Re: APPLE IIC PROBLEM

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

Jerry Taylor writes ...
> 
> i just got a apple iic from my nephew and i hook it up and dont have any
> floppy disc how do i get programs and games to this computer and also
> when i turn on the computer it is asking something on the screen i have
> no ideal what to do then


     You need to get some software. For instance, you will need to get diskettes
which boot DOS 3.3 and ProDOS and let you run disk utilities, save programs, play
games, etc.. 


     Aside from Apple II user friends, there are many places you can get the
above, as well as all sorts of other Apple II utility, game, etc. software:

1. Apple II Users Groups maintain software libraries of utility and games
diskettes you can copy.

2. Some schools and universities have Apple II areas where you can copy system
and utility diskettes.

3. Many sellers of original and second-hand software advertise on the
comp.sys.apple2.marketplace newsgroup and/or maintain web sites you can browse.
Be sure to check the listing of vendors presented later on.

4. If requested via email, regular posters to Csa2 will often send one or more
'getting started' diskettes which will boot DOS 3.3 and/or ProDOS and which
include some copy, telecom, etc. utilities plus games. (Expect to pay mailing and
materials costs.)

5. The Apple II archive sites listed below maintain large collections of software
which you can download via PC or Mac and transfer to your Apple II.


     By the way, if you find a place to copy software, be sure to use
double-density diskettes ("DD" or "DSDD" type). High-density (HD) diskettes sold
for PC's will not work in Apple II disk drives.




Rubywand