Appendix 2 GS/OS System 6.0.1 Filelist | 03-Sep-2000

    ProDOS (3K, 'SYS' file)
    Required boot stub. May be larger if patches are applied to it.

    BASIC.System (11K, 'SYS' file)
    Optional file, allows the user to run Applesoft Basic under
    ProDOS 8. May be deleted for space if you do not use Basic from
    that boot disk.

    Icons (Directory)
    Required directory if you are using the Finder. If not, this
    may be deleted.

    FType.Apple (13K, 'File Type Names' file)
    Required file for the Finder to run. May be deleted if
    the Finder is not being used.

    Desktop (15K, 'Finder Data' file)
    Normally hidden file, used and automatically generated by
    the Finder. May be deleted if the Finder is not being used.

    System (Directory)
    Required directory. May not be renamed, buried in another
    directory, or otherwise misplaced.

    Start.GS.OS (14K, 'GS/OS System File')
    Required file for GS/OS to boot and run.

    GS.OS (55K, 'GS/OS System File')
    Required file for GS/OS to boot and run.

    GS.OS.Dev (3K, 'Load file (generic)')
    Required file for GS/OS to boot and run.

    Error.Msg (6K, 'Load file (generic)')
    Required file for GS/OS to boot and run.

    P8 (18K, 'ProDOS 8 Application')
    Required file if any ProDOS 8 applications are launched.
    GS/OS suspends itself, and P8 is the currently run OS.
    GS/OS can be restarted on exiting the ProDOS 8
    application. Can be deleted if no ProDOS 8 programs are
    to be launched from this system disk.

    Start (2K, 'GS/OS Application')
    Application run at boot. The file installed by the System
    6.0.1 installer to a HD merely hands off control to the
    application specified by the 'SetStart' Control Panel. By
    default, this is the Finder. If you install to an 800K
    disk, the Finder is renamed Start and is booted that way.
    Other program launcher apps (e.g. ProSel) may install
    themselves as the boot application by copying themselves
    to */system/start.

    Finder (183K, 'GS/OS Application')
    The Finder. May be moved out of the System Directory for
    space if desired; use the 'SetStart' control panel to
    register its new location so that it may be run at boot.

    System.Setup (Directory)
    Required Directory, contains Temporary and Permanent
    Initialization Files, as well as any files they may wish
    to reference.

    Tool.Setup (20K, 'Permanent Initialization File')
    Required file, starts toolsets at boot.

    TS2 (37K, 'Load file (generic)')
    Required if this disk will be booted on a ROM 01
    GS, may be deleted if the disk will only be booted
    on a ROM 3 GS.

    TS3 (42K, 'Load file (generic)')
    Required if this disk will be booted on a ROM 3 GS,
    may be deleted if the disk will only be booted on a
    ROM 01 GS.

    Resource.Mgr (13K, 'Permanent Initialization File')
    Required file to boot and run GS/OS.

    Sys.Resources (25K, 'GS/OS System File')
    Required file to boot and run GS/OS.

    EasyMount (13K, 'Permanent Initialization File')
    Optional file, provides some aliasing features to
    the Finder.

    AppleIIVOC (1K, Temporary initialization file)
    Optional file, provides some functionality with a
    Video Overlay card installed in the system.

    ATInit (1K, Appletalk data)
    Optional file requiring other files, part of the
    Appletalk setup.

    ATResponder (5K, Permanent initialization file)
    Optional file requiring other files, part of the
    Appletalk setup.

    Closeview (28K, Permanent initialization file)
    Optional file providing some screen magnification
    features, though is incompatible with a number of
    programs, causing the mouse to erase everything it
    moves over. You may wish to disable this file if
    you are having this problem.

    EasyAccess (4K, Permanent initialization file)
    Optional file, provides some useful features for
    the disabled or the like. However, it can and does
    cause lockups with a fair number of programs, so
    you may want to disable it if you're not using it.

    Tools (Directory)
    Required Directory, contains tools used by GS/OS
    applications. In general, do not delete any tools
    contained within unless you are absolutely sure that the
    applictions you are running do not use them. Since these
    tools are used by any GS/OS application, if you have the
    disk space available, you may wish to install the full
    set. It is safe to use a GS/OS copy program to manually
    copy them from the System/Tools directories on the
    /SystemTools1 and /SystemTools2 6.0.1 disks to this
    directory.

    Tools 001-013 are part of the ROM and do not exist as files
    on disk.

    Tool014 (30K, Tool)
    Installed by default-- Window Manager toolset.

    Tool015 (19K, Tool)
    Installed by default-- Menu Manager toolset.

    Tool016 (16K, Tool)
    Installed by default-- Control Manager toolset.

    There is no Tool017 file; the Loader is part of GS/OS
    proper and always installed.

    Tool018 (29K, Tool)
    Installed by default-- Quickdraw Auxillary toolset.

    Tool019 (7K, Tool)
    Installed by default-- Print Manager toolset.

    Tool020 (10K, Tool)
    Installed by default-- Line Edit toolset.

    Tool021 (13K, Tool)
    Installed by default-- Dialog Manager toolset.

    Tool022 (7K, Tool)
    Installed by default-- Scrap Manager toolset.

    Tool023 (18K, Tool)
    Installed by default-- Standard File Operations
    toolset.

    There is no Tool024 file; NiftyList 3.4 notes it as
    'unknown'

    Tool 025 (7K, Tool)
    The 'Note Synthesizer' toolset is not installed by
    default.

    Tool 026 (5K, Tool)
    The 'Note Sequencer' toolset is not installed by
    default.

    Tool027 (14K, Tool)
    Installed by default-- Font Manager toolset.

    Tool028 (8K, Tool)
    Installed by default-- List Manager toolset.

    Tool029 (11K, Tool)
    The 'Audio Compression/Expansion' toolset is not
    installed by default.

    There is no Tool030; the Resource Manager 'toolset' is part
    of GS/OS proper.

    There is no Tool031 file; NiftyList 3.4 notes it as
    'unknown'

    Tool032 (14K, Tool)
    The 'MIDI' toolset is not installed by default.

    Tool033 (5K, Tool)
    The 'Video Overlay' toolset is not installed by
    default.

    Tool034 (34K, Tool)
    Installed by default-- TextEdit toolset.

    Tool035 (25K, Tool)
    The 'MIDI Synth' toolset is not installed by default.

    Tool038 (10K, Tool)
    The 'Media Control' toolset is not installed by default.

    Fonts (Directory)
    Required Directory, though contents may be deleted for
    space. As the files inside it other than what are
    installed by default are fairly self-explanatory, I'm not
    going to list all the files on the 6.0.1 install disks.

    FastFont (29K, Binary)
    Installed by default, used to provide faster
    drawing of the system default font (Shaston 8). May
    be deleted if space is at a premium and speed is not.

    Times.10 (3K, Font)
    Installed by default, provides the 'Times' font in
    10-point resolution. May be deleted if this font is unused.

    Font.Lists (???K)
    File that may be created by GS/OS at runtime
    listing installed fonts.

    FSTs (Directory)
    Required Directory, contains 'File System Translators'--
    code to let GS/OS talk to different types of volumes.

    Char.FST (3K, GS/OS File System Translator)
    Required file for GS/OS to boot and talk to
    character devices (including the screen)

    Pro.FST (25K, GS/OS File System Translator)
    Required file for GS/OS to talk to ProDOS volumes
    (including the boot disk after the boot stub is
    loaded) If booted over Appleshare and no ProDOS
    disks are mounted, it may be theoretically possible
    to remove this file. However, in practice, this
    file is required for GS/OS to boot and run.

    HFS.FST (35K, GS/OS File System Translator)
    Optional file. allows GS/OS (not ProDOS 8) apps
    read and write access HFS (Macintosh) formatted
    disks. The version included with System 6.0.1 does
    contain at least one bug, which can corrupt a HFS
    volume of 96MB or larger. It is strongly encouraged
    that you download and install the patch. (You'll
    need to copy all the files off to non-HFS volumes,
    install, and copy back for safety). The patch is
    available from
    ftp://apple2.caltech.edu/pub/apple2/addons/patches/
    patchhfs.shk

    DOS3.3.FST (10K, GS/OS File System Translator)
    Optional file. Allows GS/OS apps to read Apple II
    DOS 3.3 disks; writing is not possible. This is not
    MS-DOS 3.3; see the MS-DOS FST below.

    HS.FST (11K, GS/OS File System Translator)
    Optional file. Allows read-only access to High
    Sierra CD-ROMs from GS/OS apps.

    MSDOS.FST (10K, GS/OS File System Translator)
    Optional file, do a 'custom install' from within
    the GS/OS installer to install. Allows GS/OS apps
    read-only access to MS-DOS formatted disks. For the
    ability to write to MS-DOS disks, you will need
    Peter Watson's (email: paw@acslink.net.au) MSDOS
    utilities (latest version is 2.30), which can
    read/write MS-DOS formatted disks, both FAT
    (pre-WIN95) and VFAT (WIN95) disks, including Zip
    disks. It's not currently usable from within the
    Finder or other programs, but you need a program
    shell such as that included with The Byteworks'
    Orca series, Procyon's GNO/ME, ProSEL-16's shell,
    or the minimal shell included in the msdostools
    package.
    ftp://ground.isca.uiowa.edu/apple2/apple16/utils/MS
    DOS.util/MSDOS.TOOLS.SHK

    Pascal.FST (10K, GS/OS File System Translator)
    Optional file. Allows GS/OS apps read-only to Apple
    II (UCSD) Pascal formatted disks. The version of
    this FST bundled with 6.0.1 does not recognize
    disks with legal punctuation in the disk name. Get
    Nathan Mates's free program 'GUPP' (Grand Unified
    Patch Program) from a major Apple II FTP site, or
    directly from Nathan's ftp site for his programs:
    ftp://ftp.ucgs.caltech.edu/pub/nathan/gupp1.03.shk

    AppleShare.FST (19K, GS/OS File System Translator)
    Optional file. Since this requires an Appletalk
    connection, it is imperative that you do a 'custom
    install' from within the GS/OS installer to install
    this and the many required Appletalk files. Allows
    read/write access to Appleshared volumes mounted on
    a Mac capable of filesharing. No ability currently
    exists for the GS to export either HDs or directory
    trees via appleshare.

    Drivers (Directory)
    Required Directory containing drivers for GS/OS to talk
    to various devices.

    Appledisk3.5 (9K, Device Driver)
    Required for any access to any Apple 3.5" drives or
    SuperDrives. Not needed if no drives of that class
    are installed. 3.5" Unidisks have their own driver
    which should be installed manually.

    Console.Driver (8K, Device Driver)
    Required file, provides access to the text screen.

    Appledisk5.25 (8K, Device Driver)
    Installed by default, provides access to any 5.25"
    drives present in system. May be disabled and/or
    deleted if you never use 5.25" disks under GS/OS.

    A2.Ramcard (3K, GS/OS Device Driver)
    Optional file. Allows GS/OS to use a 'slinky' (1MB
    RAM card in slots 1-7) as a Ramdisk.

    Apple.Midi (2K, MIDI Driver)
    Optional file, may require other files. Provides
    some MIDI I/O functionality if you have the
    appropriate associated hardware.

    Card6850.Midi (2K, MIDI Driver)
    Optional file, may require other files. Provides
    some MIDI I/O functionality if you have the
    appropriate associated hardware.

    Epson (22K, Printer Driver)
    Optional file requiring other files. Allows
    printing to all printers that act like Epson Dot
    Matrix printers.

    Imagewriter (24K, Printer Driver)
    Optional file requiring other files. Allows
    printing to Imagewriter I and II printers.

    Imagewriter.LQ (26K, Printer Driver)
    Optional file requiring other files. Allows
    printing to the Imagewriter LQ printer.

    Modem (3K, Device Driver)
    Optional file that may require other files; it is
    highly recommended that you do 'custom install'
    from within the GS/OS installer to install all of
    the needed files. Allows GS/OS programs to talk to
    a modem.

    Parallel.Card (2K, Printer Port Driver)
    Optional file that may require other files; it is
    highly recommended that you do 'custom install'
    from within the GS/OS installer to install all of
    the needed files. Allows you to print to printers
    through some (maybe not all) parallel printer
    cards.

    Printer (3K, Device Driver)
    Optional file that may require other files; it is
    highly recommended that you do 'custom install'
    from within the GS/OS installer to install all of
    the needed files. Generic driver for printers; may
    subcontract out to the actual printer driver.

    RAM5 (3K, GS/OS Device Driver)
    Optional file. Speeds access to the builtin 'RAM5'
    Ramdisk if the min/max sizes are the same.

    SCSI.Manager (10K, Device Driver)
    Optional file requiring other files. Controls the
    other SCSI drivers; this is only needed for an
    Apple Rev C SCSI or High Speed SCSI card. The
    RamFAST has its own drivers, so if it is installed
    in the system, the Apple SCSI drivers should be disabled.

    SCSICD.Driver (13K, Device Driver)
    Optional file requiring other files. Controls
    certain SCSI CD-ROM drives; see comments on
    SCSI.Manager for SCSI card notes.

    SCSIScan.Driver (10K, Device Driver)
    Optional file requiring other files. Implements
    some forms of interface for SCSI scanners; see
    comments on SCSI.Manager for SCSI card notes. No
    completed GS/OS scan programs exist.

    SCSITape.Driver (11K, Device Driver)
    Optional file requiring other files. Implements
    some forms of interface for SCSI Tape drives; see
    comments on SCSI.Manager for SCSI card notes.

    Stylewriter (20K, Printer Driver)
    Optional file requiring other files. Allows GS/OS
    apps to print to a directly connected Stylewriter
    (original, not II and up) printer. No GS/OS drivers
    exist for Stylewriters after the original.

    Appletalk (3K, Printer Port Driver)
    Optional file requiring other files. All the
    Appletalk files should be installed at once, as
    they are mutually dependent.

    Atalk (8K, GS/OS Driver)
    Optional file requiring other files. Provides part
    of the Appletalk functionality.

    ATP1.ATROM (12K, AppleTalk Driver)
    Optional file requiring other files. Provides part
    of the Appletalk functionality.

    ATP2.ATRAM (44K, AppleTalk Driver)
    Optional file requiring other files. Provides part
    of the Appletalk functionality.

    IWEM (30K, Ascii Text)
    Optional file requiring other files. Downloadable
    'ImageWriter EMulator' for use in Laserwriters and
    possibly other postscript-capable printers for
    programs that only know how to talk to an Imagewriter.

    LaserWriter (39K, Printer Driver)
    Optional file requiring other files. Provides
    printing functionality to Laserwriters, as well as
    certain other Postscript printers capable of
    understanding Apple's not-quite-100% implementation
    of Postscript. It is reported that the LaserWriter
    driver from the System 6.0 install disks works with
    a wider range of printers. You can also install
    this driver to provide functionality of printing to
    a postscript file. For more information on that,
    please see the comp.sys.apple2 Frequently Asked
    Questions, section 7.14 Can I generate Postscript
    from my Apple II?, located online at
    http://www.visi.com/~nathan/a2/faq/csa2.html

    SCC.Manager (3K, GS/OS Device Driver)
    Optional file. Manages the serial ports for
    Appletalk. If Appletalk is not on, but this file is
    enabled, you will get an annoying message at boot
    telling you so. It is safe to disable/remove this
    file to avoid the message if Appletalk is not active.

    Desk.Accs (Directory)
    Required Directory, but contents may be empty. Holds any
    'Classic Desk Accessories' and 'New Desk Accessories'
    installed by the user.

    Control.Panel (18K, New Desk Accessory)
    Installed by default, needed for access to any
    Control Panel (CDevs) the user has installed.

    Calculator (16K, New Desk Accessory)
    Optional file. Provides a simple four-function
    calculator in a window.

    FindFile (14K, New Desk Accessory)
    Optional file. Provides simple file-finding abilities.

    CDRemote (16K, New Desk Accessory)
    Optional file. With certain supported CD-ROM
    drives, allows you to start, pause and stop play of
    music CD-ROMs. Certain other files are probably
    required, so be sure to do a proper install from
    the GS/OS installer.

    MediaControl (33K, New Desk Accessory)
    Optional file requiring other files. Allows the
    user to control certain supported media devices
    such as Laserdisc players.

    VideoKeyboard (18K, New Desk Accessory)
    Optional file. Places a picture of a keyboard in a
    window, allows the user to click on keys rather
    than typing with a keyboard.

    VideoMix (26K, New Desk Accessory)
    Optional file requiring other files. Allows the
    user to control the mixing and transparency of
    video levels through a 'Video Overlay Card'
    installed in the system.

    CDevs (Directory)
    Installed by default, required but may be empty directory
    if the Control.Panel New Desk Accessory is installed and
    enabled.

    General (6K, Control Panel)
    Installed by default, allows the user to change
    general system options.

    Printer (5K, Control Panel)
    Installed by default, allows the user to change
    printer port options.

    RAM (5K, Control Panel)
    Installed by default, allows the user to set
    Ramdisk Ram and Cache size.

    SetStart (7K, Control Panel)
    Installed by default, allows the user to set the
    application run at bootup.

    Slots (6K, Control Panel)
    Installed by default, allows the user to change
    slot mappings between the associated builtin port
    and 'your card'

    Direct Connect (6K, Control Panel)
    Optional file requiring other files. Allows the
    user to select port, printer type of a 'directly
    connected' (i.e. non-networked) printer.

    Keyboard (5K, Control Panel)
    Optional file. Allows the user to set parameters
    related to the keyboard, such as speed, language, etc.

    Modem (5K, Control Panel)
    Optional file. Allows the user to set modem port options.

    Monitor (5K, Control Panel)
    Optional file. Allows the user to set the display
    columns and colors for the built-in text modes.

    Sound (16K, Control Panel)
    Optional file, in practice requires other files.
    Allows the user to set various digitized sounds for
    general system events.

    Time (10K, Control Panel)
    Optional file. Lets the user select the date and
    time of the internal clock/calendar. Find the easter egg!

    Appleshare (25K, Control Panel)
    Optional file requiring other files. Allows the
    user to select Appleshared volumes, etc.

    FolderPriv (10K, Control Panel)
    Optional file requiring other files. Allows the
    user to select.

    MediaControl (9K, Control Panel)
    Optional file requiring other files. Allows the
    user to control supported media (LD players, etc)
    devices.

    Namer (10K, Control Panel)
    Optional file requiring other files. Allows the
    user to [re]name Appletalk'd network printers, etc.

    NetPrinter (12K, Control Panel)
    Optional file requiring other files. Allows the
    user to select a networked printer to print to.

    Network (4K, Control Panel)
    Optional file. Lets you select either ProDOS 8 or
    GS/OS to boot to if booting over Appletalk.

    MIDI (6K, Control Panel)
    Optional file requiring other files. Provides some
    control over MIDI functions.