I wonder how this compares to Fujinet for Atari 8-bit? WIC64, by being plugged into the user port, is inherently limited in some ways (such as autostarting, as opposed to installing WIC64's ROM, or running a program on the computer to boostrap the device) that Fujinet avoids because of SIO's functionality. Recent discussion on the topic <https://np.reddit.com/r/retrobattlestations/comments/10cktls...>
I absolutely love this. Unfortunately, I do not own a C64. Prices for both newly manufactured boards, and for vintage units are rather high, and I therefore doubt that I will ever own one… sadly.
Its interesting how much more you can get out of a C64 when you attach unlimited storage and super fast communication with that storage via the cartridge port.
Yes: finally your C64 is attached to a supercomputer, with a connection to the mysterious and vast cyberspace, and you can explore it right from your darkened room with a flickering screen. Wasn't that the dream 40 years ago when c64 was introduced?
Even more for the Commodore 64. While all contemporary microcomputers had a presence on online services and BBSs, starting with the VIC-20 Commodore really pushed its VICmodem (compatible with the 64) and other modems, and included a promotional offer for CompuServe, the largest online service. There's a reason why QuantumLink existed for 64, and not (say) Apple II.
