Category: Apple II
March/2019: Check also https://www.vitno.org/retroshop-rolling-out-mister-fpga-special-bundle/ RetroShop, a well known retro-hardware provider, has announced on its page on Facebook the immediate availability of MiSTer, a re-implementation of the original classic computer hardware in FPGA. MiSTer is a port of the MiST project to a larger FPGA and faster ARM. MiSTer provides modern video output through HDMI (VGA and analog audio are still available…
Although the image above was taken from a PC disguised as Apple II, now it is possible to have a similar setup for your beloved retro computer. During the last Kansasfest that ended last week, it was announced the development of a new video card for the Apple II computers. The new VidHD generates 1080p output via HDMI connector, allowing…
Virtual ][ version 8.3 is available now with the following changes: Support for the “woz” disk image format. The woz format and implementation guide were created by John Morris in conjunction with his Applesauce project. It allows for disk images that are like a carbon copy of the original disk – even their copy protection checks can’t tell the difference….
According to the user willwinter on sub-Reddit /r/apple2, the maker of the CFFA3000 board for the Apple II sent out an email letting people know that they have added more units to the batch #5 and also they will allow previous buyers to acquire more than the previous 2 units limit. If you don’t know what is a CFFA3000 (where have you…
Call A.P.P.L.E (Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange) was created by Val Golding in 1978 which means, you believe or not, it is turning 40 years old this year. At some point in the 80’s, it reached more than 50,000 members. Although we don’t have that many Apple II users anymore, Call A.P.P.L.E keeps going strong. As part of the celebration, the group…
If you are a Windows user, you have a plethora of great emulators for all possible retro computers out there and the Apple II is very well represented by AppleWin, a long-lived emulator that is also free and open source. The new version 1.27.1.0 has been released and brings the following features: Improve UI and logging when PrintScreen key fails to…
KansasFest, the annual gathering of Apple ][ enthusiasts, is now open for 2018 registration. Users, programmers, hobbyists, and retrocomputing enthusiasts are invited to Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri, from Tuesday, July 17, through Sunday, July 22, for six days and five nights of sessions, demos, announcements, contests, and camaraderie. The keynote speaker this year will be Roger Wagner of…
It was announced on the Apple II Enthusiasts Facebook group that ReactiveMicro has available its Drive/Turbo IDE Controller for only US$75. The ReActiveMicro Drive/Turbo IDE Controller is a Mass Storage Device that once installed in the Apple IIgs or Enhanced IIe acts like a solid-state Hard Drive using Compact Flash Cards. If you have a standard Apple IIe, the company also…
A new version of AppleCommander, a tool that manipulates Apple ][ disk images, has been released. The new version 1.4.0 brings the following changes: Updates: Migration from SourceForge to GitHub. This updates the boot code to point that out. AppleCommander would hang in an infinite loop if a directory wrapped in on itself. Fixed a filtering issue on Linux and…
I love magazines that talk about retro computing and/or retro gaming, from Retro Gamer to Juiced.GS, from Reset 64 to CommodoreFree to mention only a few. Now, there is a new kid on the block – Paleotronic Magazine! The first issue takes a look at the history of the Consumer Electronics Show including interviews with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, and…
