Category: Apple II

Apple II Desktop Version 1.4 Released

Apple II Desktop Version 1.4 Released

The full release of the Version 1.4 chain of the Apple II Desktop graphical interface for the Apple II computer has been released. Joshua Bell, the curator of the Apple II Desktop project has been adding features and fixing issues with the project at a high rate of speed over the past several months. Thus, the latest version, Apple II…

 Script-Central Special Edition v9n3, Fall 2024

 Script-Central Special Edition v9n3, Fall 2024

The eighth issue of Script-Central Special Edition is now available for free download in the Apple II section of the Silverwand Software site at sites.google.com/view/silverwandsoftware. The 32 MB disk image includes several updates as well as several new HCGS stacks. For convenience the HCGS 1.1 and the 1.2 update are included on the disk image so the HyperCard IIGS application…

GS+ Magazine available from A.P.P.L.E.

GS+ Magazine available from A.P.P.L.E.

Seattle, Washington — July 28, 2024 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) has made the first three years of GS+ Magazine, and all seven years of disks, available for digital purchase. GS+ was a bi-monthly magazine published from 1989-1995, and is a great resource for the Apple IIGS computer. Encompassing 37 issues and 800K disks, it has been licensed…

Understanding the Apple IIe: Enhanced Edition

Understanding the Apple IIe: Enhanced Edition

Seattle, Washington — July 28, 2024 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) has published “Understanding the Apple IIe: Enhanced Edition” by Jim Sather – an important and rare book that encompasses a unique technical examination the Apple IIe. Originally published in 1985 and a rarity to find, this new 450+ page “Enhanced Edition” is remastered and re-typeset, with updated…

The WOZPAK Special Edition (3rd edition) released by A.P.P.L.E.

The WOZPAK Special Edition (3rd edition) released by A.P.P.L.E.

Seattle, Washington – 28 July 2024 – Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) is proud to announce a new, ‘extra special’ 3rd Edition of The WOZPAK Special Edition: Steve Wozniak’s Apple-1 & Apple II Computers.  The WOZPAK was the first official technical resource for the Apple II computer, with original material provided directly by Steve Wozniak and Apple Computer president…

Ringoban 2: Sokoban in Applesoft

Ringoban 2: Sokoban in Applesoft

Seattle, Washington — July 23, 2022 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) has published an 80+ page manual for “Ringoban 2” – a new game written by Mike Beaumont. Ringoban 2 is an Applesoft BASIC version of the game Sokoban for the Apple II.  This updated version by Mike Beaumont expands past the original 90 levels – for a…

All About Pilot: Programming Language for Computer-Aided Instruction

All About Pilot: Programming Language for Computer-Aided Instruction

Seattle, Washington — July 28, 2024 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) has published “All About Pilot” – a new book that is the ultimate collection of award-winning articles about the PILOT programming language.  Written by the original creators of the language on many retro computing platforms, this resource provides tools and instruction to begin using the language effectively….

E-Z Pilot

E-Z Pilot

Seattle, Washington — July 28, 2024 — Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) has published “E-Z Pilot” – an updated 90 page manual for the easy-to-use version of the Pilot programming language, created by Earl L. Keyser for the Apple II in 1983 and previously published by A.P.P.L.E.  It is especially useful for school teachers and parents. You will enjoy…

Pre-Production Apple II Motherboard – Rev 1 put up for Auction at R&R Auctions

Pre-Production Apple II Motherboard – Rev 1 put up for Auction at R&R Auctions

R&R Auctions has announced the release of a pre-production Apple II Motherboard (REV1) for auction on their site as part of their “Steve Jobs and the Apple Computer Revolution” auctions lot. The Motherboard auction started at $500 but is expected to draw bids of over $5,000. It is currently unknown what the actual source of the board is, however, internal…

The SMB FST for GS/OS Version 1.0 Released

The SMB FST for GS/OS Version 1.0 Released

About 15 years ago, Eric Shephard had a grand idea for advancing the Apple IIgs. The idea was to revolutionize the Apple IIGS computer allowing it to communicate seamlessly with other computers. Well that dream has finally been realized. Stephen Heumann announced during his Kansasfest 2024 presentation the initial public release of the new SMB FST for GS/OS 6.0x, now…