Re: apple2e new user ??s

[nathan@visi.com (Nathan Mates)]

In article <chrism1-2612962116540001@sea-ts3-p58.wolfenet.com>,
chris matzen <chrism1@wolfenet.com> wrote:
>We need Disk Operating System software and some simple word-processor,
>spreadsheet, graphics, and games apps.

   Steve Cavanaugh is licensed to distribute ProDOS, an OS for the
Apple II series-- look for his listing in section 10.2 of the
comp.sys.apple2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) at
http://www.visi.com/~nathan/a2/faq/csa2.html  Alternatively, you can
call 1-800-SOS-APPL to try find a local Apple II user group who can
copy the OS for you.

   With that, you should be able to find/download a number of things
online.  Joe Kohn (joko@crl.com) is a distributor of about 15+
shrinkwrapped games for $50-- you may want to contact him.

   Appleworks (probably v2.0 or 3.0 with basic //es and 128K) is one
of the best Word processing/ Database/ Spreadsheet programs around for
the Apple II; you might have to look at comp.sys.apple2 marketplace to
pick up a used copy.

>Very important is to have some kind of self-running tutorial for the
>computer itself.Otherwise, the group learning curve is going to be fatally
>slow, IMHO.

   There was one bundled with the //e; not sure outside of a user group
where it's available anymore. I also remember an Appleworks tutorial
program from a number years ago.

>Any advice about hooking up anyone's TV to use as a monitor is also
>needed.So far, we have only one monochrome monitor.

   Go to Radio Shack and pick up a 'RF Modulator'. With it, you can connect
the Apple IIs to a TV.

Nathan Mates
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