Re: IIgs Newbie Question

[ak760@lafn.org (Rod O'Brien)]

In a previous article, ross@nova.umuc.edu (Ross McKenzie) says:

>I've got some basic questionas about a IIgs I recently purchased. This is 
>an Apple IIe to IIgs conversion. Here are the questions:
>
>1. Where might I find an operating system? The Machine has 2 3.5" drives 
>and a dual 5.25" drive system (although I think only one of the latter will 
>read)

The latest OS for a GS is System 6.0.1 and is available for DL'ing from 
various apple two sites, try Apple's web site "www.apple.com"
Also it is available from various dealers and this maybe the best route 
to take since it requires 6 disks for the whole thing

>
>2. Is it possible to add a HD from a Mac (such as a Quantum) to this 
>puppy and load the OS and programs?
>
Any SCSI hard drive can easily be added to a GS, get a RamFAST SCSI card 
(the best in my opinion) and a HD. Remember though, a HD must be 
partitioned into 32 meg partitions maximum. And a RAmfast will allow you 
to have up to 12 devicess available at one time. This includes any 
active disk drives. So in your case you already have 4 devices online if 
they are all active.

>3. How much memory should I add to make this productive for really basic 
>SW such as Print Shop, AppleWorks, and some MECC stuff? Also where do I 
>get a card and chips?

I would recommend at least 4 meg of RAM, and you are in luck,  there are 
several new cards being announced recently that will include 8 megs on 
board. Also check out the various for sale ads on A2 marketplace for used 
cards. Applied Engineering made some good ones. (AE GS Ram + is what I use)

>
>4. Is there a good magazine(s) and/or book(s) to read to get familiar 
>with the IIgs.

The best magazines around for a GS are GS+ (they have posted their 
address here and you can request a sample issue, I think, from the publishers
right here on line. This is a great publication and each issue comes with 
disk full of original programs, some great da's and great advice articles
Call 1-800-662-3634 for ordering, 6 issues for $24.00 a real bargain

Also call Joe Kohn, who is also around here a lot and subscribe to 
Shareware Solutions II, this is also an excellent publication and Joe is 
an expert on using an Apple on the internet. You'll love this one too!
Contact Joe here on the Net at joko@crl.com for info (12 issues for $35)

Hope this helps
 
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