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Index for gs.specific
Files that are only for use with the Apple IIgs.
Index Last Updated: 04 Dec 2006 16:37:17 UTC
Categories:
archivers
These are utilities typically used when making file
archives. This includes archiving and compression
utilities, binscii/base64 encoders and decoders, and
Binary-II wrapper utilities.
comm
Telecommunications programs.
database
Database programs.
demos
These are demonstration programs. They are typically
either demos of otherwise commercial programs, or "proof
of concept" programs that are not fully functional.
doc
General documentation that is specific to the Apple
IIgs. There may be documentation in other subdirectories
as well, when a more specific classification is
appropriate.
editors
These are (text) editors, word processors, and related
programs. Programs which are multifunctional (like
AppleWorks, if Appleworks were publicly available)
appear in "suites".
educational
Programs and data of an educational nature.
games
A great way to waste your time.
gno
GNO/ME, the UNIX-like environment for the Apple IIgs
that sits on top of GS/OS.
graphics
Graphics programs, sample data, clip art, and so forth.
multimedia
Programs and data that consist of more than one
presentation type.
orca
These are utilities and libraries for use with
ORCA/Shell and ORCA languages. See also the "gno"
category; file archives which are compatible with both
GNO and ORCA will be found under the GNO hierarchy as
well.
programming
Utilities, sample programs, documentation geared towards
programmers of the Apple II. See also the "gno" and
"orca" categories.
sounds
Programs and data for both sound and music clips.
suites
These are programs or their associated data which are
multi-functional; they fit into multiple categories like
wordprocessors, database applications, spreadsheets,
paint programs, and so forth.
system
System utilities. Mostly patches and things you can find
in the "system" folder of your boot volume.
utils
General non-programming-specific utilities.