test-drb September 2004

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by melamy＠earthlink.net

and we can expect the stuff you send him to magically appear on eBay for him to sell... best regards, Steve -----Original Message----- From: John Foust <jfoust(a)threedee.com> Sent: Sep 7, 2004 2:59 PM To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org Subject: Re: 20,046 page doc archive still available I appreciate all the offers to host these files. I was surprised that there were no suggestions about how to augment these files via OCR or PDF conversion. I received an offer from a guy selling a $35 (USA S/H inc.) "Classic Computer Reference DVD" on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4193&item=5120153936 He wanted to swap a copy of the DVD for a copy of these 20,046 pages. - John

22 years

Intellec-mds 800

by dwight.elvey＠amd.com

>From: "Joe R." <rigdonj(a)cfl.rr.com> > ---snip--- >>> >>> Intel sold a disk-drive subsystem that consisted of two Shugart 801 8" >floppy >>> drives. They could work as single density or double density depending on >>> whether you had the 201 or 202 controller board set. Yes, it was a set >of TWO >>> multibus board to control those two floppy drives. >>> ---snip--- > > > Here are some pictures of a couple of my 800s ><http://www.classiccmp.org/hp/mds800_3/> and ><http://www.classiccmp.org/hp/mds800_4/>. Here ><http://www.classiccmp.org/hp/mds.htm> is a webpage that I started (but >never finished) that describes some of the 2xx models. Here is a MOL >finished webpage about one of my other MDS-800s, ><http://www.classiccmp.org/hp/mds-800/mds-800.htm>. It includes pictures >and descriptions of most of the various MDS-800 cards. > > Here, <http://www.classiccmp.org/hp/multibus/multibus.html> is a webpage >that I swtarted about Multibus cards. It includes both Intel and non_intel >cards. I'm WAY behind with the updates for it. > > Joe > Hi When I worked at Intel, I was responsible for the test of the 1036 Floppy Disk Control Card ( this was for double density M2FM ). It seemed that I was one of the few people, even then, that knew what a phase locked loop was and how it needed to be tested. The Channel card used the 3000 series bit slice. These were a reasonable bit slice but didn't compete well with AMD's 2900 stuff. I suspect it was mostly the sequencer that put people off. It is almost impossible to read the code for these and takes a grand master to write the code effectively. I've got to get started on my MDS800. It just seems like other projects get in the way. Perhaps I should put it in the walkway. that way I'll be reminded of it each time I step over it. As for a terminal, other than the possible current loop issue, you may need the right emulator if you want to run CREDIT ( their screen editor ). I believe this just used VT100 codes but I could be wrong. The original 800's used Beehive terminals that were painted Intel blue. Dwight

22 years

Completely and totally off-topic and without any merit whatsoever

by pete＠dunnington.u-net.com

On Sep 7 2004, 12:17, Jules Richardson wrote: > On Sun, 2004-09-05 at 23:14 -0700, Vintage Computer Festival wrote: > > I've got some quicksilver that I liberated from some evacuated glass tubes > > Actually, that reminds me - I saw a chap in the UK trying to get rid of > several kilos of the stuff a short while ago. I can't help thinking that > *something* interesting could be made using it, although I'm not sure > what. Well, whatever you do, don't try putting it in hollowed-out .357 magnum bullets, nor even .38 specials. It's illegal, and no fun at all. -- Pete Peter Turnbull Network Manager University of York

22 years

Keyboards & Conductive Rubber

by pete＠dunnington.u-net.com

On Sep 7 2004, 8:49, J.C. Wren wrote: > How about copper foil tape, like that used by stained glass people? > I use this stuff all the time when I do prototyping, usually to lay down > power and ground "traces". Not a bad idea. If you know anyone who has recently bought any Sun computers, or HP network switches, they all come with a 3M disposable ground strap, which has several inches of adhesive copper foil at one end. > I also use it for ground planes under > switchers and RF sections. And for hacks like this: > http://tinymicros.com/gallery/hasselblad Neat! -- Pete Peter Turnbull Network Manager University of York

22 years

Intellec-mds 800

by aaallaway＠hotmail.com

I am considering buying a classic pc. The one I might buy is the intellec mds 800. It comes with a drive also. I dont know much about vintage pc's but would love to be like you all. I thought starting with one of the best pc's would be good. So my question is, if I were to buy this pc, what type of monitor/keyboard do I hook up to it? Where can I get one? I think I need a tty serial monitor/keyboard. (Thats what I read online, what does that mean?) Is the ebay below a terminal that will work on the this intellec? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=170&item=5117243715&… Or do I have to buy a vintage one like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1247&item=5118745209… I want to test this intellec before I buy it and want a monitor/keyboard to hook up to it before I buy it. I also dont want to spend alot for the monitor/keyboard since the pc is quite costly. Thanks for your advice, Andy ps, if I buy this intellec, what can I do with it?

22 years

TEK 8002A floppy documentation?

by aek＠spies.com

The Tek 8002A used an external hard sectored 8" disc box. I have several boxes of 8" discs I'd like to try to read, but I don't have any docs on the floppy unit (I have the manual for the main box). Does anyone happen to have the svc manual for this?

22 years

Intel IPDS100 problem

by dghof＠home.nl

Hello, Joe My name is Dick hof I am From Holland I have a Little problem Lets say big problem. Its about the intel IPDS100 also named as Intel Personal Development System. The problem is that I don`t get it running any way I have a lot of programs That I want to have in a eprom but It doesn`t work My question to you is it possible to get the programs from the DS/DD disks 5" to a 3,5" disk Any way I hope so that maybe you have a solution for my problem. My regards Dick Hof.

22 years

Interactive displays was Re: Cool book

by dwight.elvey＠amd.com

>From: "Vintage Computer Festival" <vcf(a)siconic.com> > >On Mon, 6 Sep 2004, ed sharpe wrote: > >> Most of our displays here at the museum are pretty static..... >> >> we are looking for ideas on introducing some interactive component... ideas >> folks? > >Have a free "Smash the Altair!" day whereby people take swings at an >Altair 8800 suspended from a wire. It can be a political statement about >the soaring values of old computers. Of course, in the process you'll be >promoting the higher prices since you'll be having to refill your stocks >of old Altairs from eBay. > >:) You are a sick person Sellam. I see you have already had a good swig of that Hg. Dwight > >Beyond that, games always grab your imagination. Run old versions of >Hammurabi, Hunt the Wumpus, etc. > >-- > >Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival >------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >International Man of Intrigue and Danger http://www.vintage.org > >[ Old computing resources for business || Buy/Sell/Trade Vintage Computers ] >[ and academia at www.VintageTech.com || at http://marketplace.vintage.org ] > >

22 years

Completely and totally off-topic and without any merit whatsoever

by Innfogra＠aol.com

Vacuum filtration with a paper filter will separate this. Pax Astoria

22 years

Teledisk software to duplicate license floppy disk

by juanfri52＠hotmail.com

Desearia saber si el teledisk puede copiar diskettes de instalacion, si fuera asi estaria interesado en adquirir el programa. Un saludo: Fernando

22 years

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