7) Right said Fred: "There exist non-infringing copies of the Apple ][ firmware - Basis, Franklin, and Laser128?" - I had the same idea...use the Franklin 1000 ROMs because they are legal and I doubt there is anyone left from Franklin to go after you. 8) Chuck Guzis made the most sensible suggestion I've heard in this entire thread: "I'd humbly suggest that they simply market a keyboard and mouse that interfaces with a mobile phone. There should be more than enough compute power there--and you get connectivity as a side benefit." It's genius in its simplicity. Chuck, I'll write up the business plan, you go find some funding :) -- Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ International Man of Intrigue and Danger http://www.vintage.org [ Old computing resources for business || Buy/Sell/Trade Vintage Computers ] [ and academia at www.VintageTech.com || at http://marketplace.vintage.org ]