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Re: Apple II 256K Memory Expansion Kit



On Feb 25, 9:54 am, "Payton Byrd" <plb...@bellsouth.no.spam.net>
wrote:
>
> What the difference between a "slinky" memory card and the
> 820-0067-B "AIIE 80COL/64K MEMORY EXPANSION"?

The "slinky" card is a "normal" expansion card with up to 1MB (AFAIK).
Used mostly as a ramdisk or for Appleworks. It has its own firmware.
I guess it's called "slinky" because its a long and slim card.
I read that they may be used with a GS but I haven't tried that.

The 80col/64k is only usable in the IIe auxiliary slot and doubles
the system memory at the same addresses.
This card makes the 80 column & double hires modes usable.
Used also by programs (for example Merlin) or ProDOS by bank
switching.
Lots of IIe's have these cards and all IIc(+) have these
functionality.

bye
Marcus