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From: nsw@cord.UUCP
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: Need info on Apple //c
Message-ID: <519@cord.UUCP>
Date: 16 Jan 88 19:26:48 GMT
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Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories, Liberty Corner
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Posted: Sat Jan 16 14:26:48 1988

Greetings, netlanders.  I could use some advice which I hope you all
could help out with.  My familiarity with the Apple // line has waned
as I have become more involved with 68000-based machines.  Now, I
need info on the Apple //c.

My parents, who are computer novices, might be in a position to get a 
nearly free Apple //c system through the Visa bonus dollars (or whatever 
it's called) program.  What I need to know is:

1)  What is the extent of compatibility between the //c and the rest of
    the // line (excluding the //gs, of course)?

2)  What is the value of a //c system (computer+monochrome monitor), in case
    we should want to resell it?

3)  What software would be considered a "must" for a new user?  In a related 
    question, what exactly does AppleWorks do, does it require a mouse, etc.?  
    You can see I've been out of it for a while.

4)  In case I should want to hijack the computer and use it for musical 
    purposes, what is some good MIDI sequencing software that will run on 
    the //c?  What MIDI adapters are available and how much do they cost?

5)  Any other general advice?

Please respond to the E-mail addresses below, since I do not normally read
this group.  

Thanks in advance.

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