Apple II Desktop V1.2 Pre-Alpha 9 Released

Posted by: Bill Martens Date: January 5, 2020 0 Likes 441 Views

The latest update to the Apple II Desktop is now available for download and testing from the Apple II Desktop GitHub Page. Version 1.2 Pre-Alpha 9 is contains a bevy of changes and bug fixes including the following items:

  • DeskTop
    • Fix resource leak opening/closing windows – #19
    • Fix off-by-one year bug for pre-Y2K dates
    • Clear screen before launching to avoid garbage – #174
    • Add AuxType display to File > Get Info – #148
    • Fix display of alerts – #165
  • Control Panel DA
    • Fix overflowing paddle reads – #173
    • Persist changes to original DeskTop even if copied to RAMCard – #170
    • Reduce slowest double-click delay speed
  • Run Basic Here DA
    • Fix launching if RAM drive present but unused – #171
  • Key Caps DA
    • Fix highlighting of colon key – #166
  • Image Preview
    • Drop 65C02 requirement

For information about the Apple II Desktop, check out their website at:
https://www.a2desktop.com/

To Download the latest version of the program, go to the Apple II Desktop Github page at:
https://github.com/a2stuff/a2d/releases

Author: Bill Martens
A.P.P.L.E. Chairman of the Board and Club president -- Bill worked for the founder, Val J. Golding and A.P.P.L.E. from 1981 to 1982. In 1999, he began archiving the materials which were distributed and sold by A.P.P.L.E.. That project led to the group that remained of A.P.P.L.E. Bill was involved in the financial industry in Tokyo and has over 20 major office infrastructure projects to his name. In March 2001, he retired to write books and to spend more time pursuing personal interests. As the president of the users group, Bill is in charge of distribution of Call-A.P.P.L.E. magazine as well as the organization of this web site. Bill currently resides in Tokyo, Japan and Shelton, Wa splitting time between the places.
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