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From: andrewb@wpi.wpi.edu (Andrew J Bastien)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: Re: Desperately Seeking Lisa Support
Summary: It can be done!
Message-ID: <2075@wpi.wpi.edu>
Date: 28 Apr 89 00:15:09 GMT
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Reply-To: andrewb@wpi.wpi.edu (Andrew J Bastien)
Organization: Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA. USA
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>	We have just had a Lisa computer donated. It has 2 ram & a hard disk 
>but very little software. (1) We are in desperate need of software and 
>manuals. Also, we have (2) questions about turning this early mac into a real 
>mac. Is this possible? (3) we need a printer. (4) Does anyone know of a Lisa users group? (5) Does anyone know of anyone in Mana
>gua who is familiar with Lisa's or who could give some support to the ORD?
>	Please respond either here or e-mail to hmuskat.
>	Thanks.
>-halM-


It is quite possible to use Mac software on a Lisa.  I knew someone who did
just that.  You're going to have to get the "twiggy" (5.25) drives replaced
with 3.5s, or you can just add new ones.  You're also going to need a memory
upgrade.  Methinks that the Lisa came with 256k; this should be expanded to
a meg.

Have you tried calling Apple?  I know they're not much help, but they should
be able to point you in the right direction.  And don't forget your local
dealer!  If he can't perform the necessary surgery, he probably can tell
where it can be done.

I hope this helps some.

Good luck!