CFC: A2Xpansion FAQ v0.2.1 (2 of 2)

[technoid@prairienet.org (Deven D. Atkinson)]

APPLE II EXPANSION, FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Version 0.2.1  **DRAFT**
10 October 1996

Part 2 of 2 - Detailed Data

Compiled by:  Deven D. Atkinson  (technoid@prairienet.org)


1. Definition and Layout of data content.

A. BASIC INFORMATION
Name:                 [Full Name]
Manufacturer:         [Them who made it]
Production Date(s):   [Date (range) item was produced]
Apple ][ model(s):    [List all models it works on]
Connection:           [slot, chip, (m)other card, port, ?]
Compatible Hardware:  [List of hardware that can be
                         connected to this card]
Power needs:          [internal consumption, external source
                         requirements]
Physical Description: [includes:
                         Printing on item, words, dates, etc
                         Size/Space needs
                         Prominent chips
                         Connectors/Cables
                         DIPs
                         Jumpers
                         Other distinguishing features]
Included Documentation:[Manuals, etc. shipped with item]
Included Software:    [Software shipped with item]
Other Software:       [Comparable to Included Software but
not shipped with item]
Use Narrative:        [What item is used for]
Compatible Software:  [Location of a list of actual or type
                         of software that is compatible with
                         the use provided by the item.]
Graphic Location:     [ASCII graphic or GIF image (name of
                         txt and/or bin file?)]
Detailed Information: [List of detailed information about
the
                         item, should include DIP, jumper
                         setting definitions.
Availability:         [Manufacturer address or other retail
                         availability and addresses, if
any.]

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B. CATEGORY SPECIFIC INFORMATION
What detailed, specific information is needed for each of
the categories (listed in Part 1 of this FAQ)?
[i.e.- RAM Expansion: Chip specifications-
         what chip types are compatible (4164, 41256, SIMM)
         what are the minimum/maximum speeds (ns) required
         and etc.]


2.  Detailed Data

***  Okay we need to start listing the actual cards.  Let's
start with floppy drive controllers first.  In later drafts
we will get to the other categories listed in part 1.

To kick things off my //e's have the following cards that I
will provide the detailed data for:

I.  STORAGE MEDIA
  A.  Floppy Disk Controllers
    1.  Standard Apple and compatibles

      a. Disk II Interface card
      b. UniDisk 5.25
      c. UniDisk 3.5

What other standard floppy controllers are there, and who
wants to provide the detailed data for them?
And how about non-Apple/compatible cards?

    2.  MFM
    3.  IDE?
    4.  Other

That's it!  Please add to the outline with floppy drive
controllers you are familiar with.

Thanks!

Deven D. Atkinson
technoid@prairienet.org

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Kind Regards,
Deven D. Atkinson
technoid@prairienet.org     <*>