Lots of new stuff this time around! The System Software folder now contains Apple IIGS System Software v.6.0 instead of v.5.0.4! The HyperCard IIGS folder now contains HyperCard IIGS v.1.1 instead of v.1.0! New sample source for XCMD's and XFCN's can be found in the HyperCard IIGS folder. A newer version of GSBug is in the GSBug folder (check for newer versions of the related debugging desk accessories also). Version 2.1 of the Apple IIe Card Software is in the Apple II folder (v.2.1 is the System 7 compatible version).
Because of the rather long path names involved, the icons used on this CD to connect Apple IIGS documents to their applications have very generic (or none at all) application path names built into them. The Finder.Data file is limited to 64 characters for a path name, but all of the applications on this CD are more than 64 characters deep — ex: “:Dev.CD Vol.XI:Development Platforms (Moof):Apple II:Essentials:QuickMountGS:QuickMount” is the full path name to the QuickMount application. Simply copy the applications you want to use, and their icon files, to your hard drive (or a floppy) and then edit the application path names within the icon files so they point to your copy of the applications.
Since there's no longer a ProDOS parition, how do you get to the HFS partition from an Apple IIGS? It can be accessed over an AppleTalk network or you can use the HFS FST found in Apple IIGS System v.6.0.
Don't have Apple IIGS System v.6.0 yet? The System 6 Golden Master CD is due out in the April '92 developer mailing (only to registered Apple II Partners and Associates). If you weren't on the list of folks that were automatically sent one of the System 6.0 Golden Master CD's, then you can order your own copy by calling Resource Central at 913-469-6502.
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TIM SWIHART is currently managing the Apple II Continuation Engineering Group at Apple. In his spare time, he writes articles/XCMDs/books/etc, tutors budding HyperCard IIGS scripters, and sometimes spends time doing non-nerdy stuff.
