The FAQ I found 2/3

[preston@spud.dtinet.or.jp (Pres Nevins)]

Q#13 How do I tell what kind of file this is? 2/8/95

Here is a sample of what file formats look like, in case you get stuck. View
the file in an editor (or use the UNIX "head" command). Once you have
identified the file, see the previous section (on filename extensions) for
what to do next.

BinSCII: (.BSC, .BSQ)

FiLeStArTfIlEsTaRt
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz0123456789()
GBINSCII        AQhmAAAAA8)4MIAI02DA9ARMQEDtAQhmAIVZ
gYITA6u7xADA0MjM3YTNBlDOENkQwYURzITM2UDN5gzNDJUQGVERyEDM1QzM4cjN
CFUOFR0QxAjR0MjM3YTNBlDOENkQwAQRzITM2UDN5gzNDJUQGVERyEDM1QzM4cjN

NuFX (Shrinkit Archive) (.SHK)

NuFilei][![/#NuFX_<:c[[[ H`F-fGSCII~[
cRJ0)fNN^P)3'A2p6SF6X#GPd&lt9#'LC^08N7n\NB7Dd!eMN&ampeYX0Am=fXp
dsPAsp7rh`I'NS0ALAfi2)2ysGEQ$k9CP%L9

uuencoded file (.uu)

begin 666 nonsense.junk
M4W5N3U,s4F5L96%S92 T+C$s\%-$4U0V,"Ds(SsZ(%1U92!/8W0s.2 Q,CHS
M...3HT.2!%1%0s,3DY, HT4F5L96%S92 T+C$s4F5L96%S92 T+C$s

Executioner (.exe)

CALL-151
E00:38 A5 FF D0 32 D8 20 8E FD AD 30 BF 8D 6A 0E 20 00 BF C7 6D 0E 0D 80 02
E18:D0 1D 20 00 BF C5 69 0E B0 15 AD 81 02 29 0F AA E8 8E 80 02 A9 2F 8D 81
A90885A420732090242039FB2058FCA200BD9220F00620EDFDE8D0F5200CFDA9
008DF2038DF3038DF4036CFCFFE6A4A5A4C96F90CFA9008DFCBFA9018DFDBFA0
A90885A420732090242039FB2058FCA200BD9220F00620EDFDE8D0F5200CFDA9

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Q#14 What is an Apple II? 1/1/95

Q#15 The Apple I

The original Apple was not much more than a board. You had to supply your
own keyboard, monitor and case. It sold for $666.66, but now they are worth
much more as a collector's item.

Q#16 The Apple ][ and Apple ][+

The computers that started the Apple II line. They have the 6502, ability to
do High and Low rez color graphics, sound, plus they have 7 expansion slots
to add peripherals. Surprisingly, the ][+ can run some of today's software.
For instance, I've run Davex and FredWriter under ProDOS. You can even run
AppleWorks if you have more than 128K and a program called PlusWorks.

Recommended configuration: 16K language card (in slot 0 with a ribbon cable
running to the RAM), an 80-column video card (not the same as a //e
80-column card), shift key modification (a wire running from shift key to
game port), modified character ROMs to do lower case. You can add memory in
various ways, but programs that require 128K probably will not work, no
matter how much RAM you have. You can also add accelerators like the
Rocket/Zip.

Q#17 The Apple //e

The //e comes in two flavors: Enhanced and Unenhanced. Apple makes an
Enhancement kit that will upgrade an unenhanced to enhanced by replacing 4
chips (CPU [65C02], Video ROM [MouseText], and new Monitor/Applesoft ROMs).
Most current software require an Enhanced //e, and sometimes 128K too. The
current operating system is ProDos (Version 2.0 or so). The Apple //e is
still useful for three major reasons: 1) It runs AppleWorks, a simple to
use, yet sophisticated Spreadsheet/Word Processor/Database. 2) There are
many Apples in schools, so there is a ton of educational software for it. 3)
It is was and will always be a _Personal_ computer. You can learn as little
or as much as you want, and nothing stops you from learning about every nook
and cranny in it. Ask any big name programmer in MS/DOS or Mac where they
learned to program. Most of them taught themselves on a good ol' Apple //.
Good programs for an Apple //e: AppleWorks 4.0 (Spreadsheet/Word
Processor/Database from Quality Computers), Copy ][+ (file utility from
Central Point), ProTerm 3.0 (communications/terminal emulator from InSync),
PrintShop (sign/card/banner printer from Broderbund).

Recommended configuration: Extended 80 Column card (gives you 128K) or
RamWorks (512K to 1MB RAM). Enhancement kit if it was an Unenhanced //e. A
Hard Drive is recommended if you use a lot of different programs. You can
also speed it up with an accelerator (like the Rocket Chip, Zip Chip or
TransWarp).

Q#18 The Apple //C and IIC+

The //c and //c+ are 'luggable' versions of an Enhanced //e, with many
built-in 'cards'. Included are 2 serial ports, a mouse port, a 3.5" disk
port and 128K of RAM. The //C+ has a built-in accelerator that runs at 4
MHz. Even though they don't have slots, you can still add extra memory
(there's room under the keyboard) and a hard drive (through the disk port--a
bit slow by ordinary standards, but usable. (Hard to find though.. Was made
by Chinook). The //c and //C+ run just about everything that an Enhanced //e
runs. The //C and //C+ cannot connect to an AppleTalk network.

Recommended configuration: 1 MB RAM, 3.5" drive, maybe a Hard drive.

Q#19 The Laser 128EX

While not made by Apple, this clone is a cross between the //c and an
Enhanced //e. It is as luggable as a //c and has built-in 'cards', and an
accelerator. It also has a slot to expand. If you want to add a card, you
may have to disable the internal UDC (for 3.5" drives) or the internal 1MB
memory expansion. Runs almost everything that the //c and //e runs.

Q#20 The Apple IIGS

The GS represents a giant leap in the Apple // line. It can still run //e
software, but has a better processor (16-bit), a new super-hires graphics
mode, a toolbox in ROM (just like the Mac) and a 32 oscillator Ensoniq sound
chip. It can not only run ProDos, but it can also run GS/OS, a sophisticated
operating system very much like the Macintosh's OS. The original GS ROM 00
(I think they all have the Woz signature) one or two chips upgraded to
boot/run current software. The ROM 01 had 256K on the motherboard, while the
ROM 03 has 1 MB. Although there were a few ROM changes, the current system
software will work patch the toolbox ROMs to look identical.

Recommended configuration: 1.25 MB lets you boot up GS/OS and use most
programs. With 2 MB, you will have room for Desk Accessories. Go for 4 MB if
you want a RAM disk (useful if you don't have a hard drive) or do a lot of
Graphics work. Adding a hard drive is highly recommended. You can also speed
it up with a TransWarp GS or Zip GS.

Q#21 The Apple ][e Emulation Card

This is a card that fits in certain Macs that lets one run Apple //e
software. It is actually more like a //c because the card is not expandable
like a //e. There is a place on the back of the card to plug in a UniDisk
5.25" and a joystick. Because the graphics are handled by the Mac, animation
may be slow if you don't have a decent Mac.

Q#22 Some Common Questions (with answers!) 2/8/95

Q#23 Info about A2's:

Q#24 What is 8 bit and 16 bit?

A: That indicates how big the chunks of data are that the CPU can
manipulate. The Apple IIGS is a 16-bit machine and all previous Apple ]['s
are 8-bit. This is one of the reasons you cannot run GS software on a //e.

Q#25 How can I tell what version my computer is?

A: Apple //e:

The major division is between the Enhanced and unenhanced models. Look at
your computer while re-booting. If it says "APPLE ][", it is not enhanced.
The enhanced computers will say "Apple //e". You can upgrade it yourself by
getting the Apple //e Enhancement kit. (It contains 4 chips to replace on
your motherboard.) Many newer programs will not work unless you have an
Enhanced //e. The //c, //c+, GS, and Laser 128 incorporate these
enhancements.

You can see what version of the //e you have by looking for the serial
number on the motherboard (in the back, by the power-on led). If it is
820-0064-A, you may have a motherboard that can't do double-hires. Serial #s
like 820-0064-B or 820-0087-A are un-enhanced (without the kit). If you have
the grey Apple //e with the built-in keypad, then you also have: One 128K
ROM IC replaced the two 64K Monitor ROM ICs (the CD and EF ROMs), Two 64Kx4
RAM ICs replaced the eight 64Kx1 RAM ICs, The single-wire shift-key mod, and
an Extended 80-Column Card.

The Apple //e comes in two video standards: PAL (Australia, Europe, etc) and
NTSC (USA, Japan?, etc.) If the AUX slot is on the side of the motherboard
near the power supply, you have an NTSC model, whereas if it is in line with
slot 3, you have a PAL model. (Thanks to Steve Leahy for this one) The PAL
revisions are: [Thanks to Dave Wilson for this]

week 26 1983: 820-0073-A (c) 1982 / B-607-0664
   Colour killer switch soldered to vacant oscillator position on PCB.

week 38 1983: 820-0073-B (c) 1982 / B-607-0264
   Colour killer switch near RHS of PCB. All chips socketed.

week 7 1985:  820-0073   (c) 1984 / B-607-0264
 PCB marked for enhanced ROMs & 65c02 (may have old ROMs and 6502).
 RAM & some TTL soldered in. Layout same as above.

Apple //GS:

There are 3 major versions of the GS: Check the initial power-up screen. It
will say ROM 01, ROM 03. If it does not say either, you have the Original
(Woz Signature edition). You must upgrade it in order to run current system
software. The ROM 01 has 256K on the motherboard, while the ROM 03 has 1 MB
on the motherboard. All the enhancements of the ROM 03 (except the 1MB, of
course) can be added to the ROM 01 simply by booting up with current system
software.

Apple //c:

Go into Basic and type "PRINT PEEK (64447)" and press return. If it says
255, you have a very old //c. See your dealer about getting an upgrade (tell
them that the Apple authorization number is ODL660). If it says 0, you can
connect a 3.5" drive, but you don't have the memory expansion connector. If
it says 3 You have the memory expansion. If it says 4, you have the latest
model of the //c. If it says 5, you have a //c+.

Q#26 What programming languages are available for the Apple ][?

A: Larry W. Virden maintains The Apple II Programmer's Catalog of Languages
and Toolkits. It's archived on several FTP sites. (The main one first)

ftp://idiom.berkeley.ca.us/pub/compilers-list/AppleIICatalog

ftp://apple2.archive.umich.edu/apple2/misc/textfiles/programming.languages.

Q#27 Adding Hardware:

Q#28 Can the Apple II connect to SCSI devices?

A: Yes. See the section on SCSI in this FAQ.

Q#29 Can I use Macintosh Monitors or 3.5" drives with my ][?

A: In general, no. Apple's 3.5" drive has logic to sense which machine it is
hooked up to (Apple II or Macintosh) and it works accordingly. Most 3rd
party drives don't bother to put in Apple II support in their drives. The
Mac monitors cannot be used with the ][ line, not even the GS. Some may work
if you hook them up to a UDC instead of an Apple 3.5" card. Old style Mac
800k drives are very slow.

Q#30 Can I hook up a LaserWriter, DeskJet, etc to my Apple //e?

A: Yes, all the above connections have regular serial or parallel
connections. The tricky part is getting them to do what you want. The
DeskJet, for example will print very nice-looking text with regular old
"PR#1". But if you want to change the font or print graphics, you may have
to purchase some software. One excellent program for these types of printers
is PublishIt 4. You won't believe the output you can get from a //e. For
AppleWorks fans, there is the program called SuperPatch. Among it's patches
is a cool DeskJet 500 printer driver. You can print sideways, and change
fonts with normal AppleWorks commands. The Deskjet driver is built in to AW
4.0.

Q#31 Can I hook up a LaserWriter, DeskJet, etc to my Apple IIGS?

A: On the GS, you can hook up a LaserWriter via AppleTalk or direct serial
connection. A GS program can typically print to a LaserWriter if it's
connected to the GS via AppleTalk. If you get a DeskJet, or PaintJet, etc,
you can hook them up via the serial port. But in order to use them
effectively, you will want Harmony from Vitesse (better) or Independence
(cheaper) from Seven Hills. They are new printer drivers for GS/OS programs
only. If you want to print from an 8-bit program, see the previous question.

Q#32 Can I hook up a scanner up to my //e? Can it do OCR?

A: Yes and Yes. (OCR stands for Optical Character Recognition -- the ability
to convert a scan into text) Just pick up a Quickie scanner (by Vitesse) and
InWords (by WestCode Software). You can scan 4" columns (you must have 512K
to 1 Meg) and can even paste them together to make 8" scans. Then you can
use InWords to "read" text and put it into a text file or AppleWorks Word
Processor file.

Q#33 Can a Disk ][ be used on a GS smartport?

A: Yes. Call Jameco Electronics (Phone: 1-800-831-4242) S20 PIN HEADER TO
DB19-PIN CONNECTOR MODULE ADAPTS II/II+ DRIVES FOR APPLE IIC. PART NO: 10022
PRODUCT NO.: AAM APPLE IIC ADAPTER $3.95

Q#34 What's the scoop on the new HD 3.5" drive?

A: In order to do High Density on the Apple //, you will need both the High
Density 3.5" drive and the new Apple 3.5" controller. If you don't have
both, you will only be able to do regular density. Of course, you will also
need High Density Disks.

Once you have collected the above items, you are in for a pleasant surprise.
ProDos 8 programs not only recognize it, but most programs format and
recognize HD disks just fine. You can even boot off of a HD disk, allowing
plenty of room for GS/OS Desk Accessories and such.

There are a few drawbacks: You cannot boot copy-protected software or (or
some FTA demos.) You can't daisy-chain a 5.25" of a HD card. Also, it takes
up a slot, even on the GS.

Q#35 I want a Y-adapter for my GS keyboard.

A: Redmond Cable has an ADB Y-connector cable for separating your mouse from
the side of your keyboard (also can be used to work around a failing ADB
port on the keyboard). See the 'Resources' section of this FAQ.

Q#36 File Transfer:

Q#37 How can I transfer stuff to/from an IBM/Mac?

A: Here's a summary: [Note that you can always do transfers by modem or Null
Modem]

Q#38 File transfer: Apple //e ---> Macintosh

*Apple File Exchange (comes with Mac system software) allows you to copy
to/from ProDos (3.5") disks.
*There's the IIe Emulation Card that fits into the LC, LC II, LC III,
Performa 400 and the Color Classic. The card has a port for a 5.25" drive,
from which you could copy things to/from the Mac.
*The ProDos File System Manager is an init (available via FTP) that allows
you to use ProDos 3.5" disks as if they were normal Mac disks. [You will
have to download the entire disk to get that one file.] ftp://ftp.apple.com
/aii/lc.iiecard

*A //e to Imagewriter cable can function as a null-modem to connect serial
ports. Use communication software on both ends.

Q#39 File transfer: Apple //e <--- Macintosh

*The programs A2FX and HFSLink will allow you to read Mac disks in 3.5",
3.5" HD, or even a HFS hard drive. ftp://apple2.archive.umich.edu
/apple2/8bit/util/a2fx.8.bsq

ftp://apple2.archive.umich.edu/apple2/8bit/util/hfslink.b3.bsq

*See Mac -> //e question about null-modems Q#40 File transfer: Apple //e
---> IBM

*If the computers are close enough, get a null-modem cable and
communication software with file-transfer capability for both computers.
*See below about CrossWorks.
*Also, see the question on the CTI drive. Q#41 File transfer: Apple //e
<--- IBM

*See below about CrossWorks.
*If you have a new Apple High Density 3.5" Drive and High Density 3.5"
controller card, then you can use the program MSDOSCOPY (via FTP) to read
IBM disks, even HD ones.
ftp://apple2.archive.umich.edu/apple2/8bit/util/nsdos.cnvt.bsq

*Also, see the question on the CTI drive.

Q#42 File transfer: Apple IIGS ---> Macintosh

*See above for //e to Mac, or below for Mac to GS Q#43 File transfer: Apple
IIGS <--- Macintosh

*GS/OS 6.0 will read and write Mac disks just fine if you have the HFS FST
installed. (See the resources section for info on how to get GS/OS)
*Note that you want to read high density (HD) disks, you will need BOTH the
Apple HD 3.5" drive AND the HD 3.5" Drive Controller Card.
*See also notes about null-modem above

Q#44 File transfer: Apple IIGS ---> IBM

*The Applied Engineering PC Transporter has a utility to copy files from
MS/DOS to/from ProDos (regardless of disk size). Unfortunately, the PCT
often has problems and AE is unwilling to actively support the card.
*Also, see the question on the CTI drive.
*There is always null-modem cables. (see above) Q#45 File transfer: Apple
IIGS <--- IBM

*If you have a new Apple High Density 3.5" Drive and High Density 3.5"
controller card, then you can use GS/OS 6.0.1's MSDOS FST to read IBM 3.5"
disks. Note that Apple 5.25"s don't have the hardware to read/write IBM
5.25" disks.
*Also, see the question on the CTI drive.
*There is always null-modem cables. (see above) Q#46 What's the CTI Drive?

A: The CTI drive allows you to hook up IBM 3.5" and 5.25" disk drives (no
High Density support yet) to your Apple II. [IBM drives are cheaper] Some
software is included to read MS/DOS disks on your Apple. Otherwise, ProDos
and GS/OS recognize them like normal drives. See CTI's address in the
resources section. Also see SSH systems in the resource section.

Q#47 How about hooking up cheap IDE Hard Drives?

A: There's a card called Turbo IDE, does DMA, is as fast as a RamFAST SCSI
card. Contact J.LANGE7@genie.geis.com for details like technical specs,
pricing, and S/H procedure.

Q#48 How do I USE stuff I have transferred to/from an IBM/Mac?

A: In general, only certain types of files can be usefully transferred
back-and-forth between computers. One thing that you CANNOT do is run
programs designed for another type of computer. But often you can transfer
data files between similar programs (Spreadsheets) on different platforms.
Here are some pointers:

One helpful hint is that all computers can read text files. Most word
processors can save your file as text and import as text. But with text
files, you will loose all your formatting (font type, centering and
so-forth). For spreadsheets, saving as DIF will make conversion a breeze.
Databases can be saved as tab-delimited records. (Note that in AppleWorks,
you have to go to Print to save in these formats). Look for options like
"Import" or "Export" (or "Save As" in the Mac world).

If you want to do better, there are several options available. A commercial
program called MacLinkPlus can do some conversions. Some Claris programs do
conversions automatically. Also, AFE can convert between some kinds of
documents (For example AppleWorks Word Processor to MsWorks) if you have the
right translator.

ftp://sumex-aim.stanford.edu/info-mac/util/afe-appleworks-msworks.hqx

For IBM folk,The CrossWorks program can convert between many Apple and IBM
formats, and even comes with a universal null modem cable. Alternately, If
you use AppleWorks a lot, you can get SuperWorks for the IBM, a clone of
AppleWorks. It can import AppleWorks files directly. For graphics,
SuperConvert can convert between all Apple-specific graphics formats and
many Mac, Amiga and IBM specific formats. It can also save as GIF, which is
a universal standard.

You can also play Mac sounds resources (the sort you keep in the system
folder as alert sounds) with IISound.

Q#49 How do I get cool Mac Icons and fonts onto my GS?

A: Find the program "Resource Spy"

ftp://apple2.archive.umich.edu/pub/apple2/gs/util/resource.spy.bsq

Q#50 What programs are there for conversion of graphic images?

A: There are quite a few:

*IIGIF is a freeware GIF converter for any Apple II (but there is a patch
needed for the Apple //c). It reads in GIF and saves as hires or
double-hires. ftp://apple2.archive.umich.edu/apple2/8bit/graphics/iigif.bsc

ftp://apple2.archive.umich.edu/apple2/8bit/graphics/iic.patch.for.iigif

*MACDOWN is also freeware and lets you do the same with MacPaint pics.
*A ProDos 8 version of The Graphics Exchange (don't know much about it).
[The following software only work on an Apple IIGS]

*The Graphics Exchange converts between many formats of graphics.
*Prizm v1.0 Converts .GIFs, Amiga IFFs, Raw Files, and some other types to
Greyscale (very fast), 16 colors, 256 colors, and 3200 colors! Size of
picture limited by availabe RAM (Avail from Big Red Computer Club, ~$40)
*SuperConvert loads all GS formats, plus GIFS and other non-GS specific
formats and saves in all GS formats (including Finder Icon files). It has
more dithering options than most of the other programs, but you may have to
play with it to find the best one.
*SHRConvert is the earlier, shareware, predecessor to SuperConvert. It does
a pretty good job on the types of graphics it supports.
ftp://apple2.archive.umich.edu/apple2/gs/graphics/shrconvert.2.1.bsq

*Platinum Paint is a commercial program that can import all GS formats plus
MacPaint. It can only save in SHR and Apple Preferred. Version 2.0 can make
Animations too!
*ShowPic 6 is a shareware NDA that can display most GS formats. You can
also save the resulting graphic as a IIGS SHR painting.
ftp://apple2.archive.umich.edu/apple2/gs/gsos/nda/showpic.6.0.bsq

*Dream Grafix supports all 3200 color picture types and also 16 color and
256 color pictures. This is a very impressive commercial paint program with
its 3200 color support. Note: 'All GS formats' includes Superhires (type $C1
and $C0), hires, double-hires and PrintShop/PrintShop GS.

Q#51 I have an old CPM / PASCAL / DOS 3.3 disk. How do I get it into ProDos?

A: The //e system software, the DOS3.3 FST (GS/OS System 6), and Copy ][+
can all convert Dos 3.3 files into ProDos. This is only helpful for text
files, graphics, and some Basic programs. For ProDos, CPM, Pascal, Dos 3.3,
try the program Chameleon. You have to use the 'force disk as ProDOS' option
to use your hard drive.

ftp://apple2.archive.umich.edu/apple2/8bit/util/chameleon.bsq

Q#52 How do you copy from a 5.25" disk to 3.5" disk?

A: ProDos has no problems with this, as long as you copy by files. Note that
ProDos can only have 51 files in the main directory. If you try to exceed
that, it will give you a cryptic 'Disk Full' error. If there really is space
left on the disk, you can copy all the files into a subdirectory to get
around the 51-file limit. In theory, you can put an unlimited number of
files in a Subdirectory, but in practice, you should limit them to a few
hundred.

Q#53 Strange problems:

Q#54 How do I get out of Basic (that little "]" prompt and flashing cursor?

A: Type the word "BYE" and press return. Now get out the Apple manual 'A
Touch of BASIC' and read it.

Q#55 What are the problems with GSCII?

A: GSCII is a great program, but has two subtle problems: First, it won't
work correctly if you extract to a HFS disk (so extract to a ProDOS disk).
Also, it won't set the size correctly on S16 files. This should only be a
problem when downloading Shrinkit GS. In that case, use BINSCII. The rest of
the time you will be extracting .SHK files, which don't care about extra
bytes at the end.

Q#56 AppleWorks won't print to my printer. What gives?

A: AppleWorks will refuse to print to a slot that has a disk device. In the
past, this worked well because if you try to print to a slot that has a disk
controller in it, you will re-boot. But now, this can cause problems when a
disk device is 'mapped' into your printer slot (due to a limitation in
ProDos, you can only have 2 drives per slot. Extra partitions on your hard
drive will be re-mapped to other slots). If you have a RamFast, you can
re-map the drives to different slots. Otherwise, (for AW 3.0) use this
patch:

POKE 768,128: POKE 769,10
BSAVE APLWORKS.SYSTEM,TSYS,A$300,L2,B$AE3

If you didn't understand that, e-mail me, or look into John Link's
SuperPatch program, which includes many more patches.

Q#57 My GS control panel keeps resetting to the defaults and/or forgetting
the date.

A: It's probably your battery. If you have a ROM 03 GS, you just pop it out
an get another. On the ROM 01, you will need a Slide-On Battery Replacement
Kit from Night Owl Productions. See address in 'Resources' section.

Q#58 I'm getting Error XXX. What's it mean?

A: Some common errors and their cause:

ProDos Errors:
UNABLE TO LOAD PRODOS   - You can't boot a disk unless it has ProDos and a
                          something.SYSTEM file on it (Pre-1.9 ProDOS)
$27    I/O Error.  Possibly a bad disk?  Verify it with Prosel or Copy II Plus
$44    Path not found (You gave an invalid directory name)
$45    Volume not found (you didn't type in the right disk name)
$46    File not found (you didn't type a valid filename)
GS/OS errors:
0911   Either your GS is overheating, or the ADB port is having problems
0301   Bad TransWarp
0308   see 8021
8020   Either random TransWarp, or SCSI (try using different SCSI connector)
8021   If you get this at random times and you have a HS Apple SCSI, it's
       probably a version conflict.  Install the SCSI drivers from your GS/OS
       disk, not your HS Apple SCSI disk.

Q#59 Why does my Apple II lose characters when I'm using the modem?

A: Check the following: 1) Your software may need interrupts enabled.
Examine DIP Switch 2-6 on your Super Serial Card. 2) If you have an
unenhanced //e, you need to enhance your //e. 3) If you have a //c, it may
be one of the ones that had a serial port problem. Talk to your dealer about
upgrading it for 2400 baud support.

Q#60 Where do I get support for AE boards now that they are closed?

A: Bruce BABB, ex-AE bench tech, is offering support out of his home for
customer support of AE's boards. He also hints that another company is
opening that will sell many of the Apple II products the AE made. You can
reach Bruce via Email at 76004.1575@compuserve.com

Q#61 Is there a QWK reader for the Apple //e?

A: Yes, it's called 2qwk!. To use 2qwk! you must patch prodos to allow
filenames sent by MS-DOS machines. The beta version is available now on
grind and caltech.

Q#62 System 6.0 mini-FAQ

Q#63 Common Problems

Some programs are incompatible with CloseView. Symptoms are the mouse wipes
out everything it moves over. Remove CloseView or inactivate it in the
system folder. May still cause troubles if active, but set to 'off'. See GS
Technote #91.

EasyAccess is also incompatible with some applications, (especially on ROM
01). Symptoms are a locked keyboard, and not being able to reboot. Remove it
or make it inactive.

Missing features of system 6? Perhaps you just used easy install, which
doesn't install all the bells and whistles. Try clicking on customize and
add the nifty things like Calculator, Find File, HFS FST, etc. You can also
read the Shortcuts file on SystemTools2 for some great keyboard shortcuts.

Finder icons that match by name and have a leading wildcard require
uppercase letters. For example, a name like "[star].txt" never matches, but
"[star].TXT" works fine (it matches regardless of a file's actual
capitalization). (This was accidental; the 5.0.4 Finder did not care about
capitalization in icon files.)

Two misconceptions about System 6: The A2.RAMCARD is not for the GS's /RAM5.
It only works with "slinky" (i.e. standard slot) cards. Also, the DOS 3.3
FST has nothing to do with MS-DOS.

Q#64 Tips & Hints

The AppleShare logon programs have always looked for a folder named "Mail"
inside your user folder whenever you log onto a user volume. If there's any
items in there, they present a dialog that says "You have mail." Under SSW
6.0, that also sends a SysBeep2 request so you can get the sound of your
choice.

If you don't want to see your icons on boot, set bit 1 (i.e. the 2nd LSB) of
BRAM Location $5F. Be sure not to mess with the other bits. Use the toolbox
calls!

The FinderExtras folder goes in the same folder as the Finder (generally the
System folder).

If you don't like yellow folders in the Finder you can change the byte at
offset +65 in the Finder resource with type $C001 and ID 1. Change the $E0
to whatever you want (the first digit is the default folder foreground
color, and the low nibble is for the outline color). Only folders that do
not already have a color recorded in a Finder.Data file get the default
color.

Q#65 If you have a RamFast

The RamFast and ProDos 2.0.1 both try to do re-mapping of drives to unused
slots. This can cause problems, mostly when launching and returning from
ProDos 8 applications (crashes or wants you to insert disk). Solution:
Configure the RamFast not to re-map. If you have a RamFAST with a ROM
revision less than 2.01a, you need to get a newer ROM from CVT. Otherwise,
V2.01c allows setting Slot Priority Allocations to 0 which will let ProDos
deal with them. V3.0 allows you to choose between RamFast mapping (works
now) and ProDos 8 mapping. If you can't wait, you can Patch ProDos 2.0 not
to re-map slots. Look for "10 BF C9 A5 D0 07" and change the $A5 to $00
(should be byte $1A3 in the 5th block of the file). Hack at your own risk.

Q#66 If you have a Vulcan or AE High Density disk

Due to problems with the Vulcan, when booting, it asks for your System Disk.
Just put the Vulcan driver on your boot disk, boot it, and then launch the
installer. Alternately, put the driver on the installer disk and boot it.
(but you have to delete some of the installer scripts first) For the AE High
Density Drive, be sure to remove Apple's 3.5" driver when putting on AE's.

Q#67 If you have ProSel

Rename start to something else before running the installer, or else the
Finder won't be installed. Believe me, you don't want to miss out on Finder
6.0!

Q#68 If you have an AMR 3.5"

If the computer hangs (mostly at the Standard File dialogue box) with no
disk in the drive, try putting one in. What's happening is that GS is
reading the status from the drive, and the drive won't return anything
unless there is a disk in the drive. Just stick a disk in and all will be
fine. If it really annoys you, either deactivate the 3.5" driver (get IR so
you can double-click to re-activate it) or simply keep a disk in the drive
at all times. This is not a problem under ProDos 8.

Q#69 GSCII+ & HFS Note

There is a problem with the HFS FST, but only GSCII seems to be affected.
When de-binscii-ing files, put the output onto a ProDos volume, not an HFS
one.

[ Mega-thanks to Dave Lyons & friends for these. ]

Q#70 What to do with an Apple ][? 2/8/95

Q#71 What can you hook up to an Apple ][?

A: Hard Drives, Scanners, Video Digitizers, Laser Printers, Video Overlay
Cards, Tape backups, Inkjet Printers, 24 pin Dot Matrix Printers, EPROM
Burners, AppleTalk Networks, High Density 3.5" drives, serial cards,
parallel cards, audio Digitizers, CP/M boards (Z-80 processor), an
IBM-on-a-card, 9600 baud modems, D/A and A/D cards, joysticks, mice,
graphics tablets, touch screens, extended keyboards, track balls, several
Megabytes of RAM, Real-time clocks, (cheap) IBM disk drives and of course,
Users!

This list is by no means exhaustive: This is just what I personally have
done. All of it is available NOW, and can be done on any Apple //e. In the
very near future, you will be able to hook up:

EitherTalk Networks, DSP boards, and cheap FAX modems.