test-drb September 2001

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Fwd: Encompass' Update on HP-Compaq Merger

by jhellige＠earthlink.net

Forwarded for those that may not get the Encompass newsletter and who might be interested in their plans. Jeff >Status: U >From: Encompass <Encompass(a)SBA.COM> >To: "'jhellige(a)earthlink.net'" <jhellige(a)earthlink.net> >Subject: Encompass' Update on HP-Compaq Merger >Date: Wed, 5 Sep 2001 16:08:04 -0500 > > > > >Dear Jeff > >It is with confidence that I write to assure you of Encompass'continued >commitment to serve the needs of our membership in the wake of the announced >merger of Compaq with Hewlett-Packard. Through our strong partnership with >Compaq, Encompass is uniquely positioned to be your advocate on the Itanium >Platform conversion and to work closely with Compaq's senior management team >as plans regarding this proposed union unfold. > >For those who remember the acquisition of Digital by Compaq, these recent >events must seem like deja vu. But while times have changed, our commitment >to deliver forthright information as quickly as possible has not. We are >poised and ready to offer Hewlett-Packard and Compaq recommendations on how >to make the merger beneficial for you, a valuable segment of their existing, >installed customer base. > >Should the merger become realized it would create a new global technology >leader and untold opportunities for Encompass, our Enterprise Computing >Association. Compaq's recent decision to migrate all enterprise level >systems to IPF, coupled with Hewlett-Packard's standing commitment to the >platform will position the newly-formed powerhouse to drive IPF as the "next >core platform" for IT. As such, this will ultimately provide us, the >end-customers of the new company with new levels of stability and >application/solution availability more so than ever before. > >We originally banded together forty years ago as users of Digital Equipment >Corporation computers and then a year ago had the foresight to evolve into >Encompass, an Enterprise Computing Association. Our ability to adapt to the >ever-changing conditions of the information technology industry is one of >the core reasons that our organization has remained vital for so long. Now >as Encompass, it is our mission to help you and your organization be more >successful by providing an open, objective knowledge exchange network. While >the players may change, our guiding principle of meeting your needs remains >unaffected. > >Encompass will work tirelessly to share your concerns with Compaq and >Hewlett-Packard, to provide on-going information about how this merger may >affect you, and to make this newest transition successful for all of us. We >appreciate your continued support in these revolutionary times. > >Sincerely, >Joe Pollizzi >President >Encompass -- Home of the TRS-80 Model 2000 FAQ File http://www.cchaven.com http://www.geocities.com/siliconvalley/lakes/6757

22 years, 10 months

OffTopic: Search for Alpha motherboard info...

by DAW＠yalepress3.unipress.yale.edu

*Sorry about the off-topic multiple-posting, but I'm hoping you guys can help me out here; off list, of course! I hate to have hardware sit unused... I have here a pair of EV4 21064 200MHz CPUs, p/n 21-35023-21. One was >from an AlphaStation 200 4/100, (dead power supply, m/b seems to be dead), apparently an upgrade... I was wondering if there is a dual-processor motherboard I could use these on (and where to find one), or what other machines I could use them in... In my DEC3000 System Programmer's Reference, it says the DEC 3000/500X uses the 200MHz 21064. I assume this is the same (as I have above). If so, I could bump my 3000/400 from 133 MHz to 200MHz, right? Thanks in advance for any info... --- David A Woyciesjes --- C & IS Support Specialist --- Yale University Press --- mailto:david.woyciesjes@yale.edu --- (203) 432-0953 --- ICQ # - 905818

22 years, 10 months

Curricula (was: Assembly vs. Everything Else

by ken＠seefried.com

Jumping in late, I know, but when I was at Georgia Tech (mid- to late-80s), we were taught x86 assembly. There was a real focus on the concept that "look folks, there's an awful lot going on under the hood that you might want to be aware of when you write that Pascal (or C, or Lisp, or whatever) program and the details matter". For that lesson, x86 asm is a pretty good, if painful, object lesson. Much of GaTech was like that. Oh, yeah...and we learned Modula-2 from Kim Kings book for undergrad OS. Ken

22 years, 10 months

removing a Kennedy tape drive from its rack

by norm-classiccmp＠docnorm.com

Hi folks, Brian Knittel and I have acquired a Kennedy vacuum-column tape drive (along with a VAX 11/750 and some other goodies), which he is right this minute driving up from San Jose. He tells me that the tape drive is on rails and rack-mounted, and that the way to remove it from the rack is not obvious. (He can see a latch that prevents the drive from sliding farther into the rack, but not the one that is preventing it from sliding out.) Can anyone tell us how to get it out? This will make it much easier to get out of the rent-a-truck and up the stairs. Thanks! Norm Aleks

22 years, 10 months

HP & Compaq

by mcguire＠neurotica.com

On September 5, jpero(a)sympatico.ca wrote: > > > What Intel got from DEC was a FAB, and in some manner the StrongARM > > > processor (I never have understood this one). > > > > And the Tulip chips, and the PCI bridges, and all the other cool DEC > > chips that we've been using for years... > > Boooooooo!!! I love those tulip chipsets...low CPU use, > ultra-reliable and well-supported by linux. > > Is there's ones still in production or what is another equally GOOD > one that replaces tulip based NICs? They BOUGHT it...BOUGHT != KILLED. Now Tulip chips have Intel logos on them. At least I'm pretty sure I've seen some...it may have been a nightmare or something. ;) -Dave -- Dave McGuire Laurel, MD

22 years, 10 months

HP & Compaq

by mcguire＠neurotica.com

On September 5, Zane H. Healy wrote: > >I'm referring to the Itanium; not sure if Intel got that from DEC or not. > > They most certainly did not! Itanium is the marketing name for what was > called Merced for many years. It's been in development since something > like the early 90's. > > What Intel got from DEC was a FAB, and in some manner the StrongARM > processor (I never have understood this one). And the Tulip chips, and the PCI bridges, and all the other cool DEC chips that we've been using for years... -Dave -- Dave McGuire Laurel, MD

22 years, 10 months

DRV11-WA manual

by cmcmanis＠mcmanis.com

Well thanks to Doug Taylor who lent me one, thanks to Zane who tried Acrobat 5.0, the users guide for the DRV11-WA is now online as a PDF file at the House of VAX. The specific URL is <http://www.mcmanis.com/chuck/computers/vaxen/boards.htm> (click on the link for the DRV11-WA. Now to get the Dilog manuals up. --Chuck

22 years, 10 months

8032-SK repairs again

by avickers＠solutionengineers.com

Hi all, If you're wondering why I've gone quite on the 8032SK front, it's because I'm busy digesting lots of digital electronics books :) I'm surprised at how much I still remember from my school/polytech days - not to mention how much I've forgotten! And why is it two's complement seems so easy now, wheras it used to be so difficult? Weird... Anyway, another PET related question: I've got 4 of the things now, and all of them suffer from wobbly screens to some extent; the oldest (PET 2001) is the least affected somehow.... Aside: Tony mentioned this is probably the electrolytic(s) drying up, and that I should get an ESR meter (good idea, now that I know what one does); I think I'll get a kit one - more soldering practice :). Hmm. Back to the question... Each PET has a huge electrolytic next to the transformer marked "23000mF". Even given the can size, I assume they mean micro-F as opposed to milli-F; but 23000uF seems to be impossible to get, should I replace with a 22000uF or a 33000uF, both of which are readily available? Also, do other non-electrolytic caps degrade - if so, would it be worth replacing *all* the caps on old kit like this? Even so, is it worth replacing all the electrolytic caps as a precaution, or should I just wait impatiently for the ESR meter and only replace the suspect ones? And finally: I bought a "Tip tinner/cleaner" block, and now my soldering iron works a treat! Thanks guys, for rekindling my latent interest in "real" electronics! Cheers! Ade. -- B-Racing: B where it's at :-) http://www.b-racing.co.uk

22 years, 10 months

AS/400 Advanced 36 Model 236

by dbetz＠xlisper.mv.com

Anyone interested in one of these? I've got one that I'd like to trade for something interesting. Ideally, I'm interested in a keyboard and mouse for a Symbolics 3645 Lisp Machine. The AS/400 is in southern NH and I'd rather not have to pack it up for shipping. Come by and pick it up if you want it. Also, as I don't have a twinax terminal controller or terminal, I have no way of testing this machine. The people who gave it to me say it worked the last time they used it but I have no way of verifying that.

22 years, 10 months

VAX 4000 Power Cord (BA440)

by vze2mnvr＠verizon.net

Hello Eric, > I remember a couple of months ago there was discussion on > the proper cable for a BA440 power supply (normal North > American three prong power cord but with a notch where it > plugs in to the power supply). Was there a consensus on > the designation (and any place in the US that sell them)? >From the sound of this, it might be like the power cords needed for our DEC Alpha AXP 3000 -500 and -800 They also needed a standard ISO computer power cord BUT with a notch or groove in it, that isn't in the standard ISO computer power cord, for the connection in the back of the machine. Luckily though, with the Alphas, underneath in front of the machine, where the power came from the back of the machine to where it actually plugs into the power supply, a non-notched cord could be plugged in. Then eventually we finally came up with one of the notched cords. But, before you ask, we can't spare our one and only. Jan

22 years, 10 months

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