Re: ROM 00 to ROM 01 upgrade?

[Roy Miller <millers@inetnebr.com>]

Steve Quarrella wrote:

> I came across a Woz "limited edition" IIgs last weekend while browsing through a
> thrift store.  I purchased it, brought it home, and found it won't boot GS/OS,
> prompting me to see a dealer to upgrade the thing.  Otherwise, the system tests
> pass OK.
>
> Well, hell, in all my years of Appling, I never saw a ROM 00 system.  Just my
> luck.  The FAQ points me to AllTech, who doesn't list the upgrade kit on their
> web site, but I dropped a note to them with an inquiry.  If they aren't able to
> help me, are there any other sources for the upgrade?
>
> Is this even worth the hassle?  I have a ROM 03 and another Woz (ROM 01), so
> it's not like I need the system.  Would this thing even attract attention on
> Ebay, given that it can't run GS/OS?

IF you stressed that it's the original, non upgraded, and rare Woz ROM 00.
THEN there are probably some collector out there who would feel that they just HAD
to have it.

Roy

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> Thanks in advance!