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+The platform/c64/ directory is used for targeting a Commodore 64 computer.
+Most things are shared between the 6502-based targets so please consult
+cpu/6502/README for further details.
+
+The following C64 Ethernet cards are supported:
+- RR-Net: Use driver cs8900a.eth with the address $DE08.
+- TFE:    Use driver cs8900a.eth with the address $DE00.
+
+In most cases it is desirable to use an emulator for the development and testing
+of a Contiki application. The VICE is especially well suited as it emulates both
+the RR-Net and TFE Ethernet cards. It is available at http://www.viceteam.org/.
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