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Re: IIgs Questions
In article <8F5BB2937craydryguaolcom@news.gis.net>,
Cray Drygu <mail@in.sig> wrote:
> I just rescued a IIgs on it's way to the dumpster (not a Woz
> signature one, but still cool), and have a couple questions.
>
> 1) Where can I get a copy of the GS/OS? This didn't have
> anything but the hardware with it, so all I can do right now
> is AppleBASIC. And I already have a //e to do that with =)
GSOS works best with a hard drive and 2 megs of RAM. You can more easily get
software that is self-booting off the internet or go to Shareware Solutions
II for hard cies at a reasonable price. I have some software and origional
disks for system 6.0.1
> 2) I loaded Copy ][ Plus 8.3 onto the GS (it has a 5.25"
> as well as a 3.5", so I just used my Apple //e disks) and
> tried to get it to format the disk in the 3.5" floppy
> drive. The drive's light turns on, but makes no sound,
> and it's content to sit for a long time saying nothing
> but "FORMATTING DISK." I know the drive works, because
> the 3.5" disk I have now comes up with "*** ERROR LOADING
> PRODOS ***" when I try to boot from it.
>
> So, I assume Copy ][ Plus (or at least, this version of it)
> won't format my disk. Is there any way I *can* do this with
> the resources available to me, or do I need to wait for GS/OS?
>
> 3) I'm thinking of ordering the 340mb hard drive shown here:
> http://www.allelec.com/harddiap.htm
>
> Can anyone tell me anything useful about this drive, or this
> company?
I've had good experiences dealing with Alltech. I also have a 60 meg, 90 meg
and 500eg Focus. They work beautifully. Also are a good idea because the
alternative is a SCSI drive. SCSI cards are hard to come by.The Focus is a
good vestment and I feel makes using the GS more satisfying.
> Thanks a lot!
>
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> Cray Drygu
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