Applesauce - Revision history

RMHenry at 00:31, 4 October 2022

2022-10-04T00:31:51Z

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	Some copy protection schemes relied on this feature being absent from the Disk II Drive. Along with random bits, this lack of synchronization means disks could be made off-platform and there would be zero chance the disk could be copied on-platform. This doesn't mean it couldn't be cracked; however, it would be unlikely developers would go to such lengths just to allow simple code edits to bypass security. This had been confirmed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_Heineman Rebecca Heineman] who stated The Bard's Tale III: Thief of Fate, although cracked, has never had all the built in security checks defeated. 4AM, a modern and very active Apple II software cracker, has also discovered a lot of titles he/she has cracked also have secondary checks or more. These are usually reported by the user and not found by only looking at code. This is an active issue with the cracking method.		Some copy protection schemes relied on this feature being absent from the Disk II Drive. Along with random bits, this lack of synchronization means disks could be made off-platform and there would be zero chance the disk could be copied on-platform. This doesn't mean it couldn't be cracked; however, it would be unlikely developers would go to such lengths just to allow simple code edits to bypass security. This had been confirmed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_Heineman Rebecca Heineman] who stated The Bard's Tale III: Thief of Fate, although cracked, has never had all the built in security checks defeated (*[https://twitter.com/a2_4am/status/1390326596268142598 See here for update]). 4AM, a modern and very active Apple II software cracker, has also discovered a lot of titles he/she has cracked also have secondary checks or more. These are usually reported by the user and not found by only looking at code. This is an active issue with the cracking method.<br \>

	In order to overcome this lack of synchronization issue John designed a sync sensor with help from Henry and added it to the arbor of the Disk II drive. It connects using a cable to the Applesauce mainboard. Disk locations are tracked by the MCU and the result is Applesauce can very precisely locate a flux transition on the disk medium. This combined with the oversampling means Applesauce is able to guarantee a disk is read correctly every time. This is not possible on-platform or with any other copy related program or hardware.		In order to overcome this lack of synchronization issue John designed a sync sensor with help from Henry and added it to the arbor of the Disk II drive. It connects using a cable to the Applesauce mainboard. Disk locations are tracked by the MCU and the result is Applesauce can very precisely locate a flux transition on the disk medium. This combined with the oversampling means Applesauce is able to guarantee a disk is read correctly every time. This is not possible on-platform or with any other copy related program or hardware.

RMHenry at 20:00, 3 September 2022

2022-09-03T20:00:36Z

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	On January 15th, 2017 John Morris released the .WOZ file specifications for the new format called WOZ Disk Image Reference v0.91. This was a preliminary release of the file spec and the Apple II Community was asked for their feedback. The document goes in to great detail how to use new file format with emulators or custom software.		On January 15th, 2017 John Morris released the .WOZ file specifications for the new format called WOZ Disk Image Reference v0.91. This was a preliminary release of the file spec and the Apple II Community was asked for their feedback. The document goes in to great detail how to use new file format with emulators or custom software.

	On January 17, 2018 John Morris released [~~http~~://~~evolutioninteractive~~.com/~~applesauce~~/~~woz_reference.pdf~~ WOZ Disk Image Reference v1.0]. ~~This~~ is a final release which is considered the latest and most current.		On January 17, 2018 John Morris released [https://applesaucefdc.com/woz/reference2/ WOZ Disk Image Reference v1.0]. The link however is to the final release version which is considered the latest and most current.

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Khaibitgfx at 22:14, 24 October 2020

2020-10-24T22:14:46Z

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	[[Image:AppleSauce_v3_Proto.jpg\|thumb\|AppleSauce by John K Morris]]		[[Image:AppleSauce_v3_Proto.jpg\|thumb\|AppleSauce by John K Morris]]

	The Applesauce project was started in March 2017 by John K Morris of [http://evolutioninteractive.com/ EvolutionInteractive.com]. John is a well known programmer in his own right, however this is perhaps his most important contribution to the Apple II Community to date.		The Applesauce project was started in March 2017 by John K Morris of [http://evolutioninteractive.com/ EvolutionInteractive.com]. John is a well known programmer in his own right, however this is perhaps his most important contribution to the Apple II Community to date.

RMHenry at 18:35, 26 July 2020

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	July 31st, 2017 John Morris announced Bake And Taste was imaged and sent to 4AM for cracking. This marks the first announced program to be distributed due to Applesauce.		July 31st, 2017 John Morris announced Bake And Taste was imaged and sent to 4AM for cracking. This marks the first announced program to be distributed due to Applesauce.

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Khaibitgfx: /* Applesauce Image File Format (.WOZ and .A2R) */

2020-01-29T21:02:51Z

Applesauce Image File Format (.WOZ and .A2R)

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	File:~~PDF_Logo_80x80~~.~~png~~\|Applesauce WOZ Disk Image Reference v0.91\|link=https://wiki.reactivemicro.com/File:2018-01-15_-_WOZ_Disk_Image_Reference_v0.91.pdf		File:PDF_ICON.svg\|Applesauce WOZ Disk Image Reference v0.91\|link=https://wiki.reactivemicro.com/File:2018-01-15_-_WOZ_Disk_Image_Reference_v0.91.pdf
	File:~~PDF_Logo_80x80~~.~~png~~\|Applesauce WOZ Disk Image Reference v1.0\|link=https://wiki.reactivemicro.com/File:2018-01-17_-_WOZ_Disk_Image_Reference_v1.0.pdf		File:PDF_ICON.svg\|Applesauce WOZ Disk Image Reference v1.0\|link=https://wiki.reactivemicro.com/File:2018-01-17_-_WOZ_Disk_Image_Reference_v1.0.pdf
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Khaibitgfx: /* Applesauce Image File Format (.WOZ and .A2R) */

2019-11-08T22:39:31Z

Applesauce Image File Format (.WOZ and .A2R)

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RMHenry: /* Sync Sensor */

2018-07-21T03:51:25Z

Sync Sensor

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	To install the sync sensor the user just needs to open the drive, attach a small piece of magnetic tape to the hub arbor, then attach the sync sensor close to the drive chassis with some sticky tape. The cable is run out the rear of the drive and connects with the Applesauce board. The UI has built in tests and helps the user adjust and set the sensor to the most reliable position. Opening the drive also gives the user a chance to clean the drive and adjust the speed. Most high use users will want to use a Disk II drive and leave the case open as it's much simpler to clean the heads when needed. The whole install and testing process takes about 10 minutes and is by no means difficult in any of the steps.		To install the sync sensor the user just needs to open the drive, attach a small piece of magnetic tape to the hub arbor, then attach the sync sensor close to the drive chassis with some sticky tape. The cable is run out the rear of the drive and connects with the Applesauce board. The UI has built in tests and helps the user adjust and set the sensor to the most reliable position. Opening the drive also gives the user a chance to clean the drive and adjust the speed. Most high use users will want to use a Disk II drive and leave the case open as it's much simpler to clean the heads when needed. The whole install and testing process takes about 10 minutes and is by no means difficult in any of the steps.
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RMHenry: /* Sync Sensor */

2018-07-21T03:42:45Z

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	To install the sync sensor the user just needs to open the drive, attach a small piece of magnetic tape to the hub arbor, then attach the sync sensor close to the drive chassis with some sticky tape. The cable is run out the rear of the drive and connects with the Applesauce board. The UI has built in tests and helps the user adjust and set the sensor to the most reliable position. Opening the drive also gives the user a chance to clean the drive and adjust the speed. Most high use users will want to use a Disk II drive and leave the case open as it's much simpler to clean the heads when needed. The whole install and testing process takes about 10 minutes and is by no means difficult in any of the steps.		To install the sync sensor the user just needs to open the drive, attach a small piece of magnetic tape to the hub arbor, then attach the sync sensor close to the drive chassis with some sticky tape. The cable is run out the rear of the drive and connects with the Applesauce board. The UI has built in tests and helps the user adjust and set the sensor to the most reliable position. Opening the drive also gives the user a chance to clean the drive and adjust the speed. Most high use users will want to use a Disk II drive and leave the case open as it's much simpler to clean the heads when needed. The whole install and testing process takes about 10 minutes and is by no means difficult in any of the steps.
	[[Image:AppleSauce-Sync1.png\|center\|thumb\|Example Of Sync Sensor Installed On Disk II Drive.]]		[[Image:AppleSauce-Sync1.png\|center\|thumb\|Example Of Sync Sensor Installed On Disk II Drive.]]
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RMHenry: /* Sync Sensor */

2018-07-21T03:36:02Z

Sync Sensor

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	To install the sync sensor the user just needs to open the drive, attach a small piece of magnetic tape to the hub arbor, then attach the sync sensor close to the drive chassis with some sticky tape. The cable is run out the rear of the drive and connects with the Applesauce board. The UI has built in tests and helps the user adjust and set the sensor to the most reliable position. Opening the drive also gives the user a chance to clean the drive and adjust the speed. Most high use users will want to use a Disk II drive and leave the case open as it's much simpler to clean the heads when needed. The whole install and testing process takes about 10 minutes and is by no means difficult in any of the steps.		To install the sync sensor the user just needs to open the drive, attach a small piece of magnetic tape to the hub arbor, then attach the sync sensor close to the drive chassis with some sticky tape. The cable is run out the rear of the drive and connects with the Applesauce board. The UI has built in tests and helps the user adjust and set the sensor to the most reliable position. Opening the drive also gives the user a chance to clean the drive and adjust the speed. Most high use users will want to use a Disk II drive and leave the case open as it's much simpler to clean the heads when needed. The whole install and testing process takes about 10 minutes and is by no means difficult in any of the steps.
	[[Image:AppleSauce-Sync1.~~jpg~~\|center\|thumb\|Example Of Sync Sensor Installed On Disk II Drive.]]		[[Image:AppleSauce-Sync1.png\|center\|thumb\|Example Of Sync Sensor Installed On Disk II Drive.]]

RMHenry at 07:33, 13 July 2018

2018-07-13T07:33:04Z

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	'''Release Information:''' On June 6th, 2018 John announced on the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/5251478676/permalink/10157597145223677/ Apple II Enthusiasts facebook page] that Applesauce is ready to be released and "The first run will be ready in 3-4 weeks and is 100 units." Prices are $199 for the standard model and $249 for the deluxe which includes 3.5" disk support. Currently John has no website or order page, and users are asked to email him at applesauce@evolutioninteractive.com in a first come first served basis of email ordering. He is planning to make more runs with the returns from the first.<br>		'''Release Information:''' On June 6th, 2018 John announced on the [https://www.facebook.com/groups/5251478676/permalink/10157597145223677/ Apple II Enthusiasts facebook page] that Applesauce is ready to be released and "The first run will be ready in 3-4 weeks and is 100 units." Prices are $199 for the standard model and $249 for the deluxe which includes 3.5" disk support. Currently John has no website or order page, and users are asked to email him at applesauce@evolutioninteractive.com in a first come first served basis of email ordering. He is planning to make more runs with the returns from the first.<br>
	'''~~Office~~ Website:''' On June 13th, 2018 John started to setup a website for Applesauce: [https://applesaucefdc.com https://applesaucefdc.com]. More information will appear there as he has time and is the official home for the project (finally).		'''Offical Website:''' On June 13th, 2018 John started to setup a website for Applesauce: [https://applesaucefdc.com https://applesaucefdc.com]. More information will appear there as he has time and is the official home for the project (finally).
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	'''Disk II Combo Deals:''' ReActiveMicro is the exclusive authorized Applesauce service provider. We will be cleaning, certifying, and combo shipping Disk II drives with Applesauce orders. More details to be announced.<br>		'''Disk II Combo Deals:''' ReActiveMicro is the exclusive authorized Applesauce service provider. We will be cleaning, certifying, and combo shipping Disk II drives with Applesauce orders. More details to be announced.<br>