Re: Un/Newbie Questions

["Steve ][" <sc-ii@hotmail.com>]

OK, I finally (re)figured out that the IIGS RCA output is mono for
IIGS graphic modes. OK.

Who sources the RAM chips to fully populate the IIGS RAM card made by
Apple?

I found a StickyBear .dsk.gz image and downloaded it to a PC. What
steps should I take in order to get this into a bootable 3.5" disk for
the IIGS? I found my old AMDOS master disk, maybe that will help me?

Still need all the guidance I can get to make this a MIDI system too.






On 30 May 2005 17:25:16 -0700, sc-ii@hotmail.com wrote:

>
>Hey all. After being out of the ][ world for a few years, I'm coming
>back.
>
>I just got a new ROM03 system with only an Apple 256k card in it (so
>total mem is 1.352mb or something like that) and two SuperDrives (but
>no SuperDrive controller), and don't remember much about the system.
>Hopefully someone can refresh my memory on some topics.
>
>Yes, I read Rubywand's great FAQ lists to fresh my memory (I actually
>submitted some stuff for the Franklin Ace for it once upon a time).
>
>
>1.
>I don't have an RGB monitor yet, so I plugged the RCA video into the
>RCA video-in jack on my TV. But there's no color. The hardware Control
>Panel thinks there is color, but flipping things around just gives me
>shades of grey. What did I miss?
>
>2.
>I want to do music, probably with GS/OS only. What is the best (MIDI)
>hardware and software combination? SynthLab?
>
>3.
>I want to do some early educational stuff with the system (my kid is <
>1 year but that'll change soon enough). I only have a Wintel machine
>now. I think I can get a CDROM for the IIGS and download disk images on
>the PC, but then what? Actually, I don't have a SCSI card on the
>IIGS.... Plus I don't know what IIGS 3.5" kiddie or educational titles
>are good....
>
>
>Thanks!