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Lim Thye Chean releases source code

Apple IIGS programming advocate Lim Thye Chean has generously released the source code for some of the programs he’s written to the Apple II community. Among the offerings are KeyWin – an Applesoft windowing system, Infiltrator – a side-scrolling arcade space game, SuperMagic – a graphics library for Orca/M and Mandelbrot IIGS – an Apple […]

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Woz parodies self, donates to UC Berkeley

Time for some Woz-stalking (for a good cause)… fans of theĂ‚ Apple Co-founderĂ‚ have probably seen this YouTube video of the Woz circa mid-1980’s, endorsing Datsun’s (now Nissan) 280z sports car. Woz has justĂ‚ made a parody of that commercial. He’sĂ‚ selling his 2005 Nissan 350z, and donating the money collected toward raising $100,000 for new education and engineering […]

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Briel Computers offers Apple II Plus replacement KB encoder in limited quantities

Apple II series computers have a well-earned reputation for being durable and easy to repair — and because they were made in such high numbers, it’s still possible to scavenge most replacement parts for newer models without too much difficulty. Still, as resilient as they are, vintage Apple II/II Plus computers will occasionally need repair […]

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Paul Zaleski launches Complete Pascal resource site

Paul Zaleski has announced aĂ‚ new site dedicated to Complete Pascal (the Pascal formerly known as TML Pascal)Ă‚ on comp.sys.apple2.programmer. From Paul’sĂ‚ post:Ă‚  Everything you ever wanted to know about Complete Pascal with access to the tools to help you use it! The site features a detailed description of the software, it’s release history,Ă‚ downloads and resources sections (with […]