Category: Documentation

Seattle, Washington – July 20, 2025 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) and Robert Clardy have published a new, color 2nd Edition of “Synergistic Software: The Early Games.” The book was first published June 19, 2017. Synergistic Software, founded by Robert C. Clardy, established itself as a computer game company in 1978 and produced more than 160 titles over the next 20 years, encompassing games, business, educational, and utility software.  This new color edition focuses on Synergistic’s early games…

Seattle, Washington – July 20, 2025 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) and Robert Clardy have published a new, color 2nd Edition of his autobiography “Cyber Jack: The Adventures of Robert Clardy and Synergistic Software.”  The book was first published June 19, 2017 and also features dozens of pictures of his creations and adventures. Cyber Jack chronicles Robert Clardy’s adventures throughout his self-made career as a computer programmer.  In this new color edition, he shares business advice, humorous stories,…

Seattle, Washington – July 20, 2025 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) has published a new, expanded, color 2nd Edition of “Nibble Viewpoints: Business Insights From The Computing Revolution.” The book was first published June 26, 2016 with Mike Harvey’s enthusiasm. This new color edition adds 45 pieces of Mike’s art, over 80 magazine covers, plus an interview with Mike, a historic presentation, and stories of friendship and production details by producer Brian Wiser.  It also includes over 60…

Seattle, Washington – 28 July 2024 – Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) is proud to announce a new, ‘extra special’ 3rd Edition of The WOZPAK Special Edition: Steve Wozniak’s Apple-1 & Apple II Computers.  The WOZPAK was the first official technical resource for the Apple II computer, with original material provided directly by Steve Wozniak and Apple Computer president Mike Scott to the A.P.P.L.E. User Group. 2024 Update:  a mere 11 years after we released the “Special Edition,”  we…

Seattle, Washington — July 23, 2022 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) has published an 80+ page manual for “Ringoban 2” – a new game written by Mike Beaumont. Ringoban 2 is an Applesoft BASIC version of the game Sokoban for the Apple II.  This updated version by Mike Beaumont expands past the original 90 levels – for a total of 931 levels of brain-warping fun.  Plus, version 2 now lets you save your game! Work through the levels…

Seattle, Washington — July 28, 2024 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) has published “E-Z Pilot” – an updated 90 page manual for the easy-to-use version of the Pilot programming language, created by Earl L. Keyser for the Apple II in 1983 and previously published by A.P.P.L.E.  It is especially useful for school teachers and parents. You will enjoy interactive computer sessions. Features Include: Availability E-Z Pilot is available in Paperback – printed in color – through the A.P.P.L.E. bookstore…

Seattle, Washington — July 30, 2023 — An early Bulletin Board System, Net-Works II, has received a an update to version 2.6 – and a new physical manual over 100 pages. Net-Works II is a Bulletin Board System written by Nick Naimo for the 300 baud Hayes Micromodem.  For a time, it was the most popular BBS software for the Apple II computer.  As many as 60 BBS’s were using the software in 1984. Availability Net-Works II is available through the A.P.P.L.E….

Seattle, Washington — June 20, 2023 — The Apple II KeyCaps OpenType font created by John Snape has been released. The font allows you to make key presses clear in your text, and also includes over 160 glyphs and ornaments for Apple II and Mac documents, such as the Open-Apple and Solid-Apple keys. The printed manual includes instructions and samples of all the fun and useful icons. Availability  Apple II KeyCaps Font is available through the A.P.P.L.E. bookstore with production and…

Seattle, Washington — July 23, 2022 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) has published a new manual for “Double High” written by Robert C. Clardy and Alan B. Clark for the Apple II computer. Generate text in different typefaces, sizes, colors, and angles from your Apple II programs on the Double Hi-Resolution screen.  Originally published by Synergistic Software in 1987, it features an easy-to-use editor for creation of your own unique character sets, with 46 fonts included.  Assumes a…

Seattle, Washington — July 23, 2022 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) has published a new manual for “Directory Title Writer” written by Val J. Golding in 1981 for the Apple II computer. Directory Title Writer is a DOS 3.3 utility that lets you create elaborate and fancy file names on your Apple II disk catalog. Type inverse, flash, and lower case directly from the keyboard. Availability Directory Title Writer is available through the A.P.P.L.E. bookstore with production and…

Seattle, Washington — July 23, 2021 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) has released a new manual for “Applesoft Program Editor” by Richard Hackl. Applesoft Program Editor (APE) is a popular Applesoft BASIC editor for DOS 3.3 and ProDOS that helps you enter lines and correct mistakes.  It works in Applesoft, in the Monitor, and can even be used within the programs you write. Availability The “Applesoft Program Editor (APE)” manual is available through the A.P.P.L.E. bookstore with production…

The Nox Archaist team has announced the Pre-Orders for their forthcoming Nox Archaist Book of Hints. The book, chock full of hints and tips for Nox Archaist players new and old alike, was written by famed GameFaq reviews author Andrew Shultz. For more information, see below ———————–Begin Press Release———————— We are excited to announce the official Nox Archaist Book of Hints is now available for preorder, expected to ship late May!  Click HERE to reserve your copy of the printed coil-bound edition +…

For those of us who grew up in the early computing world, there were a few magazines which we had to choose from to fill our computer dreams and to learn things that most of our colleagues had no idea about. They were Byte, Kilobaud, Personal Computing, and of course the David Ahl created Creative Computing. David Ahl is well known for his books, BASIC Computer Games and More BASIC Computer Games from the 1970’s as well as dozens of…

Seattle, Washington — October 23, 2020 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) is proud to announce the availability of a new manual for the “Beyond Quest“ game written by Bill Martens in 1985 and completed in 2020. Beyond Quest is an all-text RPG game that’s the most old school fun you will have with your Apple II computer.  Adapted from the Quest 1 engine by Brian Reynolds, it builds on the original with a new backstory, objective, improved menus,…

Note from Scott Harvey about Nibble Magazine To All fans of Nibble Magazine, Thanks to everyone who has supported Nibble over the years.  As most of you know, my father passed away last fall after a very quick battle with lung cancer.  He wanted me to continue the Nibble legacy as we continue on, and I’m excited to tell some of the stories of Nibble from a different perspective.  The new website is up, and it’s a work in progress. …

Seattle, Washington — July 8, 2019 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) has released a newly designed manual for “Signature GS” by Duilio Proni. Signature GS is a collection of Control Panels (CDEVs) that make your Apple IIGS easier and more fun to use by adding a Screen Blanker, a Desktop Pattern Editor, a Sound Selector, and a Boot Setup Utility to GS/OS version 5.0 or later. Originally published by Quality Computers, Inc. in 1992, this redesigned edition was…

Seattle, Washington — July 8, 2019 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) has released a newly designed manual for “Six Pack: A Refreshing Collection of Utilities for Apple IIGS System 6” by Bill Tudor. Six Pack, the first collection of Apple IIGS Finder Extensions, adds 13 new features to System 6. Just click the icons you want to work with, then select the Six Pack functions you want to perform from the Extras menu. Originally published by Quality Computers,…

Seattle, Washington — July 5, 2019 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) and Bill Martens are proud to announce the immediate availability his programming manual “Appilot/W1.” Appilot/W1 is a complete and interactive Pilot Programming Environment for the Apple II. Appilot/W1 allows users to create and execute full-fledged Pilot programs in a single lightweight environment without sacrificing time or effort. Comes complete with built-in DOS, editor, and interpreter. Availability The “Appilot/W1” manual is available through the A.P.P.L.E. bookstore with production…

Seattle, Washington — July 5, 2019 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) is proud to announce the immediate availability of “DOS Disk Analyzer” by Ronald A. Thisted. DOS Disk Analyzer views and prints the raw contents of an Apple II DOS 3.3 disk. It features a specially-formatted printout of the VTOC, Catalog, and Track/Sector list. Once this information is read from the disk, sectors can be viewed for any file. Availability The “DOS Disk Analyzer” manual is available through…

Seattle, Washington — July 5, 2019 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) has released the manual for “Applesoft Carpenter II.” Applesoft Carpenter II is a collection of seven utility programs for Applesoft programmers that enhance programming productivity. The tools were written for the Apple II by three well-known programmers: Wayne Eastwood, Glen Bredon, and Val J. Golding. Availability The “Applesoft Carpenter II” manual is available through the A.P.P.L.E. bookstore with production and fulfillment by Lulu.com. A disk image will…