It should be Convergent, Sperry, or Unisys. these boxes run CTOS/BTOS a
VERY prioparatary OS that the only this series uses. If you need any help,
I'll try, it's been 5 years since I touched one, but I used to run a 600
user network of them.
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> From: Alan Richards <alanr(a)morgan.ucs.mun.ca>
> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
> Subject: Re: Info wanted, Congruent/Uniys machines
> Date: Monday, September 15, 1997 11:08 PM
>
> At 07:12 PM 15/09/97 -0400, you wrote:
> >Hi,
> > I have a couple of systems given to me by an accountant friend. They
> >bear a
> >"Congruent" name plate, but the actual name on the S/N - Model # plate,
> >is
> >Unisys. At least one of them is a model CJ-5330-A12. While he was using
>
>
> "Congruent"? I know Unisys aquired "Convergent" (in '88 i think) but
I've
> never heard of "Congruent". How old are these systems?
>
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At 07:32 PM 9/13/97 -0400, you wrote:
>what the heck is this? i hope i dont have to see spam on this list!
Yep, you guessed it, it's spam.
> has opened its site at: http://www.acaonline.com.
Best thing to do is avoid this site. If you really want to, spread a rumour
saying they're crooked.
> If you wish to be removed from this advertiser's future mailings, please
If a reply actually reaches a valid address, you may indeed be removed from
*this* advertiser's mailings. However, you will have provided the spam
facilitator with a valid address for his other customers...
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sinasohn(a)crl.com that none but madmen know."
Roger Louis Sinasohn & Associates
San Francisco, California http://www.crl.com/~sinasohn/
I picked up two DEC rainbow 100's and I only need one (actually, I don't
need either, but I'm keeping one anyway. Love them disk drives!) This is a
desktop unit with a really cute monitor/keyboard. Dunno if they work, but
you can have your choice. So, anyone have anything they want to trade for
one? Portables preferred...
Also, I got a Kaypro printer (Daisywheel, I think) and a DEC printer that
looks like a typewriter without the keys. (I'd go look at it to get the
model, but I'm supposed to be working... 8^)
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Roger Louis Sinasohn & Associates
San Francisco, California http://www.crl.com/~sinasohn/
just sent personal reply to group, and would like to apologize to all
members of the listserv.
Dave
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At 07:19 AM 9/15/97 -0700, you wrote:
>
>Here's one from the past:
>What is the name of that toy mechanical digital computer
>that was advertised in the back of many magazines and
>catalogs like Edmunds Scientific and other tech hobby ones,
>I believe in the early 70's. It was the size of a shoebox,
>came unassembled, and had lots of moving parts. Sorry,
>that's all I remember. But I think I saw one in the
>Computer Museum in Boston several years ago.
That would be the "DigiComp-1". Red plastic with slices of soda straws
that you slip over tabs to "load" a program.
Had one, lost it, would love to have one again...
-jim
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The Computer Garage - http://www.rdrop.com/~jimw
Computer Garage Fax - (503) 646-0174
At 08:51 PM 9/11/97 -0700, you wrote:
>> > faces with names! Anyone up for a dinner get together Saturday night?
> I am totally unfamilar with the area but I am sure we can find a place to
>eat. My preference would be someplace reasonable quiet so conversation is
>possible :).
The VCF is in Pleasanton, about 25-30 miles east-southeast of San Francisco.
Roughly at the intersection of Hwys 580 & 680.
As to where to eat, there's a Black Angus there which is a (chain)
steakhouse that's pretty good. My no-red-meat-girlfriend likes 'em. It may
be noisy though, as some are meet markets on the weekends with dance floors
and such.
(There's also the Cadillac Ranch nearby, which is really loud, but is good
for C/W line dancing.)
I'm sure others (who are more local) can point out good places. (For SF,
check out my list at: <http://www.crl.com/restrant.com>)
Anyway, I'd be interested in dinner.
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Roger Louis Sinasohn & Associates
San Francisco, California http://www.crl.com/~sinasohn/
Hi,
I just got a terrific addition to my collection of Apple computers. One
slight problem though, either I'm doing something wrong, or else there is
something wrong with it.
Cosmetically it looks to be in good shape, the only thing I really notice
on that mark is someone apparently tried to manually eject a floppy with
something other than a paperclip.
Opening up the case I saw one problem the four batteries need replacement,
and are starting to corrode. Any idea's on where replacements can be found?
The button above the keyboard jack doesn't seem to function properly, it
lights up, but I can't turn the computer off using it, it simply resets it.
I power it up with the Profile drive powered up and connected. It comes up
and passes the diagnostics just fine, nice crisp, bright display. It then
looks for a boot device, can't find it, and asks where to look or restart.
I go to the menu to tell it where to look, and it fails to find it.
However, if I go to the menu, and let it sit for a little while the light
comes on solid on the profile drive. I can then tell it to start from that
disk, then the screen goes dark, the profile disk whirrs a couple times
(the disk is nice and quite, moreso than a lot of more modern drives).
At this point it just sits there. I've left it in this state for several
minutes, nothing. Even pressing the power button above the keyboard jack
has no results (is this supposed to do anything?). If I press the reset
button on the back, it reboots to the can't find startup device screen.
Are there disk images of the boot disks available anywhere? I gather there
is a program on the Apple site
ftp://mirror.apple.com/mirrors/info-mac/disk/dart-153.hqx that will let you
create them, but I haven't had any luck searching. I would almost assume
they are on a Apple server somewhere since pre-System 7.1 MacOS, and the OS
for the Apple II is there.
Thanks for your time,
Zane
| Zane H. Healy | UNIX Systems Adminstrator |
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| healyzh(a)holonet.net (alternate) | Mac Programmer |
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hmmm... got me
At 02:08 AM 9/16/97 -0200, you wrote:
>At 07:12 PM 15/09/97 -0400, you wrote:
>>Hi,
>> I have a couple of systems given to me by an accountant friend. They
>>bear a
>>"Congruent" name plate, but the actual name on the S/N - Model # plate,
>>is
>>Unisys. At least one of them is a model CJ-5330-A12. While he was using
>
>
> "Congruent"? I know Unisys aquired "Convergent" (in '88 i think) but I've
>never heard of "Congruent". How old are these systems?
>
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Gang,
Our bid on a new house has been accepted and my wife and I have started the
task of packing. In reviewing my own computer collection, it looks like it's
time to part with a few pieces which are redundant or for which I really
don't have the time anymore.
Therefore, the following are free to a good home:
1. Perkin-Elmer (Concurrent) 7350, 2MB RAM, 320K floppy, 30MB HD, KB, mono
monitor.
This is a 68000-based Unix box, often used for instrument control.
Runs IDRIS, Uniplus SystemIII, and/or MicroXELOS (Uniplus-derived
SVR2) (currently installed).
Comes with copious manuals (including service docs), OS disks
(plus extra copies), and some applications software.
2. AT&T 3B2/310, 4MB RAM, 2x72MB HD, floppy. Includes EPORTS, tape,
SCSI, and Ethernet cards. Also have additional tape and PORTS cards.
Comes with full set of manuals adn OS diskettes.
3. Zenith Z-89. 64K RAM, hard-sector disk controller.
4. Apple //c (ROM 255). 128K RAM, includes power brick.
5. TRS-80 Model III. 48K, 2 floppies (may need speed adjustment), serial
card installed. Works, but not the prettiest Model III.
6. TRS-80 Color Computer 2 (older version). 64K, Extended Color Basic.
Works, but again not the prettiest.
7. Dead Compaq Portable (original). Motherboard dead, some sort of problem
with power supply. KB and video find. Includes Video, Printer, and HD
controller cards. Also includes all case pieces. May be useful for
someone attempting to restore one.
I'm located in Central New Jersey. I'd prefer not to have to ship, but
will do so if someone is will ing to pay. For obvious reasons, the
Perkin-Elmer and AT&T may be too much to ship.
<<<John>>>
At 07:12 PM 15/09/97 -0400, you wrote:
>Hi,
> I have a couple of systems given to me by an accountant friend. They
>bear a
>"Congruent" name plate, but the actual name on the S/N - Model # plate,
>is
>Unisys. At least one of them is a model CJ-5330-A12. While he was using
"Congruent"? I know Unisys aquired "Convergent" (in '88 i think) but I've
never heard of "Congruent". How old are these systems?
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