Re: HELP: Apple III

[schefflr@news.msus.edu (Bill Scheffler)]

Scott Butler (sydtech@skypoint.com) wrote:
: I collect classic systems, and just picked up an Apple III with monitor 
: for $10 from a thrift shop. Not surprisingly, it doesn't work. I switch 
: it on, and get some interesting random garbage on the monitor.

: The questions: I recall that these things had an obscenely high failure 
: rate. What was the problem in most cases? Also, what kind of OS do I 
: need for this thing? Is it Apple II compatible?

   I believe the problem was due to excessive heat.  The chips would 
literally pop out of their sockets (so I was told).  You might want to 
take the cover off and press down on the chips to make sure they are in 
their sockets.

   As for an OS, I believe a user group paid a programmer to design a new 
one for it.  I can, however, recall any specifics about it.  Maybe 
someone else can?

   There was software for it to emulate an Apple ][+.  That is the best 
you can get (even though it _could_ have been an Apple //e clone (I 
guess).  Apple added extra's to prevent anyone from utilizing it's new 
features (80 columns, better graphics, ect).

: Sorry to post here if it's inappropriate; it was the closest thing I 
: could find....

   No need to apologize, this is as close as you're gonna get to an Apple 
III group.

: Thanks!
: Scott


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