Description: Apple IIGS: System 6.0 Software and HyperCard IIGS 1.1
Header: Apple IIGS: System 6.0 Software and HyperCard IIGS 1.1


 Article Created: 27 March 1992
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 This article describes Apple IIGS System 6.0 software and an upgraded
 version of HyperCard IIGS.

 DISCUSSION ------------------------------------------------------

 Apple IIGS System 6 software offers an enhanced user interface, greater
 speed and performance, and data exchange capabilities not available on
 previous Apple IIGS operating systems.  HyperCard IIGS version 1.1 has been
 upgraded to include a Media Control stack for operating CD ROMs and
 videodisc players, and new HyperTalk scripting capabilities.  As with
 original HyperCard IIGS, version 1.1 is also in color.

 Apple IIGS System 6 provides similar ease-of-use and functionality now
 available with the System 7 Finder for the Macintosh.

 Features and Benefits of Apple IIGS System 6
 --------------------------------------------
 - Three New File System Translators
  These provide easy access to Macintosh disks, Pascal disks, and Apple II
  DOS 3.3 disks

 - Control Panel and Desk Accessory Enhancements
  You can open control panels directly from the desktop.  The software
  incorporates Find File and Calculator desk accessories.

 - Finder Help
  You can access Finder Help through pop-up menus and keep it on screen
  while stepping through procedures.

 - Enhanced Window Handling and Window Appearance
  It's easier to move between and manage multiple windows on a single
  screen.

 - Two New Applications: Teach and Archiver
  Teach is a desktop text processor that enables you to jot down
  notes, read disk files, and create formatted or unformatted text
  documents.  Teach also provides file import capability from ASCII,
  AppleWorks version 3.0, AppleWorks GS, MacWrite version 5.0 formats,
  and AppleWriter.  Archiver offers flexible hard disk backup functions
  to save and restore either individual files or entire volumes.

 - Media Control Toolset
  This is a new tool/driver/control panel/desk accessory combination that
  allows you to integrate, configure, and manage highly sophisticated
  multimedia effects.  Use it in conjunction with HyperCard IIGS version
  1.1 to optimize the toolset's performance.

 - The Universal Access Suite
  This suite (also available on Macintosh System 7 software) opens the
  Apple IIGS to disabled users via Video Keyboard, Easy Access, and
  Closeview programs.

 - As with the System 5 series, Apple IIGS System 6 users can network
  their Apple IIGS computers with each other and with Apple IIe,
  Macintosh, and MS-DOS computers.  However, System 6 improves
  networking functionality via EasyMount, a new feature that allows
  users to mount a network server with a simple double-click command.

 - Apple IIGS System 6 replaces Apple IIGS System 5.0.4 for the stand-
  alone Apple IIGS, providing a consistent graphical interface and high
  performance for both the individual and networked user.

 Speed and Feature Enhancements for HyperCard IIGS 1.1
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 - Media Control Stack
  This allows control of external media devices such as laserdisc players
  and CD-ROM drives from within the stack.  A common interface to two
  external devices provides control, using standard buttons or floating
  control panels for "Play," "Fast Fwd," and so on.

 - Tune Builder Stack
  This allows you to create short original tunes by simply clicking the
  mouse on the stack's music staff.  You can play notes in variable time,
  and with the voices of a large collection of instruments.  You can use
  these tunes as enhancements to other original stacks by cutting and
  pasting.

 - Features from Macintosh HyperCard Versions 2.0 and 2.1
  - HyperTalk extensions
  - X Windows

 - The Apple IIGS SuperDrive Controller Card
  Available for the enhanced Apple IIe and Apple IIGS, this allows users to
  use Apple's SuperDrive, which permits the use of 1.4MB floppy disks.  The
  SuperDrive card also operates all other Apple II 3.5 disk drives.

 System Requirements
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 - Apple IIGS personal computer with at least 1MB of RAM, ROM version 01 or
  03 and one 3.5-inch disk drive, although configurations of 2MB of RAM and
  a hard drive is recommended for optimal performance.

 - Networked systems require Apple IIGS computers with at least 768K RAM,
  ROM version 01 or 03, and appropriate LocalTalk cables.

 - HyperCard IIGS version 1.1 requires an Apple IIGS personal computer
  with 1.5MB RAM, one 800K disk drive and hard disk or connection to a
  networked environment, and system software 5.0.3 or subsequent
  version.
 Copyright 1992 Apple Computer, Inc.
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