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07.27 2025

Why the C64's Blank Screen Was a Perfect Invitation to Programming

July 27, 2025

An analysis of why the Commodore 64's immediate boot to a BASIC prompt, often seen as a blank slate, was a powerful feature that encouraged a generation to code, supported by a rich ecosystem of manuals and magazines.

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Why the C64's Blank Screen Was a Perfect Invitation to Programming

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