Jarek, you will note that I have forwarded your e-mail to the listserv
for the Classic Computer mailing list. This is a group of people who
are very interested in a wide variety of older - over 10 years old -
computers af many kinds.
A number are interested in CP/M machines, and there was a recent
dialogue about a Spectravideo machine (whose model number I forget).
I think that there will be interest in your work.
- don
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1999 21:13:36 +0100
From: Jarek Adamski <yarek(a)sp7.zsk.p.lodz.pl>
To: donm(a)crash.cts.com
Subject: New CP/M implementations
Hi!
I found this address in CP/M-FAQ and I write because I have
implemented CP/M 2.2 for some Z80 computers.
1. SAM Coupe, produced since 1989 in England by Miles-Gordon
Technnology. Files are available on:
"http://nautilus.torch.net.pl/zxland/"
- "CPM22QED.lha" the install disk,
- "ZXVGSusr.lha" description how to install,
- "CPM22007RAR.lha" - recent version of some system files.
2. TIMEX FDD 3000, produced about 1985 in Portugal by TIMEX.
This computer works with TIMEX COMPUTER 2048 and TIMEX
INTERFACE. The install disk isn't available via Internet.
3. SPECTRAVIDEO 738 X'PRESS, produced in Austria by Prosystem
(I'm not sure). This is kind of MSX. New versions not available
due to lack of interest. (But I can compile new on request.)
All above are compatibile. Have the same terminal (VT-52), the
same format program (QFORMAT) and XDPB utility (QMOUNT). Use
disks of 210, 410, 420, 820 and 1640kB - my own definitions. On
the disks there are additional sectors that allow boot "1." and
"2." from one disk.
--
Yarek.
Tube or transistor?
NM
> -----Original Message-----
> From: LordTyran [SMTP:a2k@one.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 1999 3:59 PM
> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
> Subject: OT: Semi-functional scope?
>
> About 2 years ago a friend of mine gave me a "Bell & Howell Schools"
> scope. I put it in my basement for a few years until I've had time to look
> at it. A friend guided me through the alignment over the phone so I get my
> dot centered on the screen. But I can't get it to start (is sweeping the
> word?) I just get the dot. Turning the controls to any place other than
> where he told me results in the dot falling off the screen (to the left
> usually). I've tried to get results by connecting low-level audio sources
> including music and white noise, but still nothing on the display other
> than the dot. Any ideas? I need to have it working by 3rd period Friday
> because my friend is bringing an Arp 2600 analogue synthesizer to my
> chemistry class to demonstrate different wave forms and it will be a lot
> more effective if we can demonstrate the different waves if theyc an be
> seen.
>
> Oh, I forgot to mention that when I opened it up, there was a REALLY long
> CRT (I'd say more than 1.5 feet) that ran the entire length of the
> cabinet. Other than a bit of a rusty shield under one of the went holes,
> it was REALLY clean on the inside... but had several spider webs and dead
> insects. How something can be home to little creatures but not get dusty
> is quite beyond me... the only openings are the vent holes in the top,
> which are long skinny things that shuold have let it all the dust...
>
> Thanks,
> Kevin
I was cleaning my office this weekend and came across 9 copies of the 9/95 issue of BYTE (don't ask why), the 20th anniversary issue. If anyone wants 8 of them (I am keeping one) I will front the postage to see that they get a good home. I will not split these up. There's a lot of interesting historical information in this issue for those who haven't seen it before. 20 most important chips, 20 most significant systems, 20 biggest flops (e.g. Lisa, PC jr.), etc.
Wayne
Yeah . . . that was my fault . . . I copied a message via the reply button
and forgot to change the subject . . . I'm sorry I did that!
Don & Jeff both did read your thread up to that point, so it's likely
they'll continue to read it, along with others, thank goodness.
Dick
-----Original Message-----
From: Wayne Smith <wsmith(a)gj.com>
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
Date: Tuesday, September 21, 1999 2:49 PM
Subject: Re: Can anyone I.D. this part, possibly from IBM 5100
>
>
>>>>> Don Maslin <donm(a)cts.com> 09/21 11:33 AM >>>
>>
>>
>>On Tue, 21 Sep 1999, Jeffrey l Kaneko wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> BTW, thanks so much for scanning and sending me the WD-1002
>>> docs. I'm looking foreward to seeing the other documents
>>> you have planned to scan as they become available.
>>>
>>> Thanks Dick!
>>>
>>>
>>> Jeff
>>
>>I concur completely!
>>
>> - don
>>
>
>It seems that this thread has lost its thread. Still looking for an I.D.
on the following:
>
>http://home.earthlink.net/~wmsmith/_uimages/plate.jpg
>
>Wayne
>
>
!
>!
>!
>!
>
>
BTW, thanks so much for scanning and sending me the WD-1002
docs. I'm looking foreward to seeing the other documents
you have planned to scan as they become available.
Thanks Dick!
Jeff
On Tue, 21 Sep 1999 00:43:26 -0600 "Richard Erlacher" <edick(a)idcomm.com>
writes:
> In case anyone's interested, I've found my missing manual for the
> OMTI 10A
> SASI-bus-to-SA1000/Q2000 8" hard disk bridge controller and am
> scanning it.
> I also have the manual for the XEBEC 1410, as well as the
> WD1000&1002-05, as
> well as the 1000-55 and 1001 from Western Digital. All these will
> be
> reduced to machine readable form eventually.
>
> If there's any urgency to your own need(s), let me know and I'll
> adjust the
> priority accordingly.
>
> Dick
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stegeman, Henk HJ SSI-TSEA-331 [SMTP:Henk.J.Stegeman@is.shell.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 1999 6:53 AM
> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
> Subject: Wanted IBM S/360 doc.
>
> Hi,
>
> For years I am looking for some IBM 360/50 hardware manuals.
>
> I am VERY interested in copies of :
>
> - CE course material of this system
> - The so-called MDM manual of the IBM 360/50
> - Theory of Operation of the IBM 360/50
>
> Anyone on this list who can help me ending my search for these IBM manuals
> ?
>
>
> Henk Stegeman,
I'm sorry about fouling up the title to this thing . . . it's about those
old FDC/HDC Doc's etc, I ran across a couple of months ago. A few were
missing, though I knew I had them somewhere. Now that they're found, I'm
trying to make a machine-readable and therefore searchable database.
If anyone wants copies, or if anyone can help with preparing these documents
for, of finding an accessible and stabile site for publication on the web,
your input/suggestions are welcome.
Dick
Dick
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Erlacher <edick(a)idcomm.com>
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
Date: Tuesday, September 21, 1999 12:41 AM
Subject: Re: Can anyone I.D. this part, possibly from IBM 5100
>In case anyone's interested, I've found my missing manual for the OMTI 10A
>SASI-bus-to-SA1000/Q2000 8" hard disk bridge controller and am scanning it.
>I also have the manual for the XEBEC 1410, as well as the WD1000&1002-05,
as
>well as the 1000-55 and 1001 from Western Digital. All these will be
>reduced to machine readable form eventually.
>
>If there's any urgency to your own need(s), let me know and I'll adjust the
>priority accordingly.
>
>Dick
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Wayne Smith <wsmith(a)gj.com>
>To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
><classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
>Date: Monday, September 20, 1999 11:24 PM
>Subject: Can anyone I.D. this part, possibly from IBM 5100
>
>
>>Last night I found a strange metal plate in one of the pockets of
>>one of my IBM 5100 manuals. It is stainless steel. Link here for
>>a scan:
>>
>>http://home.earthlink.net/~wmsmith/_uimages/plate.jpg
>>
>>Can anyone identify this? It does not appear related to
>>DC300 tapes. Thanks, all.
>>
>>Wayne Smith
>>
>>
>
Hi,
For years I am looking for some IBM 360/50 hardware manuals.
I am VERY interested in copies of :
- CE course material of this system
- The so-called MDM manual of the IBM 360/50
- Theory of Operation of the IBM 360/50
Anyone on this list who can help me ending my search for these IBM manuals ?
Henk Stegeman,
In case anyone's interested, I've found my missing manual for the OMTI 10A
SASI-bus-to-SA1000/Q2000 8" hard disk bridge controller and am scanning it.
I also have the manual for the XEBEC 1410, as well as the WD1000&1002-05, as
well as the 1000-55 and 1001 from Western Digital. All these will be
reduced to machine readable form eventually.
If there's any urgency to your own need(s), let me know and I'll adjust the
priority accordingly.
Dick
-----Original Message-----
From: Wayne Smith <wsmith(a)gj.com>
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
Date: Monday, September 20, 1999 11:24 PM
Subject: Can anyone I.D. this part, possibly from IBM 5100
>Last night I found a strange metal plate in one of the pockets of
>one of my IBM 5100 manuals. It is stainless steel. Link here for
>a scan:
>
>http://home.earthlink.net/~wmsmith/_uimages/plate.jpg
>
>Can anyone identify this? It does not appear related to
>DC300 tapes. Thanks, all.
>
>Wayne Smith
>
>
Well, here's a list of what doc I've looked at so far, and, God be thanked,
that's most of it.
The format isTITLE followed by ORDER NUMBER # followed by number if more
than 1.
8086/8087/8088 MACRO ASSEMBLER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 121624-001 rev A
A USER'S GUIDE TO PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TOOLS 121958-00
ALTER TEXT EDITOR USER'S GUIDE 121956-001
BASIC-80 REFERENCE MANUAL 9800758-02
GUIDE TO WRITING DEVICE DRIVERS FOR THE iRMX 86 AND iRMX 88 I/O SYSTEMS
142926-003
INTELLEC DOUBLE DENSITY DISKETTE OPERATING SYSTEM HARDWARE REFERENCE MANUAL
98-422A
INTELLEC SERIES II MICROCOMPUTER DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM HARDWARE INTERFACE
MANUAL 9800555-02 rev B 2
INTELLEC SERIES III MICROCOMPUTER DEVELOPMENT CONSOLE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
121609-002 rev B
INTRODUCTION TO THE iRMX 86 OPERATING SYSTEM 9803124-03
iRMX 86 BASIC I/O SYSTEM REFERENCE MANUAL 9803123-04
iRMX 86 CONFIGURATION GUIDE 9803126-04
iRMX 86 DEBUGGER REFERENCE MANUAL 143323-001
iRMX 86 EXTENDED I/O SYSTEM REFERENCE MANUAL 143308-001
iRMX 86 INSTALLATION GUIDE 983125-04
iRMX 86 NUCLEUS REFERENCE MANUAL 9803122-03
iRMX 86 PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES 142982-002
iRMX 86 SYSTEM DEBUG MONITOR REFERENCE MANUAL 143908-001
ISIS-II CREDIT CRT-BASED TEXT EDITOR USER'S GUIDE 9800902-02
ISIS-II PL/M-80 COMPILER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 98-300B
ISIS-II USER'S GUIDE 9800306-06 rev F 2
MCS-80/85 UTILITIES USER'S GUIDE 121617-001 rev A
MCS-86 ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE CONVERTER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ISIS-II USERS
9800624-02
MCS-86 MACRO ASSEMBLER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ISIS-II USERS 9800641-02
MCS-86 MACRO ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE REFERENCE MANUAL 9800640-02
PASCAL-86 USER'S GUIDE 121539-003
PL/M-80 PROGRAMMING MANUAL 9800268B 2
PL/M-86 PROGRAMMING MANUAL FOR 8080/8085-BASED DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS
9800466-03 rev C 3
There are only one or two other documents unless I discover a box or two
more.
Though the containter with the FD's says iAPX sources, I see no reference
directly to iAPX on most of them. I've not examined them, however.
For now, I've agreed to give the manuals to Hans Franke. I don't have time
between now and VCF to get these scanned, so I'd like to arrange to get them
scanned and published on some fairly stabile web site somewhere, so any help
with the latter portion of this task would be appreciated. Since there's
such a large volume of this stuff (about a 30-35 cm high stack (12"-14")) I
was hoping to have it hauled out by someone going to VCF.
Dick
-----Original Message-----
From: morrison(a)t-iii.com <morrison(a)t-iii.com>
To: classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu <classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
Cc: edick(a)idcomm.com <edick(a)idcomm.com>
Date: Monday, September 20, 1999 12:14 PM
Subject: RE: Intel OS DOC and SOURCE
>Not sure if this is relevant, but the Xerox S/W that comes with many
>scanners likes to read uncompressed TIFFs.
>
>Neil Morrison
>email:morrison@t-iii.com
>
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Richard Erlacher [SMTP:edick@idcomm.com]
>> Sent: Friday, September 17, 1999 10:41 PM
>> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
>> Subject: Re: Intel OS DOC and SOURCE
>>
>> Well, I like my scanner because it has a sheetfeeder and because it's
>> legal
>> size, but, alas, it's only capable of a limited range of formats. After
>> all, I've had the thing for nearly ten years. Now, if you have a way to
>> massage the old style TIFF (targa) files into something better, perhaps
>> that
>> would be the thing to do.
>>
>> A lot depends on what requirements the TBD web host will have, and I'll
>> perhaps hold off until a site is found.
>>
>> OTOH, I did sort of allow that since Hans Franke is going to be at the
>> VCF,
>> though I'm not, I can arrange to get this stuff hauled out there for him
>> by
>> someone from here who's going. I will have to see whether he's willing
to
>> get this stuff scanned and appropriately compressed, then made available
>> via
>> the web.
>>
>> Wait and see . . .
>>
>> Dick
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Eric Smith <eric(a)brouhaha.com>
>> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
>> <classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
>> Date: Friday, September 17, 1999 6:57 PM
>> Subject: Re: Intel OS DOC and SOURCE
>>
>>
>> >"Richard Erlacher" <edick(a)idcomm.com> wrote:
>> >> If there were a web site which would accomodate the many thousands of
>> pages
>> >> involved here I'd consider scanning the stuff and forwarding the
>> bitmaps
>> to
>> >> whoever wants them. Now, keep in mind that a typical TIFF of a
printed
>> page
>> >> in single-bit format is about 1 MB in size, and we're looking at a
>> 1-2'-high
>> >> stack of paper with both sides printed in most cases. LEt's see. . .
a
>> ream
>> >> is about 1-3/4" = 500 sheets . . . let's say 10 reams . . . so we're
>> looking
>> >> at 10 GB, right (GAWD! . . . I hope I've miscalculated!)
>> >
>> >No, for text and line art, just use TIFF Class F Group 4 compression.
>> >It's lossless, and for typical pages at 300 DPI it's only about 50K.
>> >Intricate pages somtimes wind up around 100K-120K.
>> >
>> >And although not all software can deal with that format, the Group 4
>> >fax compression is one of the native formats for PDF, so I now supply
>> >all of my scanned documents as PDF files. For a few examples, see:
>> > http://www.36bit.org/dec/
>> >
>> >Yes, I know that some people hate PDF format, and that you can't read
>> >them on a Commodore 64 or PDP-11/05. To which I say, too bad. I got
>> >many more complaints about other formats. Some people even wanted text
>> >pages in JPEG format, which is just about the worst conceivable format
>> >for them, since JPEG is a lossy format designed for continuous tone
>> >images.
>> >
>> >I've hacked a version of the imagepdf program from Thomas Metz's PDFLIB
>> >to directly import TIFF Class F Group 4 files into PDF files without
>> >decompressing them, so that it's not necessary to buy the $300 Acrobat
>> >program from Adobe.
>> >
>> >Eric
