System Requirements

Specific System Requirements

A wide range of hardware products have been developed for the Commodore 64 and 128, many of which introduce unique features or configuration requirements. Color 64 can accommodate most of these systems when properly configured. The sections that follow describe recommended setup procedures for various hardware configurations.

Important Notes

Certain hardware configurations require special routines to be merged into the main overlays or supporting programs. These routines are provided as separate merge files on the distribution disks.
Each hardware section explains whether a merge is required and how to apply it.
All provided merge files are designed to be compatible with one another and may be combined without conflict.
A BASIC merge utility such as BAID is required to apply these merges. Lt. Kernal users may use the built-in utilities provided with that system.
Complete all mandatory configuration changes before starting your BBS system.
Apply required modifications to the √bbs.xxx and corresponding “xxx small” overlays before placing them into active use.
Do not overwrite the original Color 64 distribution disks with modified overlays. Always work from backup copies to preserve the original files in case future configuration changes are needed.

The following hardware-specific configuration sections are available:

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