Re: A dusty old APPLE ][e recovered

[Cyrus Roton <croton@ridgecrest.ca.us>]

On 23 May 1995, Lee Nelson wrote:

> Hi.  
> 
> I just pulled my old ][e out of storage and booted it up.  I was afraid 
> that my search for software (all my old disks have errors) would be 
> futile, but from the looks of this group I think that the community may 
> still be alive and well.
> 
> I had a few questions that I hoped some of you might be able to answer...
> 
> 1) Where can I get Appleworks ?
> 2) Can I use a hard drive?
> 3) Can I get more RAM (beyond the 64K extra on my 80 column card)?
> 4) Is documentation available? (for basic, and the built in monitor program)
> 
You came to the right place. If a question about the Apple II can be 
answered, someone in this group can answer it.

Attached is a newsletter artical listing sources of hardware, software, 
parts, and repairs for Apple II. Some of these sources have various 
manuals for sale.

Appleworks 4 and 5 are available from Quality Computers. Claris may have 
some Appleworks 3 left in stock.

Hard drives are available from some of the sources listed. There are 
several options, but, my suggestion is to get a SCSI interface card for 
the IIe and then there are many sources for suitable hard drives.

Cy Roton
Ridgecrest Apple User Group

Sources of Hardware & Software


  Newcomers to the Apple and Macintosh computing usually are unaware of the sources of hardware, software, parts, and service. It is not so bad for the Mac users, since there are stores which stock hardware and software for the Mac. But, the Apple users find that there are almost no stores offering Apple software or hardware. There are a number of mail order sources, but, for the Apple users, it can be hard to find the names and addresses. For the Mac users, there are several publications, and these list the vendors. Anyway, here are some you need to know about:
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Memory Plus Distributors:
7902 E. Pierce St.
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
(602) 820-8819

  The cover letter for the catalog states that Memory Plus is committed to "Apple Forever".Here are some items listed:  Mouse, Joy Stick, SCSI Cards, Hard Drives, Floppy Drives, Memory Cards, Switch Boxes, Cables, Keyboards, IIe Enhancement Kits, Power Supply, Printer Cards.
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Shreve Systems:
1200 Marshall St.
Shreveport, LA 71101
(318) 424-3791

  Shreve stocks parts or Macintosh, Apple II, IBM, and others. They have both new and used equipment, and the prices are relatively low. They offer computers, keyboards, monitors, disk drives, printers, power supplies, interface cards, etc.. Also, Shreve has a parts exchange program.
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Pre-Owned Electronics
205 Burlington Road
Bedford, MA 01730
(800) 274-5343

  Pre-Owned is another source of Mac and Apple II parts at attractive prices. The offer complete systems, components, and a parts exchange.
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Software Excitement
6475 Crater Lake Hwy
Central Point, OR 97502
(800) 444-5457

  S.E. is a source of "user supported" software (read that as "shareware"), for Apple II, Mac, IBM, Commodore, and Amiga. Prices are $3.99 per disk (5.25 inch) (add $1 for 3.5), or $2.99  a variety of software categories, such as Business, Education, Games, Utilities, etc., and have a GS section in the catalog.. Also, they have some accessories, such as ribbons, diskettes, disk notcher, etc..
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The Apple Resource Center
1014 Central Way
Tracy, CA 95376
(209) 832-4300
(800) 753-0114

  TARC is a source of hard-to-find Apple II related hardware, including Silentype printers, interfaces, and maybe even the special thermal paper. George Goldsmit, who runs this 'Storefront Museum' really knows his hardware. He also has a collection of 5.25" Apple II and /// software, freeware and commercial.
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B & R Computer Services.
P.O.Box 7195
San Diego, CA 92167-0195
(619) 225-8281.

  R & R sales used Apple and Macintosh computers, printers and related items. They offer repairs and upgrades, file conversion, and data recovery. Also, they sell software, some of it hard-to-find items for older Apple and Macintosh models, such as the Apple III and the Mac 128K. 
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ALLTECH Electronic Company
602 Garrison St
Oceanside, CA 92054
(800) 995-7773

  Alltech is a source for parts, service, hardware, and software, both for Apple II and Mac. Also, they have a supply of hard to find user manuals and owner manuals.
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Big Red Computer Club
423 Norfolk Ave
Norfolk, NE 68701-5234
(402) 379-4680

  Big Red is a source of software for the Apple II.  Membeship is $9.95/yr and includes a subscription to a newsletter.
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Educational Resources
1550 Executive Drive
Elgin, IL 60123
(800) 624-2926

  I have not talked with Educational Resources, but I assume this to be a source of educational software.
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Graduate Ltd
7380 Clairmont Mesa Blvd
Suite 101
San Diego, CA 92111
(619) 569-5995

  Grad. Ltd is an outlet for educational software for the Apple, Mac, and IBM.
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Mindplay
Dept W93
P.O. Box 35491
Tucson, AZ 85740
(800) 221-7911

  Mindplay publishes educational and entertainment software for Apple & Macintosh. No new Apple software is being produced, but they still have a stock. They make direct sales and they distribute to other venders.Their products apply to Aple II, Mac, and MS DOS.
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Quality Computers
P.O. Box 665
St Claire Shores, MI 48080
(800) 777-3642

  Q.C. offers hardware and software for both Apple and Mac. They offer a variety of software, including educational, from a variety of publishers. Also, tech support on AppleWorks 4.0.
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Sun Remarketing
P.O. Box 4059
Logan UT 84321
(800) 821-3221

  Sun offers Apple and Mac hardware , parts, and service. Low prices on refurbished equipment.
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Software Research Institute
(619) 931-8111

  SRI is a Disk-of-the-Month club for Apple and Mac. They have a catalog of back issues. A lot of OLD stuff, but some good stuff too.
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Laser Computer Repairs

  If you own a laser 128 or other Laser-brand components, you can get parts and repairs for your system from CDA,  Box 16046,  Wichita, Kansas 67216,  (316) 262-4200.