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Basic as it was meant to be.
Back in 1964, BASIC was created at Dartmouth college as a language that would be accessible to everyone. Back then of course, computing was a resource that had to be wisely shared.
Move forward 55 years and we all have computers in out pockets that can compute the moon trajectory in realtime, whilst allowing you to control a space craft, listen to music and print your thesis.
During the 80's, BASIC was heavily used and modified to fit micros that by todays standards are tiny. This BASIC leans heavily on the Commodore C64 version, and to a large degree it follows it very well.
The developer is to be commended for writing a piece of software that caters for the simple programmers, the ones who don't want to follow the rules of good coding and just want a solution. The hardest part is living inside 38K, as defined by the original memory model in the C64.
All in all a fantastic piece of software that has been largely ignored and left to the ravages of time. The fact that it still functions with almost no faults on iPadOS 14.6 is a testament to the programmers coding ability.
Well worth the small cost to get the graphics update and a good way to examine past computing methods. You never know, you might even have some fun coding something.Show lessRobert-Dowell
iOS 13.4.1 problem with this app
Solved
It was because my iPhone was on Low Power Mode !
The iOS 13.4.1 cut the speed of my basic program in half on my iPhone 11 Pro...
But iPados 13.4.1 is ok on my iPad Pro 2020.
I’m I alone with this bug ?Donkichot
PLZ HELP
I don’t know why but WHY DOESN'T IT WORK?
ISN'T IT SIMPLE?
READY.
INPUT "enter the first num "; A
INPUT "enter the second num "; B
INPUT "enter the third num "; C
X=A+B+C
PRINT "The Sum Is = ";Xc00lgamer321
Developer Response
Find the answer in FAQ’sGood app
Even though it was released in 2010, it is still a good app and is fun to program on.Hipster whale fan
Has the WAIT 6502,1 Easter Egg
Commodore licensed BASIC from Microsoft, who left behind a little reminderThestateofme
Love it
I want to thank the developers for making this app. It’s so accurate to c64 basic, and it’s easy to use.BeesUSA
Dear GOD this is fun!!!
Not a complete and true emulator, but SO close (as close as Herr Apple will let us get, for certain).Glory dude
Pretty cool
More of a “because I can” app than anything else. With no POKE/PEEK any work exporting to real hardware would be wasteful. In addition, to the 64 NOT understanding the advanced graphic commands
Also, since NOT an emulator, does not support abbreviated commands (but does support long string errors).
Overall fun to mess with when getting into BASIC conversations and want to “show off” some basic BASIC.
This is a preliminary review. I’ll update further as I use it and if my opinion/understanding of it changes.Show lessJ stack
Really good C64 BASIC Interpreter
Whilst there is still no C64 emulator on iOS, this is a really good C64 BASIC interpreter with most of the BASIC commands in place. It’d be great if it’s development was continued.Legend Of A Mind
No peek & poke!
Massive disappointment.
Why create CBM Basic 2.0 without Peek and Poke and then add a completely non standard library ie not Simons Basic, Laser Basic etc!
Would make more sense creating CBM Basic 7.0.Stinaris
