test-drb November 1999

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by healyzh＠aracnet.com

For those that don't know, Tru64 is the what used to be called DEC Unix, which in turn used to be called OSF/1. Friday evening Compaq announced/release a Hobbyist version. It's $99.00 for a copy, I don't know what licenses are included. Please note, this doesn't run on VAXen, but it does run on most Alpha's with 64MB+ RAM and 1GB+ Hard Drive space. http://www.unix.digital.com/webadvisory/ http://www.unix.digital.com/noncommercial-unix/ Personally, I might get it, but the system that is running UNIX right now is going to continue to run OpenBSD. Zane | Zane H. Healy | UNIX Systems Adminstrator | | healyzh(a)aracnet.com (primary) | Linux Enthusiast | | healyzh(a)holonet.net (alternate) | Classic Computer Collector | +----------------------------------+----------------------------+ | Empire of the Petal Throne and Traveller Role Playing, | | and Zane's Computer Museum. | | http://www.aracnet.com/~healyzh/ |

24 years, 10 months

Experience with Dilog DQ696-20?

by CLASSICCMP＠trailing-edge.com

>Anyone have any experience with the Dilog DQ696 ESDI disk controllers? I >just installed one in a MicroVAX III and I've been getting really _dismal_ >performance out of it. I had it misterminated for a bit (the middle drive >(of two) was terminated rather than the end drive). But I fixed that >without any increase in performance. The format/block analysis took about >10 hours for a 600MB disk. > >The interleave was set to 1 but that seems pretty standard these days, >should I up it to 2 or 3? or perhaps reduce it to 0? > >The drives are Micropolis 1568's so they're nice fast drives. Were these 1568's used previously on this Dilog controller? If not, they're probably configured for use on a PC-clone, and have the sector length set on the "short" side. The PLO in the Dilog isn't locking onto successive blocks, and as a result it's reading only one sector per revolution. The cure is to set the sector length on the 1568's to be a bit longer. You'll lose a little bit of capacity (and will have to reformat), but it'll be able to read more than one sector per revolution. Setting the interleave can interact with this, of course. If you don't know how to alter the block length on your drives, try altering the interleave and see if that helps any. > How about >Q-bus priority? No, if things are slow with the controller running the built-in exerciser (which *don't* move disk data over the Q-bus) it's not a Q-bus problem. It's a drive problem. -- Tim Shoppa Email: shoppa(a)trailing-edge.com Trailing Edge Technology WWW: http://www.trailing-edge.com/ 7328 Bradley Blvd Voice: 301-767-5917 Bethesda, MD, USA 20817 Fax: 301-767-5927

24 years, 10 months

11/34 inventory - board list

by cmcmanis＠freegate.com

So this is what is stuck in the 11/34 I got: Backplane #1 (working from right to left as seen from the front) M8266 (6) M8265 (6) M8267 (6) M7859 (4) M9312 (2) M7896 (6) M7856 (4) M7228 (4) M920 (2) ** bus jumper ** Backplane #2 M7800 (4) M7800 (4) M7860 (4) M7860 (4) M7892 (4) Dual D/A converters (third party) (6) Grant card M8716 (4) M9202 (2) ** bus jumper ** Backplane #3 M7219 (4) M7821 (3?) M796 (1) (hidden) (2) M9760 (2) M9302 (2) In this last back plane there are several cards that are dual or one wide and are short with white extension things over them so that they can be pushed from the top (but they hide the M numbers) So it seems that this is actually an 11/34a on the inside, that's nice to know. Anyone have any clues on the third backplane? --Chuck

24 years, 10 months

Tennecomp Systems TP-000020B - What is it?

by wirehead＠retrocomputing.com

Looking at some of the inventorying of an 11/34 inspired me to look inside my 11/34a again. It has a board labelled -> Tennecomp Systems TP-000020B Anyone know what this board is or what kinds of boards Tennecomp made? I did a search on the Net and only found a resume of someone who worked there. If nobody here knows, maybe I'll send her an email (but she looked like a production manager not an engineering type) and see if she can tell me what sorts of things they made. Thanks... Wirehead

24 years, 10 months

KIM-1, KIM-2, KIM-3, KIM-4

by jlewczyk＠his.com

I know what a KIM-1 is, the processor, tape and serial interface, etc. I know what a KIM-2 is, a memory expansion board I know what a KIM-4 is, its a "motherboard" for expanding a KIM-1 What is a KIM-3?

24 years, 10 months

DEC VAX

by James＠Brownfamily.com

I'm looking for the printer/terminal for an old vax. the part number is a LA-100-BA It's a printer with the keyboard integrated. Would you happen to have one???? James

24 years, 10 months

Looking for Intel's 8008 programming tools: PL/M, Assembler, Simulator

by jlewczyk＠his.com

Hi All, I am looking for Intel's programming tools for the 8008 microprocessor. These were written in Fortran and consisted of: An assembler A simulator A PL/M compiler Any information on these tools would be appreciated! An original tape, card deck, listing, would be great to find, but a copy of any or all of those would be acceptable! The PL/M compiler and 8008 Similator were written by the late Gary Kildall (of CP/M fame) for Intel. Thanks! jlewczyk(a)his.com

24 years, 10 months

Finally got a "straight" DF32 yesterday

by dylanb＠sympatico.ca

-----Original Message----- From: Ethan Dicks <ethan_dicks(a)yahoo.com> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers <classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu> Date: Friday, November 05, 1999 8:20 AM Subject: Re: Finally got a "straight" DF32 yesterday >--- John B <dylanb(a)sympatico.ca> wrote: >> >What's the -8/I switch? > >> Depending on the DF32, I have found two transistor versions. One with a >> rotary switch on the right side of the front and one without. The switch >> allowed you to select "PDP 8, 8/S, 8/I". > >I don't think I have that switch on my drives. You have schematics? Do you >know what that switch affects? Yes I do for that model, in fact (as of tomorrow morning) I will have schematics and maintenance documents for every DF32 version ever made... including more DF32s, and a ton of more PDP 8 stuff (will update)... and... I believe I am VERY lucky to have a wife and children that don't mind co-existing with such hardware (it is in its own room)! I can answer your question when you tell me: What kind of modules are in your DF32 - purple M series with "G", or read "R" series with "G". john > >-ethan > > >===== >Infinet has been sold. The domain is going away in February. >Please send all replies to > > erd(a)iname.com >__________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Bid and sell for free at http://auctions.yahoo.com >

24 years, 11 months

DEC VAX

by allisonp＠world.std.com

<I'm looking for the printer/terminal for an old vax. the part number is <a LA-100-BA < <It's a printer with the keyboard integrated. Would you happen to have <one???? Yes, but you won't pry it from my dead cold hands. If it's a really old VAX then you should have a LA120 on the console (common useage). Allison

24 years, 11 months

FW: Large number of DEC manuals for sale, Dealer inquiries welcome

by kyrrin＠bluefeathertech.com

Seen on Usenet. Maybe some of us can use the stuff? Contact the fellow directly if you're interested. Thanks. -=-=- <snip> -=-=- On 05 Nov 1999 23:38:37 GMT, in comp.os.vms you wrote: >>From: choaglin(a)aol.com (CHoaglin) >>Newsgroups: comp.os.vms >>Subject: Large number of DEC manuals for sale, Dealer inquiries welcome >>Lines: 124 >>NNTP-Posting-Host: ladder07.news.aol.com >>X-Admin: news(a)aol.com >>Date: 05 Nov 1999 23:38:37 GMT >>Organization: AOL http://www.aol.com >>Message-ID: <19991105183837.11411.00001426(a)ng-fa1.aol.com> >>Path: news1.jps.net!news-west.eli.net!news.vcd.hp.com!news.planetc.com!leto.backbone.ou.edu!hammer.uoregon.edu!newsfeed.direct.ca!portc01.blue.aol.com!spamz.news.aol.com!audrey04.news.aol.com!not-for-mail >>Xref: news1.jps.net comp.os.vms:4884 >> >>I have a huge number of manuals I'd like to sell off. All are in good >>condition, and some are shrinkwrapped still. I'm asking 5 bucks a piece in >>single quantities, less in some cases. I'll sell in any quantity, although I >>wouldn't mind selling them as a lot, since they're taking up space in my >>dining room right now. If anybody does want the whole lot, I'll certainly work >>with them as far as the per-book price goes. >> >>Here's a list of maybe half of the stuff... >> >>Decstation GW basic User's Guide & Reference >>VAX Fortran Vol. 2 Language Reference Manual >>DECnet/OSI Network Management >>DECnet/OSI for VMS: Introduction, planning, and glossary >>DECnet/OSI for VMS: DECnet use >>DECnet/OSI DECdts management >>DECnet/OSI End System Installation/Use >>DECnet/OSI Introduction & planning >>DECnet/OSI FTAM and Virtual Terminal Use and Management >>DECnet/OSI Network Control Language >>DECnet/OSI Network Management >>DECnet/OSI Problem Solving >>DECstation MS-DOS ver. 03.30.01 Enhancements $1 >>DEC TCP/IP services for OpenVMS system services and C socket programming >>Alpha AXP Firmware Porting Guide >>Mentec RSX-11M-plus release notes July 1995 $3 >>Emulex QD01/D Technical Manual >>Emulex QD35 Disk controller Installation and user guide >>Digital Microcomputers and Memories 1982 >>Digital Microcomputer processors 1978-79 >>DECnet/OSI Network control Language Quick reference guide >>DECnet/OSI Master index >>Digital LATplus/VMS Service Node Management Guide >>DECnet/OSI Installation and Configuration >>DECnet/OSI Glossary >>DEC C Run-Time Library Reference Manual for OpenVMS Systems >>DEC PC 400ST series Installation Guide >>The Software Dispatch: RSX-11M/S, M-PLUS, Micro/RSX october 1987 >>Software dispatch review: RSX-11M, RSX-11-MPLUS September 1985 >>DEC PC MS-DOS ver. 5.0 User's Guide and Reference >>DEC PC SVGA color monitor Installation Guide $1 >>VMS for Alpha Platforms Internals and Data Structures Vol. 1 >>DSSI VMScluster Installation and Troubleshooting Guide >>VAX 4000 Model 100A User Manual >>Digital: OpenVMS Compatibility Between VAX and Alpha >>Digital: Writing an OpenVMS Alpha SCSI Port Device Driver >>Webster WQESD Winchester Disc Controller User Manual (Quad ESDI for Q Bus) >>VAX Rdb/VMS guide to using SQL >>DEC PC Microsoft Windows Ver. 3.1 User's Guide $1 >>Digital Pathworks for OpenVMS (netware) Netware Utilities >>VMS for Alpha Platforms Internals and Data Structures Vol. 2 >>DEC PC MS-DOS Ver. 5.0 User's Guide and Reference >>RSX-11-MPLUS Vol. 1 >>Pathworks Product Family Overview >>Pathworks V5 for OpenVMS Server Administrator's Guide >>Pathworks for OpenVMS Planning and Setup Guide >>Pathworks V5 for OpenVMS Server Administrator's Command Reference >>Pathworks WAN Access (DOS/Windows) V1.0 Installation and Configuration Guide >>Pathworks V5 for Open VMS Server Messages >>Pathworks LAN Manager Remote Boot Guide >>DECprint Supervisor for OpenVMS: New Features >>Pathworks V5 for DOS and Windows User's Handbook >>Pathworks V5 for DOS and Windows Mail User's Reference >>Pathworks V5 for DOS and Windows PC DECWindows Motif Guide >>Pathworks V5 for DOS ands Windows SEDT User's Reference >>Pathworks V5 for DOS and Windows Terminal Emulation Guide >>Pathworks V5 for DOS and Windows Mail User's Reference >>Pathworks V5 for DOS and Windows SEDT User's Reference >>Pathworks V5 for DOS and Windows PC DECWindows Motif Guide >>Pathworks X.25 (DOS/Windows) V5.0 Guide >>Pathworks V5 for DOS and Windows Client Messages >>Pathworks for OpenVMS Printer Administration Guide >>Pathworks for OpenVMS Server Master Index $1 >>Pathworks for OpenVMS Server Administration Guide >>Pathworks for OpenVMS Guide to Managing Pathworks Licenses >>Pathworks for OpenVMS Server Installation and Upgrade Guide >>Pathworks V5 for DOS and Windows Client Installation and Configuration Guide >>Pathworks V5 for DOS and Windows Client Messages >>Pathworks for OpenVMS Printer Administration Guide >>Pathworks for OpenVMS Server Master Index $1 >>Pathworks for DOS and Windows Microsoft LAN Manager User's Guide for MS-DOS >>Pathworks V5 for DOS and Windows TCP/IP User's Guide >>Pathworks for OpenVMS Server Administration Guide >>Digital VAX 4000 Model 105A/106A Manual >>Digtial Datatrieve-11 Reference Manual >>Pathworks for OpenVMS Netware API Reference Set >>Software Dispatch RSX-11M/S, RSX-11M-PLUS, Micro/RSX April 1986 >>Software Dispatch RSX-11M/S, RSX-11-MPLUS, Micro/RSX July 1987 >>Software Dispatch RSX-11M/S, RSX-11-MPLUS, Micro/RSX May 1986 >>Software Dispatch RSX-11M/S, RSX-11-MPLUS, Micro/RSX August 1986 >>Software Dispatch RSX-11M/S, RSX-11-MPLUS, Micro/RSX June 1986 >>Software Dispatch RSX-11M/S, RSX-11-MPLUS, Micro/RSX October 1986 >>Software Dispatch RSX-11M/S, RSX-11-MPLUS, Micro/RSX November 1986 >>Software Dispatch RSX-11M/S, RSX-11-MPLUS, Micro/RSX March 1987 >>Software Dispatch RSX-11M/S, RSX-11-MPLUS, Micro/RSX February 1986 >>Software Dispatch RSX-11M/S, RSX-11-MPLUS, Micro/RSX January 1990 >>Software Dispatch RSX-11M/S, RSX-11-MPLUS, Micro/RSX April 1989 >>Software Dispatch RSX-11M/S, RSX-11-MPLUS, Micro/RSX December 1989 >>TCPware for OpenVMS Management Guide >>DEC C Installation Guide for OpenVMS VAX Systems >>VMScluster Systems for OpenVMS >>RSX-11 Utilities and commands: A Self-Paced Course Vol. 1 >>RSX-11M/RSX-11S Release Notes >>RSX-11M/MPLUS Utilities Manual >>Digital Peripherals Handbook 1981-82 >>OpenVMS AXP May 94 Layered Products Compact Disc User's Guide >>DECprint Supervisor for OpenVMS >>VAX MACRO and Instruction Set Reference Manual >>Oracle Rdb Guide to Database Performance and Tuning >>DEC VMS/LMF System Services Reference Manual >>OpenVMS Management Station Overview and Release Notes >>DEC C User's Guide for OpenVMS Systems >>NCR 53CF94/96-2 Fast SCSI Controller Data Manual >>RSX-11M Version 4.2 Update Notes Revision D >>DECprint Supervisor for OpenVMS System Manager's Guide >>QMA DLV Asychronous Line Interface Technical Manual >>DRV11-WA General Purpose DMA Interface User's Guide >>RSX-11M-PLUS/RMS-11 Release Notes, Guide to Writing an I/O Driver, SYSGEN >>Software Dispatch RSX-11M/S, RSX-11M-PLUS, Micro/RSX January 1986 >>Software Dispatch RSX-11M/S June 1989 >>RSX-11M-PLUS Version 3.0 Updates Notes Revision D >>RSX-11M-PLUS Version 3.0 Update Notes Revision E >>VAX 4000 Model 100A 2T-BA21X-TP Adapter Kit Installation Guide >> >>-Chris -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bruce Lane, Owner and head honcho, Blue Feather Technologies -- kyrrin (at) bluefeathertech [dot] com Web: http://www.bluefeathertech.com "...No matter how we may wish otherwise, our science can only describe an object, event, or living thing in our own human terms. It cannot possibly define any of them..."

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