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From: dmag@umich.edu
Subject: The FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) post
Hi! Welcome to the comp.sys.apple2 newsgroup!
This article contains the answers to some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
often seen in comp.sys.apple2. I am posting this article (once every three
weeks or so--but once a week in September) to help reduce the volume in this
newsgroup and to provide hard-to-find information of general interest.
I hope it answers some of your questions. If you have other questions, feel
free to e-mail me.
Dan DeMaggio (dmag@umich.edu)
P.S. On a suggestion, I've converted this to the news archive format (I
think).
Table of contents
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Part I: The Net
How do I get to comp.sys.apple2 and what is it?
How do I get files from the net?
What are the Anonymous FTP sites for Apple II software?
What archivers do I need to know about?
What do these file extensions mean?
How do I tell what kind of file I have?
Part II: Apple stuff
What is an Apple II? (common configurations and additions)
Frequently Asked Questions (IBM+HFS disks, HD drives, computer versions)
GS System 6.0 Notes (from the experts)
What the Apple II can do (ideas for adding to your system)
Apple II resources (Places supporting the II)
troubleshooting (90% of problems can be solved with these hints)
SCSI Notes (Notes on dealing with SCSI)
New items are marked with:
---- NEW OR CHANGED
FTP-able items are marked like this:
FTP: apple2.archive.umich.edu /apple2/faq/faq1.txt
Note that the apple2.archive.umich.edu site is often loaded down, so see the
section on FTP for other sites, including mirrors of umich.
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Date: 8/8/93
From: dmag@umich.edu
Subject: How do I get to comp.sys.apple2 and what is it?
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The comp.*.apple2.* groups were created for the discussion of the Apple II
series of computers. They provide a forum for interested people to compare
notes, ask questions, and share insights about Apple IIs. Currently, these
groups include:
comp.sys.apple2 - General discussion and questions
relating to all Apple //'s
comp.sys.apple2.comm - Communications and networking related
issues
comp.sys.apple2.gno - Discussion of program GNO/ME for the
Apple IIGS (UNIX for the Apple IIGS)
comp.sys.apple2.marketplace - Buying, selling and promoting Apple //
related products
comp.sys.apple2.programmer - Discussion relating to any aspect of
programming the Apple //
comp.sys.apple2.usergroups - Discussion relating to Apple //
usergroups
comp.binaries.apple2 - Public Domain/Shareware Software for all
Apple //'s
comp.sources.apple2 - A moderated newsgroup for the posting of
Apple // related source code
alt.emulators.ibmpc.apple2 - Discussion relating to the use of Apple //
emulation software/hardware on an IBM
compatible system
Each message gets passed on to tens of thousands of systems around the world,
so please do not cross-post unnecessarialy. Also, please be nice. New users
should check out news.answers new user's post.
There are three ways to access these groups:
1) via USENET, with a news-reader program.
2) via a ProLine BBS.
3) via INFO-APPLE, a bi-directional e-mail gateway maintained by Apple
Computer.
For this: Send a message body of "help" to:
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Subscribe to INFO-APPLE info-apple-request@apple.com
(Alternate address) LISTSERV@vm1.nodak.edu
(BITNET address of above) LISTSERV@NDSUVM
APPLE2-L archives LISTSERV@brownvm.brown.edu
(BITNET address of above) LISTSERV@BROWNVM
Games from APPLE2-L LISTSERV@utarlvm1.uta.edu
(BITNET address of above) LISTSERV@UTARLVM1
More files via E-Mail archive-server@plains.nodak.edu
(BITNET address of above) FILESERV@PLAINS
Kermit file tranfer program KERMSRV@cuvmb.cc.columbia.edu
(BITNET address of above) KERMSRV@CUVMA (BITNET)
Apple /// files APPLE3-L@WVNVM.WVNET.EDU
To post your message all over the world, use these addresses: (PLEASE
do not post general requests for help here. Use the addresses
above to subscribe and unsubscribe.
Post to comp.sys.apple2 info-apple@apple.com OR
comp-sys-apple2@ucbvax.berkeley.edu
Post a BSQ file comp-binaries-apple2@ucbvax.berkeley.edu
Post AAF source comp-sources-apple2@ucbvax.berkeley.edu
Comp.binaries.apple2 is a newsgroup used to distribute public domain,
freeware, and shareware Apple II software (executables, pictures, sounds,
etc...). Software distributed on comp.binaries.apple2 is expected to be a
BinSCII text file of ShrinkIt archives. [See later in the FAQ for information
on getting these programs.] ALWAYS include text in the first message that
describes what is in the BSQ file. Include such things as what type of
computer it runs on and what it does.
[Public Domain programs may be used and copyied freely. FreeWare is the same,
except that the origninal owner retains the Copyright. ShareWare programs can
be distributed freely, and tried out for free, but if you use it a lot, you
are expected to help pay for it.]
Comp.sources.apple2 is a newsgroup used to distribute public domain,
freeware, and shareware Apple II source code. The posts in
comp.sources.apple2 should be in Apple Archive Format. Contact
jac@paul.rutgers.edu for details.
Discussions concerning the software posted in these groups, or the methods of
locating, decoding, or accessing this software, or questions on locating
archive sites of this software, or any OTHER discussions are to be held in
comp.sys.apple2. If someone DOES either intentionally or accidentally post to
these groups, please respond only in Email - do not compound the problem!
Note: Distributing commercial software on the net is a crime - just don't
do it!
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Date: 1/29/94
From: dmag@umich.edu
Subject: How do I get files off the net?
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Quick Summary:
Step 1: Make a list of files that you want
Step 2: Get files to your host (a UNIX box or ProLine BBS)
Step 3: Get files to your Apple II
Step 4: Create BINSCII
Step 5: Create ShrinkIt
Step 6: Use BinSCII & Shrinkit to create Shrinkit GS
Step 7: Extract the files you _REALLY_ wanted
Step 1: Make a list of files that you want
1) You need BINSCII (binscii.exe) and ShrinkIt (shrinkit.3.3.exe.bsc)
unless you already have them, or know someone who has them.
2) If you have a GS (and use GS/OS), you will want Shrinkit GS
(shrinkit.gs.exe) and GSCII (gscii.bsc)
3) Add any other files you want. Don't try to get everything the
first time around. Try one or two test files for starters.
Note: Filenames will vary from site to site. Shrinkit and Binscii
are usually avaliable on all the Apple II FTP sites.
Step 2a: Get files to your host (For ProLine users)
1) Dial up your host and log in.
2) I'm not familiar with ProLine, so I'll be vauge here. Just go
into the files section and look...
Step 2b: Get files to your host (For UNIX, using FTP)
1) Choose an FTP site from the FAQ
2) At your UNIX prompt, type "ftp ______" (fill in site name)
3) At the "Login:" prompt, type "anonymous"s
4) Type in your e-mail address
5) Type "bin"
6) use "cd ____" to get to where the Apple II files are
7) Locate each file (more "cd ___"'s and "ls" (list files). Also,
"cd .." will move up a directory.)
8) use "get ______" to get it
9) When you are done using FTP, type "quit"
10) Advanced users may want to run uudecode, uncompress, tar, SciiBin,
or Nulib on the files before they download them.
Step 3: Get files to your Apple II
1) Find out what file transfer protocols your Apple communications
package supports. (see below for a list)
2) On your local comm program, set your file transfer type to Text
(TXT) or Binary (BIN) depending on what type of file you are
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