Re: Apple II Csa2 FAQs Applications

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Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net> wrote:

>GS/OS- Originally called "ProDOS 16", today's installed GS/OS will
>usually be System 5.04 or System 6.0.1. System 5.04 is appropriate for
>1MB or smaller non-hard disk GS's. System 6.0.1 is recommended for
>larger memory GS's with a hard disk. GS/OS is the desktop, Windows-like
>environment utilizing super-res displays. Both ProDOS 8 programs and 'GS
>Applications' (i.e. wares that need GS/OS to run) can be started from
>the desktop. The program which runs the desktop is usually called the
>"Finder".

According to Apple and A+ magazine, ProDOS 16 was a completely
separate operating system from GS/OS.  ProDOS 16 was a 16-bit
shell on top of the same old ProDOS 8 core.  It was 8-bit at heart.
GS/OS was a clean slate and pure 16-bit OS.  Perhaps Mike
Westerfield can shed more light on the distinction, but I'm almost
sure ProDOS 16 and GS/OS should be classified as two separate
and distinct operating systems.

AppleWorks GS 1.0 was written specifically for ProDOS 16 and
won't run under GS/OS.  AWGS 1.1 fixed that, but it would no
longer run under ProDOS 16, only GS/OS.

It may also be worthwhile to include an entry for GNO/ME, since
many IIGS users use it.  I know there is a GNO/ME FAQ, but
a mention in the general OS section seems appropriate.

Keep up the good work.  I enjoy reading the FAQs!