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From: "Bill Sudbrink" <wh.sudbrink(a)verizon.net>
To: <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org>
Subject: RE: Any Cromemco USERS?
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 14:31:19 -0500
Reply-To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org
> Just curious; is anybody actually using a Cromemco system
> out there, running either CDOS, Cromix or Unix? Or does
> anyone at least have one in running condition?
I have an IMSAI chasis stuffed with cromemco boards. I run CP/M
on it... but I don't think there would be a reason it wouldn't run
a cromemco OS. It has a CPUZ, a 16FDC, a 64KZ and a TU-ART in it.
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No, unless there are some unusual mods, I'd think that a set of
Cromemco boards would run a Cromemco OS just fine. BTW, I
assume you mean a ZPU? I'd be interested in knowing how you
got CP/M onto the Cromix diskettes and configured for its memory
model? TM100 drive(s) I assume?
One of my systems is in a Vector chassis, because it's easier to
work on and the fans are quieter.
Anyway, just curious; always surprised me that there seem to be
so few Cromemco fans and how little info there seems to be,
especially about the later Unix models which could give DEC a
run for their money. Just wanna swap tales I guess.
Thanks,
mike
> From: Ethan Dicks [mailto:erd_6502@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2003 5:32 PM
> To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org
> Subject: Re: Heathkit H-11A (LSI-11) on eBay
>
>
>
> --- Steve Jones <classiccmp(a)crash.com> wrote:
> > Be interesting to see what happens with this: Heathkit H-11A
> > (DEC LSI-11) with no peripherals but lots of manuals and some
> > software on paper tape and 8" floppy.
>
> Wish I had the docs... got the box, but virtually nothing on paper.
Ethan, as you probably know I have an almost complete set of Docs for my
H-11. I have all the peripheral cards manuals, HT-11 V2 Docs (Maybe even
V1.) H-27 disk system with docs, and HT-11 disks. I haven't got it back
running yet (haven't had time lately.) so I don't know the state of the
disks. If anyone needs any manual scans, or other info on the H-11, drop me
a line, I'd be happy to help.
I DID throw away my H-10 punch, and all the software/docs when I got my
disk. DOH! Live and learn!
>
> I do have at least one unassembled Heath I/O card (and several that
> _are_ assembled).
>
> Gotta spend some time twiddling with the H27 disk controller. I
> _think_ I have it sussed out at last. It works fine with an RXV11
> and an RX01, but I've had nothing but troubles getting the Heath
> disks working.
>
> > Hey, the Buy It Now price is a very reasonable US$6,900! ;^)
>
> Hold me back! :-)
>
> I notice that the bid is nearly up to $1K.
>
> Does anyone on the list have any PDP-11 papertape? I don't mind
> image files of the data - I have punches and blank tape.
>
> -ethan
>
>
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Hi gang,
I need to make room (don't we all)
I have a 5110, 5103, 5114 trio with documentation.
The 5110 is believed to be non-working, I get garbage on the display when
turned on. The display changes when switches a toggled but I was unable to
get it to behave like a normal computer. I have a troubbleshooting guide
that when followed says replace video card (Got a spare?). I have a bunch of
documentation for it and a few floppies. I think it is a 32K basic system
(no tape).
I would love to replace it with * W0W RaRe*(TM) flavors of pocket computers
or programmable calculator (c programmable like the casio 2000 currently
on ebay with the 3 1/2 disk interface would be very sweet, HP 16c would be
nice too). Or other cool small items I'm also into console collecting( 3do,
CDI, CDx, Lynx, jaguar) ... I am pretty open to any suggestions or offers.
Of course you would have to pick up shipping from Minnesota (hefty given the
size of the disk drive and the printer)
I will gladly forward pictures to any interested party.
Thank you
Francois
PS: I will not separate the items.
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Because you know how to operate a vehicle doesn't necessarily mean that you
know how to drive....
My collection of computers and related parts currently fills two bedrooms
of a three bedroom house and is now extending into the front room. My
Wife has earned the capital W by doing nothing more than sighing softly
as I enter the house with my latest treasures. The only time she ever
complained was when I was porting a set of Olds 455 heads in the front
room (Hey it was cold outside <grin>)
Rich
>> The following hard drives were delivered to me yesterday, much to my
>> Wife's dismay, and are looking for homes. All are supposed to function
From: "R. D. Davis" <rdd(a)rddavis.org>
>Oooohhh! ...does she makes you capitalize the 'W' in wife? ...poor
>chap. :-( Perhaps you need to find her a new home instead, and keep
>the hard drives, as you never know when you may need them. Or, you
>could keep her as well as the drives, but you may need the help of an
>assertiveness training course for that option... I think that an
>organization called OHA (Obedient Husbands Anonymous) may be able to
>help you. ;-) Best of luck!
>> Also received a bunch of miscellaneous chips and cards that I need to
>> sort and identify that will be available
>See above. You may be able to keep those as well...
On Jan 21, 13:27, Chad Fernandez wrote:
> John Lawson wrote:
> > use a good regulator on your compressor, turned down to 15 or 20 PSI,
and
> > use a blow gun attachment with side relief holes and a rubber tip.
>
> Why so low? If I'm using a compressor, I usually set it to 80psi. No
> problems yet! I'm not exactly cleaning core memory though.
On some boards, you might just damage something. That's certainly too high
for relay coils and such. You stand a good chance of ripping off labels,
too. More importantly, if it does rip something off, or frees some grit,
the debris will come flying off at high speed, which is rather dangerous.
Of course, it all depends on how far he nozzle is from the board.
However, if you're holding it some distance away to reduce the pressure,
you'd save air and electricity by lowering the pressure instead.
--
Pete Peter Turnbull
Network Manager
University of York
If people are replying to this thread, could they PLEASE TRIM what they
quote. I got a pile of messages, all exceeding 50K bytes, and I really
don't need the whole digest (which is what's on the botom of the message).
--
Pete Peter Turnbull
Network Manager
University of York
Clayton Frank Helvey <msspcva(a)yahoo.com> wrote:
> Mike, FYI this is what John wrote...
Thanks for translating!
John Willis <jwillis(a)arielusa.com> wrote:
> Awesome. I don't have the drive yet, but it seems to
> me to be the best
> option for getting BSD loaded on my VAX 11/750.
It's the only proper way!
Are you going to load the copy and boot standalone programs from the first file
on the magtape or from TU58? The first option is obviously easier, although I
do have an image from which you can write the BSD install TU58.
But if you are going with the first option, your tape drive on the 750 must be
non-TMSCP, as there is no toggle-in bootstrap for TMSCP. Also in 4.3-QJ0a I've
added two blocks for MicroVAX booting in front of the first file on the dist
tape, but didn't update the Installing and Operating manual, so when you follow
the instructions in Appendix B for your tape flavor, mentally increment by 2
the number of times you type "S 200".
MS
Here is someone in Milo, Maine, with a KayPro II and all the trimmings.
Please contact the original sender.
Reply-to: <tinker(a)kynd.net>
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Date: Tue, 07 Jan 2003 15:46:41 -0500
From: Tinker <tinker(a)kynd.net>
To: Vintage Computer Festival <vcf(a)siconic.com>
Subject: Re: K_PRO II X
I have a K Pro 11 x with all disks and books as well as the daisy
wheel printer plus the boxes they came in. Any interest in them.
Its in Milo, Maine. o4463
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Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2003 11:13:49 -0800 (PST)
From: Sellam Ismail <foo(a)siconic.com>
To: "'ClassicComputers'" <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org>
Subject: Re: Any Cromemco USERS?
On Mon, 20 Jan 2003, M H Stein wrote:
> Just curious; is anybody actually using a Cromemco system
> out there, running either CDOS, Cromix or Unix? Or does
> anyone at least have one in running condition?
I have a System/One in running condition (last I checked) running Cromix
>from the harddrive. I have two actually. One was exhibited at the first
VCF but because of all the moving the hard drive got crashed :(
To my knowledge, the other one is still running, but I haven't fired it up
in years.
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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Well, you don't count, Sellam; you've got at least two of everything.
If that System/One has the 5Mb IMI drive, as most of them did, those
drives had a very common problem with the index sensor moving, very
easy to adjust. If & when I send you that pile of books & manuals, I'll
include a copy of the relevant service bulletin, in case you feel like
looking at it some day. Gonna copy it right now and add it to the pile
before I forget.
mike
