Commodore 64

The Commodore 64 is an 8-bit home computer introduced by Commodore in 1982, with 64 kilobytes of RAM and built-in sound and graphics.

MOS Technology 6510: An 8-bit microprocessor derived from the MOS Technology 6502, with an added input/output port. It runs the Commodore 64 and uses its port to control memory banking.
Commodore 64 games: Video games developed or released for the Commodore 64 computer. Its large game library became the machine’s most visible use.
Commodore International: A computer and electronics company that produced the Commodore 64 and other personal computers. Its manufacturing scale and retail strategy enabled the C64’s unusually low price.
Atari 8-bit family: A series of 8-bit home computers introduced by Atari beginning in 1979. Atari’s established computers competed directly with the C64 in games and home use.
Demoparty: A gathering where participants showcase computer-generated audiovisual demonstrations and compete in creative programming. C64 demo groups turned mastery of its hardware into a lasting creative scene.
MOS Technology SID: A programmable sound generator designed by Robert Yannes for Commodore computers. This custom chip gives the computer its distinctive three-voice synthesizer sound.
Impossible Mission: A 1984 platform game by Epyx featuring digitized speech and procedurally assembled rooms. Its speech and polished animation showcased the SID and VIC-II.
Jack Tramiel: A Polish-American businessman who led Commodore International during its expansion into personal computers. His emphasis on affordable mass-market machines shaped the C64’s commercial strategy.
Apple II: A family of personal computers introduced by Apple in 1977 and widely used in homes and schools. The Apple II offered an older, expandable platform at a higher typical price.
Cracker group: A group that removes software copy protection and distributes modified copies of programs. C64 cracking groups created intros that developed into a distinct computer-art form.

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