In the realm of Apple II computing, there are a few enthusiasts like Joshua Bell who continue to breathe new life into the classic machines, pushing the boundaries of what these vintage computers can achieve. Joshua’s ongoing development of the Apple II Desktop is a testament to this desire to push the limits of the Apple II’s capabilities. Today’s release of Apple II Desktop version 1.4 Alpha 1 offers a sneak peek into the future of what is possible with…
The latest version of the Ample User Interface for MAME has been released. Kelvin Sherlock, curator of the Ample GUI announced the availability of Ample version 0.259 which brings Ample inline with the latest version of MAME. Ample is an Apple and retro Macintosh specific Graphical User Interface for the MAME emulator allowing users to easily access their disk images and the emulator features while maintaining the high level of emulation provided by the MAME emulator. Some Atari ST interface…
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SP][SD DIY kit has been released This is an open source project hardware and anyone can build it for free (cc by-nc-sa 4.0). It was hoped that this would be made into a kit for people who have difficulty making PCBs.The Bare PCB was already on sale, but now started selling a kit that includes all the parts. *Ribbon cables are sold separately and can be purchased on Amazon or eBay. SP][SD DIY Kithttps://en.infinityproducts.co.jp/product-page/sp2sd-diykit-bare-pcb-board-a-bPrice: 30USDShipping to USA: 23USD What is…
Colin Leroy-Mira, a passionate retro computing enthusiast, has made a significant stride in the world of integration of vintage tech and modern tech with the release of his Mastodon client for the Apple II series, including the //c, IIe, and IIgs models. If you’re intrigued by the idea of bringing a piece of the modern internet to these classic machines, Colin’s creation is bound to either make you giggle incessantly at the idea of posting from your Apple II or…
A new version of KEGS, the Apple IIgs emulator, has been unleashed upon us by Kent Dickey, the curator and developer behind KEGS. He has released KEGS version 1.30 with a slew of enhancements that take your Apple IIgs retro computing experience to the next level. For those unfamiliar with KEGS, it’s a versatile Apple IIgs emulator, originally created for Windows, the latest versions will run on Mac, Windows, and Linux based machines. Whether you’re a seasoned Apple IIgs user…
In the realm of vintage computer emulation, precision and user-friendliness are often at odds. However, Tom Harte’s creation, Clock Signal (‘CLK’), defies this dichotomy. CLK, designed with an unrelenting focus on both authenticity and accessibility, sets a new standard in the world of classic computing emulation. Unveiling Clock Signal’s Distinctive Features At its core, Clock Signal, conceived by Tom Harte, is engineered to provide an emulation experience that is both seamless and remarkably accurate. Here’s what sets this emulator apart…
Apple II gaming enthusiasts, brace yourselves for a game-changing release! Anti-M, the ultimate solution for running early Apple II games on any Apple II model, version 2.0 was just released. Developed to provide compatibility across the entire Apple II range, Anti-M allows you to enjoy classic games that were once restricted by overly aggressive copy protection and hardware limitations. Breaking Down Anti-M: What Does It Do? In the early days of Apple II gaming, some titles were notorious for refusing…
SenseiPlay 2.0 is now available, bringing a host of new features and enhancements to your Apple IIgs music experience. Developed by Dagen Brock, SenseiPlay is a lightweight NTP (NinjaTrackerPlus) “Module” player that’s perfect for those looking to enjoy their favorite tunes on the Apple IIgs. What’s New in SenseiPlay 2.0? The latest version of SenseiPlay introduces several exciting features and improvements: About SenseiPlay SenseiPlay is designed to be a fast and lightweight player for your NTP songs. It is written…
The first official release of Reinetten II Plus Dot Py, Version 1.0 is now available. This exciting new Apple II Plus emulator, coded in Python and comes with a rich set of features and user-friendly controls. Created by Arthur Ferreira, Reinetten II Plus Dot Py not only simple to use but will run on any platform that supports Python. Features That Bring the Apple II Plus to Life Reinetten II Plus Dot Py offers a comprehensive feature set that captures…
In an exciting development for retro computing enthusiasts and fans of Bulletin Board Systems (BBS), the highly-anticipated release of Icy Term version 0.6.5 has just hit the scene, offering a comprehensive suite of features that promise to elevate the modern day BBS terminal experience to new heights. Icy Term, the brainchild of dedicated developers Mike Krüger and Bryan Ashby, allows users to connect to BBSes across various computing platforms, including Linux, macOS, and Windows, via Telnet, SSH, Websockets, and Raw…
This month we welcome Nicholas Pyers to the Apple User Group Advisory Board. Nicholas is known for his website AppleUsers.org, which is full of resources for user group leaders including: back issues of the AppleUsers Spotlight – a former digital magazine, his clever puzzles, a diverse range of Discs of the Month; and for being a long-time championship of all things Mac and Apple – having started his computing life in 1986 with an Apple II; and now has multiple Macs, iPhones, iPads…
Relive the excitement of the French Interactive Fiction world from 1992, Now on Your Apple IIgs. The Apple IIgs community has reason to celebrate as Brutal Deluxe Software unveils the official release of “Tout a disparu,” a hypertext interactive fiction game originally penned by François Coulon. This captivating narrative adventure, first introduced by Les logiciels d’en face in 1992 for the Atari ST, has now found a new home on the Apple IIgs platform, courtesy of the dedicated efforts of…
In a move that’s sure to delight many Apple II enthusiasts, Mark Percival’s DiskMaker 8 software has been set free as open source! This announcement comes as a result of a collaboration between Mark Percival and David Schmidt, with the goal of preserving and extending the life of this classic 8-bit Apple II utility. The source code for both ORCA/M (8-bit) and ca65-based versions of the software are now available on GitHub. DiskMaker 8, originally inspired by Eric Shepherd’s 16-bit…
From Fredrik Ramsberg: PunyInform v5.0 is out! Some highlights: We try to avoid breaking changes in PunyInform, but every once in a while we feel the benefit makes it worth it. When this happens, we typically increase the major version number, like now. This version does have some breaking changes – be sure to read the notes on upgrading in the release notes! https://github.com/johanberntsson/PunyInform/releases
Why Yet Another Emulator? What does Bobbin do that Nintendon’t? Bobbin: – Runs entirely in your terminal, using either standard input/output, or a curses screen display– Can be used in shell scripts to accept typed text from standard input, and emit program output to standard output– Can watch a program binary file for changes, and reload itself with the new program binary when it does, greatly accelerating development cycles for software on the 8-bit Apple Get it at https://github.com/micahcowan/bobbin/releases/tag/v0.4 Bobbin is…
Get ready to step back in time with the Vintage Computer Festival Midwest, a free and open showcase of vintage computing treasures. Elmhurst, IL – Calling all retro computing enthusiasts, Get in your cars and get out to Elmhurst now!! The Vintage Computer Festival Midwest (VCFMW) is back for its 18th installment and is starting today! The event promises a weekend filled with nostalgia, classic tech, and a touch of vintage charm. Hosted at the Waterford Banquet & Conference Center…
Do you remember the SmartportSD that Katherine Stark created about two years ago? It is based on SmartPortCFA programmed by Robert Justice and ported to Arduino hardware by Andrea Ottaviani. Unfortunately Katherine has left Facebook, but I’ll be posting on her behalf. https://gitlab.com/nyankat/smartportsd I tried to miniaturize this device. The program was designed for Arduino Nano, but I found that it works well on the same chip, UNO and Pro Mini. So I ported this to Pro Mini. Read my…
The Ample MAME Interface has been updated. Managed by Kelvin Sherlock, the latest release of Ample, version 0.258 brings the Apple centric graphical frontend for MAME in line with the current release of the MAME Emulator. Included in this update are the following: You can download the latest version of Ample from the Github website at:https://github.com/ksherlock/ample
The Editor Still Bytes Back KansasFest 2023: A Celebration of Apple III’s Legacy KansasFest 2023 has concluded, once again leaving the retro Apple hobby faithful with a treasure trove of exciting developments. This year’s event with its focus on the Apple III computer, was graced by Apple luminaries Wendell Sander and Dave Ottalini as keynote speakers, and as usual, was nothing short of spectacular. Come along with us now as we delve headlong into the highlights of this gathering of…
