I think there were "a lot". Lots of unlicensed clones in Taiwan from what I heard. Legit clones (again I think) like Franklin Ace and Laser were around. I think Apple got pissy though and tried to restrict the clone market.

That was by far one of the most interesting suggestion I have read on any of the lists and forums that this was posted to. The weird thing is that Apple ][ slots have 50 pins, but the 2 external slots are 44 pins and longer.

Subject: Downsizing. Free hardware to a good home From: paul0926 at comcast.net Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:00:58 -0600 To: cctech at classiccmp.org CC: cctalk at classiccmp.org Hi, I think this is on-topic? If not, I apologize. I'll send it to both groups just in case. I have a bit of downsizing I need to do. I have bunch of hardware I'm letting go. I don't have a fully accurate inventory of the software that goes with it, but here is some of hardware: - a couple of Kaypros - a couple of Osbornes - one or two IBM PCs (the portable plasma models, I forget the model number) - Xerox 820 - Baby system 36. I think it is a 5362. I might have a 5363 as well. - Various software for all of the above. - one or two IBM PC Juniors, one is new in box I might throw in my IBM 5150, which is in original boxes but is not working due to a power supply problem, as well. The only restriction is that you have to come get it. I am in the Denver area. I'll offer it up to this group first, before advertising wider. And, if you have a really big truck and want something really special, I have a bit System 36 (5360) and 5225 Printer and a bunch of monitors and twinax cables, manuals, diskettes, etc. This system worked great the last time I fired it up, about a year ago. I can test it again if you are serious about it. You'll need a truck with a lift gate to transport it. Again, I'm not shipping anything. You have to arrange for pickup or come get it yourself! Contact me off list if you are interested. Have patience for an answer as I have a busy work schedule coming up. Paul