test-drb June 2005

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Fwd: Old CPM computers FREE to good home (fwd)

by vcf＠siconic.com

I'm just the messenger. See below. Reply-to: buyer2 at comcast.net I have a Molecular. It's large on the scale of a Microvax or VAX 11/725. >Reply-To: "Buyer2" <buyer2 at comcast.net> >From: "Buyer2" <buyer2 at comcast.net> >To: <clascomp at sinasohn.com> >Subject: Old CPM computers FREE to good home >Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 18:10:36 -0400 > > >I have two computers that need a home > >An ALTOS 8000-12A rack mount, ( 6 Rack Units high), small business computer > >and a MOLECULAR Multi-User, small file cabinet size, medium business computer >(Molecular has a huge 20 meg harddrive)(S-100 bus) > >Both run modified versions of CPM (multi-user with common Z-80 processor >for harddrive, floppies, and printer and a dedicated Z-80 for each user >terminal) User terminals connect with RS-232 > >Lots of software on 8" floppies and data tapes > >A wide carriage DATASOUTH tractor feed 9 pin printer > >Two Televideo RS-232 CRT Terminals for above > >Many books and manuals - Multiplan, DBII, compilers, WordStar etc > >All were working when shut down ten years ago - now in garage > >Whole shebang with books etc probably weights 300 lbs. > >I used these machines until forced to start doing my work in WordPerfect >(and now Word) - how many word processors does the world need anyway - I >hat4e Word > >Do you want them? > >Any idea how to get them to you? > >I live in Edgewater near Annapolis MD > >Thanks >Turq > >410 798-1936 -- 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 ]

18 years, 10 months

PDP 11 floppy disk question.

by jim＠g1jbg.co.uk

A simple question, I hope! Can I use a normal 51/4" dsdd floppy drive with an RQDX3, in place of the twin drive RX50 unit? If so, do I need a special cable? Thanks Jim. Please see our website the " Vintage Communication Pages" at WWW.G1JBG.CO.UK

18 years, 10 months

Does anyone have a Radio Shack Electronics Learning Lab?

by KParker＠workcover.com

Its where I found the link to the parts list (for want of a better word) - thought it might be useful Ethan. ++++++++++ Kevin Parker Web Services Consultant WorkCover Corporation p: 08 8233 2548 m: 0418 806 166 e: kparker at workcover.com w: www.workcover.com ++++++++++ -----Original Message----- From: cctech-bounces at classiccmp.org [mailto:cctech-bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Ethan Dicks Sent: Wednesday, 29 June 2005 3:37 PM To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts Subject: Re: Does anyone have a Radio Shack Electronics Learning Lab? On 6/29/05, Parker, Kevin <KParker at workcover.com> wrote: > More info here too Ethan > > http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1&catalog_name=CTL > G& category_name=CTLG_006_006_004_000&product_id=28-280 How is this more info? Thanks, -ethan ************************************************************************ This e-mail is intended for the use of the addressee only. It may contain information that is protected by legislated confidentiality and/or is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient you are prohibited from disseminating, distributing or copying this e-mail. Any opinion expressed in this e-mail may not necessarily be that of the WorkCover Corporation of South Australia. Although precautions have been taken, the sender cannot warrant that this e-mail or any files transmitted with it are free of viruses or any other defect. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and destroy the original e-mail and any copies. ************************************************************************

18 years, 10 months

Does anyone have a Radio Shack Electronics Learning Lab?

by KParker＠workcover.com

More info here too Ethan http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1&catalog_name=CTLG& category_name=CTLG_006_006_004_000&product_id=28-280 ++++++++++ Kevin Parker Web Services Consultant WorkCover Corporation p: 08 8233 2548 m: 0418 806 166 e: kparker at workcover.com w: www.workcover.com ++++++++++ -----Original Message----- From: cctech-bounces at classiccmp.org [mailto:cctech-bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Ethan Dicks Sent: Wednesday, 29 June 2005 2:31 PM To: cctalk at classiccmp.org Subject: Does anyone have a Radio Shack Electronics Learning Lab? Hi, I picked up an ELL (RS 28-280) at the outlet store. It was cheap because all of the loose parts were missing. I have the base and the books. The PDF file on the RS web site doesn't list things in enough detail to be able to build a list of missing parts. I'm going through the books and trying to tally the required parts, but it's taking hours and I'm likely to make mistakes. Does anyone have one of these and might they have enough time to make a physical inventory? Even a digital picture of the parts spread out on a tabletop would be really helpful. Thanks, -ethan ************************************************************************ This e-mail is intended for the use of the addressee only. It may contain information that is protected by legislated confidentiality and/or is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient you are prohibited from disseminating, distributing or copying this e-mail. Any opinion expressed in this e-mail may not necessarily be that of the WorkCover Corporation of South Australia. Although precautions have been taken, the sender cannot warrant that this e-mail or any files transmitted with it are free of viruses or any other defect. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and destroy the original e-mail and any copies. ************************************************************************

18 years, 10 months

Does anyone have a Radio Shack Electronics Learning Lab?

by KParker＠workcover.com

Is this what you are looking for http://support.radioshack.com/support_games/doc60/60351.htm ++++++++++ Kevin Parker Web Services Consultant WorkCover Corporation p: 08 8233 2548 m: 0418 806 166 e: kparker at workcover.com w: www.workcover.com ++++++++++ -----Original Message----- From: cctech-bounces at classiccmp.org [mailto:cctech-bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Ethan Dicks Sent: Wednesday, 29 June 2005 2:31 PM To: cctalk at classiccmp.org Subject: Does anyone have a Radio Shack Electronics Learning Lab? Hi, I picked up an ELL (RS 28-280) at the outlet store. It was cheap because all of the loose parts were missing. I have the base and the books. The PDF file on the RS web site doesn't list things in enough detail to be able to build a list of missing parts. I'm going through the books and trying to tally the required parts, but it's taking hours and I'm likely to make mistakes. Does anyone have one of these and might they have enough time to make a physical inventory? Even a digital picture of the parts spread out on a tabletop would be really helpful. Thanks, -ethan ************************************************************************ This e-mail is intended for the use of the addressee only. It may contain information that is protected by legislated confidentiality and/or is legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient you are prohibited from disseminating, distributing or copying this e-mail. Any opinion expressed in this e-mail may not necessarily be that of the WorkCover Corporation of South Australia. Although precautions have been taken, the sender cannot warrant that this e-mail or any files transmitted with it are free of viruses or any other defect. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail and destroy the original e-mail and any copies. ************************************************************************

18 years, 10 months

Xilinx Fans

by aw288＠osfn.org

I know there are a few on the list. I have a card set (mystery custom job) that contains a bunch of FPGAs. Rather than pluck out the Xilinxs and offer them, I am just going to offer the whole shootin match and let YOU pluck the Xilinxs out. (1) 2018-70PC84C (2) 2018-100PC84C (2) 3030-100PC68C (1) 3030-100PC84C (7) 3042-100PC84C All socketted! Unknown condition. The boards also have lots of other oddball parts (soldered in mostly). I will pluck out the three i960 microprocessors, unless someone needs them, as well. Offers plus shipping? Contact me off list. William Donzelli aw288 at osfn.org

18 years, 10 months

RML380Z ROM images

by leeedavison＠yahoo.co.uk

> ps. are 2716's known for failure in this way? Yes, especially if they've been flash photographed. (Ididot photographer killed three of eight EPROMs on a control system card after being told not to use the flash in the equipment room.) Some EPROMS that fail can be reprogrammed, some fail permanently often in blocks. If it was a school machine, or anywhere where it was mostly on, then problems will begin to show after 10 years or so. Lee. . ___________________________________________________________ How much free photo storage do you get? Store your holiday snaps for FREE with Yahoo! Photos http://uk.photos.yahoo.com

18 years, 10 months

PDP 11 floppy disk question.

by ajp166＠bellatlantic.net

> >Subject: Re: PDP 11 floppy disk question. > From: Ethan Dicks <ethan.dicks at gmail.com> > Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2005 17:00:20 -0500 > To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts" <cctalk at classiccmp.org> > >On 6/28/05, Jim Beacon <jim at g1jbg.co.uk> wrote: >> A simple question, I hope! >> >> Can I use a normal 51/4" dsdd floppy drive with an RQDX3, in place of the >> twin drive RX50 unit? If so, do I need a special cable? > >The Teac FD55-GFR was commonly used on PCs and, when the jumpers are >strapped the way DEC did, _is_ an RX33. There are some variations on >how some of the signals are presented (pins 2 and 34, IIRC) and how >motor start and select interact, so you _do_ have to check jumpers. >Once you have a prepared FD55-GFR, it will go on the end of an RQDX3 >just fine. I know VMS has no problem with it, but I can't comment on >Unix or PDP-11 use. > >If I had a pointer to the configuration, I'd post it, but I know such >things are hanging around on the 'net and in list-members directories. > >-ethan The TEAC FD55GFR is the official RX33 (IE: dec bought and used the teac) and works fine with RQDX3 with the distribution pannel (ba23 or from BA123). I have a vax and a 11/73 using that combo. Allison

18 years, 10 months

Programming 2708's

by rcini＠optonline.net

All: OK, I'm ready to burn a modified copy of the Altair Turnkey Monitor into a 2708 to use in my 8800b as a test program. Lo and behold, my programmer won't do a 2708 -- it'll only go down to 2716. Naturally I don't have any 2716s around and the VG ROM board accepts only the 2704 or 2708 (without modification). So I browsed around eBay and elsewhere to see if any other programmers support the 2708 and it seems that none do. They all start at the 2716. What programmer can I look for that has the ability to program a 2708? Thanks. Rich Rich Cini Collector of classic computers Build Master for the Altair32 Emulation Project Web site: http://highgate.comm.sfu.ca/~rcini/classiccmp/ /************************************************************/

18 years, 10 months

My classiccmp non-retirement :-)

by Billy.Pettit＠wdc.com

Jerome Fine wrote: Almost everyone seems to expect that neither a CD-R nor a DVD-R (i.e. the backup media we make for ourselves in single digit numbers) will last less than 20 years and probably less than 10 years. I can't think of any media that might be more reliable. Count me as one does expect CD media, R or stamped, to last longer than 20 years. There will be outlying quality problems from many vendors and for a variety of reasons. But the basic technology yields media that should be good for multiples of 20 years. I've been in the labs in Eindhoven where they can still read some of the original CD prototypes from the mid-70's. As to your second point, about more reliable media: My CDC 160-A still reads some paper tapes that I made in 1963. And I have no trouble playing some of my grandfather's old 78's from the early '30's. A friend in Atlanta has been copying over old wire recordings from the 30-40s time frame. And of course, movies go back into the teens. The point is it is not the media that is always the problem. Sometimes the application sucks. Sometimes the industry use sucks. Everyone has horror stories. Let me add another. Most of the weather data collected from the early satellites has been lost by simple carelessness in storing. Data that would help immensely in building weather models was slowly and very expensively gathered for decades. Then stored in such lousy environments that many of the tapes exist only in a powder form. Decades of data useless because of mickey mouse budget cuts. Millions to gather the data, but pennies to store it. Sellam had the only answer I know: Constantly update your data to the latest media. You normally gain performance, smaller physical size, and greater reliability. And it is faster each iteration. Of course it is expensive and time consuming. But think about the path that many on this list have already taken: paper tape to cards to magnetic tape to hard disks (several generations) to CDs to DVDs to Blu Ray? All of my 160-A software would easily fit on a digital camera memory stick. Billy

18 years, 10 months

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test-drb June 2005