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This article is from the Apple II Csa2 FAQ, by Jeff Hurlburt with numerous contributions by others.

09.020 What's the scoop on the 3.5" High Density drive?

         In order to do High Density on the Apple II, you will need both the High
Density 3.5" drive and the Apple 3.5" HD controller. If you don't have both,
you will only be able to do regular density. Of course, you will also need High
Density diskettes.

     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 System Desk Accessories and such.

     There are a few drawbacks: You cannot boot copy-protected software or some
FTA demos. You can't daisy-chain a 5.25" on an HD card. Also, it takes up a
slot, even on the GS.

By:  Benjamin Summers
    

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