Re: Help with an Apple IIe

[sheercon <sheercon@earthlink.net>]

Richard Fife wrote:

> sheercon <sheercon@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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> > I just bought one of these. When I turned on the computer at the top of
> > the screen it says, "Apple IIe" and then it trys to access the disk
> > drive - forever. I then hit control-reset and it stops the endless drive
> > searching and I get the prompt, "]". I then type, "CAT" and it says
> > syntax error. Does this computer need a startup disk?
>
> Yes.  The "]" means you're in AppleSoft basic.  You can type basic programs
> in and save them to a cassette tape if you like.  You really should get a
> system disk, though.
>
>     -- Rich Fife --

Where would one pick on a system disk?
 Is there a way to download it off the net, then transfer it to a 5 1/4" via my
PC's drive but have it in the Apple iie format?

Thanks,
Brian