Re: Apple IIc Plus System Disks? -Thanks!

[Gary <bogus@fake.com>]

Thanks for all the very informative replies. I'd like to try out pre-
existing programs, as well as some BASIC programming. I was looking 
through my old computer books for info on the Apple II and found the 
title "Computer Graphics Primer" by Mitchell Waite and was published by 
Howard W. Sams. It's copyrighted 1979, but mine is a fifth printing from 
1982. The book discusses the graphics capabilities of systems available 
at the time, but has BASIC code which the author wrote on an Apple II.  
I've already started typing in some of the programs and would like to be 
able to save them. I have hundreds of old floppies and should be able 
reformat some DSDD disks, but I guess I need a system first. 

All of this is bringing back vague memories of 9th grade "Micro 
Computer" class. We did some BASIC programming on Apples, but I forget 
which model. It was mildly interesting, but programming computers was the 
last thing on my mind in 1984. It's also reawakened memories of typing 
programs into the TI-99 my brother and I had. 

I've since learned that the elderly woman who owned the computer took all 
the disks and some (presumably Apple) computer books to Goodwill about 
six weeks ago. Apparently she "didn't think anyone would want the 
disks." !?! At least she saved the original manuals. 

-Gary



Your name <bogus@fake.com> wrote in
news:VOtCp.7$Ky6.3@en-nntp-16.dc1.easynews.com: 

> Hello, I recently acquired an Apple IIc Plus computer, monitor and
> stand all in the original boxes. There is a joystick, but no mouse.
> Everything's hooked up and working, but I have no disks. It's been so
> many yeas since I've used something this ancient. I'm 42 and have been
> using computers since the mid-80s, but can't recall what's needed to
> get any use out of this. Guess I need to wrap my head around the idea
> of a system where each program you use requires disks that be loaded.
> My question is where to begin? Can anything be done without disks?
> What commands can be used? What is a good resource for the beginner
> with this system? Any tips or pointers are appreciated. Thanks, Gary
> 
> P.S. I have a whole box of old Mac software from a system I briefly
> had years ago. Can any of that be used?
> 
> Please reply here as email reply is fake. -Gary