test-drb September 1999

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by roblwill＠usaor.net

Hi! I know this was probably mentioned before, but I must have deleted the message. How do I unsubscribe? I'm going to be switching ISP's, and I'll be resubscribing within a week or so after I get all my email software set up with the new ISP. ThAnX! ///--->>> -Jason Willgruber (roblwill(a)usaor.net) ICQ#: 1730318 <http://members.tripod.com/general_1>

25 years, 3 months

Aw, Gort... (Antique Roadshow)

by jeff.kaneko＠juno.com

On Mon, 06 Sep 1999 20:30:26 -0700 James Willing <jimw(a)agora.rdrop.com> writes: >Just what we needed... > >On tonights episode of 'Antique Roadshow' they did a brief insert on >things >that they consider will likely become collectable in the new century. > >Specifically they made reference to "examples of early computers and >technology..." > >Just swell... B^{ A national jump into the mainstream! (sigh) > >And off we go! It's the end of the world as we know it, (And I feel fine). ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj.

25 years, 3 months

Aw, Gort... (Antique Roadshow)

by jimw＠agora.rdrop.com

Just what we needed... On tonights episode of 'Antique Roadshow' they did a brief insert on things that they consider will likely become collectable in the new century. Specifically they made reference to "examples of early computers and technology..." Just swell... B^{ A national jump into the mainstream! (sigh) And off we go! -jim --- jimw(a)computergarage.org The Computer Garage - http://www.computergarage.org Computer Garage Fax - (503) 646-0174

25 years, 3 months

Compaq Portable III Floppy Drive

by Mzthompson＠aol.com

I picked up a Compaq Portable III in a salvage lot. I had no problems with the machine until the 5 1/4" 1.2mb floppy apparently failed. If you attempt to read a disk, the disk is rendered entirely unusable, in fact you can not even reformat it in another machine. Knowing that it was unlikely that I would find another 5 1/4 drive, I decided to replace it with a 3 1/2" 1.44mb drive. I had to modify a pair of mounting rails to get the drive mounted correctly and fashion a piece of plastic to fill in the empty space around the drive, and it ended up looking pretty good physically. I booted the machine, it reported the difference in the drive, I ran the setup program and that all went well. Then it came time to read a disk the machine would not access the drive. When I grabbed a spare drive I happen to grab a Sony MFD-17W-50L. Believing that I might have grabbed a bad drive, I tried several other drives. I tried another Sony MFD-17W-50L, a Sony MFD-17W-5GD, a Newtronics/Mitsumi D359T3, and a TEAC FD-235HF. The results were that none of the Sony drives would work and the others worked fine. I checked the 5 1/4 drive and it was set for an ID of drive 1 as expected since there was the usual twist in part of the ribbon cable. The drives that worked were set to an ID of 1. One of the Sony's was set to an ID of 0, but I tried all ID's on the Sony's to no avail. I finally installed the TEAC drive and everythng is fine. I am curious as to why the Sony's would not work. Anybody got any insights, or had problems with Sony drives in other machines. TIA Mike Thompson

25 years, 3 months

Kaypro 10

by Glenatacme＠aol.com

Rich wrote: > I've got several Kaypro 10s over in Port Richey, Florida. Thanks for the reply, Rich. I'm sure we can work out a deal off-list, but since the answers to some my questions may be of help to others on the list, I'm posting those questions here. > Do you need a K10-83 or a K10-84? What is the difference in these two models? (83, 84 -- year of mfg., maybe??) > If your using it for anything/data your very fond of, I'd recommend finding a machine >that now has a replacement Seagate ST225 hard drive installed. Why? Is the original hard drive unreliable? What type of drive originally shipped with this system? MFM, like the 225? I have a hoard of 225s (pulled from old pc clones) so replacing the original drive shouldn't be too much of a hassle -- _if_ it's MFM and has a compatible controller. Also, I've seen a number of archive sites where CP/M software is available, as well as the "CP/M Disk," which claims to have over 18,000 files. How can I transfer CP/M files from my PC to a Kaypro? Thanks, Glen Goodwin 0/0

25 years, 3 months

VCF Announcement: Change of Speakers

by dastar＠ncal.verio.com

I'm sorry to report that Stan Veit and Curt Vendel will no longer be able to speak at VCF 3.0. I'm working on filling their spots with two new speakers, and will announce them as soon as they are located. It's not too late to save money by pre-registering for the VCF. For details, see http://www.vintage.org/vcf/register.htm. You can also still exhibit your computer and perhaps win the Best of Show ribbon at the VCF Exhibition. See http://www.vintage.org/vcf/exhibit.htm for details. Sellam Alternate e-mail: dastar(a)siconic.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Don't rub the lamp if you don't want the genie to come out. Coming this October 2-3: Vintage Computer Festival 3.0! See http://www.vintage.org/vcf for details! [Last web site update: 08/17/99]

25 years, 3 months

TK50 and stuck tape

by CLASSICCMP＠trailing-edge.com

> There is plenty of tape around the reel in the drive, so I tried to apply >power to see if it would rewind. The drive would wind for perhaps a second >three times, then stop completely and flash the red light. Looks to me as if >the motor isn't spinning properly...suggestions? I suspect that one of the optical sensors is obscured by dust. If you've got a source of (clean!) compressed air, or a nitrogen cylinder around, try blowing out around: 1. The LED and photodiode that are on the "far" side of the head (the side towards the rear of the TK50). These detect "stripes" that are in the leader. 2. The LED and photodiode that are around the spindle on the far side of the head. This is a bit more complicated - you have to remove several screws, and it's probably best if you pull whatever tape remains before trying this. When you get the cover off you'll see the little rotational encoder wheel that the LED's shine through - make sure this is clean, too, but don't bend it! To pull the tape, pull back on the solenoid (right side of the drive, near the front), move the lever, and pull the cartridge out. Now pull all the tape out - preferably right into the garbage can! -- 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

25 years, 3 months

MicroVAX 3

by healyzh＠aracnet.com

I've got a KA650 and RAM boards thanks to my last haul, I believe it's the kind they sold to upgrade a MicroVAX II to a MicroVAX III. Anyway I'm wondering if they needed their own Cab Kit, or can use the MV2 Cab Kit. I pulled the board set out of the BA123, and swapped it with a MV2 board set in a Sigma Rack mount chassis, unfortunatly the system seems to be having problems. Another thought would be the RQDX3 revision as I didn't swap them. Also is there a writeup anywhere on what the various tests are as it counts down? 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/ |

25 years, 3 months

TK50 and stuck tape

by cureau＠centuryinter.net

Hi everyone... I was given a MicroVax II over the weekend...looks like it'll be something really interesting to work with once I get it running. :-) It's got a TK50 drive in it with a tape in the drive that won't come out. From what I remember of the TK50s, you push the red button in, wait for the green light to come on, and then pull the lever under the tape upwards to eject it. Unfortunately, I don't hear any tape noises at all from the unit, and the red light flashes very quickly. Green light never comes on. Any ideas on getting the tape out of the drive? Did I remember correctly how to eject the thing? Cheers, Chris

25 years, 3 months

evolution of misinformation (was: Computer Museum opens in SanDiego

by Glenatacme＠aol.com

In a message dated 09/05/1999 3:45:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time, cisin(a)xenosoft.com writes: > > Of course the implication is that the disk was sandblasted in normal use, > > which appears to be absurd. > > THAT is the "particular bit of silliness" to which I referred. Hmmm. on > the head carriage there would be an extra nozzle assembly to sand blast? > And maybe a vacuum sand recovery system for reuse? You have to have the recovery system in order to meet EPA standards --- you can't just blow all that sand out the back door, you know. After all, sand might pollute the environment ;>) Glen Goodwin 0/0

25 years, 3 months

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