I've got both an ISA SBC (486DX) and a PCI-ISA (Pentium) SBC that I'd
like to play with. Unfortunately, neither came with a backplane. If
anybody has a fairly small ISA or ISA-PCI passive backplane for sale or
trade, Let me know, please. Something in the 3-6-slot range, with or
without enclosure.
Doc
Back in 1984 I journeyed to Lexington, Mass and took a course at the DEC
facility in Bedford (I think). It was a 2 or 3 day RT11 course, and was
quite good. I remember bringing home a thick green book that was the guide
for the student, I don't have it anymore; does anyone have one of
these? The course I took was for RT11 V4, I wonder if there was a V5
course. Anyone take one of those DEC on site courses? I've never seen
this type of DEC documentation offered for sale on ebay or anywhere. Maybe
just rare?
Doug
The MDS-800 was an Intel development system using multibus cards. It's not
a typical "hobbyist" system, although it's a very high quality computer. It
normally ran Intel ISIS operating system, but CP/M is available for it.
You will have a very difficult time finding multibus boards or ISIS software
for this machine, although, again, it will run CP/M as well.
As to the terminal, my suggestion would be: None of the above.
What I use as terminals for old PCs is a PC running terminal emulation
program. Often, the best thing to do is to get an old, working, monochrome
laptop, usually a 386 or 486, you can buy these for $5 on E-Bay. My "main"
terminal for one of my systems, is an old Zenith Z-Note 386 laptop, running
DOS and Windows 3.1, I use the "terminal" program from Windows 3.1. For one
of my other computers, and IMSAI, I use a serial port on my "main" computer
(this one, a Pentium 4 3.06GHz), and Hyperterm under XP. That's all that
you need, really. You don't need a "real" terminal, although you can
certainly buy one if you wish, and if weight and size are not an issue. But
if weight and size are any issue at all, it's hard to go wrong with a $5 to
$10 386 or 486 laptop.
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From: "Andy Allaway" <aaallaway(a)hotmail.com>
Subject: Intellec-mds 800
To: cctech(a)classiccmp.org
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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&r
d=1&ssPageName=WDVW
Or do I have to buy a vintage one like this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1247&item=5118745209&
rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
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?
Hey John, I'd be happy to put up a mirror of it for you on
computer-refuge.org
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What ever happened to the mirror of bitsavers you were going
to start?
Free to the first person who can collect it:
I have an HP 2100A looking for a new home; this system doesn't come with
any peripherals, it's just the system unit.
I have no idea what the modules are in this system, but at least one of
them
appears to be a magnetic core store. I've never switched this system on,
so I don't know what condition it is in - I'd certainly recommend
testing
the power supply offline before use. Since I have no software for this,
it's most likely to be useful to someone who has the software and
peripherals
already.
The date shown on the chips would point to a manufacture date arond
1975.
This system in in Bristol UK, it's heavy and fragile and therefore I
would
prefer not to ship it. Priority will be given to anyone who can
collect, but
if there are none such then I am prepared to ship it provided the taker
covers my packaging and
shipping costs plus any import duties.
Some photos are available at:
http://www.hexamon.org/hp2100/hp1.jpg core memory module
http://www.hexamon.org/hp2100/hp1.jpg modules top view
http://www.hexamon.org/hp2100/hp1.jpg inside system
http://www.hexamon.org/hp2100/hp1.jpg front panel
If you are interested, pleae send an email to
hp2100 (at) hexamon.org
F
In a moment of weakness I purchased a Fujitsu M2312K SMD disk (64MB) and
thought it would be a neat thing if I could get it up and running on a Qbus
PDP. Looking for power supply, cables and Emulex SC02 controller (for the
RK06/7 emulation under RT11), formatting software. The disk resides with
me in Maryland.
Doug
[Tim Shoppa, are you listening?]
