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Can a 40-year-old computer learn new tricks? In this video we explore how LLVM MOS — a modern open-source compiler backend — is giving classic 8‑bit machines like the Commodore 64, Apple II and NES a brand-new engine. From writing games in modern C to even experimental Linux ports on a C64, this project is sparking a retro renaissance that makes old hardware more capable, easier to develop for, and easier to preserve.

Key takeaways:
LLVM MOS bridges modern toolchains (C/C++) to the MOS 6502 family, letting developers use familiar languages and workflows on vintage hardware.
The new compiler produces code that’s often smaller and faster than what classic toolchains could achieve.
Real-world “impossible” projects are now feasible: experiments include Linux-like systems on the C64 and modern homebrew games on the NES.
LLVM MOS already supports 24+ classic platforms and the list keeps growing — Rust and other languages are already being experimented with.
This isn’t just nostalgia — it’s preservation, creativity, and community: new developers can breathe life into historic machines.
If you’ve got a dusty 8‑bit box in the attic, modern tooling makes it relevant again.

Watch the full video for demonstrations, explanations of how the workflow works, and why this feels like dropping a modern engine into a classic car. You’ll see why retro computing is becoming a hotbed for modern development and preservation.

Resources & further reading:
LLVM MOS (GitHub): https://github.com/llvm-mos/llvm-mos
MOS 6502 (history): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MOS_Tec...

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