Mensx

Mensx is a programming language and operating system designed for the Commodore 64, a popular home computer in the 1980s. It was created by the Dutch software developer Robbert van der Meulen, who also developed the earlier language and OS, MEX. Mensx is an acronym for "MEX Next System," reflecting its evolution from MEX.

Mensx is a high-level, interpreted language that combines elements of BASIC, Pascal, and C. It features structured programming constructs, such as loops and conditionals, and supports modular programming with procedures and functions. The language also includes advanced features like dynamic memory allocation and pointer arithmetic, making it suitable for more complex programming tasks.

The Mensx operating system provides a user-friendly interface and a set of utilities for managing files, running programs, and performing system tasks. It includes a built-in text editor, a file manager, and a command-line interpreter. The OS also supports multitasking, allowing multiple programs to run concurrently.

Mensx was widely used in the Netherlands and other European countries during the 1980s and 1990s. It was particularly popular among hobbyists and educators for its ease of use and powerful features. Today, Mensx is considered a historical programming language and operating system, preserving a piece of computing history from the era of the Commodore 64.