Re: What type of HD can I use with my ][+

[markREMOVE@syndicomm.com (Mark Percival)]

On Sun, 3 Feb 2002, dempson@actrix.gen.nz (David Empson) wrote:

>I don't know whether the Focus would work, but you would be able to use
>the original Apple SCSI Card (but _not_ the High Speed, one, which
>requires an enhanced IIe or later machine).  There are also some much
>older hard drives and controller cards (like the Sider) which would work
>on the II+.

It is my understanding that a Focus will work on a II/II+ or
unenhanced IIe.  The only problem is that it won't be able to boot
from it.

>> Also, can you use DOS 3.3 or do you have to use prodos?
>
>All "recent" hard drive interfaces (including all SCSI cards, the Focus
>and even the ProFile) only support ProDOS (and Apple II Pascal 1.3,
>which can use the ProDOS driver on the card).

There is sort of a work around for this.  The Focus drive comes with
something called Focus DOS 3.3 which is described as a "DOS 3.3
Emulator for use with the Focus Drive".  I have tried this.  It works
very well on my IIe but it is certainly not 100%.  There are a few
programs that insist on real DOS 3.3.  Also for some reason it doesn't
work very well on a IIGS.

Another option would be John McLean's DOS 3.3 Launcher.  I have also
tried this and found it to be a very solid product.  However I believe
it requires an enhanced IIe or better.

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