Apple II Computer System
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An Apple II Computer System is an 8-bit home computer that pioneered color graphics, expansion slots, and built-in BASIC programming in personal computing.
- AKA: Apple II, [[Apple ][]], Apple Two, Apple 2.
- Context:
- It can typically utilize MOS 6502 Processor with 1 MHz clock speed.
- It can typically provide Color Graphics Display through NTSC video output.
- It can often feature Expansion Slot Architecture via 8 expansion slots.
- It can often support Apple BASIC using ROM-based interpreter.
- It can enable Disk Storage System through Disk II floppy drive.
- It can facilitate Educational Computing via school adoption.
- It can support Business Applications using VisiCalc spreadsheet.
- It can range from being an Apple II Original to being an Apple IIgs, depending on its model generation.
- It can range from being a Cassette-Based Apple II Computer System to being a Disk-Based Apple II Computer System, depending on its storage medium.
- It can range from being a Stock Apple II Computer System to being an Expanded Apple II Computer System, depending on its card configuration.
- It can range from being a Monochrome Apple II Computer System to being a Color Apple II Computer System, depending on its display capability.
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- Examples:
- Apple II Model Variants, such as:
- Apple II Original - 1977 launch model.
- Apple II Plus - 1979 with more memory.
- Apple IIe - 1983 enhanced version.
- Apple IIc - 1984 compact version.
- Apple IIgs - 1986 16-bit enhanced.
- Apple II Software Categories, such as:
- Apple II Games - Oregon Trail, Wizardry.
- Apple II Educational Software - Logo, typing tutors.
- Apple II Business Software - VisiCalc, AppleWorks.
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- Apple II Model Variants, such as:
- Counter-Examples:
- Commodore 64 Computer System, which had superior sound chip.
- TRS-80 Computer System, which targeted business market.
- IBM PC, which used different processor architecture.
- See: 8-Bit Home Computer, Commodore 64 Computer System, Home Computer, MOS Technology 6502, Steve Wozniak, Personal Computer, 1970s Computing, Educational Computer.