toolchain to include a C compiler, or in this case a gcc cross compiler from Windows to the Sharp x68000. I was using a CLI only, emulator run68. The x68000 is a 68000 based machine from Japan that uses a very MS-DOS like OS, HumanOS.

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Stephan

Well, it was a hand-me-down in the late 80’s when there were some better options available :-).

And thanks! That’s the one. Reading through the sprites section (which taught me binary) confirmed it :-). I also recall this one being the main manual for the system: http://www.lemon64.com/museum/manuals/commodore/sx-64_users_guide.jpg

Someday I will have to dig both of these up from my parents’ attic :-). Thanks again for the nostalgia. Reading through the old source code for my first BASIC interpreter definitely qualifies as achievement unlocked.

Wow that’s a nice Commodore 64 hand me down! Especially with the built in disk drive! I had a 1541, and until recently didn’t realize that most Europeans only had the tape drive.

I don’t suppose this is the manual?? Its been a while but I recall this one that at least came with my C64, which has a programming section.

My first (hand-me-down) computer was a C64-SX. I credit this version of BASIC, the manual that came with the computer and another spiral-bound book (which I’ve been unable to track down) for giving me the programming bug at like age 7, and of course starting me down the path till today.

No, it doesn’t do any hardware, nor any 6502 stuff, it’s just basic.

Now if you want the full experience, go with VICE.