Author: Bill Martens
SP][SD DIY kit has been released This is an open source project hardware and anyone can create it for free (cc by-nc-sa 4.0). It was hoped that this would be made into a kit for people who have difficulty making PCBs.The Bare PCB was already on sale, but now started selling a kit that includes all the parts. *Ribbon cables…
Colin McMillen, a passionate retro computing enthusiast, has made a significant stride in the world of integration of vintage tech and modern tech with the release of his Mastodon client for the Apple II series, including the //c, IIe, and IIgs models. If you’re intrigued by the idea of bringing a piece of the modern internet to these classic machines,…
A new version of KEGS, the Apple IIgs emulator, has been unleashed upon us by Kent Dickey, the curator and developer behind KEGS. He has released KEGS version 1.30 with a slew of enhancements that take your Apple IIgs retro computing experience to the next level. For those unfamiliar with KEGS, it’s a versatile Apple IIgs emulator, originally created for…
Get ready to embark on a journey back in time to celebrate the computing pioneers who paved the way for the digital age. The Retro Computer Festival 2023, taking place on Saturday, November 4th, promises a thrilling experience for enthusiasts and curious minds alike. Hosted at the Centre for Computing History (CCH) in Cambridge, this event is set to be…
In the realm of vintage computer emulation, precision and user-friendliness are often at odds. However, Tom Harte’s creation, Clock Signal (‘CLK’), defies this dichotomy. CLK, designed with an unrelenting focus on both authenticity and accessibility, sets a new standard in the world of classic computing emulation. Unveiling Clock Signal’s Distinctive Features At its core, Clock Signal, conceived by Tom Harte,…
Apple II gaming enthusiasts, brace yourselves for a game-changing release! Anti-M, the ultimate solution for running early Apple II games on any Apple II model, version 2.0 was just released. Developed to provide compatibility across the entire Apple II range, Anti-M allows you to enjoy classic games that were once restricted by overly aggressive copy protection and hardware limitations. Breaking…
SenseiPlay 2.0 is now available, bringing a host of new features and enhancements to your Apple IIgs music experience. Developed by Dagen Brock, SenseiPlay is a lightweight NTP (NinjaTrackerPlus) “Module” player that’s perfect for those looking to enjoy their favorite tunes on the Apple IIgs. What’s New in SenseiPlay 2.0? The latest version of SenseiPlay introduces several exciting features and…
The first official release of Reinetten II Plus Dot Py, Version 1.0 is now available. This exciting new Apple II Plus emulator, coded in Python and comes with a rich set of features and user-friendly controls. Created by Arthur Ferreira, Reinetten II Plus Dot Py not only simple to use but will run on any platform that supports Python. Features…
In an exciting development for retro computing enthusiasts and fans of Bulletin Board Systems (BBS), the highly-anticipated release of Icy Term version 0.6.5 has just hit the scene, offering a comprehensive suite of features that promise to elevate the modern day BBS terminal experience to new heights. Icy Term, the brainchild of dedicated developers Mike Krüger and Bryan Ashby, allows…
Relive the excitement of the French Interactive Fiction world from 1992, Now on Your Apple IIgs. The Apple IIgs community has reason to celebrate as Brutal Deluxe Software unveils the official release of “Tout a disparu,” a hypertext interactive fiction game originally penned by François Coulon. This captivating narrative adventure, first introduced by Les logiciels d’en face in 1992 for…
