June 2024 - cctalk - classiccmp.org

imd2raw.c correction - linearizing ImageDisk images

by David Schmidt

There have been a few versions of the utility imd2raw.c floating around that will take Dave Dunfield's ImageDisk-created images (i.e. an .IMD file) and make a linear binary image devoid of any metadata. This is similar to the function of Dave's IMDU.COM program's /b switch. I've corrected a problem with the assumption that all imd2raw.c descendants to date have made: sectors that have a skew (i.e. not 1-1 interleaved) weren't linearized correctly. The skewed sectors need to be written out in "sorted" order, which is not necessarily captured/physical order. This is easily verified by comparing output from "IMDU /b" to earlier imd2raw outputs on any .IMD that has a sector skew that isn't 1, 2, 3 [...]. It's up on github here: https://github.com/RetroFloppy/imd2raw

1 day, 21 hours

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NRAO Data tapes

by Dani Werts

Hello, I'm an employee with the National radio astronomy observatory here in Socorro New Mexico. As part of our NGVLA upgrades, we are seeking to get rid of old data tapes from the tape reel days of Computing. These contain things such as the boot loaders, OS, specific collection programs and antenna movement programs. I personally would hate to see these just wind up in the literal dumpster and would like to see them sent out to a museum or an archiving body that can preserve them and keep them safe as a dynamic part of history. If anyone is interested or knows someone who would be interested in the VLAs data tape library please let me know. V/R Danielle Werts Front end engineer VLA Socorro New Mexico

4 months, 4 weeks

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Revocable Living Trust for Computer Collectors

by Sellam Abraham

I think this is an appropriate time for this announcement. Over the many years I've been collecting, there have been more than several instances of a collector dying and their collection effectively being cast to the wind because their surviving spouse or family members have no idea what to do with their computer collection. We are all very aware of this unfortunate phenomenon. To that end, I've been developing a Revocable Living Trust (RLT) for computer collectors. I've been working on this off and on for the past many months, and though it isn't quite ready yet, this is a good opportunity to announce my plans. The advantages of a RLT are many for the computer collector, including simplicity, and one's continued access to and enjoyment of their collections while they are alive. It's a good start, but not a complete solution, as the effectiveness of the RLT depends on the trustees one has chosen to carry out their wishes once they've departed the mortal coil. That's where what I'm developing comes into play: a multi-modal trustee services corporation which one can name as (at least one of) their trustee(s), which in the event of one's demise will immediately launch into action to protect the trust assets (the computer collection) and distribute it as per the trust indenture. And so much more. The trust indenture itself will be cheap (a nominal $49 is my target price) but I have yet to work out the execution and pricing for all the other services that will be offered, which will include actually coming out to the collection site to secure the collection and handle or assist in its distribution. This message is intended to be a feeler to gauge interest in the product. To that end, if this is of interest to you, please contact me privately and let me know. I can actually set you up with the trust documents right away, as those are basically done at this point, which you can execute and get notarized, etc. to at least have that protection in place. The establishment of the trustee services corporation described above will take a bit more time. If I didn't myself fall ill within the last 9 months (heart attack, nearly died, subsequent heart surgery) I would have already had this ready to go. The irony of this all has not at all escaped me. Fortunately, my collection is now covered for when it's my time to go. How about you? Sellam

2 years

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wanted: HP-UX 11i v1 (11.11) install media or images

by Eric Smith

I have a new-in-box (but twenty-year-old) HP C8000 workstation (HP Precision Architecture). The box contains an HP-UX license certificate, entitling me to copy and install HP-UX 11i v1 (11.11) TCOE (Technical Computing Operating Environment) for use on the machine. Unfortunately I don't have 11i v1 install media. Unfortunately the license entitlement is not sufficient to be able to get a copy from HPE, because they no longer support HP-UX 11i v1 (11.11), nor the C8000 workstation, and even when they did, you had to have a subscription to get the support and buy media or download images. I'm hoping that someone here might have such media, and be willing to sell me a media set, or copies or ISO/UDF images. (They have to be "real" ripped images, not a rebuild using typical burner software that builds a new ISO/UDF image out of gathered files.) Ideally, the disks I want are AFAIK the final 11i v1 disks:: p/n B6821-10057 HP-UX 11i TCOE DVD from December 2006 p/n B6845-10052 HP-UX 11i MTOE DVD from December 2006 (MTOE is a subset of TCOE) p/n 5014-1459 HP-UX 11i Applications DVD from September 2009 p/n B3921-10061 HP-UX 11i Instant Invo CD from September 2009 p/n 5013-8893 HP-UX 11i Support Plus from December 2008 p/n DV500-10026 HP-UX 11i IUX DVD from 2005 or 2006 However, I can't be that picky. I'd settle for ANY edition of those titles, earlier or later, or the equivalent CD sets instead of the DVDs, as long as it is HP-UL 11i, and not 11.00, 11i v2, or 11i v3. As far as I've been able to determine, the C8000 can run any release of 11i v1, but can't run 10.20 or 11.00. It _might_ be able to run 11i v2 or v3 without graphics support, but I'd really like the graphics to work. If anyone can help me out, please get in touch! Thank you! This is ultimately part of a project to come up with a replacement processing system for the HP 16700 family logic analyzers, which are based on a 150 MHz PA-7300LC. Ultimately I'm hoping to control the logic analayzer acquisition modules from a non-PA-RISC processor (e.g., x86), but I want to tackle this in smaller steps, like making the software run on a newer PA-RISC processor (the PA-8900 in the C8000). It's much easier to start with a processor that at least has the same architecture, rather than having to jump immediately into binary translation. Not to mention that it would just be nice to have the C8000 working at all. I have the p/n 5990-7398 Dcoumentation Library CD for HP Workstation C8000 from May 2004, and the p/n 5991-5986 HP9000 Offline Diagnostics Environment PA0712 from December 2007, if anyone needs copies of those. (The Offline Diagnostics Environment disc says "Valid license required". Best regards, Eric

2 years

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SMECC museum status

by John Herron

While we're on the topic of the fate of collections and museums, does anyone know if SMECC (Southwest Museum of Engineering, Communications and Computation) is ok? I'm unaware if there was staff outside of Ed Sharpe (who respectfully rests in piece).

2 years

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Seattle’s Living Computers Museum logs off for good as Paul Allen estate will auction vintage items

by Christian Liendo

https://www.geekwire.com/2024/seattles-living-computers-museum-logs-off-for… Living Computers Museum + Labs, the Seattle institution created by the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen as a hands-on showcase for rare computing technology and interactive displays, will not reopen, more than four years after closing just ahead of the pandemic. Allen’s estate, which has been managing and winding down his vast array of holdings since his death in 2018, confirmed to GeekWire that the 12-year-old museum is closed for good. The estate also announced Tuesday that some key pieces from Allen’s personal collection of computer artifacts, displayed over the years at Living Computers, will be auctioned by Christie’s as part of a broader sale of various Allen items later this year.

2 years

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TexElec Foam and Foil" Capacitive Pads for KeyTronic & BTC Keyboard Repair

by Marvin Johnston

O n t he recommendation of a couple list members, I ordered five of their Foam and Foil" Capacitive Pads for KeyTronic & BTC Keyboard Repair. I thought the price was very reasonable for about 100 pads for each of the five bags plus shipping. Keyboard disassembly was rather tedious, but not particularly difficult. My guess is about a day to complete the job on a Vector 3 keyboard. An Installation video on Youtube is available... search for "How to fix a Keytronic foam and foil keyboard" and you should fnd it. To me, it helped out immensely covering foam pad removal and reassembly. arrival took about three weeks. Hopefully see everyone in September. Marvin

2 years

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Fwd: [GreenKeys] FW: [cca] Ed Sharpe, KF7RWW, SK

by Eric Moore

FYI, RIP Ed ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: W2HX <w2hx(a)w2hx.com> Date: Sat, Jun 15, 2024, 1:22 PM Subject: [GreenKeys] FW: [cca] Ed Sharpe, KF7RWW, SK To: Greenkeys <greenkeys(a)mailman.qth.net> FYI 73 Eugene W2HX *From:* cca(a)groups.io <cca(a)groups.io> *On Behalf Of *Scott Johnson via groups.io *Sent:* Friday, June 14, 2024 6:52 PM *To:* cca(a)groups.io *Subject:* [cca] Ed Sharpe, KF7RWW, SK All- With sadness, I must report that Ed Sharpe, KF7RWW, passed away 1 June 2024. He was 72. Ed was a consummate archivist, and had a large Collins collection, which he housed in a Historic house in Glendale , AZ, known as the Coury House. This was the home of SMECC, the Southwest Museum of Engineering, Communications, and Computing. Ed was a USAF veteran, a ground radio repairman stationed at Luke AFB in the early seventies. Ed haunted many of the vintage and military radio sites and garnered much of his collection through these channels. His rampant enthusiasm for technology of any kind will be missed! www.smecc.org https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/glendale-az/edward-sharpe-118465… Scott Johnson W7SVJ _._,_._,_ ------------------------------ Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#11560) <https://groups.io/g/cca/message/11560> | Reply To Sender <scottjohnson1@cox.net?subject=Private:%20Re:%20%5Bcca%5D%20Ed%20Sharpe%2C%20KF7RWW%2C%20SK> | Reply To Group <cca@groups.io?subject=Re:%20%5Bcca%5D%20Ed%20Sharpe%2C%20KF7RWW%2C%20SK> | Mute This Topic <https://groups.io/mt/106679887/91829> | New Topic <https://groups.io/g/cca/post> Your Subscription <https://groups.io/g/cca/editsub/91829> | Contact Group Owner <cca+owner(a)groups.io> | Unsubscribe <https://groups.io/g/cca/unsub> [ w2hx(a)w2hx.com] _._,_._,_ ______________________________________________________________ GreenKeys mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/greenkeys Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:GreenKeys@mailman.qth.net >>> Jordan Spencer Cunningham's GreenKeys Search Tool: https://teletype.net/gksearch >>> 2002-to-present greenkeys archive: http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/greenkeys/ >>> 1998-to-2001 greenkeys archive: http://mailman.qth.net/archive/greenkeys/greenkeys.html >>> Randy Guttery's 2001-to-2009 GreenKeys Search Tool: http://comcents.com/tty/greenkeyssearch.html This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to mooreericnyc(a)gmail.com

2 years, 1 month

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Intel 8086 - 46 yrs. ago

by Murray McCullough

Intel introduced to the world the x86 processor: the CISC technology still with us. So what has changed other than speed and upward development? Happy computing, Murray 🙂

2 years, 1 month

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Heurikon HK68/M10 (Multibus) information?

by Chris Hanson

Does anyone have any manuals or other information on the Heurikon HK68/M10? Or the Hbug ROMs for it? The HK68/M10 is a Multibus 68010 board with serial, SCSI, parallel, timers, 1MB onboard RAM, 2- or 4-channel DMA, and an optional 68451 MMU. It's similar but not identical to the HK68/V10 (the VMEbus version) and so far I haven't been able to find much that would make one usable. I'm particularly interested in: An Hbug ROM. Pinouts for the top edge connectors, which provide the serial ports, the SCSI port, and the parallel port. Jumpering/strapping and other configuration information. And of course it'd be incredible to find the UniPlus+ distribution for it, but I'm not holding out much hope for that. I already know what's on Bitsavers—such as the brochure—and I've already looked at the MAME HK68/V10 emulation, so no need to point those out. -- Chris

2 years, 1 month

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