From the Kansasfest Committee :KansasFest 2023 will soon be upon us so we wanted to prepare the community for changes that are in the works. First, a reminder that in-person KansasFest is scheduled for July 18th-23rd at Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO. Expect registration to open in April or May. At the in-person event, you can expect the same awesome, in-depth Apple II experience we’re famous for. A week of sessions, fun and camaraderie with your fellow Apple II enthusiasts. This year…
The Applewin Apple II Emulator for Windows has been updated. This update, version 1.30.14 includes a host up changes and fixes including the following changes: You can download the latest release and get more information at the Applewin Github page:https://github.com/AppleWin/AppleWin/releases/v1.30.14.0
The latest issue of the RetroMacCast has been released. This 643rd episode of the RetroMacCast features James Savage and Steve of Mac84 talking about the latest eBay finds: iMac watch, Lisa 1, and Macintosh XL Screen Kit. They talk about the Outbound Outrigger monitor with a SCSI interface, and news includes a visit by Ron (Ron’s Computer Videos) to preview Marchintosh. Be sure and join the Retro Mac Cast Facebook page, follow them on Twitter, or watch them on YouTube, and visit us at RetroMacCast.
This month, has some pretty important dates, and all in a row, starting with the fourteenth, fondly known by mathematicians as pi day. The Spy is unaware of a type of pie that would not be a favourite, unless someone makes it with kidney or liver. Moreover, pi philology has come a long way since “Yes, I have a slice.” There’s “How I love a drink, raspberry of course, after the heavy chapters involving quantum mechanics,” or “And, O, have…
Joshua Bell has released the latest version of the Apple II Desktop graphical user interface for the Apple II computer. Apple II Desktop version 1.3 Alpha 4 includes a host of changes and new features including the following items: General DeskTop Selector Disk Copy Desk Accessories The author notes that if you have downloaded a previous alpha version of the Apple II Desktop Version 1.3 program, you should replace it immediately with this version. To download the latest version of…
Joshua Bell has announced the immediate availability of the INTBASIC.SYSTEM Integer BASIC system file for ProDOS version 0.9. This system file allows users to run Integer BASIC under ProDOS and runs many original DOS 3.2 / 3.3 Integer BASIC Programs. This version of the program is the first official release of the INTBASIC.SYSTEM file and includes support for these commands: Addition Notes about the INTBASIC.SYSTEM file: You can download the latest version of the ProDOS order disk with the INTBASIC.SYSTEM…
Client Release 1.83 – https://evolutioninteractive.com/applesauce/Applesauce_183.zip
Last month, we announced the official release of GBBS Pro version 2.2. For those who have purchased a manual for the program with the earlier 2.2n release, there is now an errata available for download:https://gbbs.applearchives.com/dl/GBBS-Pro-2.2-Erratta-CA2023.pdf. This is a free update available for download by all users. If you would like to purchase the new up to date GBBS Pro 2.2 manual, it is available through our GBBS Pro 2.2 release page at: https://www.callapple.org/documentation/books/gbbs-pro-2-2/. You can also download the latest version…
Seattle, Washington — February 27, 2023 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) has published “A.P.P.L.E. Pascal Anthology” – an Apple II programming tutorial book compiled by Bill Martens. The A.P.P.L.E. Pascal Anthology provides an extensive dive into the Pascal programming language on the Apple II computer. Many utility programs and in-depth topics are included, encompassing over 225 pages. Featuring a variety of example programs, references, and a handy glossary – guiding you further in your understanding of the Apple…
The 2023 rendition of the Vintage Computer Festival East has been announced. It will be held in Wall, New Jersey in the USA. VCF East will take place in the spring of 2023 – April 14th, 15th, and 16th. Tickets are available now to purchase: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vcf-east-2023-vintage-computer-festival-east-2023-tickets-555834224127 Event Schedule and latest info: https://vcfed.org/events/vintage-computer-festival-east/vcf-east-schedule/
The RetroMacCast has released their 641st episode and this time around are looking into the 30th anniversary of the game SimCity 2000. James Savage and John Leake, hosts of the RMC talk about their latest ebay finds including Macintosh/Canon gold sign, NIB Mac M0120 numeric keypad, and a Rally NYC Mac logo t-shirt. They also discuss the video from the Apple Lisa 40th birthday and Macstodon for Mastodon. You can listen to the latest RMC episode on the RetroMacCast website
James Joseph Shackel, an A.P.P.L.E. Member, Kansasfest attendee, long time Apple II user, Arizona Air National Guard Lt. Col. and Southwest Airlines pilot passed away January 19th, 2023 at the age of 58. Obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/james-shackel-obituary?id=39585348
The Applesauce Floppy Disk Controller Client Software has been updated. The latest update includes a number of important bug fixes including the following items: Client Release 1.82 – https://evolutioninteractive.com/applesauce/Applesauce_182.zip
Joshua Bell has released an update to the Apple II Desktop Version 1.3. The second alpha release of the App includes the following changes: General Launcher DeskTop Selector Desk Accessories Apple II Desktop is available in eight different languages including: English, Danish, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese and Swedish. and is available on either 140K or 800K Floppy disk images. You can download the latest version of the Apple II Desktop in your chosen language from the A@ple II Desktop…
Frank Rossi has updated the beta version of Castle Dain to version 0.7. It is a lite-RPG playable using a joystick or keyboard. This program is his first foray into 6502 assembly language programming. Features of the game include: The beta version of Castle Dain is a free download and is available at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UUefBUPvRxFGFic_aBEPJaJYh414xWoh?usp=sharing A video playlist of the development process can be accessed at:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxmklt_dzHGK1JkIbQGRWdRlg8AHCfqni
Last month, the Spy said of the botched Ecoline window installation: “Yes, if one can believe the scheduling department, the installers shall return(!) on January 4 (that’s 2023 BTW) to fix their errors and damage, install a long list of items missing from the first delivery, and make everything honkey-dory. But given the history of this thing, if you believe all will be well at the end of that day, I know of a really busy bridge I can sell…
The annual BASIC 10Liner Programming Contest has begun. This is an annual event which brings together the best 10 line programs on 8-bit platforms from around the globe. The BASIC 10Liner Programming Contest allows users to participate in one of the following categories with their programs: Category “PUR-80”: Program a game in 10 lines (max 80 characters per logical line, abbreviations are allowed).Attention: In this category, only factory built-in BASIC variants are allowed Category “PUR-120”: Program a game…
The Plasma 2.0 Apha 2 Programming Environment has been released. From Dave Schmenk : “Let’s start 2023 off with some critical bug fixes.” 1. Improved entry/exit for 128K Apple IIe //c 2. Improved entry for Apple /// 3. Improved entry and function calls for 16 bit VM 4. Apple3 ReadyToRun compatible images PLASMA is a medium level programming language targeting the 8-bit 6502processor. Historically, there were simple languages developed in the earlyyears of computers that improved on the tedium of…
A.P.P.L.E in coordination with Kevin Smallwood and Paul Lee are pleased to announce the official release of ACOS GBBS Version 2.2 for the Apple II series computers. There are a host of changes to this latest release including the following: For users who have purchased the printed manual, there are a few other typos including the following: You can download the latest version of ACOS GBBS Pro for the Apple II series computers from Call-A.P.P.L.E.’s Github page at:https://github.com/callapple/GBBS Additional information…
Stefan Wessels has announced the initial release of his CC65 based Apple II version of the popular game, Gomoku. According to his anouncement,
