test-drb August 1999

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by jlwest＠tseinc.com

I would be MOST interested in the HP1000 (*VERY* much so if it includes a 7900A or 7905), but would need to know what peripherals are in it. Please let me know as soon as you can find out - shipping from CA to me isn't a problem.... Jay West -----Original Message----- From: Mike Ford <mikeford(a)netwiz.net> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers <classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu> Date: Tuesday, August 10, 1999 2:38 PM Subject: SoCal Salvage, ALR, HP 1000 >One salvage place has a load of ALR (Advanced Logic Research) stuff going >through it. Mostly all the old "stuff" that tends to accumulate in a firm, >and then goes when it gets bought. Lots of ALR bits like big chassis, some >triple pentium pro boards, boxes of power supplies. > >Later this week they tell me a complete HP 1000 is coming in, but no >details yet. > >All above located in SoCal. > > >

24 years, 11 months

IBM PS/2 P70-386 SIMM needed...+ a couple other things...

by jolminkh＠nsw.bigpond.net.au

>Basically what I meant is banks of two. There's two SIMMS in a bank, with 2 >banks, totaling 4 SIMMS. > >If you install three 2 MB SIMMS, instead of getting a 6 MB memory reading, >you'll get a 4 MB reading and a memory error. > Nope. You'll get a memory error until you run the reference disk. If you have an error while running the reference disk then you have the wrong type of simms. It's not until you get to Pentiums that you need 72pin simms in pairs. >///--->>> > -Jason Willgruber > (roblwill(a)usaor.net) > ICQ#: 1730318 ><http://members.tripod.com/general_1> > >-----Original Message----- >From: Olminkhof <jolminkh(a)nsw.bigpond.net.au> >To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers ><classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu> >Date: Friday, August 06, 1999 2:11 AM >Subject: Re: IBM PS/2 P70-386 SIMM needed...+ a couple other things... > > >> >> >>Jason Wrote: >>>I need a 2MB SIMM for an IBM PS/2 P70-386. I know they go in in sets of >>>two's, but for some reason, I have a spare SIMM that I found. Does anyone >> >> >>I've never heard of this "sets of 2" stuff on these. >>They use the same simms as the desktop model 70 . . ie with presence >>detect circuitry. >> >>Hans >> >> >

24 years, 11 months

Are tatty boxes worth keeping?

by Glenatacme＠aol.com

In a message dated 08/09/1999 5:07:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ard(a)p850ug1.demon.co.uk writes: > Hmmm... I didn't realise there was a lack of info on 1980's packaging > (most manufacturers did much the same thing). Perhaps they did. Perhaps not. Nonetheless this is a poor excuse for trashing original packaging, unless you are forced to because of lack of space. A piece of history is in your hands, to do with as you choose. > > interesting, too!). Additionally, collectors will certainly pay a premium > > for an item which includes some or all of the original peripheral "trash." > That implies I collect as an investment, which I don't. I collect because > I love old computers. I have no intention of _ever_ selling anything on. I'm not an investment collector, and I certainly didn't mean to imply that you are. However, when I finally croak, I hope that someone finds as much useful enjoyment in these machines as I do. If not, I hope my survivors sell them for top dollar, styrofoam and all. On the other hand, my wife might just sweep them all into the bin ;>) > You obviously don't know how little space I have here. Of course I don't, having never seen your storage area! Which is why I suggested that an abundance of space was required in order to keep all of the associated "trash." For crying out loud, Tony, lighten up! You ask for suggestions and then ridicule the replies! Sheesh! Glen Goodwin 0/0

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Who was I talking to about the HP9100?

by ard＠p850ug1.demon.co.uk

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IBM/XT Y2K Compliancy

by peter.pachla＠vectrex.freeserve.co.uk

Hi Hans, >>PC/XT class machines generally have no clock hardware >>in them as standard.... > >This is only true if you look at the very basic unit.... But that's exactly what I was talking about, STANDARD PC/XT machines. IBM, to the best of my knowledge, never released any form of clock card for the PC or XT. >....but clock-cards have been popular back than. Either as single >function card (rather rar) or within a multi function card. I used to have at least one clock card and several multi-function cards with built in clocks for use in such machines. The point is though that even though they were popular, they were generally the exception rather than the rule.... TTFN - Pete. -- Hardware & Software Engineer. Sound Engineer. Collector of Arcade Machines, Games Consoles & Obsolete Computers (esp DEC) peter.pachla(a)virgin.net | peter.pachla(a)vectrex.freeserve.co.uk | peter.pachla(a)wintermute.free-online.co.uk | www.wintermute.free-online.co.uk --

24 years, 11 months

MsWorks for DOS?

by roblwill＠usaor.net

Hi! I was wondering if anyone had an old copy of MS-Works (3.0?) for DOS that they'd be willing to email to me trade something for (I have some old Mac and IBM programs). I'm looking for a copy of the install disks to install in an old ZDS SuperSport. The JVC HD recently seized in it, and I bought a new one (Alps) through www.zdsparts.com . Luckily, I had all of my documents backed up on disk, but unfortunately, the MS-Works that was on the Zenith was the only copy of MS-Works I have, and it was on there when I bought the computer. I'm currently using WordPerfect 5.0, which doesn't recognize Works format, or have spreadsheet / database. I also really don't feel like spending the money to buy a new version of Works to just convert the files to WordPerfect. (Word '97 doesn't read Works 3.0 for DOS format files, either.) ThAnX, ///--->>> -Jason Willgruber (roblwill(a)usaor.net) ICQ#: 1730318 <http://members.tripod.com/general_1>

24 years, 11 months

Tektronix 4051 or 4052

by mmcgraw74＠hotmail.com

I'm looking for an old Tektronix 4051 or 4052 graphics computer. Thanks in advance, Monty McGraw Spring, TX

24 years, 11 months

Tektronix 4051 or 4052

by mmcgraw74＠hotmail.com

I bought a Tek4051 while in the USAF in 1978. I developed several programs using the 4051 for data collection and reduction. I would like to find one, probably for the nostalgia, I still have the my old program listings. I saw the recent thread on the EXEC command, I figured out the EXEC command and wrote a couple of 6800 assembly language programs (play music, dump the ROMs to the printer, etc). As I recall the format of the command was EXEC A$, where the string was typically read from the tape as a single file. Monty McGraw >From: Joe <rigdonj(a)intellistar.net> >Reply-To: classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu >To: "Discussion re-collecting of classic computers" ><classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu> >Subject: Re: Tektronix 4051 or 4052 >Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 13:09:27 > >Monty, > > Good Luck! I only know of two 4051s and only one 4052. I have one of >the >4051s. None of them are for sale. Are you looking for one to collect or >what? > > Joe > >At 11:05 PM 8/9/99 -0500, you wrote: > >I'm looking for an old Tektronix 4051 or 4052 graphics computer. > > > >Thanks in advance, > > > >Monty McGraw > >Spring, TX > > > >Attachment Converted: "C:\ATTACH\Tektroni.htm" > > > _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.msn.com

24 years, 11 months

Information on part

by edick＠idcomm.com

The WD2797 has little in common with the i8272. It is essentially a WD1793 with a built-in PLL for clock recovery. The instructions are, I think, the same as those for the WD1793. The clock recovery circuit works adequately for data rates suitable for 5.25" drives, but is less than wonderful for the 8" drives. It was used with great success on the 5.25" drive interfaces on Western Digital's line of bridge controllers. AFAIK, it was not as well received as the 9229 and 9216, both of which were digital clock recovery circuits suitable for use with 8" drives. These were popular enough, however, that someone on the list probably has already scanned the data sheet. Dick -----Original Message----- From: Dwight Elvey <elvey(a)hal.com> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers <classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu> Date: Monday, August 09, 1999 6:59 PM Subject: Information on part >Hi > I need information on a 2793. I know what it is, 'just need >to know how it is the same and how it differs from some >controller like a 8272. > I looked at the obvious places on the net without results. >Dwight >

24 years, 11 months

FW: FS: mVaxII, mVax2000, grey wall - $50.00

by kyrrin＠bluefeathertech.com

Fellow here has some good VAXen stuff pretty cheap. Contact directly if you're interested. -=-=- <snip> -=-=- On Tue, 10 Aug 1999 11:02:10 GMT, in comp.os.vms you wrote: >>From: wetboy <wetboy(a)shore.net> >>Subject: FS: mVaxII, mVax2000, grey wall - $50.00 >>Newsgroups: comp.os.vms >>User-Agent: tin/pre-1.4-980618 (UNIX) (SunOS/4.1.4 (sun4m)) >>Lines: 29 >>Message-ID: <SETr3.1282$EG4.221700(a)news.shore.net> >>Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 11:02:10 GMT >>NNTP-Posting-Host: 192.233.85.1 >>X-Complaints-To: abuse(a)shore.net >>X-Trace: news.shore.net 934282930 192.233.85.1 (Tue, 10 Aug 1999 07:02:10 EDT) >>NNTP-Posting-Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 07:02:10 EDT >>Organization: Shore.Net/Eco Software, Inc; (info(a)shore.net) >>Path: news1.jps.net!news.pbi.net!165.87.194.248!newsfeed.us.ibm.net!ibm.net!news.maxwell.syr.edu!news.shore.net!not-for-mail >>Xref: news1.jps.net comp.os.vms:785 >> >>MicroVax II: >> >> BA123 case >> RD53 >> 9 MB ram >> TK50 >> VMS 5.3 >> >>MicroVax 2000: >> >> RD32 >> 6 MB ram (IIRC) >> VMS 4.5B >> >> >>VT320, LA75 >> >>Most of VMS 5.0 "grey wall" (some >>notebooks later than 5.0). >> >> >>All for $50.00 >> >>Pick up near Portsmouth, New Hampshire. >> >>E-mail me if you are interested. >> >> >>-- Wetboy -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 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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