test-drb October 2002

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VirtualPC for OS/2

by vance＠neurotica.com

Does anyone have experience with Connectix VirtualPC for OS/2? Peace... Sridhar

22 years, 2 months

10 years

by xds_sigma7＠hotmail.com

Well, as to not accepting x86-machines, then would that rule out NetFrames? Those things rock, running Netware SMP or Windows NT.. Fault-tolerant too... And though it isn't 10 yet, what about my Sequent? Would the fact it runs Pentium-66s disqualify it? I think I agree with Sellam, in that so long as it doesn't turn into a Windows support forum its OK... Would be good not to have basic PC questions either, unless they're for say 5150s or for the "sort-of-compatible" early clones.. Will J _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com

22 years, 2 months

HP 9915A (industrial version of HP 85A)

by gil＠vauxelectronics.com

Hi folks: I am new to the classiccmp list. I am an EE, and collect teletype machines and HP test gear. My first computer was an RCA VIP 1802-based board. My second was an Apple II. I got to play with some bigger stuff when I worked at Cray Research a decade ago. But I digress. I have also been collecting HP 85 computer stuff (85A, 85B, 3"/5"/8" drives, roms, cards...), and I just got a 9915A, which is the industrial version of the HP 85A (cpu-only in a half-rack box). This 9915A does not have the tape drive (option 001), but has the operator interface card (opt 002), which provides connectors for keyboard (DB-25F), control (DB-15F), and video (BNC). The problem is, I have no keyboard, monitor, or documentation of any sort for the 9915. I have most of the useful 85 docs (short of the service manual), but nothing on the 9915. Judging from the number of pcb connections to the keyboard connector, I'd guess it uses a special parallel keyboard. I found reference to a 98155A keyboard in a post about a 9915B (85B-compatible), and I presume that is the same keyboard used with the A version. I hooked the video up to the composite input of a tv, and saw text and graphics when I ran the self-test from the front-panel buttons of the 9915. The image seemed wider than the screen, and I'm not sure if is just my tv adjustment, or if the video signal is not quite ntsc composite. As for the control connector, I have no idea what that might be used for. There is also a little board inside that has eight sockets, four of which are populated with 2732 eproms. I am wondering whether this is part of the cpu system, or if it is for embedded program storage like the programmable rom card for the 85. I presume that I can hook up a disk with an hp-ib card (and rom), so it should be usable once I find a keyboard and appropriate monitor. Anyone have any docs/info/tidbits/keyboard...? thanks, gil smith ;----------------------------------------------------------- ; vaux electronics, inc. 480-354-5556 ; http://www.vauxelectronics.com (fax: 480-354-5558) ;-----------------------------------------------------------

22 years, 2 months

HP 7980S scsi 9-track

by Fred.van.Kempen＠microwalt.nl

Hey all, Does anyone have info on this beastie? I'm trying to convince it to be nice to me and lock itself to 1600bpi, but it doesn't wanna play... :( --fred -- InterNetworking, Network Security and Communications Consultants MicroWalt Corporation (Netherlands), Postbus 8, 1400 AA BUSSUM Phone +31 (35) 6980059 FAX +31 (35) 6980215 http://WWW.MicroWalt.NL/ Dit bericht en eventuele bijlagen is uitsluitend bestemd voor de geadresseerde. Openbaarmaking, vermenigvuldiging, verspreiding aan derden is niet toegestaan. Er wordt geen verantwoordelijkheid genomen voor de juiste en volledige overbrenging van de inhoud van

22 years, 2 months

Re-post: Questions about a HP Apollo 735/125

by 520055239069-0001＠t-online.de

Hi folks, just excuse if this msg. is posted twice, but I've subscribed to the list yesterday, and sent the msg. right after subscribing. Although, didn't saw it in the list... So, please apologize if you got it twice! I just 'won' an old HP Apollo 700 Series, Model 735/125. Unfortunately, I don't have ANY information about it - searching HP's website took me to the service manual, so I know a little bit more about it now. By searching the web, I've learned that I can use a standard PC-VGA monitor with the apollo, by soldering (or buying, :-( ) a special cable. But, a few questions remain: - Anyone has a PIN-layout for the monitor cable? I know that I have to solder red to red VGA, red ground to red ground, and so on, but I don't know the pinout of the VGA connector... Maybe anyone did this before, and can tell me the correct PIN-to-PIN assignments?! (of course, I could search the web for the pinout, but I'm also interested in experiences with this special case) - Can I use a mouse? Unfortunately, I just got the machine, and nothing else... But, I found articles dealing with X-Windows, so I think a mouse should be supported... - My Apollo doesn't have a standard LAN-connector, just an AUI... I saw it has a EISA slot, and the manual told me that EISA is fully compliat to ISA (didn't know this before...). So, can I just equip the Apollo with one of my old ISA Novell/ Eagle-cards? (Of course, drivers would be a problem - but I plan to use NetBSD or maybe Linux, so I think I'll find one.) There's an EISA card in the slot, but this seems to be a Token Ring (it's called a "Ring" card) Sorry if my questions are a little bit stupid, but I don't know anything about the machine - just got it from dumpster without any additional informatins, and thought it would be nice to use it. Thanks for your help, I'm glad that there is a mailing list dealing with this systems - thought I've just got > 10kg of old iron, when I start searching the web, :-) keep on hackin', Harald (bofh(a)dh9dat.de) -------------------------------------------------------

22 years, 2 months

Remington Rand card punch and printer needed

by vcf＠siconic.com

Can anyone help Andy? If so, please reply to him directly. Reply-to: <andy.egendorf(a)netpatents.com> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 3 Oct 2002 17:18:05 -0400 From: andy.egendorf <andy.egendorf(a)netpatents.com> Subject: Remington Rand I am working with the Rowayton Historical Society in Rowayton Connecticut, which is putting together artifacts for display concerning what is generally considered the first commercially available business computer - the Remington Rand 409 series (1951). We are trying to locate a source to enable us to punch a few dozen cards in Remington Rand format (90 column, round holes), and a source which can print on the cards the data punched into the cards. Both manual and powered punches were manufactured, but we have not been able to locate anything, even in museums. Similarly, we have been unable to locate any printer that could be used. This card format was used into the 60s, and maybe survived into the 70s or later, so there certainly ought to be something out there. Thanks, Andy Egendorf -- Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ International Man of Intrigue and Danger http://www.vintage.org

22 years, 2 months

Shameless Plug Alert

by kyrrin＠bluefeathertech.com

Hi, folks, Here's another shameless plug. I've posted a bunch of older DEC docs on E-pay, among them some engineering drawing sets for the PDP-11/05S and 11/10S, the MF11-U core memory system, and some various other books and goodies. There's also a KFQSA DSSI controller. All starting cheap, no reserve on anything. I'm not going to include all eight links here. Just pop over to Ebay and do a seller search for 'bftbell' (sans the quotes) if you're interested. Thanks much. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bruce Lane, Owner & Head Hardware Heavy, Blue Feather Technologies -- http://www.bluefeathertech.com ARS KC7GR (Formerly WD6EOS) since 12-77 -- kyrrin(a)bluefeathertech.com "I'll get a life when someone demonstrates that it would be superior to what I have now..." (Taki Kogoma, aka Gym Z. Quirk)

22 years, 2 months

Free in LA: TK50's - DEC Manuals - Commodore Pet - Dell P120 - Jaz Drives

by dfnr2＠yahoo.com

Hello Eliot, I'd be very interested in the PET, if you still have it. I didn't see any contact info in your post. I would be grateful if you emailed me with your email or phone#. Thanks, David. -- dfnr2(a)yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Faith Hill - Exclusive Performances, Videos & More http://faith.yahoo.com

22 years, 2 months

Looking for 9trk drive

by jpl15＠panix.com

I am in the market for a DEC TE16 or Kennedy 9300 working drive with Unibus formatter card and cables. I don't have much to trade, but will pay reasonable bux and also pay to have it shipped , or pick up in the NorCal/Oregon/NorNevada areas. This is for an 11/44 system. I have an M4 Data streamer, a very nice SCSI/Pertec device, works well, quiet - but it lacks the 'cachet', shall we say, of watching those reels go 'round. Cheers and Thanks! John

22 years, 2 months

scsi drive + misc. other stuff (free pentium machines & 10 year rule/windows)

by jwest＠imail.kwcorp.com

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