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Great job on the emulator!

Roland Gustafsson, author of Print Shop

 
  

Welcome to Bernie ][ The Rescue, the most advanced Apple IIgs emulation software out there. Bernie is the first publicly available Apple II emulation software for Power Macintosh computers emulating classic 8-bit Apple II and 16-bit Apple IIgs software. It allows you to run a broad range of Apple II software using state-of-the-art, powerful emulation technologies in an easy-to-use package.

 

"Bernie is one of the most impressive pieces of software I have ever tested!"

Huibert Aalbers, author of SoundSmith

 

Bernie is the first Apple II emulator bringing true MacOS integration: with amazing file drag&drop capabilities and shared clipboards, your data is mobile. Create aliases of GS/OS applications on your Mac desktop. View disk catalogs with CataDog™, our unique, stand-alone ProDOS disk browser. No other emulator offers that kind of point&click convenience for everyday tasks.

"Inter-platform aliases are seriously amazing!"

 

Bernie is also leading about any innovation in the Apple II emulation world. Apple IIgs sound emulation, serial emulation, ADB support, SmartPort® emulation and many other unique features have been introduced with Bernie.

Bernie's the product of a dedicated development team that has brought you numerous applications in the past years. We provide our customers with truly outstanding support to make your trip into the Apple II world an exciting experience.

 

 


Accurate, Fast Emulation

Proven Technology

User-Friendly Interface

Advanced MacOS Technologies

Optimized for Power Macintosh® computers, Bernie combines compatibility, speed and user-friendliness using latest MacOS technologies. The highly functional user interface makes customizing Bernie a snap. As for its inner values, Bernie is a reliable tool that gets your job done - on the Mac but still using your favorite software: AppleWorks® Classic, AppleWorks® GS, GraphicWriter as well as hundreds of other applications, games and tools. Bernie emulates hardware components on the lowest possible level, giving you the possibility of using GS/OS®, ProDOS® and even "no-DOS" software requiring accurate IWM emulation..

 

"This is an awesome emulator. I can almost forget that I'm running under emulation."

Fred Peterson, Metrowerks Inc.

 

Fastest Apple IIgs Emulator

Bernie's core module is a speedy 65816 emulator running at speeds far beyond that of a stock Apple IIgs - well beyond 60Mhz on high-end Macs. The emulation core - written in PowerPC assembly - has been tuned for top performance. No doubt, Bernie is the fastest Apple IIgs emulator.

 

"Ensoniq emulation is unbelievable!"

John Stiles, Emulation.Net

 

 

IWM Emulation

VECTORSOUND™
Ensoniq Emulation

Direct 3.5" Support

Besides its rock-solid kernel, Bernie features several sophisticated components. 32-channel Ensoniq® sound emulation with built-in Dolby® Surround Pro Logic® capability guarantees 100% reproduction of Apple IIGS audio. The all-new VECTORSOUND™ sound engine delivers the most accurate sound you will find in any virtual Apple II. Low-level disk access allows you to use ProDOS disks by merely inserting them into the built-in SuperDrive. Mount hard disks and CD-ROMs connected to your Mac. And if you need more disk space, allocate virtual hard disks on your MacOS volume. Run Modulae at speeds of a supercharged Apple IIgs thanks to cached IWM support! And for the full retro effect, Bernie now features 5.25" floppy disk compatibility and classic Apple II sound.

 

"Felicitation! Bernie II est genial!"

 

Zilog® Emulation with Hardware Handshaking

Cross-Platform & Direct-Connect Printing

As a first in the Apple II emulation world, Bernie introduces serial emulation, enabling you to use your favorite communications software. Print to your Apple II printer via direct-connect, or if you like, take advantage of Bernie's unique cross-platform printing support with InkMeister. Yes, you can print to your Mac printers!

 

"Just wanted to congratulate you on a GREAT job - it looks simply amazing!"

Tye Botting

 


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Low-Cost Shareware

Educational Pricing

Bernie is distributed as shareware. Formerly priced at US$35, you can now register your copy for only $15. To simplify payment, F.E. Systems has signed up with Kagi, a company specialized in processing shareware fees. You can pay with credit cards, check, cash, and order through e-mail, snail mail, phone or fax.

Special pricing for educational institutions available. See our educational pages !

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