#ReadySoft C-64 Emulator
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I heard that this emulator runs only text games and other primitive games but
does not handle graphics or color,so says my local dealer.
It doen't handle them fast enough to be worthwhile, but it does handle them. I
think your dealer is wrong, but don't blame him for not wanting to carry it. It
would do nothing but disappoint anyone who purchased it.
Lloyd
I want to purchase a Commodore computer.I have just moved in from India.I hhad
a c-64 there and I still have a lot of software for it.I am interested in the
Amiga 500 but am also interested in utilizing my software for the C64.I cant
afford both computers so what do you think I should do.Rumour has it that the
500 shall become cheaper soon and also that a complete hardware based emulator
should also be out by Feb.88.
Himanshu,
I too thought at one time that I would want to run all my C64 software, and
anxiously awaited the appearance of an emulator. I was in no rush, because I
still had my C64 sitting next to the Amiga (actually it was a 128, but most of
the software was for the 64 side). Anyway, I found myself ignoring the 128 more
and more. It sat there gathering dust. Why? Because there was more than enough
software for the Amiga coming out for me to play with and learn from. I had
less and less interest in the 128, until I finally bought an A2000. The A2000
and A1000 now sit side by side on the desk, and the 128 has been relegated to
the box full of things that I should get around toi selling one day. After
transferring all the data files I needed to keep, there really wasn't any more
use in keeping it on the desk.
Yes, the Amiga is _that_ good.
Regards, Larry.
DEAR LARRY,
THANKS FOR YOUR ADVICE.I DONT THINK I SHALL BE BUYING AN AMIGA YET.I WOULD
RATHER WAIT TILL THE PRICES DROP A BIT.IN THE MEANTIME I'LL GO IN FOR A C64
(SECOND HAND) AND FREAK OUT ON THAT.BY THE WAY WHAT ARE THE PRICES FOR AMIGA
SOFTWARE AS COMPARED TO C64.I THINK THAT THEY ARE SOMEWHAT THE SAME,IF I'M NOT
MISTAKEN.MAYBE I'LL SAVE UP FOR AN AMIGA 2000 RATHER THAN A 500.ANYWAY THANKS.
HIMANSHU GUPTA
Himanshu,
Software for the Amiga tends to be comparable in price at the lower end, but
the higher priced stuff is more on the Amiga. Of course much of the higher
priced stuff isn't even available on the 64. I guess you could say it ranges
from "about the same" to "a lot more" for the Amiga.
Regards, Larry.
dear larry,
Thanks for your prompt reply.I am really more interested in games and from all
the ads I've read I am inclined to think that the software is really priced the
same.As regards to productivity software I think that it is really expensive
(like Dynamic CAD,Amiga superbase etc.).I think that such high prices lead to
piracy.what are your views.
Himanshu
Himanshu,
It's been my experience that while high prices may contribute to piracy, it
isn't the predominant reason for it. I have seen many inexpensive and good
programs stolen simply because it added to the "collection" of the thief. I
really do think that education is the only answer. A person who sees the author
of the program as a living, breathing human being who is trying to make a
living is less likely to steal his efforts. When enough people feel that way,
it will stop being a "glamourous" pursuit, and the scorn of ones peers will
hasten the process.
Regards, Larry.
DEAR LARRY,
YES YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT COLLECTORS BUT I DO FEEL THAT THE HIGH PRICES OF
TODAYS SOFTWARE IS THE MAIN CAUSE OF PIRACY.OF COURSE THESE COLLECTORS ALSO DO
CAUSE A LOT OF PROBLEMS BY EXCHANGING SOFTWARE TO INCREASE THEIR COLLECTION ALL
THE MORE.YES,IF THESE PE OPLE WERE TO LOOK AT THE AUTHORS' WORK AS THEIR
LIVELIHOOD MAYBE THESE PIRATES MAY HAVE SOME SENSE.MY PROBLEM IS THAT I HAVE
INVESTED A LOT OF MONEY INTO BUYING COMMODORE 64 SOFTWARE AND I REALLY CANNOT
ACCEPT THE FACT THAT I WILL HAVE TO ACTUALLTHROW AWAY MY SOFT WARE AS IT WILL
NOT RUN ON THE AMIGA.THAT IS WHY I AM HESITANT IN BUYING MYSELF AN AMIGA AS I
REALLY AM NOT IN A MOOD TO START FROM SCRATCH.
HIMANSHU
Himanshu,
As a general rule, when you move from one computer environment to
another….you will find that your old software can't come with you. While you
can create (and in this case…there is) an emulator to make your new computer
act like your old computer….in most cases, the emulator has very limited
usefulness. That must be taken into consideration when moving from one
computer to another…..you'll more than likely need all new software.
You must consider why you want to go from one system to another and
then decide if that reason is good enough for you to go to the expense of
getting all new software. There is one other consideration you can make….
You already have the C=64 and it's software. While your system has
plenty of value for you….it may have very limited value if you tried to sell
it to someone else. I would be surprised if you could sell a fully configured
C=64 system for much more than $500, and probably alot less than that. In that
case….it may well be worth your while to keep the C=64 and all it's software
and purchase your new system as a 2nd system. Then, as you gradualy buy
software for your new system that does the special things you bought the new
system for, you will probably find you use the C=64 less and less. At some
point, it's value to you will decrease to the point where selling it for
$<whatever> will make sense to you and at that point…you'd sell it.
With the money you'd make from the sale…you could go ahead and buy
the 1 or 2 pieces of software for your new system that match what you currently
have with the old system…and still would like to have that type of software.
Make sense?
Don
DEAR DON,
YES, YOU ARE ABSLUTELY CORRECT. I APPRECIATE YOUR ADVICE.THAT IS EXACTLY
WHAT I HAD IN MIND.BUT YOU REALLY DONT KNOW MY BACKGROUND
I HAVE JUST GOT IN FROM INDIA VERY RECENTLY.I HAD A C64 THERE WHICH I HAD TAKEN
FROM HERE WHEN I WAS HERE LAST IN 1986.I MANAGED TO COLLECT QUITE A BIT OF
SOFTWARE FOR IT IN THE PERIOD OF 1 YEAR.OF COURSE I DID MANAGE TO SELL MY
SYSTEM AT A GOOD PROFIT EVEN THOUGH I HAD USED IT A LOT FOR OVER A YEAR.I STILL
HAVE MY SOFTWARE WITH ME.I NOW PLAN TO BUY A COMPUTER. I ALREADY HAVE AN IBM
PC-AT HERE AT HOME.BUT I REALLY AM INTERESTED IN GAMES AND I'M A SIMULATIONS
FREAK.I AM REALLY VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE GRAPHICS OF THE AMIGA AND ALL THE
MORE ZAPPED WITH THE SOUND.NOW I REALLY CANNOT AFFORD A C64 AND AN AMIGA.SO IT
REALLY HAS TO BE ONE OF THEM.BUT I ALREADY HAVE SOFTWARE FOR THE C64 AND I
CAN'T AFFORD AMIGA + SOFTWARE.SO I THINK I SHOULD REALLY GO IN FOR A C64 (JUST
BASICALLY) THE COMPUTER AND THE DRIVE) AND SAVE FOR AN AMIGA 2000 .BY THE TIME
I GET TO THAT STAGE I THINK THAT THE PRICES ON THE AMIGA HARDWARE WILL HAVE
DROPPED BY THEN.WHAT ARE YOUR SUGGESTIONS NOW THAT YOU KNOW MY FULL STORY.
HIMANSHU
Himanshu,
If you walk into a computer store, pick up a piece of software, and
walk out without paying for it – what is that? It doen't matter HOW MUCH the
software costs. Just because it is EASY to STEAL, with little chance of getting
caught, DOESN'T MAKE IT RIGHT. Getting the software from someone else who STOLE
IT is the same also.
Porche's, BMW's and Mercedes' are more expensive cars than "normal".
BUT just try telling a COP that "it won't hurt the company" or "this car was
over priced – therefore I am justified in taking it".
Lloyd
The corrolary is also true: the high prices of today's software is caused by
piracy. It's a no win situation for both publishers and honest customers.
I understand your interest in keeping the software you already have. But the
"software" emulators DON'T work well enough to be usable. I haven't heard about
the "hardware emulator" you spoke of, that MIGHT just be good enough, BUT how
much would it cost compared to a 64 (new at a discount OR used).
Once you start using an Amiga, you will become less enamored of your 64
software. Sometimes it is best to make a "clean break" and just get the Amiga –
and either sell or otherwise get rid of your other things. IF you really want
your 64 stuff, just get the 64 and save for the Amiga. But you just may find
that once you get the Amiga, you will wonder why you "waited" so long.
Lloyd
DEAR LLOYD,
THANKS FOR YOUR REPLY.I REALLY THINK YOU ARE RIGHT.I WILL IN THE MEANTIME
GO IN FOR A C64 (USED) AND AT THE SAME TIME SAVE UP FOR AN AMIGA 2OOO.THANKS
ALL THE SAME.
HIMANSHU