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<strong><center>Version 8.1a</center></strong>
<strong><center>Version 8.1b</center></strong>
<center>Technical Support: [https://www.itchybutt.org/c/bbs-corner/commodore-color-64/7 Color 64 Discourse]</center>
<center>Technical Support: [https://www.itchybutt.org/c/bbs-corner/commodore-color-64/7 Color 64 Discourse]</center>




* [https://www.color64wiki.itchybutt.org/index.php/Main_Page Online Sysop Manual]
<span style="font-size: 140%;"><center><strong>* * * New 8.1b BETA version available! * * *</center></strong></span>
* [https://1drv.ms/b/c/8fcf3e9c9898b13f/EV7Ts4KAsWNIrjJnbJKw4bEBa5lF2ObMmymkHgEy2xc58Q?e=4j2JDF Hard Copy of Sysop Manual (PDF)]
 
<strong>Full Install disks (D64 images):</strong> [https://www.color64wiki.itchybutt.org/images/a/a2/81b_upgrade_%28d64_install%29_BETA.zip Download D64-image Install disks]<br>
For new and existing BBSes running on true 64 Hardware.
Existing BBSes - use this file and copy all files from disk that are labeled "810b"<br>
 
<strong>Those running in VICE:</strong><br>
<strong>Existing VICE LTK BBS Systems <br>
For upgrade (only):</strong> [https://www.color64wiki.itchybutt.org/images/f/fe/81b_upgrade_%28LTK%29_BETA.zip Download D81 image]<br>
 
<strong> ONLY for NEW Sysops using VICE / New BBS</strong><br>
These are systems are preconfigured for use and include their own version of VICE. Please refer to Sysop Manual for installation instructions.<br>
<strong>Windows LTK Pre-Built BBS System</strong> [https://www.color64wiki.itchybutt.org/images/1/18/Color_64_81b_LTK_Build_Windows.zip Download]<br>
<strong>Linux LTK Pre-Built BBS System</strong> [https://www.color64wiki.itchybutt.org/images/1/12/Color_64_v81b_Linux_LTK_Build.zip Download]<br>
<strong>MacOS LTK Pre-Built BBS System</strong> [https://www.color64wiki.itchybutt.org/images/a/a0/Color64_v81b_beta_macOS_LTK_SEP26_Build.zip Download]<br>


[[Installation|Installation Instructions]]
<strong>8.1b (Beta) Sysop Manual:</strong> [https://www.color64wiki.itchybutt.org/images/e/ea/Color_64_8.1b_Sysop_Manual_%28Beta%29.pdf Download]


<strong>Install disks:</strong>
Latest Build Date: 23 September


* [https://1drv.ms/u/c/8fcf3e9c9898b13f/EdCRZmUcNTFJt4-jlnfFqs0BS5wHQx_aKbY9dnkIQjIYoA?e=SMgVwZ D64 Files]


or
<span style="font-size: 120%;"><center><strong> Legacy 8.1a Build </center></strong></span>


* [https://1drv.ms/u/c/8fcf3e9c9898b13f/EZ7Fk_YWwttMsjXEiyWLK1YBkc1qQaszORrmEN1svKp4uw?e=SXilmw D81 File]
<center><strong>8.1a Install disks:</strong></center>
<center>Latest Build Date: 11 FEB 26</center>


* [https://www.color64wiki.itchybutt.org/index.php/Main_Page Online Sysop Manual]
* [https://www.color64wiki.itchybutt.org/images/a/a3/Color_64_v8.1a_Sysop_User_Manual_%28Mar26%29.pdf Hard Copy of 8.1a Sysop Manual (PDF)]


<strong>Pre-Built Images</strong>
[[Installation|Installation Instructions]]
* [https://1drv.ms/u/c/8fcf3e9c9898b13f/ESQIjl-dEixPmqt35lLzz7YBxYDBCJWbMo7mpmXj15wrfA?e=oP3ffS SD2IEC Build]
* LTK Builds for Vice Emulator (with a customized-Vice)
:* [[LTKNotes|See notes on LTK installation]] 
:*[https://1drv.ms/u/c/8fcf3e9c9898b13f/EecnJCjV0iBGlS7AOAPO28wBF5MhDWV3uaxaqKFa4lKadA?e=icrkBs Linux LTK Build 08NOV2025]
:* [https://1drv.ms/u/c/8fcf3e9c9898b13f/EUordws2QddMtBHoHIn6-ZgBlvEGvqfNlgn6kJXvR8v-9Q?e=aWBvbA Windows LTK Build 08NOV2025]


* [https://1drv.ms/u/c/8fcf3e9c9898b13f/ESdpc02o-hpMr8Ms_zYv5i0BhEwlbmUU37RMeZgZepzpbQ?e=IvLEru LTK Drive Images Only 08NOV2025]


{| class="wikitable
|-
|+ Available Downloads
! File
! Description
! Link
! File Size
! Updated
|-
| Color 64 v8.1a D64 Install
| D64 images of Install disks (5 in total). Includes a sixth D64 file containing Kaleidoscope V4. These files should be copied (not run) from the install disks.
| [https://www.color64wiki.itchybutt.org/images/8/87/Color64_v81a_D64_images_11FEB26_Build.zip Download]
| 449K
| 11FEB26
|-
| Color 64 v8.1a D81 Install
| D81 image of all files. Does not include Kaleidoscope V4. These files should be copied (not run) from the install disk.
| [https://www.color64wiki.itchybutt.org/images/4/4c/Color64v810a-d81-11FEB26_audited_build.zip Download]
| 332K
| 11FEB26
|-
| Color 64 v8.1a Package Items
| Contains media formats D64 and D81 of files, documentation, and useful tools. The D64 and D81 images are for distribution, copying for installation or restoration. They are not meant to be "run" as is for BBS operation.
| [https://www.color64wiki.itchybutt.org/images/1/15/Color_64_v81a_11FEB26_-Traditional_Build.zip Download]
| 87MB
| 11FEB26
|-
| Color 64 v8.1a Prebuilt- <strong>Windows</strong> LTK (Vice)
| This is a prebuilt version of Color 64 v8.1a using a modified version of Vice Emulator to support high-baud rates. Some configuration steps are still required. Refer to the [https://www.color64wiki.itchybutt.org/index.php/Preconfigured_builds Preconfigured Builds] section for more information.
| [https://www.color64wiki.itchybutt.org/images/1/10/Color64_v81a_WindowsLTK_11FEB26_Build.zip Download]
| 45MB
| 11FEB26
|-
| Color 64 v8.1a Prebuilt- <strong>Mac OS</strong> LTK (Vice)
| This is a prebuilt version of Color 64 v8.1a using a modified version of Vice Emulator to support high-baud rates. It was tested on Apple M4 using Tahoe 26.4.1. Some configuration steps are still required. Refer to the [https://www.color64wiki.itchybutt.org/index.php/Preconfigured_builds Preconfigured Builds] section for more information.
| [https://www.color64wiki.itchybutt.org/images/0/09/Color64_v81a_macOS_LTK_11FEB26_Build.zip Download]
| 11MB
| 08MAY26
|-
| Color 64 v8.1a Prebuilt- <strong>Linux</strong> LTK (Vice)
| This is a prebuilt version of Color 64 v8.1a using a modified version of Vice Emulator to support high-baud rates. Some configuration steps are still required. Includes scripts for installation of Vice Emulator and BBS Operation. Refer to the [https://www.color64wiki.itchybutt.org/index.php/Preconfigured_builds Preconfigured Builds] section for more information.
| [https://www.color64wiki.itchybutt.org/images/e/ed/Color64_v81a_LinuxLTK_11FEB26_Build.zip Download]
| 10MB
| 11FEB26
|-
| Color 64 v8.1a Prebuilt- <strong>SD2IEC</strong> Build for C64 hardware
| This is a prebuilt version of Color 64 v8.1a for C64/128 hardware configured with a SD2IEC drive. It was pretested using a WiFi modem. Real modem operation untested but assumed to be working. This is an image of a 4GB SD card that can be flashed to your SD card with tools like Etcher. Refer to the [https://www.color64wiki.itchybutt.org/index.php/Preconfigured_builds Preconfigured Builds] section for more information.
| [https://1drv.ms/u/c/8fcf3e9c9898b13f/IQA4KSjMTP1GS4bMtahyJ9VSASMFc1ZGa5MubvPPdXHwHV0?e=CCtKJs Download]
| 273MB
| 11FEB26
|-
| Color 64 v8.1a LTK Images only
| These are ready to run images to insert in a Vice Emulator running with the LTK Cartridge image. Can be used with Windows or Linux versions. Some configuration steps are still required. Refer to the [https://www.color64wiki.itchybutt.org/index.php/Preconfigured_builds Preconfigured Builds] section for more information.
| [https://www.color64wiki.itchybutt.org/images/3/3b/Color_64_v81a_11Feb26_-_LTK_Disks_Only.zip Download]
| 3MB
| 11FEB26
|}


<strong>Games for 8.1 / 8.1a</strong>
<strong>Games for 8.1 / 8.1a</strong>

Latest revision as of 19:09, 20 October 2026

Version 8.1b
Technical Support: Color 64 Discourse


* * * New 8.1b BETA version available! * * *

Full Install disks (D64 images): Download D64-image Install disks
For new and existing BBSes running on true 64 Hardware. Existing BBSes - use this file and copy all files from disk that are labeled "810b"

Those running in VICE:
Existing VICE LTK BBS Systems
For upgrade (only): Download D81 image

ONLY for NEW Sysops using VICE / New BBS
These are systems are preconfigured for use and include their own version of VICE. Please refer to Sysop Manual for installation instructions.
Windows LTK Pre-Built BBS System Download
Linux LTK Pre-Built BBS System Download
MacOS LTK Pre-Built BBS System Download

8.1b (Beta) Sysop Manual: Download


Legacy 8.1a Build
8.1a Install disks:
Latest Build Date: 11 FEB 26

Installation Instructions


Available Downloads
File Description Link File Size Updated
Color 64 v8.1a D64 Install D64 images of Install disks (5 in total). Includes a sixth D64 file containing Kaleidoscope V4. These files should be copied (not run) from the install disks. Download 449K 11FEB26
Color 64 v8.1a D81 Install D81 image of all files. Does not include Kaleidoscope V4. These files should be copied (not run) from the install disk. Download 332K 11FEB26
Color 64 v8.1a Package Items Contains media formats D64 and D81 of files, documentation, and useful tools. The D64 and D81 images are for distribution, copying for installation or restoration. They are not meant to be "run" as is for BBS operation. Download 87MB 11FEB26
Color 64 v8.1a Prebuilt- Windows LTK (Vice) This is a prebuilt version of Color 64 v8.1a using a modified version of Vice Emulator to support high-baud rates. Some configuration steps are still required. Refer to the Preconfigured Builds section for more information. Download 45MB 11FEB26
Color 64 v8.1a Prebuilt- Mac OS LTK (Vice) This is a prebuilt version of Color 64 v8.1a using a modified version of Vice Emulator to support high-baud rates. It was tested on Apple M4 using Tahoe 26.4.1. Some configuration steps are still required. Refer to the Preconfigured Builds section for more information. Download 11MB 08MAY26
Color 64 v8.1a Prebuilt- Linux LTK (Vice) This is a prebuilt version of Color 64 v8.1a using a modified version of Vice Emulator to support high-baud rates. Some configuration steps are still required. Includes scripts for installation of Vice Emulator and BBS Operation. Refer to the Preconfigured Builds section for more information. Download 10MB 11FEB26
Color 64 v8.1a Prebuilt- SD2IEC Build for C64 hardware This is a prebuilt version of Color 64 v8.1a for C64/128 hardware configured with a SD2IEC drive. It was pretested using a WiFi modem. Real modem operation untested but assumed to be working. This is an image of a 4GB SD card that can be flashed to your SD card with tools like Etcher. Refer to the Preconfigured Builds section for more information. Download 273MB 11FEB26
Color 64 v8.1a LTK Images only These are ready to run images to insert in a Vice Emulator running with the LTK Cartridge image. Can be used with Windows or Linux versions. Some configuration steps are still required. Refer to the Preconfigured Builds section for more information. Download 3MB 11FEB26

Games for 8.1 / 8.1a

Games below were set up for use with the 8.1a Games Module. Slight modifications in the individual games would be required to use with Mod Menu, specifically drive location settings. Refer to Game Ports for Color 64 on Discourse. Contact me on Discourse if you have any problems with this!

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