Image BBS v1.0 Manual (Revised)

Documentation for the Commodore 64 BBS program called IMAGE.

Infiltrator Disassembler v1.0 Manual by Gerald Hinder.

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Once upon a time everyone was eager to find sprites, bitmaps, music or code somewhere in the RAM. Yea, we used the “Action Replay” and other cheat technology to get what we wanted. Infiltrator comes with those basic functionalities including some hopefully nice updates.

The disassembler uses forward interpretation with all the implied problems of this method. The basic concept is to process the complete memory, that´s why you can import PRG files as well as VICE snapshot files. Using VICE snapshots will naturally result in a lot of false interpretations. The included set of tools and methods may help you to master them.

INQUIRE PAC is designed to be user friendly for both the computer novice as well as the seasoned expert. It allows for the manipulation of up to 200 individual records with up to 15 distinct fields of information ranging from 1 character up to 250 characters.

INSTA-SPEED is a BASIC compiler for the CBM 64. The programs originate in the United Kingdom and are improved and upgraded versions of DTL BASIC COMPILER, developed for Commodore business computers.

The function of a compiler is to convert a program from its source form (ie. the form in which it is written) into a more efficient form that can run much faster than the original.

INSTA-SPEED has been specially optimized for the CBM 64 and it not only makes every BASIC program a lot faster but will also make each program significantly smaller, except for programs with only a few lines.

INSTA-SPEED is 100% compatible with CBM 64 BASIC. This means that any existing 8ASIC program can be compiled without any alteration, to produce a program that peforms exactly the same, and yet is much faster and requires less memory and disk space.

INSTA-SPEED is designed so that it can be people with no programming knowledge to existing programs. Yet for more experienced range of facilities is provided to enable potential of the CBM 64 to be realized.

Congratulations! you have just purchased the fastest, most versatile EDITOR ASSEMBLER on the market. lEA is capable of assembling up to 17k source fiIes in less then 4 seconds. Fourteen commands are added to the BASIC editor to create source files that can be assembled by lEA. Useful commands Include FIND. DELETE, RENUMBER, AUTO,UNNEW. APPEND, BLOCK SAVE, HEX TO DECIMAL, and DECIMAL TO HEX to name a few.

ISEPIC (SAY "ice-pick") is an extraordinary hardware and software combination that is capable of copying virtually all memory-resident software regardless of the original protection scheme or storage medium. Rather than duplicating disks or cassette tapes, ISEPIC copies the program to disk as it runs in the Commodore's memory, thus creating a "snapshot" image of the entire RAM, I/O, and CPU status. This snapshot is
completely unprotected and subject to modification by the user. From this image, ISEPIC can create a compact, auto-booting file which will often load ten times faster and eliminate many of the problems created
by various protection schemes. Because of this unprotected format, it is possible to store many programs on a single disk as well as transfer them to a hard drive or a device other than a 1541.

I recently discovered the Jasword word processor and it has quickly become my #1 text editing tool for the Commodore 64. Here's the lightly edited documentation, printed and converted to a seven page PDF. 

Jenny II - The Genealogist - Your Computerized Genealogy Tracking System for the Commodore 64 Computer.

This is a super handy, one page cheat sheet for JiffyDOS 6.01 and DOS 5.1 by Stephen Lark (slark).  You can find the original source along with a lot of other great documents at Stephen's webiste slark.me/c64.

JiffyMON/64 is a unique and powerful machine language monitor for Commodore 64 and 128 (in 64 mode) computers equipped with the JiffyDOS speed-enhancement ROMs. Like other machine language monitors, JiffyMON lets you inspect and modify individual bytes in your computer's memory; assemble, disassemble, and execute 6510 assembler code programs; and also provides a number of features which assist in debugging and writing assembly language programs.

This fully re-typed and improved manual came from the excellent slark.me/c64 website.  Please visit them and check out the other fine reference material

You will actually be making labels in just a few minutes, but first you must make a back up copy of the program and format a data disk.

Welcome to Kick Assembler, an advanced MOS 65xx assembler combined with a Java Script like script language.

KoalaPainter — the computer drawing tool - allows you to:

• Draw freehand using several different brushes and colors.
• Design geometric shapes of all sizes.
• Copy images from one part of the screen to another.
• “Un-do" any of your work to begin again.
• Take advantage of special kaleidoscopic features which “mirror” images in your drawing.
• Magnify your drawing for close-up work.
• Save your designs for future enjoyment.

KoalaPainter is easy to use - simply load the program and you can create your own designs immediately. Whatever your skill level, from beginner to serious artist, hours of fun and creativity await you.

WelcometoTheHacker’sUtilityKit.Thisprogramrepresentsthefinestsetof diskexaminationandmanipulationtoolseverassembledintoonepackage.Weare confidentyouwillfindittobeoneofthemostusfuldisksinyourlibrary.Eachandeverymoduleincludedinthispackagehasbeenputthroughit’spaces inrealuse.Wefeelyou'llfindthemnotonlyextremelypowerful,butalsouser friendly.ManyextrashavebeenputintoTheHacker'sUtilityKit.Pleasebesuretoreadeachsegmentofthismanualbeforeusinganyofthetools.This willinsurethatyouobtainfulluseofeachandeveryfeature.

KWIK-LOAD! is a software utility program for the Commodore 64 or Executive 64 computer. It speeds up the way the disk drive reads information on a 5 1/4" floppy diskette. It will work with one or two Commodore 1541 disk drives. KWIK-COPY, a second program on the diskette, uses simple screen menus to guide you through otherwise complicated procedures. With KWIK-LOAD! and KWIK-COPY you can:

• Load programs and data more than 300% faster;
• Copy diskettes more than 300% faster;
• Test your disk drive for proper operating speed;
• Edit information on a diskette directly by track and sector;
• Display and write diskette directory information in alphabetical order; and
• Perform DOS (Disk Operating System) operations: format and validate disks, scratch and rename files.

Thanks to Anthony for providing this manual.  It's a bit rough because it's a scan of a photocopy, but I haven't seen it anywhere else on the net, so it's much appreciated.

The following manual is intended as a reference for both STANDARD Kyan Pascal and ADVANCED Kyan Pascal. Those chapters which apply only to STANDARD Kyan Pascal are marked (STANDARD); those chapters which apply only to ADVANCED Kyan Pascal are marked (ADVANCED). You will find that most chapters apply to both versions.

Thanks BlueCursor for the upload.

Laser BASIC is an easy to use and versatile utility which lets you make full use of the Commodore 64's outstanding graphics capabilities without using machine code. Although it was originally designed with video games in mind, it can be used in any application which requires high quality graphics.

Here's a Link to the Language and Compiler.

Laser Genius is a complete machine code development system for the Commodore 64.

With Chalk Board's PowerPad and Leo's'Lectric Paintbrush, drawing is exciting. You don't need paints, water or crayons.  You don't need scissors or glue. All you need is your imagination.  Your finger becomes an electric paint brush.  Drawing right on PowerPad, you see the design on your TV screen.  You can use Leo's 'Lectric Paintbrush to play with your design and change it. You can save the design on your diskette or cassette.  Then you can look at it later or make more changes.

Lode Runner Manual

With PowerPad and LogicMaster, the entire family can enjoy many hours of fun and excitement.  Each game you play sharpens your powers of observation, as well as improves your problem solving abilities. Your goal is to solve LogicMaster's "secret code" by placing properly-colored shapes in their correct positions.  You can play by yourself or with a friend. You can design each game so that it is as complex or as simple as you like.

Logotron Planner 1295 is a spreadsheet program from the Logotron Business series of low cost, high quality software.

Welcome to the world of Micol Sysems Assembly Language Programming on the VIC 20 or Commodore 64. With this package you have the ability to create the fastest and most versatile software your computer is able to execute.

You will be amazed at the speed differences between programs you will write with this package and BASIC programs which perform the same function. A forty fold speed increase or better should be the norm. Hundreds of times, although unusual, can be achieved.

Few things in life come for free, and assembly language programming is no exception. While assembly language programs execute far faster than BASIC programs, they are usually more difficult to write. This package will be a great aid in minimizing this difficulty. The monitor, for example, is indispensable for assembly language debugging and offers features found only on much more expensive computers. You will find your investment well worth the money.

Machine Lightning Manual - The COMMODORE 64 is widely recognised as having the most powerful sound and graphics hardware available on any home computer, and as a result of this there is a rich selection of video games available for it, the mosst successful of which are written in machine code.  The author of such a game has a major problem too overcome - he has to have some way of designing the graphics to be used in the game, and he has to have a set of debugged machine-code routines to place the graphics on the screen.  Machine Lightning is designed to overcome these problems.

Instructions can be dull, tedious and uninformative at times, with obscure technical language obfuscating the exposition (what?). In this book we will use explanations and examples that are easy to understand, and straight to the point. We will try to avoid the complications of programming terms, but if it becomes necessary to discuss something of a technical nature, we will attemptto simplify and explain everything each step of the way.

Welcome to one of the unique range of Robtek products that you have just bought. You are in possession of a highly sophisticated product that will help you to get a better performance and a longer life from your disk drive. To be able to enjoy the full benefits from this product it is important that you read the instructions carefully. Robteks Magic Disk Kit is simple to use and easy to correct. It is an economical method that not
only cleans and checks your drive but solves most of your problems.

Expeditions presents three historic journeys for children who love adventure!  Youngsters can travel back in time and relive the hardships and successes of three different groups of Americans. Each expedition directs attention to the history of the development of the North American continent.

Megadisk contains a fast loading system for the 1541 disk drive, and a collection of routines which will transfer many fast loading tape programs to disk.

Megadisk II by Dosoft is a collection of routines and utilities for transfering programs and fastloaders from tape to disk.

Megadisk III by Dosoft is a collection of routines and utilities for transfering programs and fastloaders from tape to disk.

Megadisk IV by Dosoft (1986) is a collection of routines which will transfer the major turbo load tape loading systems to disk. The software method used has a number of advantages, including economy of disk  space, preservation of loading screens, and the facility to handle many multistage loaders which cannot be transferred by any other method.

This is a manual for the MegaPatch 3 upgrade to the GEOS operating system.

This is the manual for MegaPatch3 and TopDesk 4.1 - These are upgrades to GEOS version 2.0.

Megatape v2.0 (Dosoft), derived from our famous MEGADISK series of tape to disk transfer utilities, is a program, or rather a large collection of routines, which will backup a wide variety of commercially recorded games and utilities from tape to tape.

Megautility Disk v4.0 by Dosoft is a collection of tape transfer and turbo loader routines / programs.

Merlin 64 by Glen Bredon is a Macro Assembler for the Commodore 64.

This is the manual for MetaBASIC 64, MetaBASIC 128 and MetaBASIC Plus.  You can also find this information in the February 1987 issue of Compute!'s Gazette magazine.

MetaBASIC (from the April 1985 Compute Gazette) is a utility will change the way you program. It adds 32 new debugging and testing commands to Commodore 64 BASIC, working by itself or in conjunction with a machine language monitor/assembler.