The myth that older hardware lasts longer because companies were focused on making their products durable at the time can be applied to the latest discovery. Even after being 42 years old, a couple of Commodore 64 computers are still being used in a fully operational bakery shop located in Indiana. Some companies are often lambasted for not transitioning to the latest technology, but using older hardware as cash registers has not created problems for a local business either.
The Commodore 64 continues to retain its record as the highest-selling individual computer of all time
As reported by Techspot, a person called Tony Lyon has posted evidence on X that the Commodore 64 is still being used, albeit in a more rudimentary capacity. Photos posted on the micro-blogging social network show that a Hilligross Bakery located in Brownsburg, Indiana, is operating two of these units as cash registers. It might appear strange that machines that are more than four decades old are still in use, but we doubt that punching in a few doughnut orders will require much processing resources.
Readers should note that the images were taken in 2010 but re-surfaced on X, but the Commodore 64 units were visible in another photo that was taken in 2021. The use of generations-old equipment has not had a negative effect on the bakery’s customer service or operations, as the establishment has garnered a solid 4.7-star rating on Google Maps and a 4.4-star rating on Yelp. If one still wants to own a Commodore 64 for whatever reason, these are available at eBay for between $100 and even $1,250.
Apparently, a Doughnut shop in U.S. is still using a Commodore 64 for business. pic.twitter.com/i7gO90JAZ4
— Tony Lyon (@RetroVidGaming) December 16, 2024
When it first launched, the Commodore 64 was available for $595 and remains the highest-selling individual computer of all time, with sales estimated to be between 10 and 17 million units. The hardware specifications comprise of a 1MHz CPU and 64KB RAM, with the memory count likely inspiring its official name.
News Source: Tony Lyon
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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