Re: GS System Rom 01

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

Randy Herx writes ...
> 
> I was an avid Apple II+ & file://e fan back in the 80s.  I never had the
> money to buy a GS.  I recently aquired one through ebay.  I notice that my
> gs has the System 01 ROM..  I have heard bad things about the system 1 rom
> with software compatabilty issues.  I would like to upgrade to the system 3
> rom.  Could someone tell me if I really need to do this and where I might
> purchase it from.  I am also interested in obtaining Transwarp GS card.  As
> I am a newbie to the GS, I would really appreciate any help...
 ....

     The ROM-00 (original IIgs's) machines are the ones with serious
compatibility problems. ROM-01 machines are compatible with the widest
selection of IIgs software.

     You can not upgrade a ROM-01 (or ROM-00) IIgs to ROM 3. The ROM 3 machine
has some nice features; but, it is not compatible with a lot of early IIgs
software.

     A Transwarp or ZipGS accelerator is a great upgrade, especially if you
intend to run System 6. At present, no one makes either board; so, you will
need to find one for sale by a current owner.



Rubywand