Re: What's an Apple II

[sadasiva@utkvx.utk.edu (Krishna Madurai Sadasivam)]

In article <aad1001-280594160746@131.111.200.1>, aad1001@hermes.cam.ac.uk (Alan Donovan) writes...
> 
>Newbie question:
> 
>Could somebody please tell me what is the difference between an Apple II
>and other Apples (Macs, PowerMacs, Performas)?  Is it a Mac II?  Does it
>have different software, hardware, disc format, etc.?  And also, why does
>everyone write it "Apple ]["?

An Apple II is certainly a different beast, compared to the macintosh. It has
its own operating system(s) and disc formats. Check out the Apple II FAQ
for all the details! :) You'll probably be getting TONS of e-mail about this
question too! ;) 

> 
>Apologies for what must be a very silly question, and thanks in advance of
>any replies,

There's no such thing as a silly question, Al! Glad you asked!

> 
> 
>Al
> 
Krishna

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