As personal computers go, the Commodore 64 appears to be a commercial “hit”. It is a reasonably powerful machine with plenty of memory and unique graphic and sound features. Its quick acceptance by consumers should not be a surprise, since it is a bargain. (In December, 1982, the 64 sold for $595 and there was almost no discounting of prices.) In fact, the complaint about the 64 has often been that its power is difficult…