Franklin Ace 1000
Franklin Ace 1000
The Franklin Ace 1000 is clone of the Apple II Plus computer. Franklin made numerous Apple clones, the first being the Franklin Ace 100, a clone of the original Apple II.
Slightly later, in 1983, the Franklin ACE 1200 was released, seen here on the right. Identical to the ACE 1000 (from 1982), with the addition of two built-in floppy drives.
The Ace 1100 (not pictured) has only one floppy drive.
The ACE 1200 also includes as standard equipment these expansion cards:80 column text card Dual Interface Card with serial and parallel ports video card with color capability (the ACE 1000 is monochrome) processor card with a Zilog Z-80 CPU and with 64K to run CP/M (supplied on diskette)
These are the motherboards of the Apple II Plus computer on the left, and the Franklin Ace 1000 computer on the right. Notice any resemblance? Except for a difference in size, you can see that the 1000 is a copy of the Apple.
Franklin copied most of the actual Apple II Plus computer code to obtain high compatibility. Because of this, Franklin was eventually sued by Apple Computer for violation of certain Apple trademarks, namely, the operating system.
In August of 1983, Apple Computer wins a judgment against Franklin Computer as ruled by a U.S. federal appeals court judge. Franklin evantually quit the computer business, but not until after they released two additional Apple clones, the Ace 2000 and Ace 500.
Apple work-alike: Franklin Ace 1000 from Creative Computing magazine. Franklin Ace 1000 from vintage-computer The Apple/Franklin/Laser Users Group of Spokane Apple Vs Franklin Ace
Franklin 电脑公司.
Franklin ACE 100 Apple II 的翻版
Franklin ACE 1000 Apple IIe 的翻版
Franklin ACE 1200 (6502 as well as a Z80)
Franklin ACE 500 (65C02)
Franklin ACE 2000, 2100, 2200 (Apple IIe/IIc 的翻版) (65SC02)
The Franklin ACE 1000 was launched in 1983. It was the successor of the ACE 100, released in 1981. The ACE 1000 had 48 KB RAM and allowed for a 16 KB Language card. It also supported lower-case letters, had a numeric keypad, and a larger case.
From the factory, the Ace-1000 did not support colours but there was a colour chip that could be added by the dealer for $50 (this dealer add-on was an attempt to protect themselves legally against lawsuits from Apple).
It was fully compatible with the Apple II and could use the same programs and cards. Unlike the Apple II, the Franklin didn't have tape recorder In/Out jacks but its power supply had an integrated cooling fan.
The makers of this computer would be sued in 1984 for violation of certain Apple trademarks, namely, the operating system. Apple would win the lawsuit, and Franklin would be forced out of the computer business.
主要参数编辑本段回目录
| Released: | 1982 |
| Price: | $1349 |
| CPU: | MOS 6502, 1.0 MHz |
| RAM: | 64K |
| Display: | monochrome; color is optional |
| 280 X 192, 40 X 24 text | |
| Ports: | composite video output |
| 8 internal expansion slots | |
| Storage | external 143K floppy ($479) |
| with interface card | |
| OS: | Apple DOS |
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| NAME | ACE 1000 |
| MANUFACTURER | Franklin |
| TYPE | Home Computer |
| ORIGIN | U.S.A. |
| YEAR | 1982 |
| BUILT IN LANGUAGE | Applesoft BASIC |
| KEYBOARD | Typewriter type - 71 keys with numeric keypad |
| CPU | 6502 |
| SPEED | 1.022 mHz |
| RAM | 64 KB |
| ROM | 12 KB |
| TEXT MODES | 40 x 24 |
| GRAPHIC MODES | 40 x 48 / 208 x 160 / 280 x 192 |
| COLORS | monochrome |
| SOUND | 1 voice - Built-n speaker |
| SIZE / WEIGHT | 45 (W) x 49.8 (D) x 11 (H) cm |
| I/O PORTS | Joystick, 8 Apple II compatible slots |
| BUILT IN MEDIA | None |
| OS | Apple DOS |
| POWER SUPPLY | Built-in switching PSU with cooling fan |
| PERIPHERALS | All the Apple II cards and peripherals |
| PRICE | $1,100 |
详解编辑本段回目录
The Franklin Ace 1000 is clone of the Apple II Plus computer. Franklin made numerous Apple clones, the first being the Franklin Ace 100, a clone of the original Apple II.
Slightly later, in 1983, the Franklin ACE 1200 was released, seen here on the right. Identical to the ACE 1000 (from 1982), with the addition of two built-in floppy drives.
The Ace 1100 (not pictured) has only one floppy drive.
The ACE 1200 also includes as standard equipment these expansion cards:
These are the motherboards of the Apple II Plus computer on the left, and the Franklin Ace 1000 computer on the right. Notice any resemblance? Except for a difference in size, you can see that the 1000 is a copy of the Apple.
Franklin copied most of the actual Apple II Plus computer code to obtain high compatibility. Because of this, Franklin was eventually sued by Apple Computer for violation of certain Apple trademarks, namely, the operating system.
In August of 1983, Apple Computer wins a judgment against Franklin Computer as ruled by a U.S. federal appeals court judge. Franklin evantually quit the computer business, but not until after they released two additional Apple clones, the Ace 2000 and Ace 500.
Franklin Computing编辑本段回目录
苹果早在Psystar年轻创办人Rudy Pedraza出生前就开始忙着应付仿制自家计算机和操作系统的威胁。1982年，苹果控告Franklin Computing，Franklin Ace的制造商，这件案子是一个很重要的案例，确认了操作系统是有版权的。
苹果宣称Franklin大部分的ROM和操作系统是直接从Apple II上抄袭来。虽然初期Franklin在地方法院中获得胜诉，但是当案子在美国第三巡回上诉法院进行听证时，苹果赢得了最后胜利。
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参考文献编辑本段回目录
http://oldcomputers.net/ace1000.html
http://www.old-computers.com/MUSEUM/computer.asp?c=56
http://www.classiccmp.org/dunfield/franklin/index.htm
http://www.old-computers.com/MUSEUM/computer.asp?c=56
http://www.classiccmp.org/dunfield/franklin/index.htm
