test-drb June 2000

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Mark your calendars for VCF 4.0: September 30 - October 1

by dhquebbeman＠theestopinalgroup.com

> On Wed, 21 Jun 2000, Bill Sudbrink wrote: > > > On another note: Looks like my relationship with embedded computing is > > coming to an end. I'll be changing jobs soon. I used to get out to the > > west coast for fall ESC which would hopefully "match up" with VCF. It would > > have worked this year, but... Oh well. Anyway, is anything else professional > > going on in the area the week before or after VCF 4.0 that I could possibly > > talk a boss into shipping me across the country for? > > Bill, just for you, I'll check the schedules for the convention centers in > the area and see what's cooking for that timeframe :) I meant to speak up sooner when this thread began, but... Louisville, Kentucky, is an ideal site for any convention. We are located in the heart of United States, we have ample convention facilities (but don't choose the weekend where we have the Future Farmers, NHRA Nationals, etc). We have great entertainment facilities (food, music, horse racing), a riverboat casino within a 20-minute drive, a Deja Vu (and plenty of similar facilties), scenic riverboat cruises (these without gambling), a bridge that goes nowhere but stimulates endless debate. What we appear not to have are these places I hear about that have piles upon piles of old computer equipment. At least, if it's here, it's staying hidden from me. Just a thought... -dq

24 years, 1 month

How do you finance/afford your computer collection?

by SUPRDAVE＠aol.com

I'm interested in hearing how others on this list afford to maintain and expand their collections. Especially people like John R. Keys. 8-D Basically I take money out of my budgest and buy something when it strikes me. Lately, Ive actually turned down some of the more popular computer models because I either have one or more, or space is at a premium. I also pay monthly for small off-site storage to hold some machines as I'm reaching over 150 computers+accessories now. Is it feasible to start a non-profit org to help pay for some of the costs one incurs while enjoying this hobby or how would one solicit donations? I am reluctant to become too commercial or plaster my domain with ads. hurry, hurry step right up! see the computers you used as a kid! www.nothingtodo.org

24 years, 1 month

AT&T 6300 with monitor, up for grabs, almost free + shipping

by whdawson＠mlynk.com

Hello all, First the pictures, then the story: http://www.wpic.com/whdawson/classiccmp/ATT6300front.jpg http://www.wpic.com/whdawson/classiccmp/ATT6300rear.jpg I stopped in the local Hidden Treasures (actual name) store a couple of weeks ago and noticed this on the shelf, minus keyboard. I've been a regular visitor there for the last several years, and when I pointed out to Terry, the new manager, that this system was kinda useless without the AT&T keyboard, he told me to just take it, as in free, because it was probably going to end up in the dumpster anyway since no one seemed interested in it and this would save him the effort. The power supply fan runs, and little else. No cursor, no boot, no drive activity other than it initializing, no nothing, although the AT&T monitor appears OK since when I turn off the system I get green all over and retrace lines as the power collapses. Same if I unplug the monitor when the system is powered up. The monitor is powered from the 6300 and has a jumper from the PS to the video board, standard 6300. Here's what's included: AT&T monitor, no screen burn, cord storage in swivel base. AT&T 6300 with: PC1050 motherboard, markings of 0091-0-5-00 REV P4, AT&T 227692 T 10 CPU3 9/84, BIOS REV 1.21, FCC DVR7NICPU3; 8086-2 CPU, memory chips are MOSTEK MK4564-N-15; WD1002-WX1 controller; Seagate ST-225; OLIVETTI Video PCB, full length, markings of CRT 313M; OLIVETTI Bus converter; 5.25" floppy drive; power supply; etc. This system is in very good to excellent condition. The computer is dusty inside, but even the felt feet are still on it. The CRT case is not yellowed. The story I got was that an elderly lady had donated it to the store. I'd prefer to sell this system as it is, complete, for $10.00 plus shipping (2 boxes). If you are only interested in the monitor, $10.00 plus shipping also. If no one is interested in the 6300 intact, then I will part it out, 1.2 x shipping for whatever assemblies you want from it. Please email me off list and let me know what you need. Anyone who wants the whole enchilada gets first dibs. If no one does, parts seekers are on a FCFS basis. I'm offering this to the list because I have enough going on and enough systems to restore to keep me busy for the next 10 years. Yes, I can probably find a keyboard and can also likely fix it, but I don't see anything wrong with some systems ending up as parts donors for others. I'll post to the list on the status of this as necessary. For shipping purposes, my zip is 15301. Bill Dawson whdawson(a)mlynk.com <mailto:whdawson@mlynk.com> ?

24 years, 1 month

KFC (was: Mark your calendars for VCF 4.0

by dhquebbeman＠theestopinalgroup.com

> On Wed, 21 Jun 2000, Hans Franke wrote: > > KFC ? > > Kentucky Festival of ol' Computers ? > > :)) (I know it's a lamer, I just cundn't relist ... low willpower) > > TRIVIA QUESTION: What name did "Kentucky Fried Computers" > change its name to? > (hint: I'm asking $100 with local pickup for one of their > post-namechange computers with the wood in good condition) Processor Technology? Are you selling a SOL for $100? Hell, I was intending on selling an unfinished moitherboard for that price... and a complete set of docs for more... -dq

24 years, 1 month

HTML in mail

by dhquebbeman＠theestopinalgroup.com

> Chuck: > > HTML is rude in mail messages sent to this list, just as it s rude to walk > > around nude on a beach that has not embraced nudity. So that is the bottom > > line. We may be HTML prudes, but we're open about it. > > While I agree with your ideas about HTML, this example is just ill > constructed. This may be rude in your culture, but over here, nobody > even recognizes such a behavior as 'rude' (Well, maybe if you select > some RV Park beach ...). In munich you will even find naked people > cheering the sun within public parks or along the Isar River, in the > very middle of the City ... > > Examples, especialy when comparing to human behaviour are extrem > vulnerable to cultural differences :) However, one can grow up in a particular culture, only to find out after-the-fact what is considered by *other people* to be rude... case in point: I haven't flown much, but ever since deregulation of the airlines over hear, I've had numberous people tell me that flying didn't have the prestige it once did; instead, it is like riding the bus. So on one particular flight out of San Juan where most people (apparantly) were complaining it was too cold, it was, for me, far too hot, and I removed my shirt. Only my shirt. Boy, I'm still hearing about that one from my co-workers... 8D -dq

24 years, 1 month

POST code for IBM P-70

by mgregory＠vantageresearch.com

-----Original Message----- From: Joe <rigdonj(a)intellistar.net> To: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org> Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2000 1:35 PM Subject: POST code for IBM P-70 > Can anyone tell me what the POST codes 165 and 221 mean on an IBM PS2 >P-70? The CMOS backup battery is good and I've tried to boot from the >reference disk but it won't load anything from the disk even though it does >read it briefly. > > Joe > > According to my references: 221 is a ROM to RAM parity error on the System board. Has someone perhaps put non-parity SIMMs in that P70? 165 is a Configuration error. Try setting the date and time and running the System autoconfiguration. I would try putting known good parity SIMMs in the P70 and then try to run the Reference and Diagnostics disks again. Cheers, Mark.

24 years, 1 month

(Fwd) VAX 11/750

by dlw＠trailingedge.com

Well I'd LOVE to have this but can't arrange it right now so if anyone is interested please contact the person below. Damn, and I so want to play with VMS. ------- Forwarded message follows ------- Send reply to: "Lopez-Stickney" <estickne(a)columbus.rr.com> From: "Lopez-Stickney" <estickne(a)columbus.rr.com> Subject: VAX 11/750 Date sent: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 14:33:56 -0400 We have a VAX 11/750 system for sale (or trade) in Central Ohio. It includes the disk drive, printer, a DECwriter, manuals (boxes!!), and a variety of software. This lot fills a full-size Chevy van. If possible, the preference is to sell the whole thing. estickney ------- End of forwarded message ------- ----- David Williams - Computer Packrat dlw(a)trailingedge.com http://www.trailingedge.com

24 years, 1 month

How do you finance/afford your computer collection?

by netsurfer_x1＠hotmail.com

>I'm interested in hearing how others on this list afford >to maintain and >expand their collections. Especially >people like John R. Keys. 8-D >Basically I take money out >of my budgest and buy something when it strikes >me. >Lately, Ive actually turned down some of the more >popular computer >models because I either have one or >more, or space is at a premium. I also >pay monthly for >small off-site storage to hold some machines as I'm > >reaching over 150 computers+accessories now. Is it >feasible to start a >non-profit org to help pay for some >of the costs one incurs while enjoying >this hobby or how >would one solicit donations? I am reluctant to become > >too commercial or plaster my domain with ads. Most of my finds about, and buy, for that matter, either through contacts on the internet or through a local thrift store (pickings have been pretty slim lately :( ). ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

24 years, 1 month

POST code for IBM P-70

by SUPRDAVE＠aol.com

In my situations, incompatible memory usually posts a 225 or 221, but hard to say what's happening here. The 165 comes up usually because the .adf file for an installed adaptor card is missing. That will need to be cleared before the computer will boot from the hard drive. The P70/75 had issues with the floppy drive since it's mounted vertically but hopefully wont be a problem here. try using a cleaning disk on it. goto http://members.aol.com/mcapage0 choosing the PS2 area and download peter's adaptor card ID disk. any ps2 should boot that disk. Another thing i've noticed is dont access newly created reference disks on win9x machines. Ive discovered that sometimes doing a DIR on them renders them unbootable for some reason. have fun with that P70. it's a neat machine. www.nothingtodo.org In a message dated Wed, 21 Jun 2000 4:34:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time, "Mark Gregory" <mgregory(a)vantageresearch.com> writes: << -----Original Message----- From: Joe <rigdonj(a)intellistar.net> To: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org> Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2000 1:35 PM Subject: POST code for IBM P-70 > Can anyone tell me what the POST codes 165 and 221 mean on an IBM PS2 >P-70? The CMOS backup battery is good and I've tried to boot from the >reference disk but it won't load anything from the disk even though it does >read it briefly. > > Joe > > According to my references: 221 is a ROM to RAM parity error on the System board. Has someone perhaps put non-parity SIMMs in that P70? 165 is a Configuration error. Try setting the date and time and running the System autoconfiguration. I would try putting known good parity SIMMs in the P70 and then try to run the Reference and Diagnostics disks again. Cheers, Mark. >>

24 years, 1 month

POST code for IBM P-70

by jolminkh＠nsw.bigpond.net.au

165 Systems options not set - (Run Setup) - Card ID mismatch 221 ROM to RAM copy error Run the reference disk and see if that fixes it. Hans -----Original Message----- From: Joe <rigdonj(a)intellistar.net> To: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org> Date: Thursday, 22 June 2000 5:38 Subject: POST code for IBM P-70 > Can anyone tell me what the POST codes 165 and 221 mean on an IBM PS2 >P-70? The CMOS backup battery is good and I've tried to boot from the >reference disk but it won't load anything from the disk even though it does >read it briefly. > > Joe > >

24 years, 1 month

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