Commodore GEOS Resource Centre

I was once a GEOS power user. My setup had a 1541, 1581, a 1764 RAM expansion unit (beefed up to 512Kb), a 20Mb hard drive for long-term storage, and the SuperCPU from Creative Micro Designs which allowed the C64 to run at twenty times its regular speed. With the Perfect Print LQ system and a 24-pin printer, you could hardly tell that I was using outdated hardware. I kept that system running as my everyday computer until I got my first iMac at the end of 1999.

I used to be main GEOS contact for the newsfroup comp.sys.cbm. I used to get emails from around the world with questions. I haven't fielded a question in years.

LyonLabs.org was one of the best information sources out there, but it's gone and probably not coming back. This resource centre will eventually fill the void.

...I guess I'm back in business.

Use the contact link in the left nav if you need anything.

Contents

Getting Started

Installing GEOS (focus on the C64 Ultimate for now).

The GEOS User Experience

GEOS can feel a little strange to a modern user. Many of the conventions we take for granted hadn't been standardized yet. Let's look at some of the differences.

Official Applications

Applications from Berkeley Softworks.

Official Desk Accessories

Desk accessories from BSW.