Re: IIGS questions

[spector@vax2.concordia.ca (Mitchell Spector)]

In article jodyk@panix.com (Melvin The Wizard!) writes...
>
>I need to know few things since I just got me a IIgs today.
> 
>1) Where can I find the Prodos 8 ? How big memory sizes does it requires 
>to run it ?

	The latest version (ProDOS 8 v2.0.3) can be found at ftp.apple.com
within the copy of the 8-bit system disk 4.x for the Apple IIe,IIc and IIc+.
ProDOS 8 requires at least 64k of RAM and will run on even the Apple ][ Plus,
but versions 2.0 and up require a 65C02 processor present. In otherwords, you
can use ProDOS 8 and any configuration of the Apple IIgs out there.

	However, with the Apple IIgs you'll probably what to get it's
native operating system -- GS/OS. You can find the latest System Software
version 6.0.1 at ftp.apple.com as well (dts/aii/). To use run System 6.0.1
you'll need at least an 800k 3.5 drive and 1.25MB RAM. It's highly recommended
that you have 2MB RAM and a hardrive though, otherwise you cannot take full
advantage of all it's features or use it very well. An accelerator makes using
System 6.0.1 much more pleasant, although one isn't required. 

>2) Will the Sider 20mb from First class works on IIgs ? I have it on my 
>IIe with their own controller card. I wanted it to be opreated on my IIgs.

	It should, many local BBSes in my area originally used the 20 or
40Mb versions of the Sider on an Apple IIgs. Keep in mind though that the
Sider is a SASI-based hardisk, this is much slower than the more commonly
used SCSI hardrives.

>3) Is there any FTP address support for the IIGs software?

	There certainly are. These are some of the larger and most
popular FTP sites that carry Apple IIgs SW/FW/PD software. Check the
Apple II FAQ posting for a complete listing.

ftp.cco.caltech.edu  
grind.isca.uiowa.edu     
apple2.archive.umich.edu
wuarchive.wustl.edu
ftp.io.org

You'll find Apple II files located in 'pub/apple2' or /systems/apple2'
or simular path directories. Caltech and Grind seem the largest and most
diversified in selection.

Mitchell Spector
m_spect@pavo.concordia.ca / spector@vax2.concordia.ca