Re: New info needed for A2 FAQ

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themaples@worldnet.att.net (Bruce Maples) wrote:
>>You asked for information about 8-bit II programs that support
>>Postscript output.  GEOS for the Apple II was an operating
>>system that supported just that.  Specifically, you can install
>>a Postscript printer driver into its system disk's system folder
>>and then all GEOS software can print to such printers.  GEOS
>>programs include GeoWrite, GeoCalc, GeoFile, GeoPaint, and
>>GeoPublish (the only Apple II DTP software that supports
>>printing watermarks and real 90 degree rotated text frames).
>>There may have been other GEOS based software also.
>
>Is GEOS for the Apple II still available, or does anyone have a copy
>they'd sell?
>
>B.

Bruce, do a web search for "GEOS" or "GeoWorks."  The publisher
has gone out of business and the rights have now fallen into the
hands of some users group.  They are basically interested in the
PC version, but the Commodore people bugged them enough that they
gave some C64 group the right to sell the C64 and C128 versions.
We should try to do the same.

GEOS, BTW, is the ideal OS for a GS with 512K and one 800K drive
because there is enough memory, a mouse, and a drive that can
carry the key programs, and it can print sharp text and graphics
to laser printers.  The OS will run on a 128K IIe with a 5.25"
drive, but it is DOG SLOW this way and trying to use a joystick
as a mouse is a nightmare.

GEOS = substitute OS for the GS that is underequipped for GS/OS.

-Scott G.