Microsoft has released version 1.1 of Microsoft BASIC for the 6502 under an MIT license. This version, from mid-1978, supports the Commodore PET, KIM-1, and early Apple models. It's a version that has circulated unofficially for some time, now with licensing clarified.
Agentic AI is beginning to reshape malware detection and broader security operations. These systems are being used not to replace humans, but to take on the lower value jobs that have historically tied up analysts — from triaging alerts to reverse-engineering suspicious files.
An overview of the top AI-powered coding tools available in 2025, including Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, VSCode, and others, highlighting their features and popularity among developers.
| **Tool** | **Developer** | **Key Features** | **Notes** |
|-------------------|----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Cursor** | Anysphere | AI-powered autocomplete, code rewriting, agent mode, integrates with Web resources | Most popular AI-focused IDE, fork of VSCode |
| **Claude Code** | Anthropic | Works in MacOS/Linux terminal, command-line interface, high control over workflow | Preferred by developers who like command-line tools |
| **Windsurf** | Codeium (acquired by OpenAI)| AI autocorrect, agentic AI, Cascade interface, works in other IDEs (e.g., Jetbrains) | Rebranded from Codeium, acquired by OpenAI for $3 billion |
| **VSCode** | Microsoft | Extensions support, GitHub Copilot (agent mode in preview), slow AI integration | Popular IDE, but slower to adopt AI features compared to startups |
| **Vibe Coding Tools** | Various (e.g., Lovable, Replit, Bolt, Firebase) | Chat interface, no software installation, browser-based, minimal coding required | Designed for "vibe coding," where users describe what they want to build |
| **Other Tools** | OpenAI, Mistral, Apple, etc. | Codex (OpenAI), Mistral Code, Apple’s AI tools, Zed, Devin (AI software engineer) | Rapidly evolving, many new tools emerging frequently |
| **Tool** | **Developer** | **Key Features** | **Notes** |
|-------------------|----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Cursor** | Anysphere | AI-powered autocomplete, code rewriting, agent mode, integrates with Web resources | Most popular AI-focused IDE, fork of VSCode |
| **Claude Code** | Anthropic | Works in MacOS/Linux terminal, command-line interface, high control over workflow | Preferred by developers who like command-line tools |
| **Windsurf** | Codeium (acquired by OpenAI)| AI autocorrect, agentic AI, Cascade interface, works in other IDEs (e.g., Jetbrains) | Rebranded from Codeium, acquired by OpenAI for $3 billion |
| **VSCode** | Microsoft | Extensions support, GitHub Copilot (agent mode in preview), slow AI integration | Popular IDE, but slower to adopt AI features compared to startups |
| **Vibe Coding Tools** | Various (e.g., Lovable, Replit, Bolt, Firebase) | Chat interface, no software installation, browser-based, minimal coding required | Designed for "vibe coding," where users describe what they want to build |
| **Other Tools** | OpenAI, Mistral, Apple, etc. | Codex (OpenAI), Mistral Code, Apple’s AI tools, Zed, Devin (AI software engineer) | Rapidly evolving, many new tools emerging frequently |
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