It was one of the last versions that was relatively easy to "port" to non-Apple operating systems like Linux or FreeBSD.
Here is what you need to know about this update:
At its core, cc65 is a powerful suite of tools including a C compiler, a macro assembler (ca65), and a linker (ld65). It allows you to write code on a modern PC and compile it for targets like the Apple II, Atari 8-bit, or the C64. Why It Matters Today
Modern development demands robust security. cctools 65 introduces: