Re: Apple II Csa2 FAQs: 1Main-Start, Part 1/25

[mjmahon@aol.com (Michael J. Mahon)]

Liam Busey wrote:

>> 019- How can I tell what version my computer is?
>
>> Apple II
>
>> Upon Reset, the original Apple II starts you in the system monitor looking
>at the "*" prompt. It allows step execution of machine code and has Integer
>BASIC in ROM. The major division between kinds of Apple II is Revision 0 and
>Revision 1. The Revision 1 motherboard adds a number of features including a
>few which are easily observed:
>
>> Power-On Reset: The computer automatically does a Reset when turned On.
>
>> More hires colors: To the Black, White, Violet, and Green available on a
>Rev0 machine, Rev1 adds Blue and Orange.
>
>I believe this is backwards. I loaded Ultima 4 on a Rev0 Apple II last night
>and explored a strange land with blue oceans and orange grass. It was
>strangely appealing yet wrong. I asked Lord British if the triad of evil had
>returned but he seemed oblivious.

No, the FAQ is right.  Your monitor or your Apple II must be misadjusted.

-michael

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