Re: Apple IIe

[dalloff@freenet.columbus.oh.us (Dave Althoff)]

Sid Stulberg (misty@idirect.com) wrote:
: Stuart Tevendale (astore@wintermute.co.uk) wrote:
: : I've just got hold of an Apple IIe with one 5-1/2" Drive. It's been alot of
: : years since I last used one, but I couldn't stand to see it being thrown
: : out with the rubbish!

: : When I switch it on, it comes up with the 'Apple ][' logo on the screen and
: : the disk drive runs. However I can't get a prompt of any sort that I can
: : type at. Do I need a disk to boot it from ??

: : ISTR from my previous Apple II days that this wasn't the case. I don't have
: : any manuals or disks, so details of how to create a boot disk (if needed)
: : would be greatly appreciated.

: : Thanks

: : Stuart

: {snip}

: A boot disk for any Apple II must contain two files. (1) Prodos;  (2)
: Basic System.

: Sid. 

(sigh) how quickly we forget...

Or an image of DOS 3.3 on Tracks $00-$02.

If you don't mind a LOT of typing, or if you have a serial card, you can
dump DOS 3.3 directly into memory, call the entry point, then format a
disk and re-boot.  It's a neat trick!

--Dave Althoff, Jr.
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