C=128D

C=128D

The long awaited heir to the Commodore 64 failed to raise the same interest as its predecessor, but it was a brilliant machine anyway, solving all of the 64's problems: more memory, new version of BASIC (7.0) with commands to handle graphics and sound (no more POKEing) and built-in 80-column support. The machine operates in one of three modes, selected at boot time:

  • Commodore 64 mode: in this mode, the computer is, for all intents and purposes, a 64. Old BASIC, old hardware. Complete compatibility.
  • Commodore 128 mode: this is the 128's native mode, with its new features and extra memory enabled.
  • CP/M mode: here, the Z80 wakes up and the user may run CP/M applications using the built in floppy drive.
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