Slightly better news then; wonder why that wasn't there the last time I
looked?
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Douglas Quebbeman [mailto:dhquebbeman@theestopinalgroup.com]
> Sent: 25 July 2000 17:38
> To: 'classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org'
> Subject: RE: RE: Vintage prices dropping on eBay?
>
>
> : The History Center, originally a part of The Computer Museum
> : in Boston and now located in Mountain View, California, is
> : currently an applicant to become a separate non-profit
> : institution. The Center plans to build a permanent Silicon
> : Valley facility to house the Museum's artifact collection and
> : serve as an international center for research into the
> : history of computing. Last year, NASA Ames guaranteed the
> : Center a long-term lease on two acres of land at Moffett
> : Field, adjacent to the location of the future home of the
> : California Air and Space Center.
>
> The home page for The Computer Museum History Center is:
>
> http://computerhistory.org/
>
> Hoping that ends the confusion, if not the frustration,
> -doug quebbeman
>
From: Chuck McManis <cmcmanis(a)mcmanis.com>
>
>Of course what we've missed is that the cost of shipping of _us_ is
>relatively constant.
>
>Further, even if I was in a position to have a really interesting computer
>shipped to me as the next "hop", that wouldn't guarantee that I would get
>any time at all to use it since about a million projects call out to me
>from my garage every day. Finally, shipping it again and again will
>continually put it at risk of damage or loss.
>
>The answer then suggests itself, what we need is "Classic Computer Camp."
>
Isn't that how the Branch Davidians started?
No, I still disagree. Your forgetting the "tinker/program in your
underware' factor and advantage of having *it* in your home...
;)
- Mike: dogas(a)leading.net
>On Wed, 26 Jul 2000, Ethan Dicks wrote:
>> *There*'s one I'd consider renting. The shipping would be a killer. I
had
>
>If you think that would be bad, consider an Imsai VDP-80! BIG and
>HEAVY!
> - don
Yeah, that one'll takes a mother's love. It's BIG, HEAVY, UGLY, MEAN. It
will first have to go someone(s) who would find fixing it a challenge and
joy...
Cheers
- Mike: dogas(a)leading.net
I dug through about 4 moving boxes of reel tapes, and found 21 TK50 tapes
(mix of some sources, some backups) and maybe a dozen QD6150 and 6250
tapes. All in nice plastic boxes. If you want a few, $1 each plus shipping,
take them all for $20 and shipping. Location is Orange CA, but I will be in
Palo Alto next Wed. and TRW this Sat.
-----Original Message-----
From: Ethan Dicks <ethan_dicks(a)yahoo.com>
To: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 11:43 AM
Subject: Re: Announcing... Rent a wreck
>
>--- Mike <dogas(a)leading.net> wrote:
>> Cool. I had a few encouraging replys. Here's the first list of
available
>> stuff...
>>
>> 14. OSI CIII
>
>*There*'s one I'd consider renting. The shipping would be a killer. I had
>a family friend when I was a kid that had one of these at home. ISTR it
was
>around $8-$10K, loaded. I did some BASIC and assembler on the 6502 side.
I also have a few extra 510(I think) boards with the 3 mp's that would go in
alot of other OSI stuff, so maybe shipping what ya need can be
customized/economized...
>What are your terms? Would you consider "payment in kind" in the form of
>an equipment exchange?
Wonderful idea!
>Also... consider writing up a formal contract that
>spells out rights and responsibilities, especially for loss or damage. I'm
>not so much concerned that the people on this list will try and rip you
off,
>but if an insurance claim ever needs to be filed due to fire, theft, etc.,
>the renter's insurance company will be more likely to honor the claim if
>there's a paper trail establishing liability (take it from someone who has
>had to seek coverage of stolen classic computers - two PETs and an Amiga).
>
Yup, good ideas too. can anyone suggest other items needing covered?
And, I'm located in Florida, USA. So, maybe if others (like Sellam (nudge))
also offer items, shipping can be arranged from the closest offerer...
Cheers
- Mike: dogas(a)leading.net
-----Original Message-----
From: Joe <rigdonj(a)intellistar.net>
To: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 8:05 AM
Subject: Re: OSI model 600 find
>At 02:40 PM 7/25/00 -0700, Doug wrote:
>
>>All in all it looks to be in very good condition,
>>but powering this up is going to have to wait. My
>>wife wants my current projects off the dinner table
>>and the analog flight simulator and the paper tape
>>punches out of the dining room.
>
> Wifes, they just don't understand. My wife wants my HP 9845 and 9895
>dual 8" drives out of the kitchen. I have no idea why :-)
>
> Joe
Heh, *ex* wifes begin to get the picture...
;)
- Mike: dogas(a)leading.net
Nope. Still looking for them too. There were a few ads in some old
Kilobauds that give some generalities but that's about it. I'll let you
know when/if I find them.
Cheers
- Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: allisonp(a)world.std.com <allisonp(a)world.std.com>
To: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
Date: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 10:24 AM
Subject: Re: Announcing... Rent a wreck
>
>
>On Wed, 26 Jul 2000, Mike wrote:
>
>> 6. Imsai 8048
>
>Do you have docs????? I have a working one but would love to get a
>manual.
>
>Allison
>
I just picked up a TI Silent 700 terminal from a local college. It has the
keyboard, printer with some paper, acoustic coupler, and cover. I have not
even tried to turn it on yet so I do not know if it works.
745 Portable
Part number: 0983801-0003
Serial number: 0474656335
Volts: 120 VAC
Freq: 47-63 Hz
Amps: 1.0 A
Watts: 75 W
Paul R. Santa-Maria
Ann Arbor, Michigan USA
paulrsm(a)ameritech.net
Does anyone have any documentation on the M840 high speed paper tape
reader/punch board for the PDP 8/e? I'm wondering what I can connect
it to, can it be connected to a more modern serial reader/punch, etc?
-Lawrence LeMay
My PDP 8/e has its power cable cut off. The wires are color coded White,
Black, Green. This is for a Dec H724 power supply.
Does anyone have any schematics or doc that would tell me how to connect
those 3 wires to a power plug? Its about time I powered this thing up
to see if the capacitors are working. I dont have an electronics
test bench, so i'll just have to pull the boards out and turn it on,
and hope for the best.
-Lawrence LeMay
