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Re: APPLE ][ Clone-Project?

Subject: Re: APPLE ][ Clone-Project?
From: Stephen Shaw <xstephenx@apple2.org.za>
Date: Sun, 10 Feb 2002 06:21:22 +0000 (UTC)
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On Mon, 28 Jan 2002 11:16:24 +0100, E.-R. Bruecklmeier wrote:

> Hello Group,
>
> is there a project out there in the endless net space, to build a 100%
> compatible apple II clone with modern chips? I think it should possible
> to build such a device with just a few components. I've searched google
> but there wasn't any hint.

In theory, quite easy. In practice no. You would need somebody to "glue" all
the 74LS series chips into an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC).
Thoe software is available but is costly and then finding an IC manufacturer
who is willing to do small runs...
The RAM could be combined into one chip by now, etc, etc...

>
> TIA
>
> Eric.

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