Whats the scoop on the new HD 3.5″ drive?
In order to do High Density on the Apple //, you will need both the High Density 3.5″ drive and the new Apple 3.5″ controller. If you don’t have both, you will only be able to do regular density. Of course, you will also need High Density Disks. Once you have collected the above items, you are in for a pleasant surprise. ProDos 8 programs not only recognize it, but most programs format and recognize HD disks just fine. You can even boot off of a HD disk, allowing plenty of room for GS/OS Desk Accessories and such. There are a few drawbacks: You cannot boot copy-protected software or (or some FTA demos.) You can’t daisy-chain a 5.25″ of a HD card. Also, it takes up a slot, even on the GS. Q#35 I want a Y-adapter for my GS keyboard. A: Redmond Cable has an ADB Y-connector cable for separating your mouse from the side of your keyboard (also can be used to work around a failing ADB port on the keyboard). See the ‘Resources’ section of this FAQ.
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