test-drb April 2006

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downloading & installing using VMSINSTAL problems

by compoobah＠valleyimplants.com

I am trying to install some layered products on my AXP-VMS machine (VX42 Multia running v7.3-1) and I keep running into the same error. for $@sys$update:vmsinstal (product, tried with CXX065 and AXP_DECWRITE31A) dka0:[install_sets] options n it prints "error reading dka0:[install_sets] AXP_DECWRITE31A.A software block CRC error invalid block size in save set invalid record size in save set invalid record size in save set" several times and then errors out to DCL. I'm getting the sets from vmsone.com, but I do have to launder them through other machines, as Bet doesn't have internet access or a web browser. I've tried Windows at work (high-speed network access), thought it was the Windows bitrot that sometimes occurs, but the "A" saveset of DECWRITE31A doesn't even work when downloaded from a Macintosh (tried with VMSINSTAL and BACKUP). What am I doing wrong, or is it just my cheap equipment (other weirdness- when DECwindows starts it locks up the keyboard - bizarre, don't know if this is a Multia+VMS problem or an issue with the Multia+VMS+SGI keyboard. I'll have to do some testing), What's a good baseline for Alphas in terms of usability with VMS7.3+? the 233MHz LCA seems to be not much faster than a VAXstation 3100/76, and if I do find another Alpha, I don't want to spend a lot on something that creaks along (and I know what the SPEC scores say- but this VX42 is not up where other machines scoring ~100 SPECxx 92 are in basic useability)

18 years, 8 months

Cyber NOS/BE Dead Start Tapes

by aek＠bitsavers.org

> Does anyone have a copy or image of this tape? If you are trying to get Tom Hunter's simulator going, you could try getting access to the controlfreaks archive. They aren't very open about people being allowed access, though.

18 years, 8 months

DEC Manuals available

by stanley.rogers＠spcorp.com

Do you know if there is a service manual for the DEC LA-210 ?? I need one badly Stanley Rogers Halifax Corporation @ Schering Plough Memphis Location Desktop Support 3030 Jackson Ave Memphis Tn 38151 Office 901-320-4238 Fax 901-320-2101 Cell 908-477-0914 ********************************************************************* This message and any attachments are solely for the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient, disclosure, copying, use or distribution of the information included in this message is prohibited -- Please immediately and permanently delete.

18 years, 8 months

Cyber NOS/BE Dead Start Tapes

by technobug＠comcast.net

Does anyone have a copy or image of this tape? CRC

18 years, 8 months

Ultima Underworld

by julesrichardsonuk＠yahoo.co.uk

yeah yeah, it's a game and I don't normally do game posts :-) Does anyone happen to have a copy? I was watching the lad playing some 3D adventure game on the playstation 2 earlier and it brought back memories of playing Ultima back in the early 90's on my old 486 PC and just how darn good that game was. Other than the low screen res by modern standards, I reckon it should have stood the test of time pretty well. I've got a copy of the game (actually, I can't remember which of the two variants it is) on tape back in the UK, but won't be back there for a few months (plus I have no idea if the tape will still be readable) I've just installed DOSEMU / Freedos under Linux on the laptop that I have with me and it's happily playing an Ultima Underworld demo that I found on the 'net, so there's every chance the proper game would work. (I don't have sound going yet, but I don't have sound configured under Linux itself yet - I *think* DOSEMU's capable of providing soundblaster emulation for programs that it runs) cheers! Jules (off to look for more early 90's classics I think :-)

18 years, 8 months

$10 Computers (3 for $25)

by ygehrich＠yahoo.com

I am trying to reduce the volume of boxes that I have in my garage. The following items are just $10 each (3 for $25) and are sold as is. Most should work fine but cannot guarantee them. I may have power supplies, software and other parts available for some of them at extra cost. Plus shipping of course from 34611. I'll do my best to answer questions Please respond directly to gene.ehrich at yahoo.com Atari 800 Computer just computer (tested) no system or memory boards Atari 400 Computer (2) just computer Atari 800XL Computer (2) just computer Atari 65XE computer (just computer) Commodore 64 Power Supply (7) Commodore 1541 disk drives (7) Commodore 64 (newer shape) very clean, console only Commodore 64 real clean console Commodore 64 w/cover real clean (2) console only Commodore C2N 1530 Cassette in original box w/manual Commodore C2N Cassette player Commodore C2N Cassette Player (small one) Commodore Modem 300 with diskette & manual in original box C64 (console only) Commodore C64 computer (console only) Commodore C128 (F7 key missing) just computer Datamaster Computer Cassette Drive in box Taihaho Computer Cassette drive in original box Commodore MPS-801 Printer Tandy 1000 EX Personal Computer Model 106806 Tandy Color Computer 2 (just computer) (2) TI-99/4A Modulator UM1381-1 NEW TI Home Computer 99/4A Cassette Cable NEW PHA 2622 TI Home Computer 99/4A Dual Cassette Cable NEW one w/2 leads 1/with 3 PHA 2000 TI 99/4A silver computer (3) just computer TI 99/4A Computer grey metal (just the computer) TI 99/4A silver metal top TI 99/4A Computer tan case Timex Sinclair 1016 - 16K memory module (3) Timex Sinclaire 1000 Computer User Manual (3) VIC-20 Computer 6 key came off (included) VIC-20 Computer VIC-20 (just computer)

18 years, 8 months

Streched bands on QIC DCs

by compoobah＠valleyimplants.com

So, forward thinking on this problem (1) did the band formulation change in the early '90s to eliminate the problem? if not, then (2) has anyone tried anything for replacement or (3) how do you keep QICs in good repair band-wise? since they seem to be being dropped rapidly, and many computers won't bootstrap off of anything else, it looks like there might be a problem in about 5 years. Fortunately, it looks like the tapes aren't creased.

18 years, 8 months

Z80 TRAP and CP/M

by cclist＠sydex.com

Although I've written several CP/M CBIOSes, I've never had to write one on a system that used the Trap vector (0066h) for something essential. Just curious--has anyone had to deal with servicing the Trap interrupt in CP/M? How does one keep CP/M from clobbering the vector, since it's in the FCB2 area? Cheers, Chuck

18 years, 8 months

VT278/decmate docs?

by legalize＠xmission.com

I don't find docs for this on bitsavers... I know its basically a PDP-8 inside a VT-100 cabinet. I just acquired one off ebay (sorry if you lost out to me :-) and now I'm on a hunt for accessories. I tried searching the list archives, but I didn't find anything. (Is the search form busted? I can't seem to get any results for anything.) -- "The Direct3D Graphics Pipeline"-- code samples, sample chapter, FAQ: <http://www.xmission.com/~legalize/book/> Pilgrimage: Utah's annual demoparty <http://pilgrimage.scene.org>

18 years, 8 months

Convert D1000 to LVD?

by dgy＠DakotaCom.Net

Hi, I have a D1000 array and wonder if there is any way to convert it to a LVD interface? (I have lots of LVD *PC* controllers but only one HVD and that's SBUS). Thanks! --don

18 years, 8 months

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test-drb April 2006