Re: ProFile harddisk on Apple II (was : Apple III)

[dempson@atlantis.actrix.gen.nz (David Empson)]

In article <mattb-1204951734090001@matt.gi.alaska.edu>,
Matt B <mattb@dino.gi.alaska.edu> wrote:
>
> The 5 and 10 MB Profiles were originally made with the Apple III in mind. 
> It connected directly to the port on the back.   The Lisa also supported
> it, and a card specially made for the Profile was required to connect it
> to an Apple ][.

Actually, you also need a card to plug them into an Apple III.  Both
versions of the ProFile plug directly into the Lisa's parallel port.

I think the Lisa can even boot from the ProFile.  The Apple III can't
(it can only boot from its built-in 5.25" floppy).
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David Empson
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