crimmins@csli.Stanford.EDU (Mark Crimmins) (07/05/89)
Here's what I think is a good deal: HARDWARE: Apple //c computer with 5 1/4" disk drive. Applied Engineering Z-Ram Ultra 2 (add-on board), with *** 1 Meg *** of RAM, clock. Apple 12" monitor, and Apple compact 9" monitor. Apple Mouse. Apple Scribe Dot Matrix Printer, with lots of paper and ribbons. 2400 baud external modem (fast), Hayes compatible. SOFTWARE: Appleworks (word proc., data base, spreadsheet) AutoWorks (adds macros and mouse support to Appleworks) Mouse Talk (communications, mac-like editor) Apple Access // (communications) Kermit (communications with mouse support) Pro-Sel (utilities and quick program-switcher) Print Shop (makes posters, cards, etc.) Mouse Paint Music Construction Set Scrabble Wheel of Fortune The Home Accountant Apple Desktop Toolkit (mac-like programming tools) Apple Assembler ... and various public domain stuff PLUS: Manuals for the machine and software, plus other books about the Apple, its operating system and so on. Loks of blank disks, computer paper and printer ribbons. The 1 Meg of memory (huge in the Apple II world, where programs are written to fit into smaller systems) makes the thing really easy to use. What I do is have my most frequently used programs in RAM (memory) at all times, so I can easily switch back and forth from word processing, to modem communications, to whatever. No floppy disc switching. All for $1000. contact: Mark Crimmins crimmins@csli.stanford.edu (415) 493-6118