test-drb March 2004

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673 discussions

by ly-lp＠sac-china.com

Hi, Steve Since I really need IBM-PC BIOS Source Code, I search for it on Google. Fortunately, I find you message. If it is still available, would you mind mailing it to me. Thanks a lot! Flying.

20 years, 4 months

Strange Old Disk, I think I got it!

by tim＠spiritsphere.com

First off, thank you all for all of your help! And sorry about the missing info, the scale was off because my hands are an above average size, I put some new pictures up though. It was actually the comment about wang 2280 from Tom that got me on the right track! I managed to find this site: http://pinpoint-eng.com/1016.htm which compares four disks that are compatable, then after more searching I found this site: http://www.mfarris.com/pack/pack18.html which I saw before but in a new light because of the new information. But it compared 2280 and CDC 9448 as a the "same", and also (which I didn't get a chance to tell you all because I got it yesterday) I found an identical disk made by wang, and the model number was 725-0711 (I honestly thought it was a phone number at first, heh). But that confirmed that they're the same. Okay, so using those numbers, I found on this site: http://www.mbiusa.com/Bucket/mbi2.html that says it uses the Pheonix SMD Drive! I know this information is on other sites as well, but without your help I couldn't be sure of what was what until now. So, I'm pretty sure that these disks go into that drive. I would like some input on that conclusion though because I couldn't find any pictures to help confirm it. Also, and I'll be doing more searching for more info as well, but I still don't know what size these are, or if they even have a standard size for that drive, so any input there would be great too! Thank you all again, your help is GREATLY appreciated!! Best Wishes :) Tim

20 years, 4 months

curt out of office

by jwest＠classiccmp.org

I really hate doing it, but the only thing I could think of was to temporarily disable his subscription :\ Jay --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus]

20 years, 4 months

looking for 2100S microcode programming snippet

by jwest＠classiccmp.org

I could have sworn I had a 2100A or 2100S microcode programming guide. Can't seem to find it, and I need one tiny bit of info from a chart in it. I have the 21MX microcode programming guide, but this specific info is possibly (likely) different between the two. The 105xxx instruction calls microcode routines, where xxx represents the "address" (bits 8-0, 0-1777). However, I don't think the "address" corresponds directly to a given word address of microcode. At least on the 21MX it doesn't. The 21MX uprog guide gives a table, showing the 105xxx (and for 21MX, 101xxx) addresses and what ranges of microcode addresses they correspond to (and in what module). I need this same info, but for the 2100S or 2100A. Anyone have this info? Thanks in advance!! Jay (crossing his fingers) West

20 years, 4 months

eBay alternatives: the freecycle movement.

by john_boffemmyer_iv＠boff-net.dhs.org

Oops, you also forgot GetOff, the store for skinny people to get other's liposuctioned fat ("damnit, fat bastard, get off me"), grin. And then there's SuckOff - 2nd hand vacuum emporium. -John Boffemmyer IV At 06:03 PM 3/19/2004, you wrote: > > > don't need anymore, cleans it up, and sells it for a profit. Everything > > > from rice cookers to washing machines to skis to console games are > bought > > > and sold in Japan's new retail underground. The most successful of > these is > > > BookOff, a chain of used book stores that has 700 locations in Japan. > > > BookOff has been expanding into other areas too, with ToyOff (they sell > > > "almost new" children's toys) and HouseOff (used goods for your home), > > > PetOff (used things for your pet), and the very oddly named HardOff > (used > > > computer hardware and electronics)." > > > > There's also JackOff selling used car jacks, WackOff sell used LARTs, and > > FuckOff selling, well, second-hand blow-up dolls. That particular chain > > is running in the red however. > > >You forgot LiftOff, the used Brassiere emporium and RunOff the discount >laxative store. > >g. ---------------------------------------- Founder, Lead Writer, Tech Analyst and Web Designer Boff-Net Technologies http://boff-net.dhs.org/index.html ---------------------------------------

20 years, 4 months

IMSAI / SOL-20 / Northstar + much other for sale

by jcwren＠jcwren.com

I'm cleaning out my warehouse. The wife and I are tired of living on the houseboat, and are converting everything to cash. To that end, I'm offering all my vintage computer gear in a single block sale. If you want more detail on a specific item, email me. Most of this gear hasn't been powered up in some time, although all the stuff I originally owned was shut down in working condition. The other gear has never been powered up by me, but the original owners all swear it was working when they decommissioned it. Take that at whatever value you will. Entire lot for $5000, you pick it up. The list (to the best of my knowledge) IMSAI, 22 slot, front panel. 8mhz Northstar Z80 CPU card 64K static RAM card Tarbell DSDD disk controller 4 port serial card 256K dynamic RAM disk 2 Qume Datatrak-8s in separate enclose with PS Metric buttload of software This was my baby for the longest time. I learned C, Pascal, assembler, PL/M, PL/1 and a few other languages on this thing. Was running fine when it was shut down. Lots of documentation, original CP/M 2.2 manuals, etc. It's been a good while since it was powered up, and frankly, I'm a little paranoid about hurting it. I don't have the time or equipment to condition the caps. The diskettes have been in storage, in sleeve, in their original Maxell hard boxes, in another box. I'd hope they'd still be readable. I've heard different stories about coervicity loss. SOL-20 I believe there is a card in the card slot, but not sure. This was given to me by a friend. It's in excellent condition. There may be one key that's stuck, I don't remember. I've never fired it up. There's a 9" B&W monitor that goes with it. Northstar CPU, RAM, disk controller, some other cards. Recently acquired. I've never powered this one up. NO COVER! Single 5.25" drive, density not known. I don't have any software for this machine. There may be a notebook of docs for it. Looks a little rough, maybe a good cleaning will help. Zenith Z-100 I think that's the model number. Integrated display, keyboard, disk. Single 5.25" disk, density unknown. Outside of case grubby, will probably clean up nicely. Inside is very clean. Recently acquired, never powered up by me. Altair 8800 16 slots (4 x 4 card boards), NO ALTAIR CASE. Several cards in the chassis, several say Altair. Recently acquired, never powered up by me. Homebrew front panel, PS. Generic S-100 system 12 or 16 slots, large power supply, 6 or 7 cards in the system. No idea on this one. Recently acquired, never powered up. 14 or 16 S-100 cards. Cromemco Dazzler, bunch of Econoram cards, some ones I don't recognize. There's docs in some of the note books that may be applicable. 2 Apple IIes, 1 Apple II(something, 'c', maybe?) At least two are in near pristine shape, two still in original boxes, I think. I know one is. I think there might be a fourth Apple in there somewhere. Also at least 1 dual 3.5" drive, 4 or 6 5.25" Disk IIs. Original Apple green monitor, may be flakey (didn't look right, but it was running on a generator at the time). Powered up recently. 2 Otrona Attaches I believe both have 8086 cards with 256K, too. One is black. One has an occasional video problem, the other is pretty solid, as I recall. Both have dual drives, probably 720Ks. I don't have much software, but people on the list do. Powered up recently. 3 to 5 Sinclair ZX-81s Cute little machines. I don't know what I have in the way of accessories. A couple were powered up. Probably a cassette drive in there. Seems like I have a printer adapter for one, although maybe that's for the C-64, don't remember. Commodore 64 C-64 with a handful of accessories, carts, etc? At least one disk drive, maybe 2. Joysticks. Some other stuff. VIC-20 Maybe. I thought I bought one, it's likely in one of the bins. 3 daisy wheel 14" wide printers At least one Qume or Diable, the other look like knockoffs. All have tractors for them. Hard disk 5.25" hard drive. Size unknown, 10MB? This was with one of the S-100 systems, dunno which one. Part of the recently acquired lot. Assorted anything's that go with all this stuff. Basically, if it's vintage, and it's not 1802 based, it's yours with the deal. This stuff is in boxes and scattered amongst 5 or 6 18 gallon bins. There's about 10 6" thick notebooks of paperwork. I haven't had a chance to go through it. --jc

20 years, 4 months

DEC RF74

by David_Pheanis＠inter-tel.com

I'm guessing that you long ago sold your RF74 disk drives. However, if you still have any, I'd be interested in buying one or two from you. Please let me know if you still have any. Thanks. David Pheanis Pheanis(a)ASU.edu (480) 510-2200

20 years, 4 months

Curt

by curt＠atarimuseum.com

You've reached Curt Vendel of the Atari Museum. I will be travelling and will be exhibiting the Atari Museum at the Phillyclassic 5 videogame show from March 19-21 and will be returning on March 22nd. I will try to respond to your emails between the 22nd-23rd as I catch up with my email. If this is an urgent issue and you need immediate assistance and access to our archives and materials, please contact Karl Morris at: karlmorris(a)atarimuseum.com Thank you, Curt Vendel Curator: The Atari Museum

20 years, 4 months

Free DECwriters for pickup, Newcastle, UK

by witchy＠binarydinosaurs.co.uk

Hi folks, We're having to demolish our garage and build a new one which is hopefully much bigger than the current victorian wash-house and small concrete-roofed block that currently exists. This means I either have to find a temporary home for the 2 DECwriter printers that currently live in there or give them to a good home who can restore them back to their former glory - I don't think I'll ever have the time to do that, well, not in the forseeable anyway. One supposedly works but the other has released the magic smoke. Going from memory they're both DECwriter IIs, late 1970s vintage. Anyone interested? There's a slightly bashed MicroVAX 2000 as well :) -- Adrian/Witchy Owner & Webmaster, Binary Dinosaurs www.binarydinosaurs.co.uk - possibly the UK's biggest online computer museum www.snakebiteandblack.co.uk - ex-monthly gothic shenanigans :o(

20 years, 4 months

ST42400N?

by brad＠heeltoe.com

Anyone have a ST42400N laying around they would part with? Believe it or not, it can be reformatted to an odd block size, which is what a Symbolics lisp machine wants.... -brad

20 years, 4 months

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