Re: apple 2 emulator on CD ?

["*ProteanThread*" <rtdos@rtdos.com>]

thanks.  its a start.


BluPhoenyx wrote:
> proteanthread@gmail.com wrote:
>
> > is there anyplace to purchase or download apple 2 emulators on CD (with
> > source code and ROMs) ?
>
> As others have mentioned, using google can help you find what you need.
> AFAIK, there is not an emulator based CD although there are CD's available
> with a variety Apple II software. Some of these may have free use emulators
> on them.
>
> You didn't specify which type of computer or OS you would run the emulator
> on. In my personal experience, KEGS, a 2GS emulator, can run in Linux, Mac
> and Windows environments. The source comes with the emulator. There are
> others such as XGS and Bernie (mac only). IIRC, Bernie is a closed program
> and XGS was never fully developed.
>
> 8 bit emulators may seem more abundant but many are not finished and can be
> difficult for extended usage and some are OS specific. Several have source
> code available. One version on the PC running in Dos mode works very well,
> ApplePC 5.2.It has no source but it has devent functionality and the
> graphics function well. Another PCDos based emulator called DApple which
> works similar to applepc with some obvious enhancements.
>
> Windows has several 8 bit GUI based emulators including;
>         Applewin        free use        (C) source available            active development
>                 this one is being expanded by devoted users on the web.
>
>         WinApple        free use        (Delphi) source availible       possible
>                 port of AppleWin to Delphi. Ported verion is slightly old.
>
>         AIPC            free use        (C) source available            none currently
>                 a nice emulator with some slot/card emulation. nice graphics
>                 for a windows program. Some downsides, configuration can be
>                 a little tedious which should be fixed and add some shortcut
>                 for common functions.
>
>         Oasis           shareware       no source available.            author available
>                 by email. This an excellent emulator with many configuration
>                 option. mouse and keyboard interface. Keyboard shortcuts available
>                 for most functionality.
>
> AFAIK, this is the pick of the lot and you might find having multiple
> emulators. I find that KEGS, OASIS, AppleWin to be my most often used
> programs.
>
> If you are running a PC, you might want to try CiderPress. An excellent
> utility for manipulating disk images and the files on them.
> 
> Cheers,
> Mike T.