Re: System 6.0.1 (was GS/OS 6.0.1)

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

In article <1995Feb3.173639.10523@rs6000.cmp.ilstu.edu>,
Peter C. Kulupka <pckulup@rs6000.cmp.ilstu.edu> wrote:
> 
>     I need a copy of GS/OS 6.0.1 on disk.

It is called "System 6.0.1".  GS/OS is the operating system, which is
only one component of the system software.  GS/OS has a separate
version number, and is version 4.0.3 on System 6.0.1.

> Where can I buy one from?

Quality Computers used to sell it with some bonus software, but I
can't see it mentioned in their latest "Enhance" catalogue or a recent
issue of "II Alive".

ByteWorks doesn't appear to sell it.  I would have expected them
to have the APDA version (programmer's, without a manual).

Some companies include a copy of the system software with other
products.  This is often a minimal system disk, and the other five
disks in the set are not included.

> I've tried using ftp and I really don't have the time to do all that.

Do you mean you are having trouble using FTP, or do you not have an
easy way to get the files to an Apple II?

> Since it's SW/FW from ftp.apple.com is anyone willing to make me a
> copy if I mail you a disk with return postage paid?

Make that six disks.  At least three are required (Install,
SystemTools1, SystemTools2).  Two more have optional system software
components (SynthLab and Fonts).  The last is a pre-installed System
Disk, which can be created using the Installer.

>     Also I want to upgrade my RAM from 512k to 2-4 megs.  Where can I buy a
> new card and how much will it run me?

Note that you must have at least 1 megabyte to use System 5.0.4 or later.

> Alltech?  Quality Computers? Hmm?

Yes to both.  The best option is probably Sequential Systems' "RAM-GS"
card, which is only available with 4MB, and is probably only directly
available from Sequential Systems.  At last count, it cost something
in the range US$120 to US$130.

Boy, it is hard finding their contact details.  They never have an
address or anything other than an 800-number in their advertisements
(not much use to me, as I can't ring US 800 numbers).

I finally found their address in an older issue of GS+ magazine, in a
product review.

Sequential Systems
1200 Diamond Circle
Lafayette, CO 80026
U.S.A.

Phone 1-303-666-4549
      1-800-759-4549

> Phone numbers would greatly appreciated.  Can I just plug this new card into
> where I have the old memory expansion card?

Yes (remove the old card first, of course).


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David Empson
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