test-drb April 1997

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150 discussions

by gmast＠polymail.cpunix.calpoly.edu

Hello, Jim Willing <jimw(a)agora.rdrop.com> wrote: >>I just listed a few different systems on auctionweb. This is a great >>place to look for stuff. Included is an Apple III, hard to find. I also >>have some old video game systems listed. Check them out at the links >>below: <<< listing omitted to save space... >>> Thanks Jim > (hoping that this does not come off sounding too rude... ((I'm going > to develop a reputation)) It doesn't (I don't think). I feel the same way sometimes. > Ahem... If you were really interested in offering these systems to someone > who might appreciate them, why not list them HERE with an asking price first > and then move to AuctionWeb (or similar) if they did not sell or you could > not get your price. Here's my situation: I enjoy searching for these old computers. Sometimes even more than toying with them. I spend a lot of time digging and driving and hauling and testing but I love it. I have saved quite a few from the landfill. If you watch the auction you will see that the items there do not necessarily sell for more than their value. In most cases, I don't even know what to ask and in quite a few I have sold them for less or as much as I paid for them. Not to mention my time and packing, shipping, etc. No, I'm not a charity. But I'm also genuinely interested in the hobby. I make a few bucks and it helps me pay my tuition. I'm a full time engineering student and am putting myself through school. I'm really working cheap. And believe me if I was back in the "real" world with a paycheck coming in every week, I'd probably give these little guys away for a song or trade them to help someone elses collection. > This message to me feels like little more than trolling for dollars... Sorry it appears that way. I really try not to post this stuff too much. Greg

27 years, 8 months

Digital Microsystems DMS-3F, DEC Rainbow, TS 1000

by george.lin＠documentum.com

Hello, Does anyone know something about Digital Microsystems DMS-3F? I saw one today. It has a built-in monitor, 2 5.25" floppy disk drives, centronics printer interface, and 4 serial ports (?) for connecting terminals I presume. If it is worth collecting then I will haul it home. I also saw a DEC Rainbow. However, it is priced at $89.95--way more than I am used to pay. Does a DEC Rainbow worth this much? I picked up a mint condition Timex Sinclair 1000 though. I have been wanting to collect it for some time. Does anyone know the polarity of its 9V DC input? I don't want to risk damaging it by reversing the polarity. Thanks in advance for any information. George -- George Lin "Accelerating your business through Network Architect, MIS enterprise document managment." Documentum, Inc. (Nasdaq: DCTM) http://www.documentum.com Inet Fax: mailto:remote-printer.George_Lin@4.3.8.6.3.6.4.0.1.5.1.tpc.int My PGP Public Key for encryption is at http://george.home.ml.org/pgp.htm

27 years, 8 months

New ATARI 1040ST user needs help...

by jeffh＠eleventh.com

On 07-Apr-97, classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu wrote: > get started. An Atari can read IBM/compatable disks (but not vice-versa) > What this means is that you can download software on your PC at > double-density (720K) and then pop the disk into your 1040ST and run it. Actually, that's not true...it was meant to be write compatible as well, but there is a bug in TOS 1.02 and below that screws up part of the format...there are plenty of utilities to fix this, or you can upgrade the machine to TOS 1.04, 'Rainbow Tos'. Fixes a lot of bugs. Jeff jeffh(a)eleventh.com -- --------------------------------------------------------------------- // Amiga: Today's Technology Ten Years Ago // ------------------------------------------------------- \// True 32bit pre-emptive multitasking GUI, plug&play hardware, \/ stereo sound, and 4096 color video modes since day #1 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Collector of classic home computers: Amiga 1000, Atari 800, Atari 800XL, Atari Mega-ST/2, Commodore C-128 & C128D, Commodore Plus/4, Commodore VIC-20, Kaypro 2X, Mattel Aquarius, Osbourne Executive, Sinclair ZX-81, TI-99/4A, Timex-Sinclair 1000, TRS-80 Color Computer-3, and a TRS-80 Model 4. Plus Atari SuperPong and Atari 2600VCS game consoles.

27 years, 8 months

How long will they last?

by MPritchard＠ensemble.net

>>I decided to seriously collect only those machinews that were built with >>standard parts. >Not a bad idea. It's been my experience that those who attempted to build >the 'perfect widget' ended up shooting themselves in the foot more likely >than not, all in the name of securing some perceived competitive advantage. >In Coleco's case, the results were disastrous. > -Ron Mitchell Wasn't the Colecovision built entirely out of "standard" parts, unlike the other systems of the day? Matt Pritchard graphics_grunt@ensemble_studios

27 years, 8 months

(fwd) Computer Shows

by bm_pete＠ix.netcom.com

Someone wondered about Hamfests, etc.: On Sat, 05 Apr 97 05:15:48 GMT, in misc.forsale.computers.other.systems valuecf(a)tiac.net (Value Computer Fairs, Inc.) wrote: > > >Value Computer Fairs, Inc. > >Visit us on the web: www.vcfonline.com > > >Upcoming Shows (NY) > >April 6th- Hofstra University > Hempstead, Long Island > > Show Hours: 9:30am - 3:00pm > Admission: $5 ($4 w/ copy of this post) > > >April 20th- Golden Gate Inn > Brooklyn, N.Y. > > Show Hours: 9:30am - 3:00pm > Admission: $5 ($4 w/ copy of this post) > >April 26th- Holiday Inn > Carle Place, Long Island > >April 27th- Holiday Inn > Ronkonkoma, Long Island > > > >Want a show in your area, e-mail us with your suggestion!!!!! > >For more info, visit our web site or call us at (800)997-Show. > >and remember WHY PAY RETAIL? _______________ Barry Peterson bm_pete(a)ix.netcom.com Husband to Diane, Father to Doug, Grandfather to Zoe now and to Tegan any day now!

27 years, 8 months

How long will they last?

by ronaldm＠mars.ark.com

>I decided to seriously collect only those machinews that were built with >standard parts. Not a bad idea. It's been my experience that those who attempted to build the 'perfect widget' ended up shooting themselves in the foot more likely than not, all in the name of securing some perceived competitive advantage. In Coleco's case, the results were disastrous. -Ron Mitchell

27 years, 8 months

Cassette Tapes Aging

by foxnhare＠goldrush.com

>>How long do cassette tapes last? >> >I'm still getting data reliably off of Coleco Datapacks that I recorded >circa 1986. But I've heard there are limitations. Don't use the tapes much >any more. One person talking about this a while back claimed it was better >to store casettes vertically rather than horizontally. Never paid much heed >to that, so I don't know if it's true or not. I have just pulled out a cassette from storage that I used in high school starting late 1980 or early 1981. Besides the tape end breaking when rewinding (getting a bit brittle I guess), I was able to recover the files I wanted without a problem. (this was a tape used on a Commodore PET, not particularly the fastest tape drive on earth). I don't know anything about vertical, it's been in cassete cases and cassette binders. Larry Anderson

27 years, 8 months

Timoniom/The Goods...

by dynasoar＠mindspring.com

William's description of the goodies at the Hamfest made me envious... Is there a listing somewhere of these meets? I sure would love to go to a few. Also: anyone out there with any parts resources/docs/specs for an Amstrad PC6400DD? Got one in very good shape at a local yard sale, but am unsure just exactly how to go about fixing it up. From looking at it, seems to resemble a PCJR clone. Any help or information would be appreciated. Thanks, Kirk Scott dynasoar(a)mindspring.com

27 years, 8 months

Compucolor

by MPritchard＠ensemble.net

Well, this particular unit had a color raster monitor and a 5 inch floppy drive vertically mounted in the monitor portion. Any idea which model it was. I think there were also 3 different keyboards as options for it. Matt Pritchard graphics_grunt@ensemble_studios ---------- From: Kai Kaltenbach [SMTP:kaikal@MICROSOFT.com] Sent: Friday, April 04, 1997 7:58 PM To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers Subject: RE: Compucolor The models are Compucolor II and 8051. I recall they had vector color monitors, which are not easily replaced, which accounts for their scarcity. Note that they're on my want list. If you find one, please let me know. Kai > ---------- > From: Matt Pritchard[SMTP:MPritchard@ensemble.net] > Sent: Friday, April 04, 1997 5:11 PM > To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers > Subject: Compucolor > > > Hey guys, is there any information on a machine called "Compucolor" > from > the late 70's around? > > I did a search on a couple engines and came up with nothing. I'm > asking because about 3 years ago, I let a working machine slip through > my hands (I had actually programmed on that same machine back in '79) > Next month, when I go back home, I'm going to launch an effort to find > it (if it hasn't been thrown away). > > Thanks, > > Matt Pritchard > graphics_grunt@ensemble_studios >

27 years, 8 months

Compucolor

by kaikal＠MICROSOFT.com

The models are Compucolor II and 8051. I recall they had vector color monitors, which are not easily replaced, which accounts for their scarcity. Note that they're on my want list. If you find one, please let me know. Kai > ---------- > From: Matt Pritchard[SMTP:MPritchard@ensemble.net] > Sent: Friday, April 04, 1997 5:11 PM > To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers > Subject: Compucolor > > > Hey guys, is there any information on a machine called "Compucolor" > from > the late 70's around? > > I did a search on a couple engines and came up with nothing. I'm > asking because about 3 years ago, I let a working machine slip through > my hands (I had actually programmed on that same machine back in '79) > Next month, when I go back home, I'm going to launch an effort to find > it (if it hasn't been thrown away). > > Thanks, > > Matt Pritchard > graphics_grunt@ensemble_studios >

27 years, 8 months

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test-drb April 1997