Here’s a summary of the Gearrice article “Forget Windows 11: Commodore OS Vision 3.0 is the retro system you’ve been waiting for”:
Commodore OS Vision 3.0 is a Linux-based operating system revived to emulate classic Commodore systems while bringing them to the modern era. Originally started by Commodore USA and discontinued in 2013, the project was picked up by a group of enthusiasts and My Retro Computer Ltd., ensuring continued updates and improvements.
Key features and details:
- Based on an unofficial reimplementation of MX Linux, with MATE desktop (resembling GNOME 2), and Compiz (with Emerald) for advanced visual effects.
- Bootloader is systemd; only available for x64 architectures (not usable on older 32-bit machines).
- Uses the dpkg package manager with APT—the standard for Debian-based distributions.
- Version 3.0 is the biggest update, focusing on retro gaming; it includes 200 free Commodore games and demos by default.
- Built on MX Linux 23 "Libretto" with kernel 6.1.133.
- Features Commodore OS BASIC V1, a modern BASIC interpreter that supports 3D graphics, sprites, tiles, physics, ROM configuration, and emulation. Includes lots of customizable visuals (themes, animated backgrounds) with a retro Commodore vibe.
- Completely free to download (direct or torrent), but the image is large: 36GB (!).
- Can be installed on hardware or run in a virtual machine (recommended for most).
- Especially useful for giving old PCs a second life, but less practical for modern hardware unless used in a VM.
Commodore OS Vision 3.0 is an extensive, nostalgic operating system for retro enthusiasts or anyone wanting a break from mainstream Windows/macOS/Linux distros, especially if you have a soft spot for classic Commodore computers. It’s full-featured, focused on retro gaming, and brings back the old-school look and feel.
For details and download links, visit the full Gearrice article.
Source: gearrice Forget Windows 11: Commodore OS Vision 3.0 is the retro system you've been waiting for. - GEARRICE
