Re: Raised from the dead

[Blake Patterson <blake@blakespot.com>]

	Well, I ordered a Focus IIgs drive from Alltech and got a IIe version. 
That was annoying.  Well, the difference just had to do with the
software that came on it, but if I had not ordered a disk set of System
6.0.1 disks and had the hardware to network the my IIgs to my Mac, it
would have been quite a bit more of a pain.  It took about 2 weeks to
get the drive as well, which I found also annoying.

	That aside, the drive works well.  Well, about one time out of three
when I reboot, the drive just sits there, and I have to cold start or do
all sorts of jumping to the monitor and trying 7-CTRL-P, etc.  Dunno why
that happens.  But I can get around it.  If I used the IIgs much more it
would be more annoying.  But for the price ($79 for a 540MB drive) it
ain't something you can scoff at.



bp

wrnchbndr1 wrote:
> 
> My 2GS (ROM V1 w/ a 1.2 Meg Apple RAM card) has been sitting in the
> loft for many years. The other day I plugged it in and it works fine
> except that I get a PRODOS error with every disk I try to boot with. I
> ran the self test and it checks out OK. I suspect that the 3-1/2 drive
> is misaligned or has another fault. Its also possible that all of my
> disks are contaminated because all of my electronic equipment has had
> difficulties ever since a transatlantic trip and I suspect my things
> were exposed to salt air -- another story. I any case, I have no 2GS
> software and a drive which is suspect. I have a 5-1/4 Laser drive which
> works fine with some software I borrowed from my sons school.  From a
> previous posting I learned about Altech electronics. They advertise a
> Focus hard disk w/ system and GS works and other software installed for
> $109.  Does anyone have any first-hand experience with this hardware or
> this company?  This package gets me back into a 2GS with better
> hardware and software then I had before. I have a soft spot for the
> Apple2 and I'd like to engage in a little applebasic programming with
> my kids. Also, will system 6.0.1 and AppleWorks GS V1.1 work with only
> 1.2Meg of RAM. If anyone has any info, I'd appreciate all replies.
> 
> Mark
> In the woods of NJ
> 
> Sent via Deja.com http://www.deja.com/
> Before you buy.

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