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Never underestimate the longevity of systems, since new systems tend to be built on top of old systems. Though I do not know any, I'm pretty sure in 2021 there
by uKVZe85V 6y ago
Never underestimate the longevity of systems, since new systems tend to be built on top of old systems.
Though I do not know any, I'm pretty sure in 2021 there *are* mission/security-critical applications running on 6502s in a number of places in the world.
- Tor3 6y agoThe 6502 is one of the few processors validated for embedded medical devices. From https://www.westerndesigncenter.com/ https://www.westerndesigncenter.com/ ".. the 65xx microprocessors protect millions of lives annually within embedded heart defibrillation and pacing systems. " Can't get more mission-critical than that I suppose..
- ddingus 6y agoThis makes me happy. One day some of us could end up with a 6502 keeping us alive, and perhaps writing 6502 code. Sometimes the world makes me grin.