In article <5inpkscrc6a9edp82dvbkd24nbnimpso4t@4ax.com>, Jen 
<jennifer_c88112@aol.com> wrote:

> Hi, I'll be honest right up front, I'm a newbie to Apple and Mac
> systems. 

Welcome.

> 
> I found Alltechs site which has a 340mb hard drive with system
> software loaded and some apps for $99. If its worth it and this don't
> have a hard drive I'll get the drive.
> http://www.allelec.com/harddiap.htm
> 

It's worth it. GS's don't have a hard drive standard, but they're a 
completely different machine with one. Supertimer should be along 
shortly to tell you more.

> I know this is no PowerMac, but I am interested in learning about this
> system and getting it running. If anyone has any info or ideas on the
> error message please let me know.
> 

For people like yourself, I have converted the manuals for the Rom 1 GS 
and put them on a web site (with Apple's permission). It doesn't apply 
100% to your Rom 3, but you may still find it useful.
http://www.educate.net.au/~apple2/manuals/index.html

I am about half way through converting the Rom 3 manuals, but have got 
distracted by another project. 
(see http://www.omninet.net.au/~khowe/arachnid/index.html)

> Thanks
> 
> Jen

Your welcome.