Re: Apple II Csa2 FAQs Applications

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

Supertimer writes ...
> 
> Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net> wrote:
> 
> >GS/OS- Originally called "ProDOS 16", today's installed GS/OS will
> >usually be System 5.04 or System 6.0.1. System 5.04 is appropriate for
 ....
> 
> According to Apple and A+ magazine, ProDOS 16 was a completely
> separate operating system from GS/OS.  ProDOS 16 was a 16-bit
> shell on top of the same old ProDOS 8 core.  It was 8-bit at heart.
> GS/OS was a clean slate and pure 16-bit OS.  Perhaps Mike
> Westerfield can shed more light on the distinction, but I'm almost
> sure ProDOS 16 and GS/OS should be classified as two separate
> and distinct operating systems.
 ....

     Well, yes, there are many differences. On the other hand, the names
and, generally, the function of major components (e.g. desk accessories,
tools, ...) are similar as is the 'look' to the user when running a
Finder.

     The reason "ProDOS 16" is in quotes is that, from the start in
1986, that is what everyone called the OS. Later on, GS/OS arrived and
we suddenly began to speak of ProDOS 16 as part of GS/OS. Apple
eventually went back and renamed the old "ProDOS 16" and GS/OS versions
as "System" this or that. All in all, kind of a mess.


> It may also be worthwhile to include an entry for GNO/ME, since
> many IIGS users use it.  I know there is a GNO/ME FAQ, but
> a mention in the general OS section seems appropriate.
>

     True. Maybe someone will post some info on GNO/ME-- I know nearly
nothing about it-- to answer general questions like What is GNO/ME? and
What are some useful applications which require GNO/ME?

 
> Keep up the good work.  I enjoy reading the FAQs!

     Thanks! Most of the FAQs Q&A content comes from postings to this
newsgroup by many knowledgeable users. Mainly, the FAQs keeper just
organizes stuff.



Rubywand