Softcard III: Diskette compatibility with Apple II CP/M
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The diskette organization used in the Apple II Softcard CP/M and the
Apple III Softcard CP/M are identical. This means that files generated on
either system is readable by the other. However, the Softcard III CP/M
System File does not work correctly on an Apple II, and visa-versa.
Some programs were designed with specific hardware in mind and may not work
correctly on the Apple III. Several examples are MBASIC, GBASIC, and FORTRAN
supplied by Microsoft.
Apple III Softcard CP/M are identical. This means that files generated on
either system is readable by the other. However, the Softcard III CP/M
System File does not work correctly on an Apple II, and visa-versa.
Some programs were designed with specific hardware in mind and may not work
correctly on the Apple III. Several examples are MBASIC, GBASIC, and FORTRAN
supplied by Microsoft.
Last Modified: Feb 18, 2012