Re: Apple 2Gs upgrade

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

Cpt RyanL writes ...
> 
> Now, I got an Apple 2GS.  With now harddrive or anything.  I got a 3 1/2
> Floppy and a 5 1/2 floppy.  And I'am wondering how much it owuld be to get
> a HD and at least system 6 on it (if possible) ....


     If 'no hard drive or anything' also means "no 4MB memory expansion card", 
then, you will want to get the mem card first. You can check Scantron QC 
(800-777-3642)-- they may still sell a 4MB expansion card-- and Alltech 
(619-724-2404)-- they have been selling a 4MB/8MB card.

     Alltech's Focus "Hard Card" drives are good hard disks and easy to 
install. You just plug a Focus drive into a Slot. Your best buy is a 120MB 
drive (for around $160) or larger drive. The 20MB version is likely to be an 
older design, is too small for a main GS drive and, at around $100, not a 
whole lot cheaper than much bigger drives.

     If you go the Focus route, you may not need to bother with looking for 
the current System 6; the drive may come with System 6.0.1 installed. Be sure 
to ask when you order the drive.

     Otherwise; System 6.0.1 can be downloaded from an Apple ftp site. If you 
prefer getting System 6.0.1 on diskettes plus a very useful manual, check with 
Scantron QC. They were advertising a System 6.0.1 + Manual package for $29.95 
earlier this year. 


Rubywand