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SimSystem IIe - Version 1.0 Shareware
Copyright (c) 1994 by American Research Inc.
Developed by Jim Sproul
All Rights Reserved
I N T R O D U C T I O N
SimSystem IIe is amazing! It will make your PC compatible computer
system look, sound, and act just like an Apple IIe computer!
With SimSystem IIe you will be able to run your favorite Apple II
software. SimSystem IIe supports all standard Apple graphics modes,
so your favorite Apple games will work perfectly. Even the sound is
reproduced exactly!
SimSystem IIe supports all of the standard keys on an Apple IIe
keyboard, including the Open Apple and Solid Apple keys. And,
SimSystem IIe will let you use your PC joystick with Apple programs
that require a joystick.
SimSystem IIe simulates an Apple IIe compatible computer with FOUR
DISK DRIVES! Two are simulated 5 1/4 inch diskette drives, and two
are ProDOS compatible hard disk drives. You can swap disks anytime by
pressing a function key and selecting another 'disk'. You can even
swap disks on the two simulated hard drives! And, SimSystem IIe
emulates the Apple Disk II floppy drive so well that you can even use
some copy protected programs with SimSystem IIe!
SimSystem IIe does MORE than a real Apple IIe! Programmers will love
the enhanced 65C02 monitor! And, the built-in debugger is as powerful
as an expensive in-circuit emulator!
SimSystem IIe can simulate an Apple IIe with a color or monochrome
monitor. The VGA display mode is breathtaking - you'll swear you're
looking at an Apple IIe display! And, SimSystem IIe works with CGA
and EGA display adaptors, too!
Don't forget - SimSystem IIe is SHAREWARE! Registered users get the
latest updated version of SimSystem IIe, a nicely printed and bound
manual (with pictures...), and the SimDisk utility (for creating
'disks' for use with SimSystem IIe).
This manual provides a brief overview of SimSystem IIe. Registered
users receive complete in-depth documentation.
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T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Introduction..................................Page 1
Legal Statement...............................Page 3
Chapter 1 - Features..........................Page 5
Chapter 2 - System Requirements And
Compatibility...............................Page 6
Chapter 3 - Performance.......................Page 7
Chapter 4 - Installation Guide................Page 8
Chapter 5 - Getting Starting: SimSystem IIe
Configuration...............................Page 9
Chapter 6 - Volume Files: The SimSystem IIe
Disk Drives.................................Page 13
Chapter 7 - Booting The Emulator: The
Volume Selector.............................Page 14
Chapter 8 - The Emulator Keyboard.............Page 16
Chapter 9 - SimSystem IIe Function Keys.......Page 17
Chapter 10 - The SimSystem IIe Debugger.......Page 19
Chapter 11 - Volume File Formats..............Page 21
Appendix - Registration.......................Page 23
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Legal Statement
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SimSystem IIe was developed by Jim Sproul for American Research Inc.
SimSystem IIe is copyright (c) 1994 by American Research Inc.
SimSystem IIe and SimSystem are trademarks of American Research Inc.
All rights reserved.
COPYRIGHTS AND TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT
Apple, Apple IIe, Apple DOS, and Apple ProDOS are trademarks of Apple
Computer Corporation. AppleWorks is a trademark of Claris
Corporation. MS-DOS is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is
a trademark of International Business Machines Inc.
SIMSYSTEM IIE IS SHAREWARE.
License is hereby granted to the end user to use SimSystem IIe for a
period of ten days for the purpose of evaluating the usefulness of the
software. After that time the software must be purchased by sending
the registration fee, currently $50 US, to American Research Inc. If
the registration fee is not paid after ten days the end user must stop
using the software, and must destroy any copies of the program in
his/her possession. Instructions for registering SimSystem IIe are
provided at the end of this document.
Bulletin Board System (BBS) operators may receive a free registration
for SimSystem IIe by making SimSystem IIe available on their BBS
system, and sending in the SimSystem IIe registration form along with
instructions for accessing the BBS. After verifying that SimSystem
IIe is available, and that the conditions of distribution are being
met, we will send the registered version of SimSystem IIe, a printed
and bound manual, and the SimDisk utility. The ten day evaluation
period is waived for BBS operators who make SimSystem IIe available on
their BBS system, and who comply with the terms of distribution given
below.
DISTRIBUTION
SimSystem IIe may be distributed, either on magnetic media or via
modem, for the purpose of exposing the product to other potential
users, providing that all original files are included, intact and
unmodified, and that no additional files are provided in association
with the product. SimSystem IIe may NOT be distributed on a bulletin
board system (BBS) that illegally distributes copyrighted commercial
software.
COMMERCIAL SHAREWARE DISTRIBUTION
SimSystem IIe may be distributed by commercial shareware distribution
firms provided that the terms of distribution outlined above are
complied with, and that the shareware nature of the product is CLEARLY
stated on the product packaging and on the media (diskette, CD, etc.).
SIMSYSTEM IIE IS AN ORIGINAL PRODUCT
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SimSystem IIe was written by Jim Sproul for American Research Inc.
The program was written in 80286 assembly language, except for the
interpreted pseudo-ROM program, which was written in 65C02 assembly
language. SimSystem IIe does NOT contain any program code in any form
(interpreted or executable) which is the copyrighted property of Apple
Computer. (This becomes apparent if the user examines the 65C02
monitor program.)
USE OF COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE WITH SIMSYSTEM IIE
The end user MUST have a license from the software publisher to use
any commercial software with SimSystem IIe. This license is usually
granted, with some limitations, when the user purchases the software.
Some software licenses may stipulate that the software may only be
used on a computer system which is manufactured by, or under license
from, Apple Computer. Software products bearing such a license
stipulation may NOT be used legally with SimSystem IIe.
WARNING: The use of commercial software products with SimSystem IIe
which are not obtained through legal means (i.e., purchased) is
ILLEGAL!
DISCLAIMER
SimSystem IIe is provided solely for the amusement of the user.
American Research Inc. makes no guarantee regarding the usefulness of
the product, and does not guarantee that the product will operate
uninterrupted, or will be free of errors. American Research Inc. will