Re: IIgs OS

[Mike Pfaiffer <mike@digitalcivilization.ca>]

G. Michael Paine wrote:
> I just got a IIgs. Since it has no HD I assume it works off the two disk 
> drives just as my old IIe did.

	You can install an HD if you choose. The computer can work off of one 
floppy if you choose.

	If all you have is a single 5.25 you can treat it as if it were a next 
generation //e. If you have a single 3.5 you can now boot into the 16bit 
OS (called GSOS). The latest version is 6.0.1.

> What is the OS for the IIgs and where might I find same?

	Actually there are more than a couple usable by the GS. I suspect the 
one you are talking about is GSOS. As to where to get it... Local 
Apple// user groups have been given permission to distribute it to their 
members. If you have one in your area you probably want to contact them 
first. If not, I'm sure someone will give you an unofficial solution. ;-)

> Michael

				Later
				Mike


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