While it's nice that Commodore 64 is back, it's a good thing to remember about software like GEOS Suite. I think retrocomputing shouldn't be just about increasing your dopamine level by video games if we want to make it relevant in modern times. Of course, since tech has advanced SO much since 80s, it's not gonna be like "now instead of MS Word we'll use GEOWrite". As tom jennings (npub1h7a…m2up) wrote, a better approach is when we are taking inspiration from retro tools to make new ones more comfortable for users and more manageable for devs.
https://commodore.net/pressplay/geos/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zv4LVSGfg4&t=57s
#retrocomputing #vintagecomputing #permacomputing #commodore64 #c64 #productivity #work
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