Re: Apple IIe

[misty@idirect.com (Sid Stulberg)]

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. 
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