Part I: General Apple II and Getting Started Q&A

01.001 What is a FAQ?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 01.001 What is a FAQ?

01.002 What is comp.sys.apple2 and how can I read/post messages there?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 01.002 What is comp.sys.apple2 and how can I read/post messages there?

01.003 I'm an Apple II beginner. What software does a newbie need to get started and how do I get it?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 01.003 I'm an Apple II beginner. What software does a newbie need to get started and how do I get it?

01.004 How and where do I download and upload Apple II files?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 01.004 How and where do I download and upload Apple II files?

01.005 Where can I get Apple II information, software, books, magazines, and hardware?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 01.005 Where can I get Apple II information, software, books, magazines, and hardware?

01.006 What is an Apple II: KIM and SYM

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 01.006 What is an Apple II: KIM and SYM

01.007 What is an Apple II: The Apple 1

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 01.007 What is an Apple II: The Apple 1

01.008 What is an Apple II: The Apple ][ and Apple ][+

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 01.008 What is an Apple II: The Apple ][ and Apple ][+

01.009 What is an Apple II: The "Black Apple"

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 01.009 What is an Apple II: The

01.010 What is an Apple II: The Apple //e

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 01.010 What is an Apple II: The Apple //e

01.011 What is an Apple II: The Apple //c and IIc+

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 01.011 What is an Apple II: The Apple //c and IIc+

01.012 What is an Apple II: The Laser 128EX and 'EX/2

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 01.012 What is an Apple II: The Laser 128EX and 'EX/2

01.013 What is an Apple II: The Apple IIgs

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 01.013 What is an Apple II: The Apple IIgs

01.014 What is an Apple II: The Apple IIe Emulation Card

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 01.014 What is an Apple II: The Apple IIe Emulation Card

01.015 What is an Apple II: The Trackstar Apple II Emulation Card

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 01.015 What is an Apple II: The Trackstar Apple II Emulation Card

01.016 What is an Apple II: Emulators

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 01.016 What is an Apple II: Emulators

01.017 Apple "][", "Apple II", "Apple //"-- which is correct?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 01.017 Apple

01.018 What is "8 bit" and "16 bit"?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 01.018 What is

01.019 How can I tell what version my computer is?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 01.019 How can I tell what version my computer is?

01.020 Suppose I just want to start using my Apple II Now!?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 01.020 Suppose I just want to start using my Apple II Now!?

01.021 Where do I find out about Apple II Users' Groups?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 01.021 Where do I find out about Apple II Users' Groups?

01.022 How can I find out more about using and programming my Apple II?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 01.022 How can I find out more about using and programming my Apple II?

Part II: FAQs Contents

02.001 Where does FAQs content come from?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 02.001 Where does FAQs content come from?

02.002 How and where do I locate information in the FAQs?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 02.002 How and where do I locate information in the FAQs?

Part III: ZipGS, TransWarp, etc. accelerators

03.001 What are the correct settings for a ZipGSx? I've tinkered with "CPS Follow", "Counter Delay", and the like but have no idea what I'm actually doing.

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.001 What are the correct settings for a ZipGSx? I've tinkered with

03.002 Why should Appletalk Delay be disabled with a ZipGS?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.002 Why should Appletalk Delay be disabled with a ZipGS?

03.003 How do I set up a Transwarp on my IIe?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.003 How do I set up a Transwarp on my IIe?

03.004 Is there a way of disabling Transwarp for games?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.004 Is there a way of disabling Transwarp for games?

03.005 I recently bought an "M-c-T SpeeDemon" board. It's dated 1984 and draws a small apple on the screen after power-up. What kind of cache RAM does it have? There's a place for jumpers near the top of the card. Is there a way to control this thing through software or hardware?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.005 I recently bought an

03.006 How does the SpeeDemon rate as an accelerator for II+ and IIe Apples?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.006 How does the SpeeDemon rate as an accelerator for II+ and IIe Apples?

03.007 My SpeeDemon accelerator board seems to run hot in my II+. Is this normal? Should I add cooling?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.007 My SpeeDemon accelerator board seems to run hot in my II+. Is this normal? Should I add cooling?

03.008 How should the DIP switches be set on a version 3.03 SpeeDemon board?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.008 How should the DIP switches be set on a version 3.03 SpeeDemon board?

03.009 How can I get a 'Cache Hit' indicator for my ZipGSx?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.009 How can I get a 'Cache Hit' indicator for my ZipGSx?

03.010 How can I program the ZipGSx registers?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.010 How can I program the ZipGSx registers?

03.011 Is it possible to set up a simple ProDOS-8 application (SYS) file which turns the ZipGS OFF or ON?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.011 Is it possible to set up a simple ProDOS-8 application (SYS) file which turns the ZipGS OFF or ON?

03.012 Is there some ZipGSx mod that will improve performance without going to a faster crystal, etc.?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.012 Is there some ZipGSx mod that will improve performance without going to a faster crystal, etc.?

03.013 I have a 7MHz ZipGS. How fast can the board be pushed without getting new SRAMs or a new CPU? What parts do I need?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.013 I have a 7MHz ZipGS. How fast can the board be pushed without getting new SRAMs or a new CPU? What parts do I need?

03.014 What Oscillator freq corresponds to what TWGS/ZipGS operating speed?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.014 What Oscillator freq corresponds to what TWGS/ZipGS operating speed?

03.015 How do I experiment with different oscillator frequencies?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.015 How do I experiment with different oscillator frequencies?

03.016 How do I modify my ZipGS to accept the new "skinny" RAM chips?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.016 How do I modify my ZipGS to accept the new

03.017 Is it really necessary to increase board voltage to do a TWGS/ZipGS speedup?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.017 Is it really necessary to increase board voltage to do a TWGS/ZipGS speedup?

03.018 If I do a TWGS/ZipGS speedup mod, what kind of performance increase can I expect?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.018 If I do a TWGS/ZipGS speedup mod, what kind of performance increase can I expect?

03.019 How can I modify my ZipGS for more cache and more speed?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.019 How can I modify my ZipGS for more cache and more speed?

03.020 Do I need new GALs to speed up my TransWarpGS?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.020 Do I need new GALs to speed up my TransWarpGS?

03.021 I have an 8kB TransWarpGS. How does a cache upgrade compare with a speed upgrade?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.021 I have an 8kB TransWarpGS. How does a cache upgrade compare with a speed upgrade?

03.022 How can I upgrade my TWGS to 32k cache?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.022 How can I upgrade my TWGS to 32k cache?

03.023 How can I upgrade TWGS speed?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.023 How can I upgrade TWGS speed?

03.024 What kind of RAMs do I need for a TWGS or ZipGS speedup?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.024 What kind of RAMs do I need for a TWGS or ZipGS speedup?

03.025 How can I tell the firmware version of my TWGS?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.025 How can I tell the firmware version of my TWGS?

03.026 Do I need I need the 2B GAL for my Transwarp-GS to use a SCSI interface? If I do, where can I get one?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.026 Do I need I need the 2B GAL for my Transwarp-GS to use a SCSI interface? If I do, where can I get one?

03.027 When I change my ZipGS's Speed, Misc, and Slot settings via the Zip CDA, they are always lost after turning OFF the GS. What's wrong? Do I need a new BatRAM battery?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.027 When I change my ZipGS's Speed, Misc, and Slot settings via the Zip CDA, they are always lost after turning OFF the GS. What's wrong? Do I need a new BatRAM battery?

03.028 What do the check-marks mean next to settings in the ZipGS CDA? Are they original factory settings or what?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.028 What do the check-marks mean next to settings in the ZipGS CDA? Are they original factory settings or what?

03.029 After installing my ZipGS along with the ZipGS CDA and other software I've noticed that my ZipGS settings never seem to match the ones I originally set via the on-board DIP switches!?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.029 After installing my ZipGS along with the ZipGS CDA and other software I've noticed that my ZipGS settings never seem to match the ones I originally set via the on-board DIP switches!?

03.030 I have a ZipGS. Usually, it runs like a champ; but, sometimes when I power-ON my GS, I get an all-white screen and the computer just 'hangs'. What's going on?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.030 I have a ZipGS. Usually, it runs like a champ; but, sometimes when I power-ON my GS, I get an all-white screen and the computer just 'hangs'. What's going on?

03.031 Ever since my accelerator speed upgrade it seems like my GS is always experiencing random system crashes. What's the problem and how can I fix it?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.031 Ever since my accelerator speed upgrade it seems like my GS is always experiencing random system crashes. What's the problem and how can I fix it?

03.032 I added a new accelerator board to my Apple and now my system is constantly bombing. What's the problem and how can I fix it?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.032 I added a new accelerator board to my Apple and now my system is constantly bombing. What's the problem and how can I fix it?

03.033 How can I get a display of IIgs speed?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 03.033 How can I get a display of IIgs speed?

Part IV: Applications information

04.001 What Operating System environments does the GS support?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.001 What Operating System environments does the GS support?

04.002 What GS programs are there for viewing/converting graphics?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.002 What GS programs are there for viewing/converting graphics?

04.003 What Apple II emulators are available and where can I get them?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.003 What Apple II emulators are available and where can I get them?

04.004 I'd like to have a program for my //gs that can perhaps do more reliable file copies than Finder does, especially in the case of a damaged floppy. Any suggestions?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.004 I'd like to have a program for my //gs that can perhaps do more reliable file copies than Finder does, especially in the case of a damaged floppy. Any suggestions?

04.005 I'd like to do some 'serious' Apple II programming. Where can I find a information about soft switches (i.e. "PEEKs & POKEs"), monitor routines, and standard names used for these?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.005 I'd like to do some 'serious' Apple II programming. Where can I find a information about soft switches (i.e.

04.006 How can I boot a good GS System with no hard disk?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.006 How can I boot a good GS System with no hard disk?

04.007 Can I do Reverse Speech on my IIgs?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.007 Can I do Reverse Speech on my IIgs?

04.008 Is it possible to run PaintWorks from hard disk? Will it load files from an HFS partition?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.008 Is it possible to run PaintWorks from hard disk? Will it load files from an HFS partition?

04.009 How can I read a single ProDOS block into memory using Applesoft BASIC?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.009 How can I read a single ProDOS block into memory using Applesoft BASIC?

04.010 Is there an Apple II program for amatuer radio CW code practice?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.010 Is there an Apple II program for amatuer radio CW code practice?

04.011 Can I can use a Mac's hard drive with AppleTalk to do File Sharing just like it was a drive directly connected to the GS?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.011 Can I can use a Mac's hard drive with AppleTalk to do File Sharing just like it was a drive directly connected to the GS?

04.012 How can I use a Mac as a network server with my GS?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.012 How can I use a Mac as a network server with my GS?

04.013 How can I set up an Appletalk network for 30 IIgs's using a donated LCII as a server? So far, I can get just 10 IIgs's connected.

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.013 How can I set up an Appletalk network for 30 IIgs's using a donated LCII as a server? So far, I can get just 10 IIgs's connected.

04.014 How can I capture a GS super-res screen to disk?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.014 How can I capture a GS super-res screen to disk?

04.015 What programming languages are available for the Apple ][?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.015 What programming languages are available for the Apple ][?

04.016 How can I see and edit what's in a Text file?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.016 How can I see and edit what's in a Text file?

04.017 How do I save a BASIC program in ASCII text form?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.017 How do I save a BASIC program in ASCII text form?

04.018 Where and how do I get GS System 6.0.1?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.018 Where and how do I get GS System 6.0.1?

04.019 Is a graphical user interface (GUI) available for 8-bit Apple II's?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.019 Is a graphical user interface (GUI) available for 8-bit Apple II's?

04.020 Where can I get Applesoft shape table info and programs?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.020 Where can I get Applesoft shape table info and programs?

04.021 How can I get a Postscript file from a GS document?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.021 How can I get a Postscript file from a GS document?

04.022 Where can I get Appleworks and Appleworks info?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.022 Where can I get Appleworks and Appleworks info?

04.023 Where can I get Apple II languages, programming software, and programming info?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.023 Where can I get Apple II languages, programming software, and programming info?

04.024 I'm running the Bernie IIgs emulator on my Mac. How can I boot DOS 3.3 disk images? I've tried everything and nothing works!

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.024 I'm running the Bernie IIgs emulator on my Mac. How can I boot DOS 3.3 disk images? I've tried everything and nothing works!

04.025 Is there a way to convert two-column Text to one column?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.025 Is there a way to convert two-column Text to one column?

04.026 Where can I find an Apple II memory map?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.026 Where can I find an Apple II memory map?

04.027 How can I move AppleSoft BASIC programs to Quick BASIC on my PC?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 04.027 How can I move AppleSoft BASIC programs to Quick BASIC on my PC?

Part V: CD-ROM drives and interfaces

05.001 What do I need to use regular CD Music Discs and access data discs (like the Golden Orchard CD) on my Apple IIgs?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 05.001 What do I need to use regular CD Music Discs and access data discs (like the Golden Orchard CD) on my Apple IIgs?

05.002 I've heard of a package called 'discQuest' which is supposed to open the way to accessing all sorts of commercial CD's. But, if I can play CD music and load files from data CD's, what do I need discQuest for?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 05.002 I've heard of a package called 'discQuest' which is supposed to open the way to accessing all sorts of commercial CD's. But, if I can play CD music and load files from data CD's, what do I need discQuest for?

05.003 How can I back up files on CD-ROM?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 05.003 How can I back up files on CD-ROM?

05.004 Is a special driver needed for a Toshiba External 2X CD-ROM drive on a IIGS with Apple Hi-speed SCSI interface?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 05.004 Is a special driver needed for a Toshiba External 2X CD-ROM drive on a IIGS with Apple Hi-speed SCSI interface?

05.005 I have an Apple Hi-Speed SCSI card and CD300 CD-ROM drive on my IIGS. How can I get sound from my CD's?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 05.005 I have an Apple Hi-Speed SCSI card and CD300 CD-ROM drive on my IIGS. How can I get sound from my CD's?

05.006 Where can I buy CD-ROM discs for the Apple II?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 05.006 Where can I buy CD-ROM discs for the Apple II?

05.007 Where can I find more information about specific drives, interfaces, and CDROM software?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 05.007 Where can I find more information about specific drives, interfaces, and CDROM software?

05.008 Where can I find out more about CD-ROM recording?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 05.008 Where can I find out more about CD-ROM recording?

Part VI: DOS and ProDOS

06.001 What is a "DOS"?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.001 What is a

06.002 What DOS's are available on Apple II computers?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.002 What DOS's are available on Apple II computers?

06.003 DOS 3.3 seems kind of slow. Are there any faster better versions of DOS 3.3?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.003 DOS 3.3 seems kind of slow. Are there any faster better versions of DOS 3.3?

06.004 What commands are available in DOS 3.3?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.004 What commands are available in DOS 3.3?

06.005 How do I use DOS commands from the keyboard? ... from a program?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.005 How do I use DOS commands from the keyboard? ... from a program?

06.006 How do I use variables, say for file length, in a DOS command?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.006 How do I use variables, say for file length, in a DOS command?

06.007 How do I create new DOS 3.3 diskettes?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.007 How do I create new DOS 3.3 diskettes?

06.008 How much storage space is on a newly INITialized 5.25" diskette?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.008 How much storage space is on a newly INITialized 5.25

06.009 On my PC I can FORMAT diskettes with or without adding the operating system. Can I format a DOS 3.3 diskette for just data storage? -- i.e. without adding DOS or a HELLO program?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.009 On my PC I can FORMAT diskettes with or without adding the operating system. Can I format a DOS 3.3 diskette for just data storage? -- i.e. without adding DOS or a HELLO program?

06.010 What is the "Volume Table of Contents" or "VTOC"?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.010 What is the

06.011 Can I assign names to my DOS 3.3 diskettes?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.011 Can I assign names to my DOS 3.3 diskettes?

06.012 What does it mean to "Boot" a disk?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.012 What does it mean to

06.013 What file types does DOS 3.3 have and how is file type information saved in the Catalog?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.013 What file types does DOS 3.3 have and how is file type information saved in the Catalog?

06.014 What do the entries in a DOS 3.3 Catalog display mean?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.014 What do the entries in a DOS 3.3 Catalog display mean?

06.015 How long can a DOS 3.3 file name be and what characters can it include?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.015 How long can a DOS 3.3 file name be and what characters can it include?

06.016 How can I use DOS 3.3 to read and write sectors from machine code?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.016 How can I use DOS 3.3 to read and write sectors from machine code?

06.017 How many 'official' versions of DOS 3.3 are there and how can I tell which is running?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.017 How many 'official' versions of DOS 3.3 are there and how can I tell which is running?

06.018 How can I find out the address and size of a BLOADed DOS 3.3 file?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.018 How can I find out the address and size of a BLOADed DOS 3.3 file?

06.019 What information is included in the DOS 3.3 VTOC and catalog sectors?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.019 What information is included in the DOS 3.3 VTOC and catalog sectors?

06.020 How does DOS 3.3 remember which sectors are used to store a file?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.020 How does DOS 3.3 remember which sectors are used to store a file?

06.021 What are the formats of DOS 3.3's main file types?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.021 What are the formats of DOS 3.3's main file types?

06.022 How can I run DOS 3.3 programs from 3.5" disks and hard disk?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.022 How can I run DOS 3.3 programs from 3.5

06.023 How can I get DOS 3.3 from the net without an Apple II telecom utility?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.023 How can I get DOS 3.3 from the net without an Apple II telecom utility?

06.024 What is ProDOS?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.024 What is ProDOS?

06.025 What are ProDOS's major features?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.025 What are ProDOS's major features?

06.026 Which Apple II's can run which versions of ProDOS?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.026 Which Apple II's can run which versions of ProDOS?

06.027 How can I create bootable ProDOS diskettes?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.027 How can I create bootable ProDOS diskettes?

06.028 How do I make a ProDOS disk that will boot and start a BASIC program?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.028 How do I make a ProDOS disk that will boot and start a BASIC program?

06.029 What is the maximum size of a ProDOS volume?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.029 What is the maximum size of a ProDOS volume?

06.030 How do I LOAD, SAVE, etc. files under ProDOS?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.030 How do I LOAD, SAVE, etc. files under ProDOS?

06.031 What is a "pathname"?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.031 What is a

06.032 What is the default volume and folder (directory) when ProDOS boots?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.032 What is the default volume and folder (directory) when ProDOS boots?

06.033 How can I set default volume and folder (directory) under ProDOS?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.033 How can I set default volume and folder (directory) under ProDOS?

06.034 How can I discover the volume name of a just booted disk?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.034 How can I discover the volume name of a just booted disk?

06.035 How do I create a folder?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.035 How do I create a folder?

06.036 How do I access ProDOS routines from machine language?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.036 How do I access ProDOS routines from machine language?

06.037 How can I convert DOS 3.3 wares to run under ProDOS?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.037 How can I convert DOS 3.3 wares to run under ProDOS?

06.038 How can I modify ProDOS to do BLOADs in the input buffer and Text Page 1 areas?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.038 How can I modify ProDOS to do BLOADs in the input buffer and Text Page 1 areas?

06.039 How can I boot ProDOS on my Franklin computer?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.039 How can I boot ProDOS on my Franklin computer?

06.040 What are some good DOS 3.3 and ProDOS references?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.040 What are some good DOS 3.3 and ProDOS references?

06.041 How can a BASIC program tell which DOS it's running under?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 06.041 How can a BASIC program tell which DOS it's running under?

Part VII: Diskettes

07.001 How many tracks can I use on a 5.25" diskette? So far, I've heard 35, 36, and 40. What's the actual number?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 07.001 How many tracks can I use on a 5.25

07.002 Can I use high-density 3.5" and 5.25" diskettes on my Apple II?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 07.002 Can I use high-density 3.5

07.003 How can I tell the difference between unlabeled DD and HD diskettes?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 07.003 How can I tell the difference between unlabeled DD and HD diskettes?

07.004 Recently I found that some of my old 5.25" disks would not boot. A check showed splotches etched on the surface of the media. What's going on?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 07.004 Recently I found that some of my old 5.25

07.005 How can I defragment a diskette and what is the speed gain?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 07.005 How can I defragment a diskette and what is the speed gain?

07.006 Why aren't my MECC and many other old diskettes recognized by GS/OS and mounted on the Finder display?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 07.006 Why aren't my MECC and many other old diskettes recognized by GS/OS and mounted on the Finder display?

07.007 Can I read Apple II diskettes on my PC?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 07.007 Can I read Apple II diskettes on my PC?

07.008 Where the heck can I buy the double density (DD) 5.25" and 3.5" diskettes required for my Apple II drives?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 07.008 Where the heck can I buy the double density (DD) 5.25

07.009 Where can I find out about different floppy disk formats?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 07.009 Where can I find out about different floppy disk formats?

07.010 How can I copy disks?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 07.010 How can I copy disks?

07.011 How can I read Apple II 5.25" floppies on a Mac?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 07.011 How can I read Apple II 5.25

07.012 Can I create standard 3.5" IIgs diskettes on a Mac?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 07.012 Can I create standard 3.5

Part VIII: Apple II series ERROR codes

08.001 What does error #___ mean?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 08.001 What does error #___ mean?

08.002 What does IIgs Diagnostic Self-Test Error Code ___ mean?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 08.002 What does IIgs Diagnostic Self-Test Error Code ___ mean?

08.003 What does RamFAST Fatal Memory Fault Error ___ mean?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 08.003 What does RamFAST Fatal Memory Fault Error ___ mean?

08.004 What is the explanation for getting a ___ error?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 08.004 What is the explanation for getting a ___ error?

08.005 Where can I find more information on Apple II series errors?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 08.005 Where can I find more information on Apple II series errors?

Part IX: Floppy drives

09.001 How do I add a write-protect On-Off switch to my Disk ][ drive?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.001 How do I add a write-protect On-Off switch to my Disk ][ drive?

09.002 How do I add an external speed adjustment to my Disk ][?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.002 How do I add an external speed adjustment to my Disk ][?

09.003 How can I adjust my 5.25" drive for the best performance?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.003 How can I adjust my 5.25

09.004 How do I clean my disk drive R/W head(s)?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.004 How do I clean my disk drive R/W head(s)?

09.005 I picked up an apple IIe and a duodisk drive at a thrift store. Could someone describe the connecting cable?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.005 I picked up an apple IIe and a duodisk drive at a thrift store. Could someone describe the connecting cable?

09.006 What DuoDisk mods are necessary?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.006 What DuoDisk mods are necessary?

09.007 Will a Duodisk function correctly on my ROM 3 GS?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.007 Will a Duodisk function correctly on my ROM 3 GS?

09.008 How do I fix a false Write Protect?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.008 How do I fix a false Write Protect?

09.009 My 800K, 3.5 Disk Drive is no longer working on my IIGS. When a disk is inserted the drive tries to read it and then locks up the entire system forcing me to do a 3 finger reboot. Any suggestions on where to start troubleshooting?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.009 My 800K, 3.5 Disk Drive is no longer working on my IIGS. When a disk is inserted the drive tries to read it and then locks up the entire system forcing me to do a 3 finger reboot. Any suggestions on where to start troubleshooting?

09.010 Sometimes the 3.5" drives on my GS do not function correctly. This started after adding a SCSI interface card. Is there a fix?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.010 Sometimes the 3.5

09.011 Both of my Disk ]['s come on when booting! How can I fix this?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.011 Both of my Disk ]['s come on when booting! How can I fix this?

09.012 In connecting a second Disk II drive to my Disk II card I misaligned the connectors. The result upon turning it on was a static-like clicking noise. Now I can't load anything from disk. Is the Disk II card dead? Are the IIe and Drives all right?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.012 In connecting a second Disk II drive to my Disk II card I misaligned the connectors. The result upon turning it on was a static-like clicking noise. Now I can't load anything from disk. Is the Disk II card dead? Are the IIe and Drives all right?

09.013 Last night a sound like a shotgun going off came from my 5.25" Disk ][ drive. Now it doesn't work. How can I fix it?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.013 Last night a sound like a shotgun going off came from my 5.25

09.014 Recently I picked up two 3.5" drives at a swap meet-- a Uni-disk and a Laser 128 drive. I've tried cleaning the heads; but, neither works with my IIc. What's the problem?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.014 Recently I picked up two 3.5

09.015 Can I replace a bombed Apple II 3.5" drive mechanism with one from a Mac?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.015 Can I replace a bombed Apple II 3.5

09.016 I have one 5.25" drive connected to my GS, but the System 6.0.1 Finder display shows two 5.25" icons!? How can I fix this?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.016 I have one 5.25

09.017 How does one distinguish between a 13 and 16-sector Disk ][ controller card?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.017 How does one distinguish between a 13 and 16-sector Disk ][ controller card?

09.018 Can a Disk ][ Drive be used on a IIc or GS smartport?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.018 Can a Disk ][ Drive be used on a IIc or GS smartport?

09.019 I would like to add a Read/Write indicator to my Disk ][ drive. How can I do this with a bi-color LED?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.019 I would like to add a Read/Write indicator to my Disk ][ drive. How can I do this with a bi-color LED?

09.020 What's the scoop on the 3.5" High Density drive?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.020 What's the scoop on the 3.5

09.021 What is a "UniDisk"?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.021 What is a

09.022 What is a "RAM disk"; and, how do I create one on my IIgs?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.022 What is a

09.023 Which 3.5" drive/interface combinations work on a IIe?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.023 Which 3.5

09.024 How can I boot from my /RAM5 RAM disk? All the files are there but it just beeps at me and says 'check startup device'!?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.024 How can I boot from my /RAM5 RAM disk? All the files are there but it just beeps at me and says 'check startup device'!?

09.025 My 5.25" drive ruins every disk I insert. How can I fix it?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 09.025 My 5.25

Part X: ShrinkIt, disk image, and other file utilities

10.001 What are "binscii" files and how are they used?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 10.001 What are

10.002 What are ShrinkIt (.SHK) files and how do I use them?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 10.002 What are ShrinkIt (.SHK) files and how do I use them?

10.003 How do I get ShrinkIt or GS-ShrinkIt going on my Apple II?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 10.003 How do I get ShrinkIt or GS-ShrinkIt going on my Apple II?

10.004 How do I deal with the $00 type Apple II files I get on my Mac?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 10.004 How do I deal with the $00 type Apple II files I get on my Mac?

10.005 Can I work with .zip files on my Apple II?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 10.005 Can I work with .zip files on my Apple II?

10.006 What are DSK, PO, DO, HDV, NIB, and 2MG "disk image" files and how do I use them?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 10.006 What are DSK, PO, DO, HDV, NIB, and 2MG

10.007 Where can I get ShrinkIt, Shrink (64k), Unshrink (64k), GS-ShrinkIt, binscii, GScii, BISCIT, TCHANGE, DSK2FILE, ASIMOV, PMPunZip, Angel, FileManager, 2qwk!, GZPK, Disk Muncher, Copy II Plus, NuLib, Balloon, DskIn & DskOut, Saltine's Super Transcopy (SST), FishWings, UnforkIt, XTRAX, StuffIt Expander, Diskcopy, Clone, Imgutnew.exe, DiskDup+, ProTYPE, MECC Copy, BlockWarden, BlockWork, DISK2FDI, CiderPress, and FID?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 10.007 Where can I get ShrinkIt, Shrink (64k), Unshrink (64k), GS-ShrinkIt, binscii, GScii, BISCIT, TCHANGE, DSK2FILE, ASIMOV, PMPunZip, Angel, FileManager, 2qwk!, GZPK, Disk Muncher, Copy II Plus, NuLib, Balloon, DskIn & DskOut, Saltine's Super Transcopy (SST), FishWings, UnforkIt, XTRAX, StuffIt Expander, Diskcopy, Clone, Imgutnew.exe, DiskDup+, ProTYPE, MECC Copy, BlockWarden, BlockWork, DISK2FDI, CiderPress, and FID?

10.008 I have downloaded a bunch of files for the Apple II lately that are in a format called GZ. I understand it is some variation of Zip but I don't have a translator for it on my GS. Does anyone know where I can find one?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 10.008 I have downloaded a bunch of files for the Apple II lately that are in a format called GZ. I understand it is some variation of Zip but I don't have a translator for it on my GS. Does anyone know where I can find one?

10.009 Which programs can change ProDOS filetype?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 10.009 Which programs can change ProDOS filetype?

10.010 What is Copy II Plus and where can I get it?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 10.010 What is Copy II Plus and where can I get it?

10.011 How do I use Copy II Plus to create and convert IMG files?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 10.011 How do I use Copy II Plus to create and convert IMG files?

10.012 I'm using an Apple II emulator to play games. The game directions say the boot disk must have a write protect tab. How do I set write protection for a disk image?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 10.012 I'm using an Apple II emulator to play games. The game directions say the boot disk must have a write protect tab. How do I set write protection for a disk image?

10.013 How can I create a disk image from a ShrinkIt .sdk file?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 10.013 How can I create a disk image from a ShrinkIt .sdk file?

10.014 How can I convert a .po image to/from a .dsk or .do image?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 10.014 How can I convert a .po image to/from a .dsk or .do image?

10.015 What do the different popular file name extensions, like ".BSC", mean; and, how do I access the files?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 10.015 What do the different popular file name extensions, like

10.016 How do I tell what kind of file this is?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 10.016 How do I tell what kind of file this is?

10.017 How can I create 'blank' .dsk, .nib, etc. disk images?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 10.017 How can I create 'blank' .dsk, .nib, etc. disk images?

10.018 How can I convert .dsk image <--> .nib image?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 10.018 How can I convert .dsk image <--> .nib image?

10.019 How can I convert Diskcopy images to diskette or to other formats?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 10.019 How can I convert Diskcopy images to diskette or to other formats?

10.020 How can I move .shk and other kinds of files to/from .dsk and .2MG disk images?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 10.020 How can I move .shk and other kinds of files to/from .dsk and .2MG disk images?

10.021 How can I unfork forked files on my Apple II?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 10.021 How can I unfork forked files on my Apple II?

Part XI: Games and game information

11.001 Where can I get games for my Apple II?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 11.001 Where can I get games for my Apple II?

11.002 Where can I find hints, docs, pictures, and other game information?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 11.002 Where can I find hints, docs, pictures, and other game information?

11.003 Where can I get game creation programs and information?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 11.003 Where can I get game creation programs and information?

11.004 What are some games in double-hires?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 11.004 What are some games in double-hires?

11.005 Which IIgs games will not run on a ROM 3 IIgs?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 11.005 Which IIgs games will not run on a ROM 3 IIgs?

11.006 Where can I find out about Infocom & Infocom-style games I can play on my Apple II?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 11.006 Where can I find out about Infocom & Infocom-style games I can play on my Apple II?

11.007 What games, etc. are on the 'Asimov Want List'?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 11.007 What games, etc. are on the 'Asimov Want List'?

11.008 For the space used on disk, what is your favorite Apple II game?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 11.008 For the space used on disk, what is your favorite Apple II game?

11.009 Where did the Apple II Game Gods go?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 11.009 Where did the Apple II Game Gods go?

11.010 Are there any Apple II games which play music using 'Old Apple II' sound while action is happening?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 11.010 Are there any Apple II games which play music using 'Old Apple II' sound while action is happening?

11.011 Are there any new games for the Apple II/IIgs?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 11.011 Are there any new games for the Apple II/IIgs?

11.012 How do I get my Apple II game site listed in the FAQs?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 11.012 How do I get my Apple II game site listed in the FAQs?

11.013 How do I play the games?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 11.013 How do I play the games?

Part XII: Hard drives, SCSI, and interfaces

12.001 How difficult is it to add a hard drive to my IIGS?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.001 How difficult is it to add a hard drive to my IIGS?

12.002 What kinds of hard drive systems are available for Apple II users?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.002 What kinds of hard drive systems are available for Apple II users?

12.003 What do the SCSI ID numbers mean?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.003 What do the SCSI ID numbers mean?

12.004 What is "SCSI-2" and how is it different from SCSI-1?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.004 What is

12.005 Will a SCSI-2 hard drive work with an Apple 2 system?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.005 Will a SCSI-2 hard drive work with an Apple 2 system?

12.006 I have a plain ol' Rev. C SCSI Card, will this work with a SCSI-2 drive?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.006 I have a plain ol' Rev. C SCSI Card, will this work with a SCSI-2 drive?

12.007 What is SCSI "termination power"?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.007 What is SCSI

12.008 I just reinstalled System 6.0.1. Now every time I cold boot I get this message 'RamFAST/SCSI is searching the SCSI bus for devices..etc.' and have to wait several seconds. WEIRD?!

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.008 I just reinstalled System 6.0.1. Now every time I cold boot I get this message 'RamFAST/SCSI is searching the SCSI bus for devices..etc.' and have to wait several seconds. WEIRD?!

12.009 I would like to make my own SCSI cable. Does anyone on csa2 know the pin-out for the standard 50-pin SCSI cable?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.009 I would like to make my own SCSI cable. Does anyone on csa2 know the pin-out for the standard 50-pin SCSI cable?

12.010 Is there some patch for SCSIHD.DRIVER to make it ignore APPLE_DRIVER43 driver partitions?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.010 Is there some patch for SCSIHD.DRIVER to make it ignore APPLE_DRIVER43 driver partitions?

12.011 Someone told me there's supposed to be a bad bug in the ROM 3.01e RamFAST. What is it?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.011 Someone told me there's supposed to be a bad bug in the ROM 3.01e RamFAST. What is it?

12.012 What are correct HS SCSI settings, etc. for a Bernoulli drive? My system is as follows:

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.012 What are correct HS SCSI settings, etc. for a Bernoulli drive? My system is as follows:

12.013 I want to configure a CMS hard drive controller card to run a 20 meg drive for a //e. Could someone supply info on settings?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.013 I want to configure a CMS hard drive controller card to run a 20 meg drive for a //e. Could someone supply info on settings?

12.014 Does it matter when I power-ON my SCSI hard disk?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.014 Does it matter when I power-ON my SCSI hard disk?

12.015 Can I leave SCSI devices I'm not using OFF when I turn ON my GS?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.015 Can I leave SCSI devices I'm not using OFF when I turn ON my GS?

12.016 Is there a generic SCSI tutorial available for downloading?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.016 Is there a generic SCSI tutorial available for downloading?

12.017 What is the correct time-out setting for a Focus hard drive?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.017 What is the correct time-out setting for a Focus hard drive?

12.018 How do I modify my Apple Computer High-Speed or Rev C SCSI card to supply Termination Power?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.018 How do I modify my Apple Computer High-Speed or Rev C SCSI card to supply Termination Power?

12.019 Can I get a Focus drive bigger than a couple hundred MB?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.019 Can I get a Focus drive bigger than a couple hundred MB?

12.020 On my ROM-03 GS the hard disk is connected to a CMS SCSI card. How do I install System 6.0.1?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.020 On my ROM-03 GS the hard disk is connected to a CMS SCSI card. How do I install System 6.0.1?

12.021 How is DMA set for SCSI cards with 8MB RAM cards on the GS?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.021 How is DMA set for SCSI cards with 8MB RAM cards on the GS?

12.022 My 20MB Focus bombs and there's some goo on the card. A fix?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.022 My 20MB Focus bombs and there's some goo on the card. A fix?

12.023 Where can I find the RamFAST manual on the net?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.023 Where can I find the RamFAST manual on the net?

12.024 How can I tell which Apple SCSI card I have?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.024 How can I tell which Apple SCSI card I have?

12.025 Where can I find Profile maintenance and formatting info?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 12.025 Where can I find Profile maintenance and formatting info?

Part XIII: Hardware hacking and hardware projects

13.001 Could anyone suggest a good project book for the Apple IIe. I'm interested in using an old box for tracking the temperature in a water bath.

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 13.001 Could anyone suggest a good project book for the Apple IIe. I'm interested in using an old box for tracking the temperature in a water bath.

13.002 How can I use a thermistor (a resistor which has a variable resistance related to ambient temperature) to read temperature on my Apple II?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 13.002 How can I use a thermistor (a resistor which has a variable resistance related to ambient temperature) to read temperature on my Apple II?

13.003 Can I use the same prototyping Slot Board for all of the different Apple II's with Slots?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 13.003 Can I use the same prototyping Slot Board for all of the different Apple II's with Slots?

13.004 What is the pin-out for the Apple II series Slots; and, what differences are there in Slot signals from machine to machine?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 13.004 What is the pin-out for the Apple II series Slots; and, what differences are there in Slot signals from machine to machine?

13.005 I've been getting Fatal System Error 0911 and when I do the internal diagnostic it gives a system bad : 09010001. Is there a fix?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 13.005 I've been getting Fatal System Error 0911 and when I do the internal diagnostic it gives a system bad : 09010001. Is there a fix?

13.006 My GS control panel keeps resetting to the defaults and forgetting the date between power-ups. What's wrong?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 13.006 My GS control panel keeps resetting to the defaults and forgetting the date between power-ups. What's wrong?

13.007 How do I replace my GS "BatRAM battery"?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 13.007 How do I replace my GS

13.008 Is there a program to record my Control Panel, etc. settings and restore them after the GS BatRAM battery is replaced?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 13.008 Is there a program to record my Control Panel, etc. settings and restore them after the GS BatRAM battery is replaced?

13.009 How can I safely clean out dust from my Apple II's motherboard, case, and expansion cards?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 13.009 How can I safely clean out dust from my Apple II's motherboard, case, and expansion cards?

13.010 I'm afraid that oxidation on pins may be causing bad contacts and memory problems. How can I remove the oxidation without resorting to sand paper?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 13.010 I'm afraid that oxidation on pins may be causing bad contacts and memory problems. How can I remove the oxidation without resorting to sand paper?

13.011 Recently I was using my GS and smoke started coming from the inside. Now my ADB peripherals (KB and mouse) don't work! It looks like the smoke came from an 8-legged module in the upper leftmost corner right behind the composite video connector and ADB jack. What's wrong? How can I fix my GS?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 13.011 Recently I was using my GS and smoke started coming from the inside. Now my ADB peripherals (KB and mouse) don't work! It looks like the smoke came from an 8-legged module in the upper leftmost corner right behind the composite video connector and ADB jack. What's wrong? How can I fix my GS?

13.012 My ROM-01 GS has an odd postage stamp size circuit board tacked onto the motherboard near the front edge. What is the board for?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 13.012 My ROM-01 GS has an odd postage stamp size circuit board tacked onto the motherboard near the front edge. What is the board for?

13.013 I have 256kB on my 1MB Apple IIgs Memory Expansion Card. How do I add more memory and set the jumpers?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 13.013 I have 256kB on my 1MB Apple IIgs Memory Expansion Card. How do I add more memory and set the jumpers?

13.014 I've heard that some have moved their IIgs's to PC tower cases. Is this hard to do?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 13.014 I've heard that some have moved their IIgs's to PC tower cases. Is this hard to do?

13.015 I recently picked up a spare GS from a flea market and would like to convert it into a portable. Has anyone done this?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 13.015 I recently picked up a spare GS from a flea market and would like to convert it into a portable. Has anyone done this?

13.016 Where can I get Robot kits to use with my Apple II?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 13.016 Where can I get Robot kits to use with my Apple II?

13.017 Where can I get the "Zip" package chips to expand my AE GS-RAM III memory Expansion card to 4MB?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 13.017 Where can I get the

13.018 What chip can I use to replace a bad RAM IC on my IIe motherboard?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 13.018 What chip can I use to replace a bad RAM IC on my IIe motherboard?

13.019 Could someone please post a resistor color code chart?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 13.019 Could someone please post a resistor color code chart?

13.020 What advantages does the ROM 3 GS offer vs. the ROM-01 GS?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 13.020 What advantages does the ROM 3 GS offer vs. the ROM-01 GS?

13.021 How can my ROM 3 GS + 8MB Sirius card do large file copying?

apple II Csa2 FAQ: 13.021 How can my ROM 3 GS + 8MB Sirius card do large file co