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On Thu, 18 Sep 2025 02:05:18 -0400, c186282 wrote:

>    Never cuss the C64 ... it was GREAT for its time and place. Launched
>    a whole new gen of innovative coders too.

That was the one with the sprites, wasn't it? I never worked with one and 
wasn't into graphics but I recall that being a big deal at the time.