Joshua Bell has made the latest pre-release of Apple II Desktop, v1.4-alpha7, available for Apple II enthusiasts. This release is packed with a number of enhancements and optimizations, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the future of the Apple II Desktop package.
What’s New in v1.4-alpha7?
- Enhanced Compatibility: Apple II Desktop pre-release version 1.4 Alpha 7 requires 128K in the Apple II or Apple II emulator that you are using to run the package.
- Comprehensive Documentation: Explore the depths of Apple II Desktop version 1.4 Alpha7 with the comprehensive online documentation available at a2desktop.com/docs. While the available documentation is based on the version 1.3 documentation, notable changes specific to version 1.4 are highlighted within the docs for your convenience.
- Improved Disk Image Support: Download the ZIP file containing disk images in your specifically required language, compatible with real Apple II hardware or current emulators. Each ZIP file includes 800k .2MG, 32MB .HDV, and 140k .PO disk images, ensuring seamless integration with your preferred setup.
Notable Changes in Apple II Desktop version 1.4 Alpha7:
Desktop Enhancements:
- Experience smoother renaming of icons with correct window refresh after the action.
- Easily identify locked files with an intuitive icon in list views.
Desk Accessories:
- Electric Duet Preview now detects The Cricket! for playback, enhancing your audio experience.
- Image Preview boasts improved load experience with LZ4FH compression support.
- Introducing the new Desk Accessory: Benchmark, designed to measure CPU speed using VBL.
Available Language Options:
Apple II Desktop is now available in nine languages including the following:
- Dansk (da)
- Deutsch (de)
- English (en)
- Español (es)
- Français (fr)
- Italiano (it)
- Nederlands (nl)
- Português (pt)
- Svenska (sv)
How to Get v1.4-alpha7:
Download the latest full versions and the latest version 1.4 Alpha7 disks from the official today at Apple II Desktop repository on Github.
