>What ever happened to asking people what software they need to run and
>recommending a platform that runs that software? A Mac laptop is a nice
>machine, unless you need to run something windows based. If you need to run
>Final Cut Pro don't get a DELL.
That should be the correct course of action.
I am a Mac Zealot, and I recommend PC's all the time. Why? Because people
come to me and say they want to get a computer for their kids to use for
school work, email, AIM, and games. As soon as they say games, I tell
them to get a Windows PC.
Then a year later, when they ask me what the best way is to deal with all
the popups, spyware, viri and other junk... I tell them to buy a Mac! :-)
-chris
<http://www.mythtech.net>
The following lead crossed my desk....
"Within the next month, I am going to decommission two PDP11s (11/23 Plus
and 11/84).... Are you interested in any of our hardware?"
If anyone is interested, please contact me off-list. The equipment is
apparently in the Franklin (minneapolis), Minnesota area.
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Tom,
Will look but I don't think we have brakets, but I had a come question for
you. Do you have an operating manual for the TU 10? Do you know where I
might find one?
Thanks
Will let you know about the brackets.
Thomas D. Burford, PMP
Sandia National Laboratories
1515 Eubank Ave. MS 0634
Albuquerque, NM 87185-0634
Phone: 505 845-9893
Fax: 505 844-4797
Pager: 505 530-8261
Email: tdburfo(a)sandia.gov
>Games? I'd say buy a PS2 or gamecube.
>
>Or, to be a bit more classic, a Saturn, NeoGeo, or TG16.
>
>Why screw up your computer choice for games when a seperate game box is
>only $50-$150 (depending on which one and how you feel about
>referbished).
Agreed, but there are also a large number of games that aren't available
for those platforms. Many of those are network based multiplayer games.
And when I'm asked computer choice questions, often the "games" idea that
comes up is because the kid's friends are all playing some windows game
and they feel left out.
Usually when I mention buying a PS2 or GameCube, I'm told they already
own one.
What it all boils down to when I give a recommendation is... a computer
is just another tool to get a job done. So you have to decide what job
you need done, and from there you get the right tool for the job. There
are many places where Windows is the only, or better choice. There are
many where a Mac is the only or better choice. And ones that neither are
the right choice.
-chris
<http://www.mythtech.net>
Jay,
I wouldbe interested in those. Please contact me at
pds3(a)ix.netcom.com or
530/384-2013
thanks,
Shannon Hoskins.
-----Original Message-----
From: Jay West <jwest(a)classiccmp.org>
Sent: Sep 13, 2004 9:36 AM
To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org
Subject: RA60 packs available
A contact of mine has a bunch of RA60 packs he'd like to sell. If interested
please contact me offlist.
Jay
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Dear World,
We have here at CCNY some hardware and documentation for a DEC PDP-11/73
system. If these pieces are not taken in the next day or two, they will
be discarded. The documentation can wait a little longer.
Items:
- DEC RX-02 dual floppy drive
- Grinnell GMR270 Image Processing System
- Kennedy 9-track tape drive with Western Peripheral interface
Please email me soon at cc(a)w140.com if you are interested. The items
are free. CCNY is in /USA/NYC/Harlem. thanks, -kurt
PS: I will be posting another message soon with a list of the manuals
that we are giving away as well.
This is not on the subject of older systems, but I have a problem that I
hope someone can direct me to a list that covers it.
I have four "programs" that are sitting in the Registry of my XP system
and could be causing some problems for me with popups. How do I get
into the registry to delete these files? Windows explorer does not
display any system files or directories and the "find": function cannot
find the files even though it is set to search hidden and system
directories but I know they are there because they were found by
SpyHunter and are labeled as dangerous.
Got a bargain on the weekend - a Compaq 5100e, an IBM PS2 Model 35 and a box of D6525 tapes (38 of them) for ten bucks.
Can anyone advise me what these tapes were typically used in and for - they look in very good condition - what type of drives can use them etc.
TIA!!!
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Kevin Parker
Web Services Manager
WorkCover Corporation
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e: kparker(a)workcover.com
w: www.workcover.com
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"Charles H. Dickman" <chd_1(a)nktelco.net> wrote:
|I can try to replace the pad with something I have, because I don't want
|to damage the cylinder any more than it already is. What was the
|original material: rubber, leather? Anyone tried this before?
I made a pad from a LEGO tire filled with Duro plastic rubber. The latter
no longer seems to be available (maybe the solvent was too nasty?) but Goop
might be a substitute.
Dan Lanciani
ddl(a)danlan.*com
