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Re: Apple II Csa2 FAQs: 1Main-Start, Part 1/25



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> 019- How can I tell what version my computer is?

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> Apple II

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> Upon Reset, the original Apple II starts you in the system monitor looking
at the "*" prompt. It allows step execution of machine code and has Integer
BASIC in ROM. The major division between kinds of Apple II is Revision 0 and
Revision 1. The Revision 1 motherboard adds a number of features including a
few which are easily observed:

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> Power-On Reset: The computer automatically does a Reset when turned On.

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> More hires colors: To the Black, White, Violet, and Green available on a
Rev0 machine, Rev1 adds Blue and Orange.

> newsgroups.

I believe this is backwards. I loaded Ultima 4 on a Rev0 Apple II last night
and explored a strange land with blue oceans and orange grass. It was
strangely appealing yet wrong. I asked Lord British if the triad of evil had
returned but he seemed oblivious.



Liam