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From: rhood@pro-gsplus.cts.com (Robert Hood)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
Subject: Re: Apple II-series support
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Date: 28 Mar 90 07:56:21 GMT
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In-Reply-To: message from steffan@pro-angmar.UUCP

> And there is *NO*, I mean *NO* support in software or hardware for a pre-GS
> Apple II machine, with the possible exception of Applied Engineering, God
> bless 'em.
 
And people wonder why I develop software in 6502 assembly, instead of 65C02 or
65816.  The reason is that I KNOW people with 6502 processors.  People who
haven't gotten above a Revision A motherboard for their //e.  I used to BE one
of those people.  Now I have a Laser 128EX and am angry at Laser for not/
providing a way to upgrade to an EX/2 - but that's a different can o' worms.

I realize that, to program for an Apple 8-bit, one sometimes has to assume
obsolete hardware is in place.  I get upset when I see all this snazzy stuff
for the GS and the same old crap for the 8-bits.  That's why I like Andy
Nicholas, Andy McFadden, and all the other Shareware, Freeware, and commercial
authors for the II family.  These guys know that the II has a great user base.
They know that the II is capable of a lot more than some people give it credit
for.  When I look at an Apple II, I see a "kid" that can do anything - if
someone'll put some time into it.  When I look at a GS, I see something with
more potential.  However, just because the old 8-bits aren't as spiffy and new
as the GS or the Mac-of-the-month is no reason to abandon them!  Right now,
I'm working on software to make pull-down menu programs easy to write - for an
Apple 8-bit equipped with 128K, a 65C02, and 80 columns.  I originally was
going to do it for a 64K 6502 Apple, but decided that 80 columns would be nice
for menus, and memory could get cramped otherwise.  Why this project?  Because
I think it's a good idea that might spark some development....

I just wish there were more people that thought so.

Robert Hood - programmer

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