Bernie ][ The Rescue 3.0 Preview   MORE FEATURES, USER-FRIENDLY DOWNLOAD AND NEW LOW PRICE F.E.Systems, maker of the popular Apple IIgs emulator "Bernie ][ The Rescue", introduced today the most powerful and versatile Apple II and Apple IIgs emulator ever. Version 3.0 - distributed as a preview release - adds countless new and improved features to the emulator. With Bernie 3.0, emphasis has been put on the requirements of entertainment software. A completely new sound engine based on F.E.Systems latest development, the VECTORSOUND(tm) audio engine, brings unmatched accuracy plus additional features such as direct-to-disk recording, real-time sound filters and spectrum analysis. The all-new full screen mode now offers menu access and direct manipulation of essential settings. Sporting a new high-tech look, Bernie 3.0 is the most user friendly Apple II emulator. Human-readable error messages, drag & drop support and the new user interface make this the preferred emulator of novice users and pros, gamers and power users alike. While Bernie remains a shareware product, users will appreciate that Bernie can now be operated with no limitations whatsoever whether it's been registered or not. While the shareware fee is due after 30 days of usage, there's no protection scheme that kicks in. Bernie ][ The Rescue 3.0 is shareware. Priced at only US$15 (upgrades: US$7), the software that pioneered Apple IIgs emulation redefines the future of the Apple II platform by offering a cost-effective and viable migration path.   What's New? - VectorSound high-fidelity sound engine featuring - ultraprecise sound synthesizer (+200% accuracy gain) - real-time bit-enhancement for FM sounds - direct-to-disk recording - anti-scratching feature - real-time spectrum analysis - high-precision timing - smooth mode switching - all-new full-screen mode featuring - optional resolution switching - menu access via hotkey - interactive multi-display for disks, sound and joystick - accelerated for 8-bit and 16-bit video - redesigned user interface - new, space-saving high-tech look - new interactive sound window showing master level, spectrum analyzer, frequencies - new disks window - new communications window - new joystick window with calibration - new errors window with scrollback and plain-text messages - flicker-free implementation - zero performance loss with auxiliary windows closed - substantial internal code maintenance - dozens of small improvements - drag&drop of multiple images - built-in drive deselectable - shutdown warning - locate ROM files automatically - new About window - all known bugs fixed - ...and much more. - new low price - more than 50% off! - save state feature in final release - requires MacOS 8.5 or later. -- F.E.Systems Emulation Technologies http://www.magnet.ch/emutech/