Volume 16, Issue 2

Inside this 24-page issue is an interview with Don Worth, author of Beneath Apple Manor and Beneath Apple DOS; a review of modern-day word processors that re-create the AppleWorks environment; a tutorial for using the Apple II as a dumb terminal; a guide to restoring and equipping an 8-bit Apple II; a behind-the-scenes look at how Melissa Barron hacked Oregon Trail; and much, much more!

Also in this issue and available as a free download is a tribute to Ryan Suenaga.

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II the Max

BeagleWrite
A ProDOS-based graphic word processor from Beagle Bros. Also available via FTP.

ProTERM
A comprehensive 8-bit telecommunications program, now freeware.

Beagle Bros
Software from developer Beagle Bros, now freeware.

Games
An exhaustive collection of freeware ProDOS games. Also available via FTP

ShrinkIt
Andy Nicholas's Shrinkit v3.4 for creating and unpacking ShrinkIt files. Also available via FTP.

ADTPro
Create, transfer, and convert disk images between an Apple II and a modern machine.

RetroFloppy
David Schmidt's commercial service for converting your disks for you.

Apple II programming books
From APDA, Byte Works, and others, now sold by Syndicomm.

Apple's documentation
Scans of original manuals for Apple II products.

Drive head cleaning & alignment
Disk II floppy drive maintenance.

Apple II disk drive cleaning
YouTube video tutorial by David Schmidt.

Retr0bright
A product for removing the yellow tint from your original hardware.

Musings

Don Worth
Author of Beneath Apple Manor, Beneath Apple DOS.

Tribute

@rsuenaga Scholarship Fund
Benefits the University of Hawai'i, in memory of Ryan Suenaga.

Connections

RetroFloppy
Cables for connecting an Apple II to another computer.

Lost Classics
Home of ProTERM and MODEM.MGR.

Apple hacking for fun and profit
Paul Weinstein's tutorial for using an Apple II as a terminal.

Review

WriteRoom
Distraction-free writing for Mac OS X and iOS.

WriteMonkey
A Windows "zenware" word processor.

Q10
Freeware word processor for Windows.

Dark Room
Unofficial Windows version of WriteRoom.

Deja IIx
Run AppleWorks Classic under Mac OS X.

Deja II
Run AppleWorks Classic under Mac OS Classic. Also available via FTP.

Freedom
Disable your Internet connectivity to prevent distractions. Mac and Windows.

Anti-Social
Disable access to social media to prevent distractions. Mac only.

RescueTime
Monitor your Internet activity to identify time-wasting trends.

Behind the Scenes

Oregon to 03RG0N patch
Martin Haye's patch to turn Oregon Trail into Melissa Barron's hacked 03RG0N TR41L.

DumplinGS

KansasFest
Annual Apple II convention in Kansas City, Missouri.

Syndicomm
Vendor of popular Apple II software, now managed by Tony Diaz of 16Sector.

Brain Board
Mike Willegal's Apple-1 card for the Apple II.

NiftySpell
Spellcheck NDA by Chris Vavruska, now freeware.

Don Lancaster
Free PDFs of Assembly Cookbook

Apple II Concert
Hosted by Chris Kallemyer and Jason Torchinsky of the Machine Project.

Smartport Virtual Hard Drive
Access USB via your floppy port.

Random Numbers

Sheppyware
Software by Eric Shepherd.

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Volume 16, Issue 2 Page: 2
Type: My Home Page
Author: Ken Gagne
Headline: Mahalo Means Thank You
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: Remembering Ryan as he passed the Juiced.GS torch

Page: 3-5
Type: II the Max
Author: Martin Haye
Headline: Getting Started with the Apple II
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: Choosing an Apple II and equipping it with basic hardware and software; general fixes

Page: 6-10
Type: MusinGS
Author: Mike Maginnis
Headline: The Lord of Apple Manor
Sub-headline: Gamer and disassembler Don Worth
Synopsis: Interview with Don Worth of Beneath Apple Manor, Beneath Apple DOS

Page: 11-15
Type: Juiced.GS Tribute
Author: Max Jones, Geoff Weiss, Tony Diaz, Andrew Roughan, Eric Shepherd, Richard Bennett, Kirk Mitchell, Doug Cuff, Sean Fahey
Headline:
Sub-headline: He who spoke softly and wore loud shorts
Synopsis: Memories of Ryan Suenaga

Page: 16-17
Type: Connections
Author: Stavros Karatsoridis, Geoff Weiss
Headline: Terminal Application
Sub-headline: A smart use for the Apple II
Synopsis: Using the Apple II as a dumb terminal

Page: 18-20
Type: Review
Author: Ken Gagne, Mike Maginnis
Headline: AppleWorks Recreated
Sub-headline: Modern tools with an old-school feel
Synopsis: Modern-day word processors inspired by AppleWorks

Page: 21
Type: Behind the Scenes
Author: Melissa Barron
Headline: Rewriting History
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: How to hack The Oregon Trail into 73H 0r3g0n 7r41L

Page: 22-23
Type: DumplinGS
Author: Ken Gagne
Headline: Shopkeeper Shuffle
Sub-headline: Management changes for vendors, programmers
Synopsis: KansasFest session schedule; Syndicomm handover to Tony Diaz; ReactiveMicro.com on hiatus; Mike Willegal's Brain Board ships; NiftySpell updated; Don Lancaster's books now free PDFs; Apple II concert in Los Angeles; SmartPort Virtual Hard Drive

Page: 23
Type: Random Numbers
Author: Eric Shepherd
Headline: Changes
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: Handing over Syndicomm to Tony Diaz of 16Sector

Page: 24
Type: Advertisement
Author: KansasFest
Headline:
Sub-headline:
Synopsis:

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Volume 3, Issue 2 Page: 2
Type: My Home Page
Author: Max Jones
Headline: A little delayed, but we made it!
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: This issue shipped late, looking forward to KFest '98, Nancy Crawford passed away, Wolf 3D programmer contributions, Wolf 3D 1.1 update released

Page: 3-5
Type: Letters
Author: Misc.
Headline: Letters from the Land of ROM
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: More on Kodak Photo CDs, a request for better manuals and documentation, Tony Ward's modems article, accessing the Internet on a IIGS, IIGS printer drivers, IIGS MIDI, Apple isn't dead yet

Page: 6
Type: Advertisement
Author: InTrec Software
Headline:
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: KFest '98

Page: 7
Type: Desktop Publishing
Author: Dave Bennett
Headline: Purpose, audience keys to content, design
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: The importance of content and audience

Page: 8-10
Type: Interview
Author: Max Jones
Headline: Clairemont's Classics
Sub-headline: San Diego teacher still puts Apple IIs to work in classroom
Synopsis: Interview with school teacher Louis Cornelio, of Clairemont High School's "Apple II Lab"

Page: 11-13
Type: Telecommunications
Author: Tony Ward
Headline: Good choices in telecom software
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: Telecom software

Page: 14-16
Type: Shareware Spotlight
Author:
Headline:
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: Twilight II v2.0 (beta), The Lamp, HardPressed, Opening Line Pictures 1, SciCalcNDA, GSOKID, File Manager, Whirlpool

Page: 17
Type: Advertisement
Author: Juiced.GS
Headline:
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: The Juiced.GS Collection / Shareware '98 / Spring

Page: 18-20
Type: DumplinGS
Author: Max Jones
Headline:
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: SIS browser 1.1 upgrade preview, still time to register for KFest '98, more KFest '98 sessions announced, Gsoft BASIC on track for KFest '98 release, Ross Falconer now the distributor for EGO Systems product line, Shareware Solutions II to distribute Golden Orchard CD-ROM, Bernie II the Rescue emulator updated to version 1.3, Eric Shepherd's new web page/email address

Page: 19
Type: II Be Named Later
Author: Ryan Suenaga
Headline: A day in the life of the world of the Apple IIGS
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: Ryan muses about daily IIGS happenings around the world

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Volume 4, Issue 2 Page: 2
Type: My Home Page
Author: Max Jones
Headline: A tribute to those who persevere
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: Software reclassification, Max Jones to keynote upcoming KFest

Page: 3-5
Type: Letters
Author: Misc.
Headline: Letters from the Land of ROM
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: Still using a IIGS, Getting Bernie II The Rescue running, PC or Mac?, SFUtility is useful, using AsanteTalk for IIGS Ethernet networking, Tulin SCSI drivers

Page: 5
Type: Advertisement
Author: Sheppyware
Headline:
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: Upcoming titles

Page: 6-7
Type: Review
Author: Max Jones
Headline: Major upgrade boosts browser's power
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: Spectrum Internet Suite v1.1

Page: 8-11
Type: Programming
Author: Eric Shepherd
Headline: Getting down to the nitty gritty in Gsoft
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: Gsoft BASIC tutorial series continues with Part 3

Page: 12-13
Type: The Virtual GS
Author: Ryan Suenaga
Headline: Improving your image
Sub-headline: An introduction to ImageMaker
Synopsis: Working with disk images in ImageMaker

Page: 14-15
Type: Telecommunications
Author: Tony Ward
Headline: E-mail – a versatile and essential tool
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: Working with e-mail

Page: 16-17
Type: Shareware Spotlight
Author: Tony Diaz
Headline: A ProSel Odyssey
Sub-headline: Strategic code fixes pave the way for Y2K
Synopsis: ProSel Y2K Patch

Page: 17-18
Type: Shareware Spotlight
Author: Geoff Weiss
Headline: KEGS a viable Unix emulator for the IIGS
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: KEGS emulator

Page: 18
Type: Advertisement
Author: Juiced.GS
Headline:
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: The Juiced.GS Collection / Shareware '99 / Spring

Page: 18-20
Type: Shareware Spotlight
Author:
Headline:
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: ImageMaker 1.1, GWFTP 1.1B1, TimeZone, Time Tool, Signature GS, AboutTime, To.Stats, To.ShrinkIt, AmperMacros, DiskTools, Repairworks, Disk2File, DreamVoir, MahJongg GS, Super Mario Bros Demo, SixPack

Page: 19
Type: Advertisement
Author: Sheppyware
Headline:
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: Sheppyware Apple II software

Page: 20
Type: Advertisement
Author: Juiced.GS
Headline:
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: The Juiced.GS Collection Catalog

Page: 21
Type: Desktop Publishing
Author: Dave Bennett
Headline: If you have to squint, the type's not right
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: Fonts affect legibility and readability in publications

Page: 22-24
Type: DumplinGS
Author:
Headline: It's almost party time in Kansas City
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: KFest '99 is coming, more formerly commerical Apple II software reclassified (Scantron Quality Computers and JEM Software), Genie A2 Roundtable is no more, more and more Apple II resources continue to appear on the World Wide Web

Page: 23
Type: II Be Named Later
Author: Ryan Suenaga
Headline: A final toast to an old friend
Sub-headline:
Synopsis: R.I.P. Genie

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