Re: Franklin Ace 1000 Boot Disk

[The Millers <millers@inetnebr.com>]

Paul Grammens wrote:
> 
> I'm still unable to get my Franklin Ace 1000 to boot. I followed the
> directions for using a sector editor (used Block Warden after
> downloading the infamous Prosel) to modify a couple of Hex bytes. The
> disk still boots a real Apple, but the Ace just spins the disk with the
> message "Ace 1000 v2.2" on the screen. Pressing the reset button gets me
> to a ] basic prompt, which seems to work. I didn't get any disk drives
> with it, just a disk controller, modem, printer card, and some kind of
> video card.
> Anyone know if an Apple disk drive will work with the Franklin (seems
> too, spins and clicks like normal) or have any other suggestions?
> Thanks!
> -Paul

Apple DOS 3.3 should boot on your Franklin, and if it is patched
properly, ProDOS should also (versions under 1.8, I believe) Yes, Apple
or clone disk drives and cards will work with the Franklin - they do
with mine....

Roy