C= 64 BASIC as a Scripting Language

Charlie · 10 November 2008, 21:32

Quote:

This application is a recompiled version of the original Commodore 64 binary - it is not a reimplementation, so while it runs at pretty much the maximum possible speed, it is still 100% compatible. The huge C file in the archive has been produced by feeding the original 6502 code into my static recompiler and optimizing it with LLVM. The original operating system interface (character I/O, LOAD, SAVE etc.) has been reimplemented in native C, so Commodore BASIC interfaces nicely with OS X/Windows/Unix - you can use pipe I/O, and you can pass the filename of a BASIC program on the command line.

The Link

But...

Why?

For all the C=64's virtues I can think of better retro-basics to do this with...

gklinger · 17 November 2008, 06:49

Why not? I've been messing around with it for a few weeks and it's neat. I'm still trying to think of some way to put it to practical use. I'll let you know (maybe in two more weeks.)

Dunny · 17 November 2008, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Charlie

For all the C=64's virtues I can think of better retro-basics to do this with...

Well, you can do similar things with BASin,

BASin is a Sinclair BASIC IDE, running a spectrum emulator patched to interface with the OS for filesystem work.

Not quite a recompiled/translated scripting language, but achieves much of the same things.

D.

17 November 2008, 06:49	#2
gklinger Vegetable Lasagna Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toronto, CANADA Age: 43 Posts: 711	Why not? I've been messing around with it for a few weeks and it's neat. I'm still trying to think of some way to put it to practical use. I'll let you know (maybe in two more weeks.) __________________ Call me Golan; my parents did.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
AmigaDOS 1.3 Scripting Language	redblade	Coders. General	10	16 August 2008 12:58
WB 3.1 Installation Language	HymnsomniaK	New to Emulation or Amiga scene	2	21 June 2006 12:35
What language is this?	Nyarlathotep	Retrogaming General Discussion	5	28 July 2004 12:40
help simple language problem	Aeryn26	support.Apps	1	25 May 2002 15:29

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

AdSense
Advertisement: