Re: Apple //e Dated 1984

["Justin" <No@nobecauseIhatespam.com>]

"BluPhoenyx" <bluphoenyx@a2central.com.remove-wha-this> wrote in message 
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>  To: Justin
> Justin wrote:
>>
>> "BluPhoenyx" <bluphoenyx@a2central.com.remove-rcn-this> wrote in message 
>> 47648B61.12202.usenet_csa2@a2central.com">news:47648B61.12202.usenet_csa2@a2central.com...
>>>  To: Justin
>>> Justin wrote:
>>>> "Guillaume Tello" <houten.van@wanadoo.fr> wrote in message 
>>>> news:47639595$0$899$ba4acef3@news.orange.fr...
>>>>> "Justin" <No@nobecauseIhatespam.com> a ?crit dans le message de news: 
>>>>> fjvp2a$2jo$1@aioe.org...
>>>>>> So I'm wondering...  What kind of hard drive can I get for it?
>>>>>    I think that a CFFA would be nice: plugged into an expansion slot, 
>>>>> it comes with a CompactFlash card on it and acts like a hard drive.
>>>>>    Compatible with Prodos, you can then use Dosmaster to create DOS 
>>>>> volumes on it to re-use your old stuff.
>>>>>
>>>>>    Don't know if it's still in production.
>>>>>
>>>>>    Guillaume.
>>>>>
>>>> Yeah, that sound slike a good idea since Profile drives are hard to 
>>>> come by.
>>>> Hopefully being on the waiting list for the CFFA will help.
>>> Henry sells a CF adapter. Try http://www.reactivemicro.com/
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Mike T
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>> How would I load some sort of Apple Operating System on that thing?
>> I mean, I would be hoping to install Appleworks or some sort of software 
>> on there.
>> However, I found somebody with a working Profile drive and interface card 
>> who is willing to part with it.
>
> I think Michael Mahon's reply covers the details quite well. I would only 
> caution the reliance on the Profile drive. Like all hard drives, it's 
> lifetime is limited. I cannot say whether this drive will fail but they 
> are not new hardware and you should keep this in mind. Should you decide 
> to use the Profile, consider using a CF as a backup system and/or future 
> replacement. They make an exceptional accessory for the II.
>
> Cheers,
> Mike T
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I have a CF on order.
I thought I had a source for a Profile HD, but the person wanted to sell the 
Profile along with an Apple III - which Id on't want.
I'm only trying to get this apple //e working for sentimental value.  Lots 
of memories.