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Re: What are the chances of a Replica II project?

Subject: Re: What are the chances of a Replica II project?
From: "Michael J. Mahon" <mjmahon@aol.com>
Date: 22 Jul 2006 15:18:13 -0700
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johnson@tmfc.net wrote:

> For the legal stuff, can we follow the GPL way? Code some new but
> compatible ROM code instead of a "direct copy", I think it's hard but
> someone may find it challenging.

The problem is complicated by the fact that many "unofficial" entry
points to the ROM were used by programs, including entry points
in the Applesoft ROM.

The "clean room" problem is much larger than it appears, unless
just 95% compatibility is your goal.

-michael

References:
- What are the chances of a Replica II project?
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- Re: What are the chances of a Replica II project?
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