>I have a couple questions about the new version (2.0.?) of ProDOS >8:
>* Is the new version of ProDOS 8 significantly better for an enh. >//e, i.e. is it faster, tougher, smarter?
I imagine some bugs were fixed, so, yes.
>* Where can I get this new version of P8?
Apple has not yet released a new 8-bit System Disk. If you want
ProDOS 8 2.0.1, you must get the IIGS System Software and grab the P8 file in the System folder and, optionally, the Basic.System file. You may not, subsequently, distribute these files alone. You can get the IIGS System Software from a users' group, a dealer, Resouce-Central, anonymous ftp at ftp.apple.com and others.
>* What revision of BASIC.SYSTEM would I need to run with it?
Technically, I don't think Basic.System is tied to ProDOS 8 by version, but you'll want the latest, whichever shipped with IIGS System 6.0.
>Apple II support/service around here rots! (Is it much better >anywhere else?
It is a little better in some places, but basically, no. :(
-Jay, jay.krell@cornell.edu
ps - IIGS System 6.0.1, which is expected to have ProDOS 8 2.0.2, will