David's Computer Blog

I'm experimenting with trying to run the Commodore OS Vision 2 system on different computers.  I work in IT, so I have access to various computers. Mostly Dell computers since that's the standard where I work.  For the first test, I tried the Commodore OS Vision 2 bootable ISO on a Dell Latitude 5511 BTX Intel i7 32GB RAM laptop. The OS detected the Ethernet connection and allowed me to access the Internet with no issues. I haven't figured out the Wifi yet, so that's a work in progress. I managed to use Bluetooth and connect a wireless Dell WL5022 headset (in the image above it's shown on the left side of the screen). It was successfully tested with YouTube audio and local audio testing as well. The integrated speakers worked as well. I used it as a mobile music station listening to music while I moved around working on setting up computers and such. This laptop does not have a DVD drive, so that was not tested.  Overall the OS is very responsive on the laptop. I on...

Commodore OS Vision 2 in Hyper-V Apparently, I somehow missed the release of the new version of Commodore OS Vision! Version 2 was released back in December 2023, but I apparently missed it. I've been hoping someone would take up the project again from when it ended back when CommodoreUSA closed business. Luckily for fans of the OS, it's back. Here is a screenshot of my Hyper-V settings used to successfully run the ISO and install Commodore OS Vision 2: Of note is in Security disable Secure boot and number of processors changed from default to 2. I also disabled Checkpoints as a personal preference.  Installing Commodore OS Vision 2 was pretty straight-forward. Download the ISO file from here . Create a blank HDD (mine was 25GB). Mount the ISO file in the VM, then boot the VM. It boots from the ISO, then start and run the Installer in Commodore OS Vision.  More Screenshots: Happy computing!