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From: rat@madnix.UUCP (David Douthitt)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple
Subject: Apple Firmware Card and Software Compatibility
Summary: Specifically, Davex and Prodos
Message-ID: <795@madnix.UUCP>
Date: 23 Aug 89 02:20:05 GMT
Reply-To: rat@madnix.UUCP (David Douthitt)
Distribution: usa
Organization: ARP Software, Madison, WI
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I tried recently to run Prodos v1.8 and Davex v1.23 with an Apple Firmware Card
in slot 4 and it didn't work.  My Firmware Card has both the 2716 and the F8
jumper pads soldered; that is, I have 2716s on board, including a modified F8.

I assume that Prodos freezes because of the modified F8.  However, Davex
also seems to come to a screeching halt, no matter whether the card's
switch is in the up or down position.  Does anyone know why Davex fails?

Is there other software out there which will fail with a Firmware Card?
What is necessary to get the Firmware Card to work with software which
is out there?

Thanks for your help...

	[david]


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