I am proud to announce the first major release of xlink, a new data transfer and control system for the Commodore 64.

Features:

  • Simple parallel port cable or custom usb adapter
  • Data transfers to/from C64 memory with up to 20kb/s
  • Commands include load, save, peek, poke, fill, jump and run
  • Access to all memory configurations (ram under rom/io)
  • Hardware resets od the C64 can be initiated from the PC
  • Backup and Restore disk images using a C1541 connected to the C64
  • Versatile command line client with focus on ease of use and scriptability
  • Shared library exposing functionality for use in other programs
  • Server software runs from ram or from a patched kernal rom
  • Automatic relocation of ram based server is performed if neccessary
  • Especially suited for fast and easy cross-development using a real C64
  • Runs under Linux and Windows

Source tarball, windows installer package, precompiled firmware and all the gory details can be found on the project page.