Howard Katz has posted the May issue of A2N, the freely-distributable newsletter for Apple II users.
May 2003
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KansasFest bursts at seams, adds third floor of dorm space
The organizers of this year’s KansasFest Apple II event in Kansas City have added a third floor of dorm space due to the overwhelming demand for rooms this year. The two floors that had previously been reserved are full, so a third has been reserved to allow for more registrations. So if you’ve been stalling […]
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Call-A.P.P.L.E. for May 2003 released
The Apple PugetSound Program Library Exchange has released the May, 2003 issue of Call-A.P.P.L.E. magazine, the reincarnation of the classic magazine, now distributed in PDF form to A.P.P.L.E. members. Members can download their copy, and non-members can join up, by visiting www.callapple.org.
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GS ROM Grabber now available through Syndicomm store
Sarah Shepherd’s GS ROM Grabber utility for grabbing a copy of an Apple IIGS ROM and saving it to disk for use in emulators is now available for purchase either online or on diskette through Syndicomm’s online store. The software is $5 shareware, but the store lets you pay using credit card online, or receive […]
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Syndicomm releases DiskMaker 1.1
DiskMaker, Eric Shepherd’s utility for decoding disk images into usable disks on the Apple IIGS, has been updated to version 1.1. The new version fixes some minor bugs and adds new features, including the ability to prevent you from writing images to the wrong size of disk if you prefer caution to freedom, playing of […]
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KEGS-OSX updated to version 1.83
The new version of KEGS-OSX, based on the KEGS 0.64 release, is now available for download. The new version has internal changes for PowerPC G4 code and Quartz Extreme optimization for faster screen rendering. Also fixes the disk eject bug, supports full-screen mode, and is compatible with the game Pirates! and the Apple Sales Demo.
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May issue of The Lamp! unveiled
Lyle Syverson has released the May issue of the popular newsletter The Lamp!, which summarizes the goings-on in the Syndicomm Online Apple II forum. Included this month is part two of Apple II historian Steve Weyhrich’s overview of Apple II history, taking us up to the year 1994.
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KFest early registration discount ends tomorrow
May 15 is the last day to get the discounted $265 early registration rate to attend KansasFest 2003. After tomorrow, the rate goes up to $335. Don’t miss this great deal. This year’s KFest is looking to be a huge event!
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Microsparc announces new products
Microsparc, the publishers of the popular Nibble magazine of the 1980s and early 1990s, announced today the release of four new products: These four products are available as of May 16, 2003. For more information, or to order, visit the Microsparc web site.
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Syndicomm donates Palm Zire 71 as KansasFest prize
A Palm Zire 71, a $299 PDA with 16 MB of memory, ARM microprocessor, secure digital (SD) slot, 320×320 color screen, and built-in digital camera, will be provided by Syndicomm as a prize at KansasFest. The specific event for which it will be used has not been determined yet, but only KFest attendees are eligible […]