May 2, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Roader BASIC Optimization Improves Speed and Scrolling
#Commodore64 #C64 #VisionBASIC #BASICProgramming #RetroProgramming #ComputeMagazine #8BitComputing #GameDevelopment

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Roader BASIC Optimization Improves Speed and Scrolling - The Oasis BBS
Vision BASIC studies Roader, improves its C64 performance, reduces flicker, and demonstrates reverse scrolling without machine code.
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July 27, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Multi-Floppy Commander Turbo Brings Dual-Drive File Management to the Commodore 64
#Commodore64 #C64 #RetroComputing #Chicken64 #FloppyDisk #MagicDesk #C64Software #8BitComputing

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Multi-Floppy Commander Turbo - The Oasis BBS
Multi-Floppy Commander Turbo gives Commodore 64 users dual-drive file management, fast loading, copying, renaming, and printing tools.
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August 3, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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Presenter: The First Commercial App for C64 OS Is Here
#C64OS #Commodore64 #RetroComputing #PresenterApp #PIGGames #C64Software #WorldOfCommodore #8bitcomputing

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Presenter: The First Commercial App for C64 OS Is Here - The Oasis BBS
Presenter by Erik van der Tier is the first commercial third-party app for C64 OS. It’s a slide presentation tool for the Commodore 64—download the free version now.
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April 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Ultra SID Player 128 Gets Its First Stereo Test
#Commodore128 #UltraSIDPlayer128 #SIDMusic #Commodore #RetroComputing #C128 #8BitComputing #StereoSID

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Ultra SID Player 128 Gets Its First Stereo Test - The Oasis BBS
Ultra SID Player 128 brings stereo SID playback to the Commodore 128, with Lukas Seltsam presenting its first audio test.
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August 5, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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Commodore 77 Interview Reveals Its Cyberpunk Hardware
#Commodore77 #Commodore64 #Cyberpunk2077 #C64Ultimate #Gamescom2026 #RETURNMagazin #RetroComputing #8BitComputing
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Commodore 77 Interview Reveals Its Cyberpunk Hardware - The Oasis BBS
The Commodore 77 interview covers its 77 MHz hardware, Cyberpunk keyboard, smoked case, lighting, steel trim, and themed user guide.
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September 4, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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MSX computers explained: how Sony, Yamaha and Panasonic shaped the almost-standard
In the early 1980s, buying a home computer was often less like choosing a tool and more like choosing a side. Commodore, Sinclair, Atari, Apple, NEC and man
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June 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM
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Commodore 64C Restoration: From Junkyard to Joypad
#Commodore64C #C64Restoration #RetroRepair #8BitComputing #VintageTechFix

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Commodore 64C Restoration: From Junkyard to Joypad
Watch a full Commodore 64C restoration as a filthy, corroded unit is cleaned, repaired, and brought back to working condition.
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June 16, 2025 at 1:19 PM