Re: ZipGS v 1.0.1 Request for Info/Help

[dempson@actrix.gen.nz (David Empson)]

Simon C.Hall <be946@freenet.carleton.ca> wrote:

> The Guy got the Zip off some-one and they never gave him any software
> for it. e.g. the CDA or the Init. So what I am looking for is; if you
> know _if_ the software is on any of the A2 archives, and which one`s.
> And if there are any conflicts between the ZipGS and the Apple HS SCSI
> card I should be looking for .

There is a freeware ProDOS-8 application called ZIPPY that controls all
the card settings.  This may not be the most convenient option, however.

The software supplied with the card includes a CDA, graphical Control
Panel, INIT (for GS/OS to adjust the settings automatically at boot
time), and an application (which configures the INIT).  There is also a
HyperStudio stack (I think) which has installation instructions.

I don't know if anyone has posted this software on any of the FTP sites.
(This is debatably a violation of the copyright, but the software is
useless without the card.)

> Just for Fun,
> I have a AppleShare Server 3.0.3 running on my MacSE and booting with no
> ZipCard On _MYGS_ works fine (:
> 
> I would like to try getting my GS with his Zip to boot from my
> AppleShare Server 3.0.3 before I reinstall it in the guys GS for his son
> to play games with ):

You can't boot over the network with the ZIP GS enabled, unless you turn
on the AppleTalk Delay option, which is a Bad Idea (TM).  See Todd's
explanation (which you quoted) as to why this is a bad idea.

If the AppleTalk Delay is turned off, you must have the ZIP disabled by
default (SW1-6 OFF) in order for it to boot over AppleTalk.  You could
then use ZipInit to turn the card back on again automatically, as long
as you are booting System 6.0.1.

> _HISGS_
> -----
> GS Rom 1
> 4M
> 1 3.5
> System 6.0.1
> Slot (7)   Apple HS SCSI card Version # =(unknown)

You'll have to move the SCSI card to another slot if you intend to have
this IIgs accessing AppleTalk (or was that just a temporary play on your
IIgs?)

> I am not SURE if there is any differance between the ZipGS version 1.0.1
> and version 1.0.2 in regards to the DipSwitches layout/funtions.

I don't know what the differences are between 1.0.1 and 1.0.2, but I'm
pretty sure the DIP switches are the same.

-- 
David Empson
dempson@actrix.gen.nz
Snail mail: P.O. Box 27-103, Wellington, New Zealand