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Softape

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Softape was an Apple II software company that published computer games, utilities and productivity programs for the Apple II series of personal computers in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It was co-founded by William V. R. Smith, Bill Depew and Gary Koffler. In 1980, the company's name was changed to Artsci, Inc. (artscipub.com) and they now operate as an internet service provider as well as publish literature on amateur radio.

Softape's Software Exchange newsletter, Softalk, was started in 1979 as a club newsletter, of which there were only two editions. Its success caused Softape to look for partners to handle a monthly format magazine. Margot Comstock and Al Tommervik joined the effort in 1980 and the new group re-designed it into the Apple II enthusiast magazine Softalk.[1]

Software

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Softape published at least 20 games for the Apple II:[2] [3]

References

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  1. ^ Weyhrich, Steven (2010-07-02). "20 - Magazines". Apple II History: The Story of the Most Personal Computer. Retrieved 2022-10-14.
  2. ^ Smith, William. "History of Softape / Artsci". Retrieved 2022-10-18.
  3. ^ Hague, James. "The Giant List of Classic Game Programmers". Retrieved 2008-11-08.