Msfirst | Apple II guide

1667	8C38	71			.DB	$71	;F
1668	8C39	F0			.DB	$F0	;CR
1669	8C3A 40				.DB	$40	;DASH
1670	8C3B 70				.DB	$70	;>
1671	8C3C 00				.DB	$00	;SHIFT
1672	8C3D 6F				.DB	$6F	;G
1673	8C3E 50				.DB	$50	;R
1674	8C3F 54				.DB	$54	;M
1675	8C40	38			.DB	$38	;L2
1676	8C41	6D			.DB	$6D	;S2
1677	8C42	01			.DB	$01	;U0
1678	8C43	08			.DB	$08	;U1
1679	8C44	09			.DB	$09	;U2
1680	8C45	30			.DB	$30	;U3
1681	8C46	36			.DB	$36	;U4
1682	8C47	5C			.DB	$5C	;U5
1683	8C48	63			.DB	$63	;U6
1684	8C49	03			.DB	$03	;U7
1685	8C4A 1E				.DB	$1E	;J
1686	8C4B 72				.DB	$72	;V
1687	8C4C 77				.DB	$77	;A
1688	8C4D 7C				.DB	$7C	;B
1689	8C4E 39				.DB	$39	;C
1690	8C4F 5E				.DB	$5E	;D
1691	8C50	79			.DB	$79	;E
1692	8C51	71			.DB	$71	;F
1693	8C52	6D			.DB	$6D	;SD
1694	8C53	76			.DB	$76	;+
1695	8C54	46			.DB	$46	;<
1696	8C55	00			.DB	$00	;SHIFT
1697	8C56	38			.DB	$38	;LP
1698	8C57	6D			.DB	$6D	;SP
1699	8C58	1C			.DB	$1C	;W
1700	8C59	38			.DB	$38	;L1
1701	8C5A 6D				.DB	$6D	;S1
1702	8C5B 80				.DB	$80	;.
1703	8C5C 00				.DB	$00	;SPACE
1704	8C5D 53				.DB	$53	;?
1705	8C5E 73				.DB	$73	;P
1706	8C5F 49				.DB	$49	;BELL
1707	8C60	6D			.DB	$6D	;S
1708	8C61	64			.DB	$64	;X
1709	8C62	6E			.DB	$6E	;Y
1710	8C63	973D1F100800DECPTS .DB				$97,$3D,$1F,$10,$08,$00 ; TO DETERMINE BAUD RATE
1711	8C69				.MSFIRST
1712	8C69	D54C24100601STDVAL .DW				$D54C,$2410,$0601 ;STD VALS FOR BAUD RATES
1713	8C6F				.LSFIRST
1714	8C6F			; 110,300,600,1200,2400,4800 BAUD
1715	8C6F 4C 58 8A			TRMTBL JMP		INTCHR
1716	8C72	4C	A0 8A		JMP	TOUT
1717	8C75	4C	3C 8B		JMP	TSTAT
1718	8C78			;
1719	8C78
1720	8C78			;****** VERSION 2 4/13/79 "SY1.1"
1721	8C78			;****** COPYRIGHT 1978 SYNERTEK SYSTEMS CORPORATION
1722	8C78			;******
1723	8C78			BDRY	=$F8		;0/1 BDRY FOR READ TIMING
1724	8C78			OLD	=$F9		;HOLD PREV INPUT LEVEL IN GETTR
1725	8C78			CHAR	=$FC		;CHAR ASSY AND DISASSY
1726	8C78			MODE	=$FD		;BIT7=1 IS HS, 0 IS KIM
1727	8C78						;... BIT6=1 - IGNORE DATA
1728	8C78			BUFADL =$FE			;RUNNING BUFFER ADR

II specifications

The Apple II, launched in April 1977, was one of the first highly successful mass-produced microcomputer products. It marked a significant leap in personal computing, setting standards for future developments in the industry. Created by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs, the Apple II differentiated itself with its user-friendly design, appealing aesthetics, and robust capabilities.

One of the standout features of the Apple II was its open architecture, which allowed users to expand and enhance the computer's functionality. This design enabled hundreds of third-party hardware and software developers to contribute to its ecosystem, resulting in an array of peripherals, including printers, modems, and storage devices. The Apple II utilized a MOS Technology 6502 microprocessor running at a clock speed of 1 MHz. Initially equipped with 4 KB of RAM, the machine could be expanded to 48 KB, accommodating more complex applications and programs.

The Apple II was also notable for its colorful graphics. It was one of the first computers to support color display, offering a 6-color palette with a resolution of 280x192 pixels in 16 colors when using its Color Graphics Card. This feature significantly enhanced the visual appeal of games and educational software developed for the platform, making computing more accessible and entertaining for various audiences.

Apple's commitment to user experience was evident in the design of the machine. It featured an integrated keyboard and a plastic case, which was both durable and visually appealing. The self-contained design included drive bays for floppy disk drives, allowing for quicker data access than traditional tape drives. It also supported audio output, enabling sound effects and music, a novelty at the time.

The introduction of the Apple DOS operating system further underscored the machine's capabilities. DOS streamlined file management and made it easier for users to navigate and manage their data. The combination of hardware and software positioned the Apple II as an educational tool and a gaming platform, fostering a vibrant software ecosystem.

The Apple II family continued to evolve, with variations like the Apple II+, IIe, and IIgs being introduced over the years. These iterations brought enhancements in memory, processing power, and graphics capabilities. The legacy of the Apple II endures, not only as a foundational product in personal computing but also as a symbol of innovation that paved the way for future advancements in technology. Its impact is still felt today, as it inspired countless developers and shaped the trajectory of the computer industry.

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II specifications