>> Is this the list for info/help on the Apple IIgs? If not, could someone >> direct me to one, please? > http://lowendmac.com/lists/apple2.html > >But anyway, > >> We received one of these, with an 800k floppy drive. I can plug an ADB >> keyboard and mouse into it but don't know where to go from there. It chimes >> twice when starting up and the light on the front panel is green. I can't >> get a display on an Apple 14" monitor. > The Apple IIgs monitor is 12" RGB. Mac monitors won't work. > >> Where can I find manuals for this? >> What troubleshooting do I need to perform on this (kinda cool) relic? >> What are the uses for one of these nowadays, aside from collector's wanting >> them? > >You can stick a hard drive and some extra RAM in it, run GS/OS, and have a >nice little word processor or with Marinetti even surf the web. Plus there's >all the old Apple ][ stuff you can run on it like AppleWorks and those >terrible games that I prefer to play on my Commodore 64 :-)
> Unfortunately, Gamba's website, probably the best place for >sourcing manuals, was forced to remove all links to Apple manuals... Gamba's site (or Apple's) didn't have Apple II manuals. I am also learing about the joys of Apple II ownership. If you want the long story, go here: http://home.swbell.net/rubywand/A2FAQs2CONTENT.html The folks at A2 web are also very helpful. They will sell you IIgs system disks for the IIgs for $2. You can download GS/OS 6 from Apple itself for free, but that OS won't work unless you have gobs (4 or more!) of RAM. Earlier GS/OS will work on basic machines. A2 web is at: http://www.wbwip.com/a2web/index.html eMail me off-list if you like (I'm a newbie too, though) or see you on the lowendmac elist I quoted at the top. -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
