Re: DOS 3.3 & ProDOS & other Apple II OSs

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Gabriel Morales <Togega@Concentric.net> wrote:

>I am writing a small piece for new Apple II users. Since I only use a
>few applications on my Apple II, I have a few questions:
>
>What are the fundamental differences between DOS 3.3 & ProDOS to a new
>Apple II user?

DOS 3.3, no support for folders, only works on 5.25" drives.
ProDOS 8, support for all disk media including CD-ROM and hard drive,
     full support for folders, increased speed.

>For which is there more software available?

ProDOS 8.

>What other operating systems are available for the Apple II (I know of
>at least the GS OS, of course)?
>
>On what models do these run?

GS/OS (Apple IIGS)
ProDOS 16 (Apple IIGS)
GEOS (Apple IIe, IIc, and Commodore 64, 128)
MS-DOS (Apple II with PC Transporter)
early Windows, up to 3.0 (Apple II with PC Transporter)
CP/M (Apple II with CP/M card)
GNO/ME (think UNIX style shell for the Apple IIGS)