Apple IIe - Page 27

Introduction
to
the
Apple
lie
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An
interpreted
language
consists
of
only
the
source
code.
The
source
code
is
translated
line-by-line
directly
into
machine
language
instructions.
The
Applesoft
BASIC
language
that
is
standard
on
the
lie
is
an
interpreted
language.
An
assembler
translates
program
instructions
one
by
one
into
instructions
that
the
CPU
can
comprehend.
Applesoft
BASIC
The
most
widely
used
language
on
the
lie
is
Applesoft
BASIC.
Applesoft
BASIC
is
resident
in
ROM
in
the
lle's
main
board.
Applesoft
BASIC
is
a floating
point
language.
This allows
it
to
process
both
very
large
and
very
small
numbers.
Integer
BASIC
Integer
BASIC
is
automatically
loaded
into
RAM
when
the
system
is
booted
from
the
DOS
3.3 System
Master
diskette.
Unlike
Applesoft
BASIC,
Integer
BASIC
does
not
have
the
capability
to
process
numbers
with
decimal
portions
.
Other
Languages
A
number
of
other
languages
are
available
for
the
lie
including
PASCAL, FORTRAN, Logo, PILOT,
and
6502
Assembly Language.
Applications Programs
Applications
programs
are
those
written
to
accomplish
a specific
task. Examples
of
applications
programs
include
word
proces-
sing
programs,
electronic
spread
sheets
,
data
base
systems,
and
accounting
programs.
Generally,
applications
programs
are
stored
on
cassette
or
diskette
and
are
transferred
into
RAM,
where
the
program
is
available
to
the
computer.
Some
of
the
more
popular
applications
programs
available
for
the
lie
include: