On January 18, 1983, the Franklin Ace 1200 computer launched. The unauthorized Apple II clone triggered an important legal ...

January 18, 1983: Computer manufacturer Franklin Electronic Publishers takes the wraps off its Franklin Ace 1200 computer, an uxtnauthorized Apple II clone that triggers an important legal battle.

Apple is one of the world’s most iconic brands. In the 1980s, the company, which initially operated out of a garage, helped revolutionize the personal computer industry with its Macintosh lineup. In ...