test-drb February 2003

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by stefan＠softhome.net

Is anybody interested in buying a Felix CE 801 calculator ? I haven't tested it yet, charging some batteries, but when I have done that I will let you know. The date is probably 1975, and its made in Romania. Stefan.

21 years, 10 months

cctalk digest, Vol 1 #479 - 54 msgs

by alhartman＠yahoo.com

> Blah blah. More inanity from Al. No response to > my last message in which I asked for replies to > specific questions and issues that I raised. <Snipped rest of the rant....> I decided to stop feeding the troll... Regards, Al Hartman (Macintosh Emulation List Host) http://www.topica.com/lists/MacEmuList My Homepage http://www.geocities.com/alhartman Enlightenment means taking full responsibility for your life. - William Blake

21 years, 10 months

Info wanted: IBM vacuum tube digital computer demonstrator

by massimo.vettore＠zf.com

On Mon, 24 Feb 2003, Joe wrote: >Yes, that's the item but I'm pretty certain that he's wrong about it being a > field engineer's test set. A couple of list members have tracked down several > of these but no docs yet. Hi The diagrams of the plugglable units should be available at: http://www.piercefuller.com/collect/ibmpu/ Max

21 years, 10 months

PDP-11/04 on Ebay - whats wrong with it?

by David.Kane＠aph.gov.au

Hi, A PDP-11/04 on ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1247&item=3403225 748&rd=1 I have to start by stating I am in Australia. Our dollar might have crept back up to a smidgen over 60 cents US today, but the opening bid on the PDP will still be considerable, then add international shipping and ooooooh ouch. But despite all that I am still toying with the idea of bidding on the item. I do need a little assistance before making a definitive decision. For those unaware the item was listed before recently but was passed in unbid. I did not get interested last time since the description did not list a CPU card, and the seller did not reply to an enquiry regarding a CPU card. I notice that this time there is a CPU card listed (M7263). My quandary is over the seller's comment that the "Unit powers up and reads 0002777" although the pictures have it reading 000277. My worry is that the unit is severely broken. Can any take a stab at guessing what might be wrong, is it possibly just the lack of a boot device (floppy of hard disk)? David Kane

21 years, 10 months

Have VAXStation II/GPX & Intel iPDS and need an Intel MDS 225/230

by melamy＠earthlink.net

Hi all, I am trying to accelerate my plans to get my Intel MDS up and running... I have a VAXStation II/GPX with two monitors, mouse and keyboard. I think I have all the docs and disks for it also. It belonged to a friend who gave it to me because he was just going to throw it out. It was working for him, but I don't know the first thing about getting it running or do I really want to take on another project. What I am looking for is to use it in trade for an Intel MDS 225/230 development system. I don't need software or manuals for the MDS (I have all that). I don't even need any of the ICE modules. I also have an Intel iPDS with software that I would consider in trade also. Any one interested? Best regards, Steve Thatcher Seattle area, Washington state

21 years, 10 months

Book available

by anheier＠owt.com

I am cleaning out some more stuff and have the following books available: Learning IBM Basic, David Lien, 1984 An Introduction to the Basic Language, John Skelton 1971 Understanding Telephone Electronics, Radio Shack, John Fike, 1983 How to Program and Interface the 6800, Andrew Staugard, 1987 $5 each + shipping. Thanks Norm

21 years, 10 months

DEC disk drive power consumption (was Re: QBUS SCSI

by healyzh＠aracnet.com

> in my BA123 and get away from the RQDX3. If I thought I had enough room > in a BA23 for the KDA50 and enough cards to make it worth the effort, > I'd consider that, but between cabling and power consumption, I don't I don't think you can put a KDA50 in a BA23, isn't the reason that "Corporate Cabinets" have dual BA23's in the rack so that you've got enough power for everything? At least I seem to remember reading that was the reason. Zane

21 years, 10 months

On topic: Invention & Technology

by jrasite＠eoni.com

In the newest issue of American Heritage of Invention & Technology magazine (Spring, 2003.) there is an article on the Houston Spaceflight Center. In it it details the history of the MCC from its inception to February 1, 2003. Included in this history are details of the systems used to control the United States manned spaceflight program. (Originally (5) IBM 7094s). All in all a most interesting article. Pick up a copy at your local large chain bookstore. Or subscribe! <http://www.americanheritage.com/it/index.shtml> Jim -- If there is light in the soul, there will be beauty in the person. If there is beauty in the person, there will be harmony in the house. If there is harmony in the house, there will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the world. ~ Chinese Proverb ~

21 years, 10 months

Univac III on eBay

by Innfogra＠aol.com

> but I am looking for serious bidders." > He wants real money. I think it will not bring his reserve price which I bet is at least $5000, probably more. I do not expect it to sell. It would be interesting to see what his reserve actually is. I base my reserve price estimate on what he wants just to handle the machine for shipping. This thing is not going to get scrapped, he has had it for decades. He will sit on it longer if he doesn't get what he wants. Stored in a semitrailer is good. It looks dry, just dusty. And some looks like it was stored with stretch wrap. It should be in good physical condition. Note that the seller's feedback is (1) which means he is subject to fits of unrealistic expectations. Paxton Astoria, OR

21 years, 10 months

G.W.Bush a liar?

by alhartman＠yahoo.com

> Well, I was trying to be good and not pique the ire > of my neighbors to the south in my mother's and > wife's birthplace, but I find I can't hold my peace > at the incredible amount of BS, most of which is > parroting the Bush administrations lies and more > damnedable lies. I'm not aware of ANY lies by the current administration, no less "lies and more damnedable lies" Also, you can't hold this administration responsible for the misdeeds of past administrations. In fact, I'd call the previous administration one of the most dishonest and criminal administrations this country has ever had. Luckily our system of government is such that people like this cannot remain in power for too long. As for the rest of what you say, I don't have any data for or against it. America is a representative republic. Not quite a democracy. And yes, the government does things that the people don't necessarily like or agree to. Given that, I still believe we have the free-est and best form of government on the planet. It is not corruption or mistake free. Nor is it free of the normal human expressions of greed, ego, hatred, and agression. It's still head and shoulders above all other government systems on the planet. Considering the broad areas in which the U.S. is invlolved in, the huge amount of AID it gives to the rest of the world, you have to see that basically we are a good country. I would like it to be perfect, but that's not possible in human affairs. It could certainly be better. And what I like about Bush and his administration is that he got right to the task of setting right all the wrongs of previous administrations he could find and fix. I know he will be relected in 2004 with a landslide. It's a shame he can't run for a third term. Cheney will probably not be able (or willing) to run for President in 2008. Before the election, and before I saw Bush in action. I was sure he'd be a one term President and that Hillary Clinton or maybe Al Gore would run in 2004 and take back the Presidency for the Democrats. Now, I'm sure that won't happen. It's amazing that you can call a liar, a man whose reputation is largely made by his truthfulness and trustworthyness. As Governor of Texas he kept most all of his promises. And left the state in a much better condition than it was when he took office. You may not like his policies, or his decisions. But, that doesn't make him a liar. Regards, Al

21 years, 10 months

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test-drb February 2003