[Blindapple] running an apple gs

[Jayson Smith]

Hi,

To run 8-bit software, like that can run on an Apple IIe, you don't need 
a special version of Textalker. However, you do need Textalker-GS if you 
want to run most software written specifically for the Apple IIgs. It 
can also IIRC make some otherwise inaccessible 8-bit software usable as 
well.

Hope this helps,

Jayson

On 8/14/2024 11:39 PM, Tiny Puppy-butchb via BlindApple wrote:
> 
>     I have an apple gs my sister gave long long ago.  My 2 e quit 
> working, I ordered a power supply kit hoping that will fix it, but 
> thought about trying the 2 gs.  I have seen mention on this list that 
> it takes a special version of textalker. Anything else I should know?  
> Thanks.
> ----- Original Message -----
> *From:* Joseph Norton via BlindApple 
> <mailto:blindapple at bluegrasspals.com>
> *To:* BlindApple at bluegrasspals.com
> *Cc:* Joseph Norton <mailto:joseph.norton at gmail.com>
> *Sent:* Saturday, April 29, 2023 5:34 PM
> *Subject:* [Blindapple] MAME and Apple IIgs emulation
>
> Hi listers:
>
> Don’t know how many of you keep up with this, but, at some point in 
> the recent past, some progress has been made in IIgs emulation.
>
> Particularly, I now find that MAME knows the difference in the numbers 
> row and the numeric pad, and, I have been able to experience Textalker 
> GS 1.0’s review command utilizing CTRL and the numeric keys.  Almost 
> reminds me of ASAP’s features a little.  Of course, Larry Skutchan 
> wrote ASAP and did a lot with TTGS.
>
> Also, in the more recent MAME releases, you can specify the superdrive 
> controller card and use 800K disk images on the apple 2E, and maybe 
> others, complete with the disk sounds.
>
> Any questions, let me know.
>
> Cheers!
>
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