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Legacy machines run more of the world than you might think. Did you know that two Commodore C64s are still in daily use at the Hilligoss Bakery of Brownsburg, Indiana?
One user recently posted some photos on X (formerly Twitter) showing two C64s next to each other and being used to check out an order. Granted, the photos are over a decade old, but it’s still shocking to see C64s in real-world use even in 2010.
Several of the keys on the two C64s are labeled in color, and the machines have obviously been modified for use as POS systems. Each of the two is connected to a flat screen, presumably for space-saving reasons as CRT monitors would simply take up too much room.
Tom’s Hardware contacted the bakery in question, who confirmed that these legacy systems are still in use today. Given that they aren’t connected to the internet by default, and there haven’t been any updates for them in ages, the two Commodore 64s have likely proven more reliable than any other modern internet-connected PC. (Can you imagine using a modern Windows or Mac for several decades?)
The Commodore C64 first went on sale in 1982. The two C64s in the photos are probably that original model, as Commodore later redesigned the casing of its classic machine. Incidentally, the original C64 was nicknamed the “bread box” — perfect for a bakery!
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This article originally appeared on our sister publication PC-WELT and was translated and localized from German.