Re: Enhancing a //e

[dbrown@csusb]

In article <1993Jun10.173319.7059@sfu.ca>, knott@sfu.ca (Dave Knott) writes:
>     I just recently bought a used unenhanced //e and I was wondering if  
> anyone could answer a few questions for me.
> 
>     First, is there any way to get an enhancement kit to upgrade it to an  
> enhanced //e? (I'm assuming that Apple no longer makes or sells the kits)  
> If not, is it possible to find the necessary chips somewhere?

	I think the kits are still available from Apple.  If not, you could get
them from Alltech Electronics in Oceanside, Pre-Owned Electronics, Shreve
Systems, or Sun Remarketing.  Sorry, I don't have phone numbers handy, but 800
directory assistance should have the last three.

>     Second, the //e has an Epson APL parallel printer interface card. Is  
> it possible to use that card in my old ][+ or will the computer fry it?

	If it works with a //e, it should work in a ][+.  The specs for the
slots are the same.

>     Third, what are the latest versions of ProDos and Appleworks that will  
> work on the //e? Are they still being sold anywhere?

	ProDOS 1.9 is the latest version that works on an unenhanced //e. 
ProDOS 2.0.1 is, I believe, the latest available.  AppleWorks is up to 3.0. 
ProDOS should be available via FTP from ftp.apple.com, and ProDOS and
AppleWorks can be purchased from Resource Central  (again, I don't have the
phone #; check the FAQ or directory assistance for Overland Park, KS).

--> Dan
dbrown@mcvax.csusb.edu