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==== Apple //e ---> Macintosh
There's the IIe Emulation Card that fits into the LC, LC II, LC III, Performa
4000 and the Color Classic. The card has a port for a 5.25" drive, from
which you could probably copy things to/from the Mac.
The ProDos File System Manager is an init (avaliable via FTP) that allows you
to use ProDos 3.5" disks as if they were normal Mac disks. [You will have
to download the entire disk to get that one file.]
FTP: ftp.apple.com /aii/lc.iiecard /*
Apple File Exchange (comes with Mac system software) allows you to copy
to/from ProDos (3.5") disks.
==== Apple //e <--- Macintosh
The programs A2FX and HFSLink will allow you to read Mac disks in a regular
3.5" Apple //e drive. They don't work with High Density disks though.
FTP: apple2.archive.umich.edu /apple2/8bit/util/a2fx.8.bsq
FTP: apple2.archive.umich.edu /apple2/8bit/util/hfslink.b3.bsq
==== Apple //e ---> IBM
See also the CTI drive (next question)
==== Apple //e <--- IBM
If you have a new Apple High Density 3.5" Drive and High Density 3.5"
controller card, then you can use the program MSDOSCOPY (via FTP) to read
IBM disks. (I'm not sure if this does high density IBM Disks or not.)
FTP: apple2.archive.umich.edu /apple2/8bit/util/nsdos.cnvt.bsq
See also the CTI drive (next question)
==== Apple IIGS ---> Macintosh
See above for //e to Mac, or below for Mac to GS
==== Apple IIGS <--- Macintosh
GS/OS (Apple system software for the GS) 6.0 will read and write Mac disks
just fine if you have the HFS FST installed.
Note that you want to read high density (HD) disks, you will need BOTH the
Apple HD 3.5" drive <AND> the HD 3.5" Drive Controller Card.
==== Apple IIGS ---> IBM
The Applied Engineering PC Transporter has a utility to copy files from
MS/DOS to/from ProDos (regardless of disk size). Unfortunately, the PCT
often has problems and AE is unwilling to actively support the card.
See also the CTI drive (next question)
==== Apple IIGS <--- IBM
If you have a new Apple High Density 3.5" Drive and High Density 3.5"
controller card, then you can use GS/OS 6.0.1's MSDOS FST to read IBM
3.5" disks. Note that Apple 5.25"s don't have the hardware to read/write
IBM 5.25" disks.
See also the CTI drive (next question)
Q: What's the CTI Drive?
A: The CTI drive allows you to hook up IBM 3.5" and 5.25" disk drives (no High
Density support yet) to your Apple II. [IBM drives are cheaper] Some software
is included to read MS/DOS disks on your Apple. Otherwise, ProDos and GS/OS
recognize them like normal drives. See CTI's address in the resources
section.
Q: How do I USE stuff I have transfered to/from an IBM/Mac?
A: In general, only certian types of files can be usefully transfered
back-and-forth between computers. One thing that you CANNOT do is run
programs designed for another type of computer. But often you can tranfer
data files between similar programs (Spreadsheets) on different platforms.
Here are some pointers:
One helpful hint is that all computers can read text files. Most word
processors can save your file as text and import as text. But with text
files, you will loose all your formatting (font type, centering and
so-forth). For spreadsheets, saving as DIF will make conversion a breeze.
Databases can be saved as tab-delimited records. (Note that in AppleWorks,
you have to go to Print to save in these formats). Look for options like
"Import" or "Export" (or "Save As" in the Mac world).
If you want to do better, there are several options available. A commercial
program called MacLinkPlus can do some conversions. Some Claris programs do
conversions automagically. Also, AFE can convert between some kinds of
documents (For example AppleWorks Word Processor to MsWorks) if you have the
right translator.
FTP: sumex-aim.stanford.edu /info-mac/util/afe-appleworks-msworks.hqx
For IBM folk,The CrossWorks program can convert between many Apple and IBM
formats, and even comes with a universal null modem cable. Alternately, If
you use AppleWorks a lot, you can get SuperWorks for the IBM, a clone of
AppleWorks. It can import AppleWorks files directly. For graphics,
SuperConvert can convert between all Apple-specific graphics formats and many
Mac, Amiga and IBM specific formats. It can also save as GIF, which is a
universal standard.
Q: What's the scoop on the new HD 3.5" drive?
A: In order to do High Density on the Apple //, you will need both the High
Density 3.5" drive and the new Apple 3.5" controller. If you don't have both,
you will only be able to do regular density. Of course, you will also need
High Density Disks.
Once you have collected the above items, you are in for a pleasant surprise.
ProDos 8 programs not only recognize it, but most programs format and
recognize HD disks just fine. You can even boot off of a HD disk, allowing
plenty of room for GS/OS Desk Accessories and such.
There are a few drawbacks: You cannot boot copy-protected software or (or
some FTA demos.) Also, it takes up a slot, even on the GS.
Q: AppleWorks won't print to my printer. What gives?
A: AppleWorks will refuse to print to a slot that has a disk device. In the
past, this worked well because if you try to print to a slot that has a disk
controller in it, you will re-boot. But now, this can cause problems when a
disk device is 'mapped' into your printer slot (due to a limitation in
ProDos, you can only have 2 drives per slot. Extra partitions on your hard
drive will be re-mapped to other slots). If you have a RamFast, you can
re-map the drives to different slots. Otherwise, (for AW 3.0) use this patch:
POKE 768,128: POKE 769,10 and then BSAVE APLWORKS.SYSTEM,TSYS,A$300,L2,B$AE3.
If you didn't understand that, e-mail me, or look into John Link's SuperPatch
program, which includes many more patches.
Q: Can I use Macintosh Monitors or 3.5" drives with my ][?
A: In general, no. Apple's 3.5" drive has logic to sense which machine it is
hooked up to (Apple II or Macintosh) and it works accordingly. Most 3rd party
drives don't bother to put in Apple II support in their drives. The Mac
monitors cannot be used with the ][ line, not even the GS.
Q: Can I hook up a LaserWriter, DeskJet, etc to my Apple //e?
A: Yes, all the above connections have regular serial or parallel connections.
The tricky part is getting them to do what you want. The DeskJet, for example
will print very nice looking text with regular old "PR#1". But if you want to
change the font or print graphics, you may have to purchase some software.
One excellent program for these types of printers is PublishIt 4. You won't
believe the output you can get from a //e. For AppleWorks fans, there is the
program called SuperPatch. Among it's patches is a cool DeskJet 500 printer
driver. You can print sideways, and change fonts with normal AppleWorks
commands.
Q: Can I hook up a LaserWriter, DeskJet, etc to my Apple IIGS?
A: On the GS, you can hook up a LaserWriter via AppleTalk or direct serial
connection. A GS program can typically print to a LaserWriter if it's
connected to the GS via AppleTalk. If you get a DeskJet, or PaintJet, etc,
you can hook them up via the serial port. But in order to use them
effectively, you will want Harmony from Vitesse (better) or Independence
(cheaper) from Seven Hills. They are new printer drivers for GS/OS programs
only. If you want to print from an 8-bit program, see the previous question.
Q: Can I hook up a scanner up to my //e? Can it do OCR (Optical Character
Recognition)?
A: Yes and Yes. Just pick up a Quickie scanner (by Vitesse) and InWords (by
WestCode Software). You can scan 4" columns (you must have 512K to 1 Meg) and
can even paste them together to make 8" scans. Then you can use InWords to
"read" text and put it into a text file or AppleWorks Word Processor file.
Q: What version is my computer?
A: Apple //e: The major division is between the Enhanced and unenhanced
models. Look at your computer while re-booting. If it says "APPLE ][", it is
not enhanced. The enhanced computers will say "Apple //e". You can upgrade it
yourself by getting the Apple //e Enhancement kit. (It contains 4 chips to
replace on your motherboard.) Many newer programs will not work unless you
have an Enhanced //e. If you have a //c or GS, or a Laser 128, you have
Enhanced //e compatibility. There are also some older //e's that are not
capable of double-hires. Check the serial number on the motherboard (in the
back, by the power-on led). If it ends in -A, you may need a motherboard swap
(unless you have the PAL version).
Apple //GS: There are 3 major versions of the GS: Check the initial power-up
screen. It will say ROM 01, ROM 03. If it does not say either, you have the
Original (Woz Signature edition). You must upgrade it in order to run current
system software. The ROM 01 has 256K on the motherboard, while the ROM 03 has
1 MB on the motherboard. All the enhancements of the ROM 03 (except the 1MB,
of course) can be added to the ROM 01 simply by booting up with current
system software.
Apple //c: Go into Basic and type "PRINT PEEK (64447)" and press return. If
it says 255, you have a very old //c. See your dealer about getting an
upgrade. If it says 0, you can do 3.5" drives, but you don't have the memory
expansion connector. If it says 3 You have the memory expansion. If it says
4, you have the latest model of the //c. If it says 5, you have a //c+.
Q: How do I get cool Mac Icons and fonts onto my GS?
A: Find the program "Resource Spy"
FTP: apple2.archive.umich.edu /pub/apple2/gs/util/resource.spy.bsq
Q: What programming languages are available for the Apple ][?
A: Larry W. Virden maintains The Apple II Programmer's Catalog of Languages
and Toolkits. It's archived on several FTP sites. (The main one fisrt)
FTP: idiom.berkeley.ca.us /pub/compilers-list/AppleIICatalog*
FTP: apple2.archive.umich.edu
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