Tag: apple II

Apple II DiskBrowser 1.39.0 Released

A new version of Apple II Diskbrowser is now available for download from the Diskbrowser Github page. Version 1.39.0 includes sorted ProDOS directories and includes several fixes and cleanup items. You can download the latest version of the Apple II Diskbrowser from:https://github.com/dmolony/DiskBrowser/releases

Apple II ProDOS 2.5 Alpha 7 Released

A new alpha version of ProDOS for the Apple II has been released. ProDOS 2.5 Alpha 7 has a number of new features and fixes and include a new version of Copy II Plus on the disk. Included in the ProDOS 2.5 Alpha 7 Release are: ProDOS 2.5a7 kernel ProDOS BASIC.system 1.7a10 Copy II Plus 8.5a1 For further information or to download the latest release, check out the web page for ProDOS 2.5 at:https://prodos8.com/releases/prodos-25/

French Touch Releases New Apple II Demo

The French Touch, an Apple II programming group in France, has released their latest graphics demo foR the Apple II computer. The latest release demonstrates a new slideshow effect for a 128K Apple IIe with Mockingboard. Featuring music from CNGSOFT after TONAL CHAOS, the demo is a fast paced feature film that demonstrates the real capabilities of this nearly 40 year old computer. To download the film or for additional information, check out the French Touch Vault website at:http://fr3nch.t0uch.free.fr/

Darkstar Unhinged for the Apple II Announced

Packard has announced the immediate availability of his new game for the Apple II computer, Darkstar Unhinged. According to the press release, You’re Deuce Darkstar, and you’ve saved the universe time and time again from alien invaders set to wipe out all the cute alien races who have pleaded for your help. They cheered you to victory, and stiffed you on your bill. Again and again. No more. You’re done. Let them burn…better yet, MAKE THEM BURN. You are Deuce…

Applesauce FDC Client Updated

John Keoni Morris has announced the update to his Applesauce Floppy Disk Controller client software. Version 1.2.0 of the Applesauce FDC Client includes a bevy of fixes and enhancements. Some of the new features and changes included in Version 1.2.0 include: Massive amount of work in .woz generation for 5.25 disks. More improvements to 3.5. Detects the proper width of tracks so that protections like the EA fat track are now properly preserved. Support for locating data on half tracks….

Diskbrowser Updated to 1.0.38

Denis Molony has updated his java based Apple II Diskbrowser program. The free program which allows users to view a variety of disk images for the Apple II, has gone through a series of updates this month adding more accurate WOZ support for the application. Version 1.0.38 of Diskbrowser includes the following changes and improvements: Support for WOZ 2.0 format 3.5 Inch Floppies Display options for Applesoft and Assembler listings added. Diskbrowser also supports multiple flavors of Apple II floppy…

Bit Coin Mining on the Apple II

Well, the mind of the Charles Mangin has once again come up with a project which will rock the world at its core. Bit Coin Mining on the Apple II. Yes, you heard right. Mining actual Bit Coins on the proverbial Apple II computer, the 1MHz wonder machine which has lasted 40 plus years now. While this project would have been almost a perfect April Fools project such as the now very real Java Virtual Machine for the Apple II…

Applewin Apple II Emulator Updated

The Applewin Apple II Emulator has been updated. Version 1.29.1.0 was released with the following changes to the emulator: Fixed WOZ ‘Wizardry III’ not booting. Fixed WOZ ‘Space Quest I’ not booting reliably. Fixed PAGE2 not displaying correctly when in full-speed mode. Applewin is a Windows based Apple II emulator and should run on nearly every Windows platform. You can download the latest version of the Applewin emulator as well as all of the source code from the Github page…

All About DOS: Enhanced Edition

Seattle, Washington — July 19, 2019 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) has released their new book “All About DOS: Enhanced Edition.” As a guide to DOS 3.3 for the Apple II, All About DOS contains many useful programs and in-depth topics. This new Enhanced Edition, encompassing over 560 pages, is improved with a new design, art, glossary, and technical appendices. It includes a wide variety of references and how-to’s, making it a great reference for Apple II programmers….

All About Pascal: Enhanced Edition

Seattle, Washington — July 19, 2019 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) has released their new book “All About Pascal: Enhanced Edition.” As a guide to the Pascal language for the Apple II, All About Pascal contains a wide range of useful programs and in-depth topics. This new Enhanced Edition, encompassing over 180 pages, is improved with new art, a glossary, and maintains most of the original layout with enhanced scans. It features many example programs, references, and how-to’s…

New Apple II Game — Oubliette

Daniel Henderson has given the Apple II community the latest Apple II game. Oubliette is a simple yet effective game for the Apple II which puts the user in the position of trying to work their way through seven levels of a dungeon, collecting the prize in each level. According to the author, “Ok… It basically a medieval themed puzzle game. The knight is trapped in a dungeon (or oubliette) you and has to work out how to get to…

The Etch-a-Sketch and Other Fun Programs

Seattle, Washington — July 9, 2019 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) and Brian Wiser are proud to announce the immediate availability of his new book “The Etch-a-Sketch and Other Fun Programs.” This is a collection of his Apple II software programmed when he was a student. BASIC and machine language programming were once taught in schools, and here you’ll find a variety of useful graphics, education, utility, and game software. The author also shares fun stories about his…

Signature GS

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…

Six Pack: A Refreshing Collection of Utilities for Apple IIGS System 6

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,…

Appilot/W1

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…

DOS Disk Analyzer

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…

Applesoft Carpenter II

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…

Apple Tic-Tac-Toe

Seattle, Washington — July 5, 2019 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) and Ken Nozaki are proud to announce the immediate availability of his “Apple Tic-Tac-Toe” game. Apple Tic-Tac-Toe is an age-old game which is great fun for kids of all ages – and programmed by a kid! This version is a completely designed and programmed version of the game intended to make the computer one of the toughest opponents possible. Availability The “Apple Tic-Tac-Toe” manual is available through…

Graphically Speaking: Enhanced Edition released by A.P.P.L.E.

Seattle, Washington — June 25, 2019 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) and Mark Pelczarski are proud to announce the immediate availability of his new book “Graphically Speaking: Enhanced Edition” that teaches graphics programming on the Apple II. This book is a compilation of Mark Pelczarski’s “Graphically Speaking” tutorial columns that appeared in Softalk magazine, and was originally published in 1983 by Softalk Books. Using the included programs, you will be able to create art, do animation for games,…

A2_4am’s Passport Updated

The Apple II disk crack/conversion program, Passport, has been updated. The latest release includes the following cracks: NEW: verify pure 13-sector disks (by qkumba) NEW: verify Infocom 18-sector disks (by qkumba) NEW: patchers/artsci.a (AceCalc, Magicalc, Photar) NEW: patchers/choplifter.a (Russki Duck, Choplifter) (by qkumba) NEW: patchers/dakin5.a (Neutrons, MIRV, Rings of Saturn) NEW: patchers/e7everywhere.a (Curious George series, Garfield Trivia Game) NEW: patchers/hallabs.a (Sheila, Super Taxman II) NEW: patchers/hoffman.a (Good Thinking! series) NEW: patchers/holle.a (Crime Wave, Sherwood Forest) NEW: patchers/muserwts.a (Caverns of Freitag,…