Raised from the dead

[wrnchbndr1 <wrnchbndr1@my-deja.com>]

My 2GS (ROM V1 w/ a 1.2 Meg Apple RAM card) has been sitting in the
loft for many years. The other day I plugged it in and it works fine
except that I get a PRODOS error with every disk I try to boot with. I
ran the self test and it checks out OK. I suspect that the 3-1/2 drive
is misaligned or has another fault. Its also possible that all of my
disks are contaminated because all of my electronic equipment has had
difficulties ever since a transatlantic trip and I suspect my things
were exposed to salt air -- another story. I any case, I have no 2GS
software and a drive which is suspect. I have a 5-1/4 Laser drive which
works fine with some software I borrowed from my sons school.  From a
previous posting I learned about Altech electronics. They advertise a
Focus hard disk w/ system and GS works and other software installed for
$109.  Does anyone have any first-hand experience with this hardware or
this company?  This package gets me back into a 2GS with better
hardware and software then I had before. I have a soft spot for the
Apple2 and I'd like to engage in a little applebasic programming with
my kids. Also, will system 6.0.1 and AppleWorks GS V1.1 work with only
1.2Meg of RAM. If anyone has any info, I'd appreciate all replies.

Mark
In the woods of NJ


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