Unleashing the Legend: The Apple II and the Disk II!

In this episode, we're diving into a true titan of early micro-computing: the legendary Disk II floppy disk system for the Apple II. Designed by the brilliant Steve Wozniak*, the Disk II wasn't just another peripheral—it was a *seismic shift in engineering ingenuity. Its streamlined, cost-effective design fundamentally unlocked the full potential of the Apple II, tearing down barriers that shackled game devs. Simply put, it was THE key ingredient that propelled the Apple II to greatness. This video is sponsored by: https://www.justway.com

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00:00 - Intro
02:18 - The Disk II Project
09:24 - Installing the Disk II drive
20:04 - Built in Commands in ROM?
23:49 - Apple DOS 3.1
32:25 - Apple DOS 3.2
33:28 - Apple DOS 3.3
34:29 - Apple DOS Quirks
35:34 - Apple DOS Uppercase Only
37:26 - Apple DOS Slots & Devices
40:08 - BASIC vs Binary Files
41:27 - Main Apple DOS Commands
50:11 - Convert To MASTER Disk
55:40 - Disks Write-Protect Notch
58:33 - Disk II's Impact on Gaming

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