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From: john@newave.UUCP (John A. Weeks III)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.mac,comp.sys.mac.hardware
Subject: Re: Need recs on Mac purchase: Apple II GS compatability needed
Summary: I Don't Think So...
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Date: 24 Feb 90 19:52:22 GMT
References: <7801@tank.uchicago.edu>
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In article <7801@tank.uchicago.edu> gft_robert@gsbacd.uchicago.edu writes:
>Again, any info on using Apple II GS software in a Mac would be appreciated.

I don't think that this is possible, unless you are willing to wait until
next year to see if Apple releases a low-cost Mac aimed at schools that
includes //gs compatibility.

I have a Mac, and I bought the Mac by trading in my //gs.  I use a
program called "][ in a Mac" to run //e programs and to run the //e
version of Appleworks.  Although ][ in a Mac is a really neat program,
it is too painful and slow for frequent use.  I use it mainly to transfer
data stored on Apple ][ disks to a Mac format disk (by cutting & pasting
under multi-finder).

The fundamental difference between the //gs and the Mac is the CPU chip.
They have completely different instruction sets, which means no chance
for any type of compatibility other than by having a //gs on a card.
Coprocessor cards are usually about as expensive as buying both machines
(for example, the PC card for the Apple //e costs more than most PC
clones).

I found that switching from the //gs to a Mac was made easier becuase
of the large body of fantastic public domain and shareware programs
available for the Mac.

You will be able to use some of your //gs accessories with your new
Mac.  I was able to use a //gs disk drive with my Mac, along with my
ImageWriter and the //gs external stereo speakers.

-john-

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