Re: Auxiliary zero page locations

["Michael J. Mahon" <mjmahon@aol.com>]

mdj wrote:
> BluPhoenyx wrote:
>
> > mdj wrote:
>
>
> > This should work the same for Apple 64k aux ram as it does for RamWorks
> > memory cards. In fact, the 2c and 2e are probably using the 64k bank
> > supplied with the 80 column video anyhow.
>
>
> Indeed - the issue is whether or not the region is fooled with by any
> firmware or operating system code. In theory at least, the 80-column
> firmware doesn't mess with it, as it should work ok with just a 1k AUX
> card installed.
>
> The area is flagged as reserved by the Operating System in any
> documentation I've got, but I'm unsure of exactly what, if anything
> used it.
>
> One possibility is the /RAM driver, but I'm unconcerned by this as it's
> easily disabled.
>
> Any others?

I think you're safe.

-michael

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