test-drb May 2002

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by csmith＠amdocs.com

> -----Original Message----- > From: Ethan Dicks [mailto:erd_6502@yahoo.com] > I received a stack of VMS CDs (originals) from a friend. I have no > experience with VMS distrubutions on any media other than > tape. How can > I tell from the dates what version of VMS is on them? Is there a one- Err -- you could boot them and see what save-sets you find. :) They're not labeled? Chris Christopher Smith, Perl Developer Amdocs - Champaign, IL /usr/bin/perl -e ' print((~"\x95\xc4\xe3"^"Just Another Perl Hacker.")."\x08!\n"); '

22 years, 7 months

Jeff's first booting saga (11/23+)

by lists＠subatomix.com

[Hm. This didn't crosspost when I posted it to cctech, so here it is again, addressed to cctalk. Sorry if you get this twice.] Well, I've finally moved from acquire mode into play mode. First, I'm trying to get this uPDP-11/23+ running. I've got so far as a BA23 with PSU, fans, backplane, front panel, RD52, and RX50 -- that seems to power up without any problems. Now I'm going to put the boards in, and I need help. Here's what I plan on doing: Backplane is H9278-A: slots 1-3 Q22/CD, slots 4-8 Q22/Q22. AAAAAAAAAA BBBBBBBBBB CCCCCCCCCC DDDDDDDDDD 1 M8189----(KDF11-BF)------------------------ 2 M9047---------------- 3 M9047---------------- 4 M8067-LB-(MSV11-P)------------------------- 5 M7957----(DZV11-M)------------------------- 6 M8639-YA-(RQDX1)--------------------------- 7 M9047---------------- M9047---------------- 8 M9047---------------- M9047---------------- The memory is in slot 4 because its grant continuity jumpers (W1 and W2) are soldered in, which (according to the MSV11-P user's guide) tells me it expects a Q22/Q22 slot instead of a Q22/CD slot. Question 1: does the above look OK, or have I got something wrong? Question 2: Should I try it first with just the CPU and memory in, just to get a boot prompt on the console? I'm subscribed to both lists, so feel free to reply to either one. -- Jeffrey Sharp The email address lists(a)subatomix.com is for mailing list traffic. Please send off-list mail to roach jay ess ess at wasp subatomix beetle dot com. You may need to remove some bugs first.

22 years, 7 months

A couple of firsts for me (Commodore)

by csmith＠amdocs.com

> -----Original Message----- > From: Chad Fernandez [mailto:fernande@internet1.net] > Does this have an OS in Rom, or does it need a "boot" disk > like an Apple //? Strictly speaking, I don't believe either model _requires_ a boot disk. A boot disk will add significant functionality to the Apple, though. :) Anyway, the commodore will use its disk without booting from it, in contrast to some Apple systems, where that's not exactly true. You can also get CP/M for it, as some other people have said. Don Maslin probably has the disk, and he's usually willing to send them for (very reasonable) media/copying cost. Chris Christopher Smith, Perl Developer Amdocs - Champaign, IL /usr/bin/perl -e ' print((~"\x95\xc4\xe3"^"Just Another Perl Hacker.")."\x08!\n"); '

22 years, 7 months

"HP. grrr..."

by dougq＠iglou.com

Greg asked: > Having searched throughout HPs web site(s), I've come to the conclusion that > anything older than a week or so won;t have any usefull information there. Agreed. > If anyone has any switch settings for my C1525G DDS1 tape drive, it would be > most helpfull - I'm trying to hang it off a MicroVAX3100 model10e currently. From: http://www.eztechstuff.com/archives/th99/p/txt/70119.txtHEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY HP C1525G/H, SURESTORE 2000 Device Type Internal Tape Drive Interface SCSI-2 Format DDS Sustained Transfer Rate 183 KBPS Size 3.5 in. half height 5.25 in. half height (with bezel) View Top USER CONFIGURABLE SETTINGS Setting Label Position ? Factory configured - do not alter JP5 Unidentified DRIVE SELECT ID Drive ID JP1 JP2 JP3 0 Open Open Open 1 Open Open Closed 2 Open Closed Open 3 Open Closed Closed 4 Closed Open Open 5 Closed Open Closed 6 Closed Closed Open 7 Closed Closed Closed MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED MEDIA Tape Capacity Without Compression 90 meter DDS cartridge 2.0 GB DIAGNOSTIC LED(S) LED1 LED2 Condition (Green) (Yellow) Off Off No power/drive Idle, no cartridge On Off Cartridge loaded, No Activity Flash Off Cartridge loaded, Activity Pulse Off Loading/Unloading/Ejecting/Power-On Off On Self Test Failure Off Pulse No Cartridge, Caution (cleaning required) On Pulse Cartridge loaded, Caution (cleaning required) Flash Pulse Cartridge loaded, Drive Active, Caution (cleaning required) Pulse Pulse Cartridge loading/unloading, Caution (cleaning required) hth,-dq

22 years, 7 months

DECwriter-II Sounds of Impending Doom?

by Gary.Messick＠itt.com

> -----Original Message----- > From: Dan Veeneman [mailto:dan@ekoan.com] > Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 3:50 PM > To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org > Subject: RE: DECwriter-II Sounds of Impending Doom? > > > At 03:38 PM 5/29/02 -0500, you wrote: > >Isn't a Decwriter II a LA-36? A LA-120 us a Decwriter III IIRC. > > My Decwriter II indicates it's an LA-36. Speaking of which, > does anyone have recommendations on a good place to get > replacement ribbons for this terminal? > > > Cheers, > > Dan I just picked up 6 off of EPAY for $5.00 + shipping. Unknown condition, but I figure I can re-ink them if I need too. I'll send you one for $1 + shipping if interested. Contact me off-list. Gary ************************************ If this email is not intended for you, or you are not responsible for the delivery of this message to the addressee, please note that this message may contain ITT Privileged/Proprietary Information. In such a case, you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone. You should destroy this message and kindly notify the sender by reply email. Information contained in this message that does not relate to the business of ITT is neither endorsed by nor attributable to ITT. ************************************

22 years, 7 months

RE; DECwriter-III Sounds of Impending Doom? (Was:DECwriter-II Sounds of Impending Doom?")

by dougq＠iglou.com

> At 03:38 PM 5/29/02 -0500, you wrote: > >Isn't a Decwriter II a LA-36? A LA-120 us a Decwriter III IIRC. > > My Decwriter II indicates it's an LA-36. Speaking of which, > does anyone have recommendations on a good place to get > replacement ribbons for this terminal? I must say, we consume a lot of bandwidth on this list correcting each others peccadillos... just think of how useful and fun the list could be if we'd actually supply useful information such as: Yes, they sell the ribbons at office Depot for about six bucks. Bought one there about a month ago. In solidarity with all those who suffer senior moments such as I, -dq

22 years, 7 months

DECwriter-II Sounds of Impending Doom?

by dan＠ekoan.com

At 03:38 PM 5/29/02 -0500, you wrote: >Isn't a Decwriter II a LA-36? A LA-120 us a Decwriter III IIRC. My Decwriter II indicates it's an LA-36. Speaking of which, does anyone have recommendations on a good place to get replacement ribbons for this terminal? Cheers, Dan

22 years, 7 months

DECwriter-II Sounds of Impending Doom?"

by dougq＠iglou.com

> > My LA120 makes these snapping sounds when first turned on, > > sourced from the pedestal, that sound a bit like a flyback > > arcing. I'm guessing its the SMPSU crying out in anguish. > > > > Is there anything I can do, or do I need to start looking > > for a replacement LA-120 PSU? > > Isn't a Decwriter II a LA-36? A LA-120 us a Decwriter III IIRC. > Why yes, it is! -dq

22 years, 7 months

[CCTECH] Jeff's first booting saga (11/23+)

by lists＠subatomix.com

Well, I've finally moved from acquire mode into play mode. First, I'm trying to get this uPDP-11/23+ running. I've got so far as a BA23 with PSU, fans, backplane, front panel, RD52, and RX50 -- that seems to power up without any problems. Now I'm going to put the boards in, and I need help. Here's what I plan on doing: Backplane is H9278-A: slots 1-3 Q22/CD, slots 4-8 Q22/Q22. AAAAAAAAAA BBBBBBBBBB CCCCCCCCCC DDDDDDDDDD 1 M8189----(KDF11-BF)------------------------ 2 M9047---------------- 3 M9047---------------- 4 M8067-LB-(MSV11-P)------------------------- 5 M7957----(DZV11-M)------------------------- 6 M8639-YA-(RQDX1)--------------------------- 7 M9047---------------- M9047---------------- 8 M9047---------------- M9047---------------- The memory is in slot 4 because its grant continuity jumpers (W1 and W2) are soldered in, which (according to the MSV11-P user's guide) tells me it expects a Q22/Q22 slot instead of a Q22/CD slot. Question 1: does the above look OK, or have I got something wrong? Question 2: Should I try it first with just the CPU and memory in, just to get a boot prompt on the console? I'm subscribed to both lists, so feel free to reply to either one. -- Jeffrey Sharp The email address lists(a)subatomix.com is for mailing list traffic. Please send off-list mail to roach jay ess ess at wasp subatomix beetle dot com. You may need to remove some bugs first. _______________________________________________ cctech mailing list cctech(a)classiccmp.org http://www.classiccmp.org/mailman/listinfo/cctech

22 years, 7 months

DECwriter-II Sounds of Impending Doom?

by Gary.Messick＠itt.com

> -----Original Message----- > From: Douglas H. Quebbeman [mailto:dougq@iglou.com] > Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 3:18 PM > To: ClassicCmp List > Subject: DECwriter-II Sounds of Impending Doom? > > > My LA120 makes these snapping sounds when first turned on, > sourced from the pedestal, that sound a bit like a flyback > arcing. I'm guessing its the SMPSU crying out in anguish. > > Is there anything I can do, or do I need to start looking > for a replacement LA-120 PSU? > > -dq > Isn't a Decwriter II a LA-36? A LA-120 us a Decwriter III IIRC. Gary ************************************ If this email is not intended for you, or you are not responsible for the delivery of this message to the addressee, please note that this message may contain ITT Privileged/Proprietary Information. In such a case, you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone. You should destroy this message and kindly notify the sender by reply email. Information contained in this message that does not relate to the business of ITT is neither endorsed by nor attributable to ITT. ************************************

22 years, 7 months

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