Just a quick note -
I've uploaded the remainder of the lists I'm working on (PCs and clones,
peripherals, and operating systems) to the web site. The PC/clones
list is nearly complete and the others are still very much "in progress".
I don't know how useful they'll really be right now, but if you're
bored you can send me additions and corrections.
Bill
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Bill Whitson - Classic Computers ListOp
bill(a)booster.u.washinton.edu or bcw(a)u.washington.edu
http://weber.u.washington.edu/~bcw
At 06:39 PM 5/15/97 -0500, you wrote:
>I remember seeing some other systems with this kind of display in
>magazines. (The GRiD Compass comes to mind?)
If I remember correctly, we had a Compaq 'lunchbox' portable machine
that had a gas-plasma display on it. It was a '386 machine and the display
pivoted outward and could be adjusted for the best viewing angle. I've seen
a couple other systems with these displays as well, but don't recall which
ones or if I had any problems with them. It seems to me that the gas-plasma
was fairly easy on the eyes.
Jeff jeffh(a)eleventh.com
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Collector of Classic Computers: Amiga 1000, Amiga 3000, Atari 800, Atari
800XL, Atari MegaST-2, Commodore C-128, Commodore Plus/4, Commodore VIC-20,
Kaypro 2X, Mattel Aquarius, Osbourne Executive, Timex-Sinclair 1000, TRS-80
Color Computer 3, TRS-80 Model IV
Plus Atari SuperPong and Atari 2600VCS game consoles
Unfortunately, I can't take advantage of this due to being on the wrong
edge of the continent. But if anyone else is interested, go for it. The
TRS-80 Model II IMAO was always one of the most rugged and reliable
systems I ever used.
Ward Griffiths
"America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within
the system, but too early to shoot the bastards." --Claire Wolfe
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Date: Thu, 15 May 1997 08:43:21 -0700 (PDT)
From: Andy K. in San Francisco <scooter(a)california.com>
To: gram <gram(a)cnct.com>
Subject: Re: Model 2000 Xenix
Hi There:
I saw the posting that you placed on comp.sys.tandy that proclaimed
yourself as a 16/6000 specialist/expert.
I still have one that I don't use...it is taking up too much of valuable
desk space...any suggestions on how to sell (for very little of course)
this computer system.
It is 1 MB, 20 MB primary, 12 MB secondary...2 8" double density disk
drives...
I also have two tandy 12s and 2 Model IIs and a VT-52 in the basement
wrapped up in plastic. Software, manual, etc. etc. etc. While I was
working for Toni Kelly of Bay Area (now in Dallas), we shipped a model II
and it was a nightmare, so I would rather not ship it.
Suggestions welcome...the owner of club-100 suggested I could ask $50 for
the Model 2s, $75 for the Tandy 12 and maybe $150 for the 16/6000. Yes I
know people have gotten them free or from garage sales/thrift stores...I
would rather not have to dump these "boat anchors."
Thanks, take care,
andy k. in San Francisco
scooter(a)california.com
Hello,
I saw a post on the misc.forsale.computers.mac-specific.misc newsgroup
tonight that had a bunch of vintage computer stuff in it. Including some
mac software, lisa books & software, Lisa keyboard, Apple II stuff and
some non-Apple stuff too. I didn't want to quote the thing here because
it's a long list so go to the newsgroup or Dejanews and search this
title:
Apple items for sale
Posted by: jmorand(a)tiac.net (Doug M.)
By the way I don't even know this guy, I just thought the prices looked
reasonable and you folks might need something he has.
Greg
Been pretty slow around here of late.
I went to a thrift store and ended up finding a copy of John Scully's
_Odyssey_. Although I hate this man and hold him solely responsible for the
demise of Apple and especially the Apple ][ (please don't start a holy
war over this, its just my stupid opinion) I found the book to contain
tons of great history on Apple during the 80s and decided it would make
an excellent read and historical reference. Even though it was in crummy
condition, it was only $2.95.
Sam
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Computer Historian, Programmer, Musician, Philosopher, Athlete, Writer, Jackass
I just wanted to say this:
Already several people have offered to help out by getting the files off
the RLO2 disk packs.
Right now, Jim Willing seems to be the guy to do it (he also seems to be
closest to the disks, which I think are in central CA). I've put him in
touch with keith Robinson who is heading up the Intellivsion emulator
effort.
Let me just say that I am overwhelmed by the favorable response that
has come from the people on this list. The sense of community and
people that value computer history has left me with a lump in my throat.
Thanks to all,
-Matt Pritchard
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A.R. Duell [SMTP:ard12@eng.cam.ac.uk]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 1997 4:50 AM
> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
> Subject: RE: Call for Help: Retrieve files from 14" DEC platters
>
> >
> >
> > This news just in:
> >
> > According to Ray Roux, who maintained the VAX systems, we were
> running
> > Unix, BSD 4.1. The platters are 14", with the label: Data Cartridge
> > RL02K-DC.
>
> In that case, they're RL02 packs, with a capacity of 10.4 Mbytes.
> There
> are plenty of working RL02's about - I have a couple myself on a
> PDP11,
> although it's non-trivial to ship the packs to me. I am sure you'll
> find
> somebody in the States who can help.
>
>
> --
> -tony
> ard12(a)eng.cam.ac.uk
> The gates in my computer are AND,OR and NOT, not Bill
This news just in:
According to Ray Roux, who maintained the VAX systems, we were running
Unix, BSD 4.1. The platters are 14", with the label: Data Cartridge
RL02K-DC.
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Any help in finding a system that can read it, and someone willing to
help out is massively appreciated!
-Matt Pritchard
> -----Original Message-----
> From: A.R. Duell [SMTP:ard12@eng.cam.ac.uk]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 13, 1997 12:43 PM
> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
> Subject: Re: Call for Help: Retrieve files from 14" DEC platters
>
> > In addition to all the games that people know about, the Blus Sky
> > Rangers have some 14" DEC platters taken from 2 VAX systems that
> were
> > used for development. These files on these platters include source
> > code, screen shots and data from *UNRELEASED* Intellivision games.
> Some
> > of these probably were announced titles that never shipped, others
> were
> > never even announced.
>
> 14" platters could be almost anything (off the top of my head, RK04,
> RK05,
> RL01, RL02, RK06, RK07, RM02, RM03, RP04, RP05, RP06, Several CDC
> drives,
> etc). And a drive that capable of reading one will not read any of the
> others (even if they will physically fit into it).
>
> If you can find out what they were written on, there's a good chance
> that
> somebody will still have at least one working drive...
>
>
> --
> -tony
> ard12(a)eng.cam.ac.uk
> The gates in my computer are AND,OR and NOT, not Bill
I know there was mention on this group a few weeks back about disk
platters.
Here's the situation:
You can help preserve a bit of history.
There is a project underway in the classic gaming community to release
the entire *entire* Mattel Intellivsion library on an Emulator for the
PC and Macintosh. This project is being spearheaded by the Blue Sky
Rangers - a group of original Mattel Intellivision programmers.
In addition to all the games that people know about, the Blus Sky
Rangers have some 14" DEC platters taken from 2 VAX systems that were
used for development. These files on these platters include source
code, screen shots and data from *UNRELEASED* Intellivision games. Some
of these probably were announced titles that never shipped, others were
never even announced.
If anyone has working equipment that can read these platters, and
extract the files to some other medium, and is willing to get involved
to preserve these games before they are lost forever, please contect me
at mpritchard(a)ensemble.net or matthep(a)netcom.com
I thank everyone in advance,
-Matt Pritchard
hey, does anyone know the name of the computer/portable in the movie "Single
White Female". I know it looks like a "lunchbox" type machine, but that's
about it.
thanks,
Dave
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