Re: IIgs Newbie Q's

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

Romeo writes ...
> 
> Hi. I recently purchased a IIgs system at eBay, and am anticipating it's
> arrival. I don't know the hardware specifics, yet. Right now, I am concerned
> with the OS. Is System 6.0.1 currently the most recent revision?  The system I
> am getting doesn't come with any software, so I am having to start from
> scratch. Do any of the vendors still sell the complete package of the latest OS
> with manual(s)?
>

     Scantron Quality Computers (800-777-3642; http://www.sqc.com ) used
to sell a IIgs Sys 6.0.1 + manual package for about $30. They no longer
advertise Apple II products; but, there is a decent chance some of the
packs are still in stock. Alltech (760-724-2404; http://allelec.com )
sells just the Sys 6.0.1 diskettes $7.95.

     While a Sys 6 manual, especially the one supplied with the SQC
package, is nice to have, it is not all that critical. If you can get
one, fine; if not, it's no big deal.

     To get System 6 running expect to invest in a 4MB Expansion RAM
card and hard disk. (If the GS you bought is a pre-ROM-01 model, you
will also need the ROM-01 upgrade from Alltech--$29.)

     Probably the quickest, easiest System 6.0.1 setup is to get an 80MB
or 120MB Focus HardCard drive from Alltech with System 6.0.1 installed +
a Serius 4MB Expansion RAM card.



Rubywand


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