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 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.

 

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.

	

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..

 
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.

 

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.

	

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!