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Using an Apple II as a serial terminal with a Windows machine

Submitted by Lancaster on August 8, 2008 - 12:23pm

A few people out there have set up their Apple II machines as serial terminals to UNIX/Linux boxes:

http://dataswamp.net/apple2eserialterm/#serialterm

I would like to do this with a Windows box, but am unsure about the Windows side of the configuration. Has anyone out there tried this? Can you recommend any good serial console programs for Windows?

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Apple II golden power supply switches off after 2 minutes

Submitted by arukum17 on August 8, 2008 - 9:02am

My Apple II+ (golden) power supply can switch on my Apple II (non-plus) just fine.
However after 2-3 minutes it powers off. The only cards I have attached are a 16K memory expansion and a Disk ][ drive controller.

A replacement power supply does not suffer from this problem.

Any thoughts on what might be wrong?

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Looking for Bootlegger Magazine Floppies , to start collection.

Submitted by A2forever on August 8, 2008 - 5:26am

hi... looking for any and all copies of The Bootlegger Magazine , this was an awsome set of Floppies back in the day , it was a monthly publication that was sent out to members only , dealt alot with de-protection and what not of Apple II software , would like to get as many of the floppies as possible , so I can transfer them to .DSK before they are gone forever , I already did a huge collection Hardcore Computist Magazine , I have the collection if anyone is interested in that.

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Need an Apple II Expert who knows CAD!!

Submitted by lpp71 on August 7, 2008 - 12:02am

Well, I just got a loan from the bank, and I am looking for people who know a lot about the Apple II's, CAD programs, and creating PCBs. I'd like to make 'aftermarket' parts from the Apple II's increasing there power, I've been in love with the Apple IIgs I've had for years, and finally got approved for the funding, if anyone here can help... Or at least point me to the right direct at least.

To anyone that can help I can offer to pay outright or royalties. I know a fair amount, but less then I thought, lol.

Thanks in advance guys!

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Music software for the Apple II

Submitted by arukum17 on August 4, 2008 - 7:49am

Can anyone suggest a good program for playing around with the cutting edge music capabilities of an un-enhanced Apple II (not IIe). I've heard of the Music Construction Set, any good? What are the others? Looking to show-off the computer and make it sing.

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Joystick stick won't function, fire buttons OK

Submitted by arukum17 on July 31, 2008 - 3:25am

I am using a vintage TG Products Joystick on an Apple ][. 1978 Rev 1 motherboard with 16 PIN DIP gameport I/O.
Both fire buttons work but the joystick stick movement does not produce any movement on the screen (not even a jerk)
Tested with Pacman, Centipede and Defender.

When I opened the joystick unit the internals seem minty clean. Just two pushbuttons and two potentiometers with mechanical trim adjustments.
Output is a 16 pin DIP plug with all legs OK. I have a pin-out for the gameport I/O.

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Need 80 Column Card For Apple II+

Submitted by A2forever on July 29, 2008 - 6:02am

Anyone know where I can pick up a working 80 Column Card for my II+?

Thanks.

Patrick.

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Any Apple II PFS personal file system (former/current) users out there?

Submitted by arukum17 on July 29, 2008 - 5:40am

Do you know where I can find more information on this software? In particular:

How is this to use and how does it compare with other file management applications (from the same era of course!)?

I would like to know the function of the extra data diskette which comes with the software. Is this specific to the application or can one use any ordinary formatted disk?

Any place where an online/pdf version of the user manual is available?

Thanks

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Do I need Apple DOS to run a game disk on Apple ][?

Submitted by arukum17 on July 26, 2008 - 7:50pm

I want to run an original game diskette for Zaxxon and Zork, do I need to first book up an Apple DOS diskette?
My Choplifter and Defender used to work without any Apple DOS disk.

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Apple II Battlezone

Submitted by marktbaldridge on July 25, 2008 - 2:37pm

Hello, I have scoured the internet all day, looking for a disk image of Atarisoft's port of Battlezone. (for the apple II) So, could someone with a copy of it ADT it to an image for me? If you get it, I'll give you my email address. Or does someone maybe know where I can get an image? The closest place I've come is www.picofactory.com. They had it listed, but it said "image not avalible". I'd really like to have this soon.

Thanks Everyone!
~Mark T. B.

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