prw@meccsd.MECC.MN.ORG (Paul R. Wenker) (09/16/88)
Today (9/16) at AppleFest, Apple released the IIc Plus and Apple IIGS System Software Version 4.0 (GS/OS). Here is the jist of the press releases. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Apple IIGS System Software, Version 4.0 Copyright 1988, Apple Computer, Inc. Apple IIGS System Software, Version 4.0 is a 16-bit, native-mode operating system (GS/OS) with a revised Finder, and two new utilities: the Installer and the Advanced Disk Utility. Version 4.0 system software improves the performance of independent, stand-alone Apple IIGS systems, and provides a powerful, versatile system software platform for non-networked Apple IIGS software products. The Apple IIGS system software, Version 4.0 features include: -- 16-Bit Operating System The essence of Apple IIGS System Software 4.0 is GS/OS, the first 16-bit, native-mode operating system. GS/OS significantly speeds up boot time, disk access time, and program launch time, and increases the performance of disk-intensive applications. Data can be accessed directly from a wide range of guest file systems via File System Translators. It also has the ability to access file systems that support very large files and storage media (up to 4 gigabytes). GS/OS is compatible with Apple IIGS ProDOS 16 and will run applications that follow ProDOS 16 design guidelines. -- Improved Finder The Finder has been improved to support GS/OS and to provide better overall desktop performance. Several new features are supported by a more informative interface, allowing better desktop management. -- Two New Utilities The Advanced Disk Utility and the Installer are two new system utilities included in the 4.0 release. The Advanced Disk Utility has an easy-to-use graphics interface, and provides functions such as initializing and erasing hard and floppy disks. Hard disks can be partitioned to create multiple file systems on a single disk. The Installer can be used to customize start-up disks to match the system configuration. For example, the Installer can be used to add a start-up disk to the appropriate system file needed to connect a SCSI hard disk or CD-ROM drive to the Apple IIGS. It also ensures system software integrity by updating associated system files to the correct version, freeing you from manual updates of system files. Apple IIGS System Software 4.0 requires 512K RAM and ROM version 01. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Apple IIc Plus Copyright 1988, Apple Computer, Inc. The Apple IIc Plus CPU has a built-in accelerator that increases speed from 1 megahertz to 4 megahertz, an internal power supply, and an internal 3.5 inch disk drive. It is a compact, lightweight computer that is versatile, easy-to-use, and compatible with a large number of software programs. The Apple IIc Plus replaces the Apple IIc and offers these enhancements: -- Increased Speed The Apple IIc Plus has a selectable, built-in accelerator that can increase its clock speed from 1 MHz to 4 MHz. This means that the Apple IIc Plus can run most programs four times faster than the Apple IIc. And, if a program is running too fast, the accelerator can be turned off so that the computer operates at 1 MHz (the operating speed of earlier models of the Apple II). -- 3.5" Internal Drive The Apple IIc Plus includes an internal, 3.5" 800K floppy disk drive with a push button for motorized disk ejection. The Apple IIc Plus has a disk storage capacity of over five times that of previous Apple IIc models (approximately 400 pages) and increased speed when maneuvering through applications. The Apple 3.5 Drive, Apple 5.25 Drive, or the UniDisk 3.5 Drive, or a combination of external drives can be configured with the Apple IIc Plus. This means that 5.25" disks can be used with the Apple IIc Plus. -- Improved Portability The Apple IIc Plus has an internal power supply which is self-contained, making the Apple IIc Plus highly transportable. Its handle makes the Apple IIc Plus easy to transport and locks in a downward position, providing a stable inclined keyboard for greater convenience. -- Standardized Apple Cables The Apple IIc Plus (as well as Apple IIGS and Macintosh CPUs) uses the same Apple System Peripheral-8 cable for connecting peripherals to built-in serial ports. -- Software Compatibility Existing software applications work with the Apple IIc Plus and take full advantage of its new features. Over 500 software applications for the Apple IIc Plus are available on 3.5" media.
SEWALL@UCONNVM.BITNET (Murph Sewall) (09/18/88)
>Today (9/16) at AppleFest, Apple released the IIc Plus and Apple IIGS >System Software Version 4.0 (GS/OS). Here is the jist of the press >releases. > >-------------------------------------------------------------------- > >Apple IIc Plus > >Copyright 1988, Apple Computer, Inc. > >The Apple IIc Plus CPU has a built-in accelerator that increases speed from 1 >megahertz to 4 megahertz, an internal power supply, and an internal 3.5 inch >disk drive. It is a compact, lightweight computer that is versatile, >easy-to-use, and compatible with a large number of software programs. Gee, it's ALMOST a Laser 128 EX-2 clone ;-) Did you notice what's missing here??? NO EXPANSION PORT (external access to the bus)!!! What on earth else good is the left side of the thing likely to be good for? DUMB APPLE! dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb!!! I don't suppose anyone's making a half decent flat panel display for this one either (tell me it's going to be compatible with the matrix display to be released with the LapMac in January<?> --- PLEASE!!). Murph Sewall Sewall@UCONNVM.BITNET Business School sewall%uconnvm.bitnet@mitvma.mit.edu [INTERNET] U of Connecticut {rutgers psuvax1 ucbvax & in Europe - mcvax} !UCONNVM.BITNET!SEWALL [UUCP] -+- My employer isn't responsible for my mistakes AND vice-versa! (subject to change without notice; void where prohibited) "We have met the enemy and they are us!" Pogo (Walt Kelly)
jetzer@studsys.mu.edu (jetzer) (09/19/88)
In article <1005@meccsd.MECC.MN.ORG>, prw@meccsd.MECC.MN.ORG (Paul R. Wenker) writes: > Apple IIc Plus > > -- Improved Portability > >The Apple IIc Plus has an internal power supply which is self-contained, making >the Apple IIc Plus highly transportable. Its handle makes the Apple IIc Plus >easy to transport and locks in a downward position, providing a stable inclined >keyboard for greater convenience. Someone else wrote that there would be no more "brick on a leash." The old //c had the external power supply, and the back panel connector had a low DC voltage input. This allowed for battery packs, cigarette lighter cords, etc. If you now have an internal power supply, this must mean that the //c+ has a 120 volt AC input. This would seem to make it less portable. Or does the //c+ have a DC input as well? -- Mike Jetzer "Hack first, ask questions later."
V112PDL5@UBVMSC.CC.BUFFALO.EDU (09/19/88)
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At least the introduction of a 4 Mhz Apple virtually assures an
accelerated GS, even if a year and a half away!
Does anyone know if GS/OS can read MS-DOS or Mac disks? If Apple
would suppo{rt some obs{uure ISO standard you'd think it would support
one of its own at least. Well 4 Gigabyte Apple II hard disks can't
be far away................prw@meccsd.MECC.MN.ORG (Paul R. Wenker) (09/19/88)
In article <241@studsys.mu.edu> jetzer@studsys.mu.edu (jetzer) writes: >If you now have an internal power supply, this must mean that the //c+ has a >120 volt AC input. This would seem to make it less portable. Or does the >//c+ have a DC input as well? The IIc Plus uses the standard Apple power cord. There is no DC input. -Paul Wenker prw@meccsd.MECC.MN.ORG -MECC, Technical Services
REWING@TRINCC.BITNET (09/20/88)
>The Apple IIc Plus CPU has a built-in accelerator that increases speed from 1 >megahertz to 4 megahertz, an internal power supply, and an internal 3.5 inch >disk drive. It is a compact, lightweight computer that is versatile, >easy-to-use, and compatible with a large number of software programs. >>Gee, it's ALMOST a Laser 128 EX-2 clone ;-) >>Did you notice what's missing here??? NO EXPANSION PORT (external access >>to the bus)!!! >>What on earth else good is the left side of the thing likely to be good for? >>DUMB APPLE! dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb dumb!!! >>I don't suppose anyone's making a half decent flat panel display for this >>one either (tell me it's going to be compatible with the matrix display to >>be released with the LapMac in January<?> --- PLEASE!!). Aw, c'mon Murph, give us a break. Besides, did a Laser 128 ever look good with an expansion card hanging off the end exposed. Ever think that expansion card would be just dead meat for any try static electricity charges that might come a lurking. Do you see why we introduce products after *thinking* about all the implications first. OK, so the //c+ is finally the same speed as a Laser 128K. So sue us. __________________________________________________________________________ |Disclaimer: Disclaimers are for sissies and...what??? Me??? SUED?!?!?! | | | |Internet: REWING%TRINCC@MITVMA.MIT.EDU-----------Rick Ewing | |BITNET: REWING@TRINCC-----------------Systems Engineer, Apple Computer | |Applelink: EWING--------------------100 Ashford Center North, Suite 100 | |Compu$erve: [76474,1732]--------------------Atlanta, GA 30338 | |GENIE: R.EWING1--------------------------Talknet: (404) 393-9358 | |USENET: ...ihnp4!psuvax!trincc.bitnet!rewing | ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
jma@beach.cis.ufl.edu (John M. Adams) (09/21/88)
What about those of us who bought an Apple //c and then paid $400
for the Unidisk 3.5. Is Apple going to have a *REASONABLE* trade
in policy? I never use the 5.25 drive on my //c. And I'd love
the faster CPU.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------MATON%SASK.USask.CA@CORNELLC.CCS.CORNELL.EDU (TERRY MATON - PHYSICAL PLANT) (09/21/88)
RE: Laser 128 Expansion Slot. I have been using an expansion slot for a couple of years... My present config is with an Applied Engineering 'Ramfactor' card with 1 MEG memory. I have a 'Ramcharger' also from Applied Eng. which gives me battery back-up in case of power failure or brown outs. This system enables me to keep Appleworks and other programs available instantly on switching on the system (I use 'Procel' to select and manage my files on the ramdisk). One problem that has to be overcome if you use battery back-up is the two seperate power supplies and switches - one on the computer and one on the expansion box. If you do not switch on and off at exactly the same time you can loose everything on the ramdisk! I have solved this problem by connecting both computer and expansion box to a switched power bar and using the switch on that to switch on and off. Terry Maton
buyse@concave.uucp (Russell C. Buyse) (09/22/88)
In article <8809210225.aa29724@SMOKE.BRL.MIL> V112PDL5@UBVMSC.CC.BUFFALO.EDU writes: > ... If Apple >would support some obscure ISO standard you'd think it would support >one of its own at least. Suporting that statndard will help the Apple II to use the Apple CD-ROM disk drive, an existing product, since those CD-ROMs are in the High Sierra format. -Russell Buyse. UUCP: {uiucdcs,sun,uunet,harvard,killer,usenix}!convex!buyse
shawn@pnet51.cts.com (Shawn Stanley) (09/22/88)
jma@beach.cis.ufl.edu (John M. Adams) writes: > >What about those of us who bought an Apple //c and then paid $400 >for the Unidisk 3.5. Is Apple going to have a *REASONABLE* trade >in policy? I never use the 5.25 drive on my //c. And I'd love >the faster CPU. Apple has never had a reasonable trade in policy. Why would they start now? Your best bet is to either keep your 3.5" drive as a second drive for backups, copying, etc., or sell it. UUCP: {rosevax, crash}!orbit!pnet51!shawn INET: shawn@pnet51.cts.com
jjung@sal42.usc.edu (John Jung) (09/28/88)
I don't own an Apple, but a few friends of mine who do, want to know more about the Apple GS/OS and the IIc+. Could some one please E-mail me the official press release of these items? That message is no longer on this end. Thanks in advance. John