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Re: System information

Mitchell Spector — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 09:54:28 +0200

As it happens, there IS a program that does precisely what you're asking. It's called "The Analyst" and can be found on SoftDisk GS, issue #48.

It scans your Apple IIGS, and within several seconds, displays a detailed report on, well....everything. And yes, all on one page that can be screen saved or better yet, saved as a text file.

Under the 'General' section you see the actual speed of your ZipGS, TransWarp GS or stock machine (including cache size present on the accelerator card). ROM version of the machine and total physical memory installed.

Also has other details, like the GS/OS version, System Software release, all devices mounted (hardisks, RAM Disks, floppy drives, etc). Plus software drivers loaded, their versions, everything...

I have version 1.3 (circa 1993) written by Bryan Pietrzak.

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Re: System information

Alex Lee — Thu, 01 Aug 2013 01:51:31 +0200

Apple Commander is a command line program that should work with Ubuntu (I don't know sorry, I'm strictly a Mac guy beyond the IIGS) that will enable you to view the contents of a .HDV file (as well as .POs, 2images, .dsks, etc).

http://applecommander.sourceforge.net/

- Alex

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Re: System information

OldGrampa — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 23:37:12 +0200

I just want to view (watch) it.

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Re: System information

Alex Lee — Tue, 30 Jul 2013 05:59:13 +0200

Sorry for the delay in replying again!

Do you want to 'open' the .HDV file to see its contents in Linux or do you want to use the .HDV with an emulator? GSPort, ActiveGS and KEGS emulators can all mount .HDV volumes with which you can boot a virtual Apple IIGS.

- Alex

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Re: System information

OldGrampa — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 20:54:03 +0200

Tx for all the info.
I am now on Ubuntu,
any suggestions on how to open the .hdv of your
http://www.whatisthe2gs.apple2.org.za/files/harddrive_image.zip

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Re: System information

Alex Lee — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:54:43 +0200

Another program I remember that provides system info is NoiseTracker v1.0: http://www.whatisthe2gs.apple2.org.za/noisetracker

The most accurate way to measure the speed of a ZipGS is using its drivers and software:

http://www.whatisthe2gs.apple2.org.za/zipgsx

You can also find a Transwarp GS CDev on the System Addons 32 meg volume as well.

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Re: System information

Alex Lee — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:43:21 +0200

There are many pieces of software that provide an overview of what you're wanting to see. For example, Instant Access v3. The standard System 6 preinstall image I provide on the home page of this site (http://www.whatisthe2gs.apple2.org.za/files/harddrive_image.zip) comes IA3, which you can find in the system folder. Once IA3 has loaded, go to the 'Options' Menu and select 'System Info...'. It will display total and free memory as well as the ROM version and CPU speed (although it's not very accurate).

Other programs you could check out include UtilityWorks (which is on the Audio and Utilities 32 meg volume available from the homepage) and Super Info III, an NDA available on the System Addons volume (look inside the NDAs folder, the Utilities.

- Alex

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Re: System information

OldGrampa — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 06:18:06 +0200

Thank you for the reply.
I have a IIGS setup,
that I want to show on one screen,
what constitues my IIGS.
I would like to send a pic of the screen,
that would show Ram & CPU speed,
because this machine has a transwarp,
and some other chips on the motherboard.
I seem to remember there was some software made to do this.

Tx

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Re: System information

Alex Lee — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 04:44:35 +0200

Hi OldGrampa!

The easiest way to find out how much memory your IIGS has is to intitate the old 3 finger salute of open apple–control–escape to bring up the classic control panel.

Select 'Control Panel' and then at the bottom of the selection, choose 'RAM Disk'. If you do this while no program is running, the total free RAM is a good indicator of much physical RAM you have installed.

As for CPU speed, you can control that from the control panel as well, although it only reveals 'Fast' or 'Normal'. Normal is the speed you'd want to run 8-bit software with, most notably games.

Otherwise, if you think you have an accelerator, the easiest way is to pop open the IIGS lid and see if you have a Transwarp GS or ZipGS. After that you'll know whether it's worth chasing up the software to control those (although the Transwarp GS has a control panel of its own).

- Alex

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System information

OldGrampa — Wed, 03 Jul 2013 22:53:57 +0200

Is there a software that can tell me my iigs system information?
Like how much ram, cpu speed, etc.

Tx for any comments.

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