Re: Apple ][e - Getting started (DITTO!!!)

[Dain Neater <dn15236@navix.net>]

Hi,
  As far as the infinite loop is concerned to stop an applesoft basic program in
an infinite loop you need to issue a control-c.  This breaks the execution of an
Applesoft Basic program.  As far as the start up disks go.  I don't have an apple
IIc, but an apple IIgs so I don't have a boot disk for you, but There are lots of
people out there that will be able to help you.
  If you really want to get into old Apple IIs, I really suggest finding your
self an Apple IIGS.   They have a lot more potential compared to the older
computers.  They not only use nearly all the older 8-bit software, but they can
be hooked to many of todays items, including printers, hard disks and such.  They
even a can run a Graphical OS similar to a MacOS/Windoze if that is your thing.
  Heck, I've never done it, but there are even people who can access the internet
with their IIGS.
 Some good web sites ....for info
http://www.syndicomm.com/a2web/
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Technology/AppleUsersGroup/faq/a2faq.html

Of course, like you said, all of these sites seem to assume that you have used an
apple II alot.
If you have any questions you can ask me.

Later
Dain Neater


John Marks wrote:

> dante wrote:
> >
> > A friend of mine rescued an Apple ][e from the dumpster the other day (Yes,
> > the dumpster - blasphemy!) Anyhow, he dried it out and got it cleaned up,
> > and it seems to work.
>
> I just bought a Apple IIc with monitor...my first Apple experience
>
> > When we turn it on, all we see is "Apple ][" at the
> > top of the screen, and "Check disk drive" at the bottom. We've got no disks
> > or anything, so I'm hoping this is what we're supposed to see. Yes/No?
> >
> > Do I need a boot disk here? What kind of disks does it use? I can see it's
> > a 5 1/2 inch floppy, but what size/format are we talking about? What OS
> > does it use? (Not that it would help, but I'm curious). Is it possible at
> > all for me to use my PC to access the software and write it to a disk?
>
> WOW, I was gonna ask the same exact question!  Except when it says
> "Check Disk Drive",...and I turn it off and on again, I get some
> jibberish  but a prompt does appear where I can enter a BASIC program.
> But when you do an infinite loop like GOTO same line number, there is no
> RUN/STOP button!  I'm new to Apple computers too my friend, but very
> interested like yourself.
>
> >
> > If and when we get it running, how does one go about programming it? I
> > recall from my younger days with my VIC-20 that I could just sit down and
> > start bashing out BASIC right at the prompt. Is the Apple][ similar, or
> > would I need to find more disks for this as well?
> >
> > I have absolutely no experience with these machines at all, and haven't
> > been able to find any FAQ's/WWW sites with this kind of information.
> > Anything that could help get me started would be greatly appreciated.
> >
>
> I have even searched many WWW pages and I guess they all assume you know
> what to do from the beginning.
> Someone please respond to this question.  I bet it is a common problem
> (what to do as a true Apple newbie)  Specifically, if you need a boot
> disk....where does one obtain it?
>
> Thanks in advance, and thanks for asking the same question I had Dante!
>
> --
> John Marks
> Jupiter, FL
> e-mail: marks7@flinet.com
> homepage: http://www.flinet.com/~marks7