A single line of code offers a way to understand the cultural context of computing. This book takes a single line of code—the extremely concise BASIC program for the Commodore 64 inscribed in the title—and uses it as a lens through which to consider the phenomenon of creative computing and the way computer programs exist in culture. The authors of this collaboratively written book treat code not as merely functional but as a text—in the case of 10 PRINT, a text that appeared in many different printed sources—that yields a story about its making, its purpose, its assumptions, and more. They consider randomness and regularity in computing and art, the maze in culture, the popular BASIC programming language, and the highly influential Commodore 64 computer.

This inviting, introductory self-teaching guide shows you how to use and program the Commodore 64 computer. It covers everything from turning on the machine and connecting the peripherals, through BASIC programming and structured programming--even how to use the machine's music and graphics capabilities. Includes programs for home management, entertainment, and education--from board and adventure games to checkbook balancing and data files. Programs become progressively more complex through useful and interesting examples.

Specifies the Functions of Pointers, the Stack, ROM & Kernal Routines. Offers Locations & Ideas for Programming When Using Machine Language

In this book you will learn to program a game step by step in Commodore 64 assembly. You will learn to make a big 100 x 100 character multicolor map in CharPad on scroll it on the screen. You will also learn to show sprites, animate characters, play music and sound effects and much more.