The latest beta release of Apple II Desktop, version 1.4-alpha9 pre-release has been unveiled. Curated by programmer Joshua Bell, this alpha release introduces a plethora of enhancements and improvements, albeit with a cautionary note to use it with care due to its alpha status.
Key Features of Apple II Desktop v1.4-alpha9:
Compatibility: Users can now seamlessly integrate this release with Apple //jse or Apple2TS, ensuring a smooth experience across various Apple II environments.
Downloadable Disk Images: Easily accessible through the provided ZIP file, each containing 800k .2MG, 32MB .HDV, and 140k .PO disk images. These are suitable for use with real Apple II machines or emulators, enhancing accessibility and convenience.
Comprehensive Documentation: Refer to the detailed documentation available at https://a2desktop.com/docs for an in-depth understanding of version 1.3 functionalities. Moreover, significant changes introduced in version 1.4 are highlighted, ensuring users are well-informed about the latest updates.
Notable Changes:
Several improvements have been made since the last release, including reducing vertical spacing between menu items and addressing screen corruption issues in non-English builds. Additionally, enhancements such as adjusting initial window size calculation for list views and expanding the number of items in the Apple Menu to 13 have been implemented, enhancing usability and functionality.
Additional Enhancements:
Desk Accessories: Introducing a new Desk Accessory – Round Corners, offering users the option to temporarily round the corners of the screen, enhancing visual aesthetics and customization.
Miscellaneous Improvements: This release includes all code page fonts for System and Monaco, ensuring comprehensive font support. Additionally, various fixes such as correcting the width of characters in German and Swedish System fonts and refining glyphs in System and Monaco fonts have been implemented. Moreover, the Quark Catalyst font has been added, courtesy of @eric-ja, further enriching the font library.
For a detailed breakdown of all changes introduced in version 1.4, refer to the release notes available on the official website.
Get Started with Apple II Desktop v1.4-alpha9:
Experience the latest innovations and enhancements by downloading the pre-release from the official Apple II Desktop repository.
The program is available in nine different languages and is available for download at:
Download Apple II Desktop v1.4-alpha9
