<I don't have access to network cards (except maybe ARCNet, which I couldn'
<run on my P*****), and I was wondering if there is a way to have a transpar
<null modem-based network. IE, could I connect two computers with a null mod
<and then change to the other computer's drive by typing x: (or mount
</dev/hdxxx, or whatever).
for dos PCs we have, laplink, norton commander, carboncopy, cosession and
that is only a few.
For linux you can have slip, ppp and a few other methods.
Allison
This will mainly be used as a dial-up machine to my service provider for
checking mail, etc. I know I can do it much easier in DOS (with this
machine), but I'm looking for a challenge. :)
At 10:15 PM 12/7/97 -0800, you wrote:
>pretty good, don't know if such a thing still exists. One thing you don't
>want to do with a 386SX/16 is any programming, it takes forever to compile!
>Although small scripts are doable.
>
>On an not so interesting note, the 40Mb HD now functions as a CP/M disk for
>my Pentium, and the Laptop is now a general purpose terminal. The 486,
>well it's the Server that ties my various platforms together, running Linux
>of course.
- John Higginbotham
- limbo.netpath.net
In a message dated 97-12-08 10:27:04 EST, you write:
<< > > How important is it to obtain computers in their "original" state? Is
it
> > worth it to save a computer that is known to have been hacked together?
>>
I myself prefer both configurations. i have a stock platinum //e which i plan
to keep that way, but then again, I have a ][+ with something called a videx
enhancer ][ which was a new keyboard encoder card which let me have type ahead
and macros and lowercase. even better than a //e keyboard! also, an old IBMer
gave me a majorly hacked timex sinclair (or one of the similar models) that
was built into a wooden case, complete with power supply, monitor and even a
full sized keyboard hacked in, mounted on a piece of scrap plexiglass! to me,
that gives character, and helps to preserve the technology of the time.
david
i was playing around with my new tandy 102 and there is a door on the bottom
which has some ROMs underneath. two are labled sony, and the other one has
some pull tabs on it, and it's labeled SUPER ROM <C> 1986. its not original
equipment, is it? it looks like it can be removed fairly easily, so i was
wondering if it had preloaded apps, like my grid laptop does. also, does
anyone have a source of basic programs for this machine? the keyboard is
rather good for typing, but i'd like to run some things on it.
david
At 02:54 PM 12/8/97 -0800, you wrote:
>Sorry, I wasn't paying attention to the RAM you had. But somebody just
>mentioned the ELKS version of Linux. Don't know what that is but it'd
>probably be owrth looking into.
I was looking at the too, but I have one install of minix already under my
belt. I think I'll give it a try first. I'm pretty sure it'll run okay,
since the version I'm shooting for is optimized for xt/286 machines. (It'll
run under 512k, but likes 640k)
- John Higginbotham
- limbo.netpath.net
Anyone know of a minimum unix or unix-like OS that will run on the following
config:
Zenith Supersport SX
386sx-16
640k
110mb HD
VGA mono
I know about minix, but am looking for something a little more robust, since
I have heard TCP/IP and other such apps don't run well or not at all under
minix. If someone can tell me otherwise, I'll use it.
- John Higginbotham
- limbo.netpath.net
I understand that you may have a heathkit analog computer for sale. I am
trying to obtain copies of the manuals (assembly & experiments). I would
be be interested in purchasing the unit if it still is available. Please
reply with price, condition, manuals. Thanks // mt (mtaylor(a)hach.com)
<And even more true in the S-100 world. Anybody who bought a system made
<solely of parts from IMSAI or MITS and didn't use third-party memory or dis
<controllers/systems was a total fool and completely ignorant of
<the blossoming S-100 industry.
Big time! The early versions *under sn ~2000 or so* had at lest a couple of
pages of mods from MITS alone.
Of the mods that were common for the 8800:
*heavier PS
*better backplane, theirs was the worst.
*CPU clock mod to use the 8224 instead of ttl and oneshots.
*MANY mods to 88mcd or 88s4k memory to make them work with
some disk controllers.
IMSAIs being about 6months later had fewer basic problems and a lesser
need for mods just to work.
Most S100 systems prior to ~1980 needed mods to allow for variations
between bus interpretations. The altair being first needed the most mods
for the newest boards.
Allison
Greetings.
I have recently developed an interest in collecting classic computers and
after (mostly) lurking on this list, I have a question that you all might
be able to answer.
How important is it to obtain computers in their "original" state? Is it
worth it to save a computer that is known to have been hacked together?
For example: I have an original Mac 128k. However, I believe that the
motherboard has been upgraded to the 512k "Fat" Mac. I purchased it at the
University of Michigan's Property Disposal warehouse, which means I was
lucky to find a matching keyboard and mouse and I have no hope of finding
the original manuals or shipping boxes for it.
Should I even bother to restore this machine to it's original state by
purchasing an original (but not _the_ original) motherboard, assuming I
can even find one, or should I just use the machine as is and forget about
any attempts at historical accuracy? At what point do I wind up with
Washington's Hatchet, or does it even matter?
Thanks for any input.
-Neil
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