test-drb April 2006

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by kossow＠computerhistory.org

> SCSI interface - almost certainly really HP tho' described as "SUN". It is an 88780. Most interesting thing about it is that it will probably have the 800bpi option.

19 years, 1 month

ISO: SGI VW320 parts

by dgy＠DakotaCom.Net

Hi, I've inherited a VW320 but it is missing the drive cage. If I can get it running, I'd also be looking for some extra memory for it (wacky 40 bit? modules). I *think* I can replace the single CPU with a pair of off-the-shelf "matched" processors? Or, is this box not worth the time to get it running? Thanks! --don

19 years, 1 month

Zemu

by henk.gooijen＠oce.com

Hi Zane, here is the updated zipped RL02 disk container. It has Zemu 1.10 just released by Johnny. I changed the hex fields into octal fields ... You might first try the earlier sent zip, and then this new one, to see a possible difference. If you want a zip file with the original Zemu 1.10 release from Johnny (without my hex->octal adjustment) just ask, and I'll zip it for you. thanks, - Henk. > Rats, I was afraid that PUTR was still the only way to do > this. Can you email me a copy of zemu.dsk? I don't > currently have a system setup that will run PUTR. > > I can at least see if it will still build under RT-11 5.7. > While I was working on learning MACRO-11 a few years ago, > real life stepped in, so I doubt I can do much in the way of > fixing actual problems. > > Zane > This message and attachment(s) are intended solely for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient or agent thereof responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender immediately by telephone and with a "reply" message. Thank you for your cooperation.

19 years, 1 month

9 track drive and tapes on eBay UK

by andyh＠andyh-rayleigh.freeserve.co.uk

see lot 8803325888 Price (?50) looks a little on the high side but does include 26 tapes SCSI interface - almost certainly really HP tho' described as "SUN". I have bought from company before - they seemed reasonable. This (very heavy!) drive will almost certainly need manoeuvering down a flight of stairs. Parking is tight but should be possible. Andy

19 years, 1 month

New of Enterasys death is exagerated....

by dave＠mitton.com

On 4/26/2006 07:45 AM, cctech-request at classiccmp.org wrote: >Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2006 20:49:48 +0100 >From: <a.carlini at ntlworld.com> >Subject: RE: anyone have a terminal server? - Xyplex, Xylogics, and > DEC history > >David Mitton wrote: > > > The former DEC terminal server line was spun off to Cabletron, and the > > remains live in Enterasys. > >The DEC terminal servers did indeed go to Cabletron (as did all >of NPB iirc). When Cabletron split up, the terminal servers >ended up in DNPG. I've lost track of them now, but a few years >ago their "legacy" terminal servers line had been sent off >somewhere else. > >FWIW: Enterasys are no more, having been bought up by some >management company or other and Riverstone (the other Cabletron >spinoff) were sold on the block to Lucent (who almost immediately >afterwards seem set to vanish into Alcatel). > >Antonio > >-- > >Antonio carlini >arcarlini at iee.org Antonio, Enterasys is still quite alive. http://www.enterasys.com They recently moved from NH to near (or in) the old Andover plant. I'm still in touch with Dave Nelson, who is current co-chair of the IETF RADIUS Extentions Working Group. Dave worked on DECservers while in LKG. Looks like they are using the RoamAbout(r) name for their wireless stuff. Dave.

19 years, 1 month

More info on IBM SP-2 Parallel super computer for rescue at Uof W, Seattle, May 6th

by innfoclassics＠gmail.com

http://www.washington.edu/admin/surplus/may2006catalog.html Catalog info out. It is item number 1 IBM SP2 (7 NODES) MAINFRAME COMPUTER WHICH INCLUDES: Frame has enhanced HPS Switch, 1 wide node, dual processor, 1GB memory; 2 thin nodes, each with four processors, 1GB memory; 2 thin nodes, each with four processors, 2GB memory; 2 thin nodes, each with four processors, 4GB memory; Each node has 2-9.1GB SCSI disks, 14 disks total, 127.4GB total capacity Going to be an interesting sale. I used to go to this regularly 10 years ago. I see they have online bidding now. -- Paxton Hoag Astoria, OR USA

19 years, 1 month

ISO: SGI VW320 parts

by ken＠seefried.com

I'm totally unfamiliar with the VW320 (which means this is undoubtedly useless advice), but at least some of the SGI Visual Workstations were secretly Tyan Thunder 2500 (aka S1867) based, and could be flashed to a far more forgiving Tyan BIOS. Perhaps there's a similar sheep in wolves clothing here?

19 years, 1 month

8080 Assembler-Text Editor (ATE)

by ljw-cctech＠ljw.me.uk

I've got a hex dump here of an Assembler/Text Editor for the 8080, called (IIRC) ATE. It's what I used on my first computer (8080 S100 8k + KC tape). It's about 4k, so I had 4k for source + object, or it could work as a 2-pass assembler reading the source off tape. Does anyone know about this? Is it of interest to anyone? I could either type it in, or scan the listing for someone else :-) The code would need patching for console & tape I/O, and I don't have any documentation on how to do this, or even how to use it, but it can't be too difficult. Forgive me, it's been almost 30 years! LJW I've been quiet lately, see http://www.ljw.me.uk/porsche for an idea why :-( -- Lawrence Wilkinson lawrence at ljw.me.uk The IBM 360/30 page http://www.ljw.me.uk/ibm360

19 years, 1 month

11/45 interrupts

by jwest＠classiccmp.org

I'm getting a little time to go back and work on my 11/45 project... Tony wrote... >> So, I would propose the following tests : >> >> 1) Make sure you can read/write all bits from external memort. Just write >> 1, 2, 4 ,8, 16,.... to successive locations using the panel and examing >> them. Jsut to eliminate a silly fault like a dead data buffer. If there was a dead data buffer, how on earth could the machine sucessfully boot and run xxdp+? I will try this test anyways. >> 2) Run the basic instruction diagnostic if you've not done so already. >> This should veryify that the data paths are OK. I am having some trouble finding the right diagnostic for basic instruction test on the /45. I will find it tonight and post the results. >> 3) If possible, try some other interrupting device. An obvious one is the >> console receiver. Wirre a program to : Load all the vectors with .+2, >> HALT >> as you did for the line time clock test that's failing.; Read the >> Console >> Rx data register to clear the data received bit (if necessary); then >> enable the receiver interrupt; and go into an endless loop. Then you >> press >> a key on the conosle. The processor should halt, but _where_ does it >> halt. If 4, then it appears the processor is ignoring all vectors. I think I see what you're saying. After I try the first two tests, I will need some clarification on this and post again :) >> Hopefully this will point us in the right direction to look for the >> fault. I hope so, I need to get this machine done to consolidate some room the basement that the wife is eyeing for her use ;) Jay

19 years, 1 month

Dasher/One

by rborsuk＠colourfull.com

Hi All, Does anyone have info or disks for a Data General Dasher/One PC? I have one that I'm attempting to restore. Thanks Rob

19 years, 1 month

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test-drb April 2006