Aarghh !! Actually its about the same size as a Commodore Pet. The 8"
Shugart FDD is about 4" high and the same size as the base. What might
possibly push up the weight is the Qume power supply for the printer. The
printer itself is the fastest daisy-wheel printer I've seen, tho a bit noisy,
and could likely be interfaced with other computers. The massive printer
power
supply could also be used with a homebrew adaptor for a variable power
supply.
Since NASA had it tied into their mainframes as a stand-alone workstation it
could likely be used as a terminal with the async card. Try it out before
passing on it and please let me know what docs, programs and cards it
comes
with. Maybe we can work something out.
Give your S.O. some flowers and compliments (consider it a worthwhile
investment) and plead "It's just for a short while, Honey"
Lawrence
> I just got the UPS tracking info, this thing
> weighs 100 pounds!? I thought I was being
> gouged on the shipping, but now I see I wasn't.
> It just doesn't look that big in the pictures.
>
> Anyway, when these two crates show up on my
> doorstep, my wife is going to have a cow!
> Space is tight here and I've just managed to
> get my collection as it stands under control.
>
> So, I'm going to need to move this beast fast.
> Is there anyone in the Washington, DC area that
> wants to take it off my hands for what I have
> invested in it ($30 cost + $50 shipping)?
>
> Email quick, UPS says it arrives on Friday (11/1).
>
> Thanks,
> Bill
>
>
lgwalker(a)mts.net
bigwalk_ca(a)yahoo.com
I have a MAC Performa 550 and a damaged Restore CD.
I can borrow one from a friend.
Does anybody know if I can duplicate it on a CD-R on a PC?
Should I be able to read it with Windows Explorer?
=================================
Gene Ehrich
gene(a)ehrich.com
gehrich(a)tampabay.rr.com
>Does anybody know if I can duplicate it on a CD-R on a PC?
Maybe, if the PC software allows for direct unmounted drive to drive
duplication. Toast on the Mac can do this, so I would think EZ-CD on the
PC can do it too. Nero probably can seeing as it supposedly can duplicate
Playstation CDs (which usually have parts that can't be properly read or
mounted on a computer).
>Should I be able to read it with Windows Explorer?
No, the CD will be in HFS format, which is a Mac format. If the person
has one of the PC utilities for mouting Mac discs, then you probably can,
but without it, no it won't be recognizable. (thus why for the above
question, you need to be able to copy the data without it being mounted)
-chris
<http://www.mythtech.net>
A gentleman contacted me the other day about some old computer magazines
that he needs to get rid of. I already had copies of the issues in
question so, with his permission, I am forwarding the information to the
list. Please contact Jeff at JeffVolp(a)att.net if you are interested in
any or all of the following:
Creative Computing:
77 Nov/Dec (Vol 3: 6)
78 Jan/Feb, July/Aug - Nov/Dec (Vol 4: 1, 4-6)
79 Jan - Aug, Nov, Dec (Vol 5: 1-8, 11, 12)
80 Jan - Apr, June - Dec (Vol 6: 1-4, 6-12)
81 Feb, Mar, Aug, Oct (Vol 7: 2, 3, 8, 10)
Dr. Dobb's Journal - March 1980 through February 1981 (issues 43-52)
He wanted $15 + shipping for the Dr. Dobb's but didn't mention a price
for the Creative Computing.
Please contact Jeff with any questions or offers.
Thank you,
Erik S. Klein
www.vintage-computer.com
Do you still have the Commodore PET? I've been looking
for one dead or alive for display about the history of
home electronics that will be at a local school.
please respond as soon as you can.
Thanks,
David G.
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In about twenty four hours eleven people have signed up for 13 PC boards.
This is far more than I ever expected, and I'm glad to see so many people
interested in PDP-8s and the SBC6120. I plan to keep taking sign ups until
Monday, or we get to 20, which ever is first.
BTW, the number of people signed up for our cooperative so far is enough
to guarantee a PCB price somewhere in the low $30 range.
Thanks again,
Bob Armstrong
> If you're one of those people who wants a PDP-8 but can't find one, don't
>despair - you can always build your own! The SBC6120 is a complete PDP-8
>built around the venerable Harris HM6120 CPU and modern programmable logic
>devices. All parts used except the 6120 are contemporary, easily available
>devices.
>
> The entire system fits on a PC board 6.2" by 4.2" and has approximately the
>same footprint as a 3.5" hard disk. The SBC6120 has an IDE disk interface,
>an optional 2Mb non-volatile RAM disk (that's as big as an RK05!), and a true
>KL8/E compatible console terminal interface. OS/8 device handlers are
>available for the IDE and RAM disks, and the system will run standard
>OS/8 V3D. There's even an expansion bus so you can design and build your
>own daughter cards to plug into it.
>
> To find out more, visit the SBC6120 web page at
>
> http://www.SpareTimeGizmos.com/Hardware/SBC6120-2.htm
>
> I've recently had two requests to buy SBC6120 PC boards. These are four
>layer boards with plated holes and are quite expensive in quantity one or two,
>but the price falls per piece falls dramatically for quantities as small as
>four or six. I'd like to find a few other people who would be interested in
>building their own SBC6120 and going in together on a PCB order. The price
>for a SBC6120 PC board would be something like:
>
> Two boards ==> $100 per board
> Four " ==> $60 per board
> Six " ==> $45 per board
> Ten " ==> $36 per board
>
> I also have about four spare 6120 chips, which I'm willing to sell at my
>cost of $50 each. Believe it or not, it is still possible to buy new old
>stock 6120s, at $50 each, with a minimum order of ten (!!), but if enough
>people want SBC6120s we could always go this route.
>
> If you're interested, please write to me at bob(a)jfcl.com.
>
>Bob Armstrong
>Can't locate the TV setup control panel on the Mac TV I got from eBay? It
>has OS 7.5.3 loaded on it. I tried Apple's site, google, and others but no
>luck as to how I can replace this missing control panel. Any tips? Thanks
I think it can use the same software as the TV/FM tuner card apple
offered.
<http://download.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Apple_Software_Updates/E
nglish-North_American/Macintosh/Display-Peripheral/Video/Apple_Video_Player
_1.7.2.smi.bin>
This isn't a control panel, it is a standalone application that
interfaces with the video tuner card (giving you all the functions of a
TV).
However, I think what you are really after is the TV Setup control panel
(I'm not sure what it does that the Video Player doesn't, but maybe it is
some MacTV specific stuff).
<http://download.info.apple.com/Apple_Support_Area/Apple_Software_Updates/E
nglish-North_American/Macintosh/System/Other_System/TV_Setup_1.0.2.sea.bin>
-chris
<http://www.mythtech.net>
I recently acquired a rather aged Compaq "portable" that defies
identification, the plate says Model: Compaq, Serial number: 002027. Size
is 19 1/2 wide, 15 1/2 deep, 9 1/4 high with a 8 in "green screen".On the
right side to the rear is a sliding cover over 5 slots, 3 filled, the
left side slides open to expose the fan and switch and provides power
cord storage. It has two 5 1/4 360k drives. The keyboard locks over the
front for transport and it has a leather carrying handle on the back. Can
anyone provide me any info on this machine
Am also looking for info on a Kaypro 16, Dos machine
Thanks, Rich
