test-drb May 2007

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235 participants
483 discussions

by quapla＠xs4all.nl

Hey all, Anybody familiar with a person called Don Crowther (Maynard, Mass.) His ebay handle is 'doncrow'. I bought an item from him and up to know he did not respond to 2 inquiries for follow up. Thanks, Ed

17 years, 7 months

Old version of Excel for the Mac needed

by rcini＠optonline.net

All: I?m trying to convert some old Mac Excel files I found from college which I think are Excel version 1 files. I have Office 4 for the Mac that I run in Basilisk (under System 7.5.3), but it can?t open the files I have. So, I fired up Mini vMac Plus (with System 7) and tried to run Excel but I get error ?605 which I think is ?memory full? (or insufficient memory). The Mini vMac Plus configuration has 4mb of RAM (with about 3mb free), which should be enough, but I guess not. So, I was wondering if someone has a copy of a slightly later version of Excel (later than 1.0 but before 4.5.2) that can run on a IIci (in Basilisk) that one would be willing to make a DSK/HFV image of? Alternatively, if someone had a copy of the ROM for the Mac SE, I could try that version of Mini vMac. Thanks in advance. Rich -- Rich Cini Collector of Classic Computers Build Master and lead engineer, Altair32 Emulator http://www.altair32.com http://highgate.comm.sfu.ca/~rcini/classiccmp

17 years, 7 months

Info sought

by fsmith＠ladylinux.com

On Wednesday 09 May 2007 05:14:11 pm cctalk-request at classiccmp.org wrote: --- Ed Groenenberg <quapla at xs4all.nl> wrote: > Hey all, > > Anybody familiar with a person called Don Crowther (Maynard, Mass.) > His ebay handle is 'doncrow'. > > I bought an item from him and up to know he did not respond to > 2 inquiries for follow up. > > Thanks, > > Ed I bought a few things from him also recently. No issues at all. -- Kindest Regards, Francesca Smith "No Problems Only Solutions" Lady Linux Internet Services Baltimore, Maryland 21217

17 years, 7 months

Freecycle stash of Apples found.

by us21090＠yahoo.com

Lots of good suggestions-- Thank you. And many are correct- what to keep depends on what I wish to do with 'em. Sounds like a familiar topic here! I leaning toward a rarer representative/useful machine- A packed II, I guess. I need to determine which cards will work in it and then what maxing it out means in a practical sense. That is, understanding the associated limitations (memory, speed, languages, etc.) I like the idea of a serial card (as a hope to interface with the current world), SCSI (to save on floppy wear and tear), etc, etc. Thanks again. Scott ----- Original Message ---- From: Scott Austin <us21090 at yahoo.com> To: cctalk at classiccmp.org Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2007 4:58:39 PM Subject: Freecycle stash of Apples found. All, About a month ago I picked a nice stash from a freecycler wishing to clean out. The summary list: Partial Apple II, II+, IIe and lots of h/w accessories and software. The fuller list is at the end of this entry. I'm not a big collector (I have a Obtronix Apple Replica and Kim-1 (another 6502 SBC)). But I thought I'd piece together a nice representative Apple 2 and sell off the rest. I haven't tested anything yet. Question 1: Which to keep: II, II+, or IIe? I need to review Apple system hardware history, but I'd figure the IIe has the most capability, but the II is more significant. Question 2: Which accessories are significant to keep (you know, but hate to say it: "VERY R at RE!!!")? Some things may be rare, but I doubt I'd use them. For example, the Switch-A-Slot (see http://tinyurl.com/2m8b3e ) Thanks for any helpful suggestions! Scott Fuller lengthier list (my notes are shoddy in places) ***Systems*** Apple II MN/SN: A2A0016/A2S1-61847 * Manufacture Date (corner of mobo): 7928 * Missing Power supply * Missing Cover (aaargh!!) Apple II+ MN/SN: A2S1016/A2S2-102594 * Ram Card (CSE/KS??) * Disk ][ Interface card * Apple IIe MN/SN: A2S2064/A2S2-D45-055F * Disk ][ Interface card * Mouse interface * Mockingboard * Parallel Card - Precision S/W * RAM Works II ***Other Hardware*** Apple Disk ][ A2M0003 (Qty 3 older style, Qty 1 newer) Transware Accelerator Joystick Koala Pad Numeric Keypad IIe A2M2003 Synch Printer Interface card IRQ Manager - Berkeley Softworks Switch-A-Slot - South Calif. Research Group IEEE-488 Card MPC Peripherals AP-S10 SUP'RMOD VHF Converter Interactive Structres A/D Modem - Applied Engineering Datalink Floppy Drive Controller for IIe 3.5" Drive Disk ][ Interface Card CMS SCSI II Apple Super Serial Card II Apple IIe 80 Col/64K Memory Expansion Sequential Systems Ram80 Silentype Printer A2M0032 Hardrive in enclosure (I didn't open to get model, size) Apple Monitor (I didn't note the model) Commodore Monitor (I didn't note the model) ***Software*** Copy II Plus DOS 3.3 Basics, System Manual MousePaint ProDOS Start Smith's Adventure Construction Set Apple Fortran Apple Pascal GEOS - includes GEOFile, GEOCalc,... Merlin Pro Macro Assembler IIe, IIc No Slot Clock more (if I remember correctly) ***Software on Cassette*** Mastermind Apple Lis'ner, Apple talker RamTest Forte' Music Dynacomp - Poker Party, Teacher's Pet, Games Pack Renumber/Append, Alignment Test Tone MicroUsers Software Exchange (Baltimore) - UDraw, Music Box Apple - Phone List, Brian's Theme Apple - Hopalong Cassidy, Lemonade Apple - Penny Arcade, Finance 1 Speakeasy Bulls & Bears Avalon MicroComp Game - Computer Baseball Strategy ***Books*** A Guide to Programming in AppleSoft (2nd Ed) Apple II Basic Manual, Ref Manual DOS Manual (DOS3.3, I think) SuperSerial Card AppleSoft Basic Programming Reference Manual Apple Machine Language (Don and Kurt Inman) __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

17 years, 7 months

Olibetti jacketless floppies...

by julesrichardsonuk＠yahoo.co.uk

Rather an odd find today, tucked away in a box of printer paper: A pair of "Olivetti Minidisks". The flexible disks are around 2" in diameter, but curiously have no jacket whatsoever - just a cardboard sleeve to protect them when not in use. I've never come across these before; any idea what system(s) they're for? Were they something cheap and cheerful for some sort of word processor machine? cheers Jules

17 years, 7 months

PDP-11 Software (Was: Mentec)

by dm561＠torfree.net

Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 16:32:32 +0200 From: Johnny Billquist <bqt at softjar.se> Subject: Re: PDP-11 Software (Was: Mentec) >As for Jay West and Jerome Fine's claims that it's all right just because Mentec haven't set any lawyers on their backs must stand for them. Eh? Funny, I don't recall either of them making those claims; in fact I thought they were pretty well saying the opposite, that it's not just simply "all right", and that this whole discussion was about how to get the issue resolved and do it legitimately. Maybe I need new glasses... -------------- >If Jay West happens to ...have proof that people here are running their software without a license, ... then I think it would be a good thing for him to actually say so... Eh again? He said that too? So you're suggesting what? _If_ there are such people and he has "proof" he should broadcast this over the Internet, right alongside the child molester sites? ------------- >I do notice that noone have yet publicly admitted to violating Mentecs IP rights Does this mean that you have proof that some people are? And if so, that they should shout it out over the Internet? Or what _do_ you mean, exactly? ------------ >No point in arguing. Agreed, but this is CCtalk after all... ;-) m

17 years, 7 months

imac g3 power supply replacement enquiry from belfast

by nicholas.ward＠cs.tcd.ie

Hi Brad, I came across a post you had regarding running an imac with a 24VAC powersupply. I was wondering if you had any success with this? Im in a similar situation and would rather not dump the working DCB if i can supply what it requires. Many thanks for any info you might have, All the best Nicky

17 years, 7 months

PDP-11 Software (Was: Mentec)

by bqt＠softjar.se

To answer a few details in short. PDP-11 licenses (alteast RSX, and I believe all of them) are bound to a specific customer. So they don't transfer along with the hardware. However, DEC did have a license transfer program. It wasn't expensive, and I used it at my end back when DEC still existed. I think it was still possible to transfer licenses after Mentec bought the software and DEC still sold it. What the exact status of this is right now, I don't know. Haven't asked. As for Jay West and Jerome Fine's claims that it's all right just because Mentec haven't set any lawyers on their backs must stand for them. I don't think it's okay, and furthermore, I don't think their claims that it's OK because they think that Mentec knows a lot of things will hold much water if it went to court. But that's just my thoughts. And yes, I do speak with Mentec on business matters from time to time, so I'm not totally unaware of what they do. If Jay West happens to know for a fact that Mentec is aware of the discussions here, and furthermore, have proof that people here are running their software without a license, and choose to not do anything about it, then I think it would be a good thing for him to actually say so, since it actually would strengthen his case against Mentec, if it ever came to that. By playing the "it's not something we're willing to discuss in public" is just idle talk, since it's in fact more supporting of what I'm saying than what he is. But I'll leave it here. No point in arguing. Everyone have to decide for them self. I do notice that noone have yet publicly admitted to violating Mentecs IP rights. Johnny -- Johnny Billquist || "I'm on a bus || on a psychedelic trip email: bqt at softjar.se || Reading murder books pdp is alive! || tryin' to stay hip" - B. Idol

17 years, 7 months

Classic Computers and LCD TV's

by ajp166＠bellatlantic.net

> >Subject: Re: Classic Computers and LCD TV's > From: "dwight elvey" <dkelvey at hotmail.com> > Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 07:57:48 -0700 > To: cctalk at classiccmp.org > > > > >>From: Allison <ajp166 at bellatlantic.net> >> >> > >> >Subject: Classic Computers and LCD TV's >> > From: "Zane H. Healy" <healyzh at aracnet.com> >> > Date: Tue, 08 May 2007 17:35:01 -0700 (PDT) >> > To: cctalk at classiccmp.org >> > >> >Does anyone have any experience plugging something like a C-64 into >> >something like this? >> > >> >http://www.cobyusa.com/_en/prod_item.php?item=TFTV561&pcat=tv&pscat=port_tv… >> > >> >I've got a chance to get one, and really the only reason I can see would >>be >> >to hook a classic computer up to it. If I replaced my Commodore 2002 >> >monitor with one of these I'd have room to keep my C64 setup. :^) >> > >> >Zane >> >>I forgot to add I've been on the hunt for a monochrome or color (not >>needed) >>for use instead of the rather old 9" Panasonic I monitor I use. I'm more >>interested in monitor (no tuner) and 12V operation. >> >Hi Allison >It seems like I saw someone else mention the monitors used in head >rest for cars. These mostly use S video or similar signals. >A few months back, I bought two screens, DVD player, two headphones, >video distribution amp, FM to radio and FM to headsets for a little over >$300. >This was on ebay. >Dwight > I'm thinking more like RS170 video and 30-50$.. The rest of that I don't need. ;) Seems anying that installs in the back of the headrest in my Toyota Pickup would be more amusing to the car following me (2 seater cab). My goal is to make some of my CMOS based systems more portable. As their power is low and at least two do video out but even a 12V monitor eats most of the current needed (around 1 amp) making battery operation difficult. Allison

17 years, 7 months

Classic Computers and LCD TV's

by ajp166＠bellatlantic.net

> >Subject: Classic Computers and LCD TV's > From: "Zane H. Healy" <healyzh at aracnet.com> > Date: Tue, 08 May 2007 17:35:01 -0700 (PDT) > To: cctalk at classiccmp.org > >Does anyone have any experience plugging something like a C-64 into >something like this? > >http://www.cobyusa.com/_en/prod_item.php?item=TFTV561&pcat=tv&pscat=port_tv… > >I've got a chance to get one, and really the only reason I can see would be >to hook a classic computer up to it. If I replaced my Commodore 2002 >monitor with one of these I'd have room to keep my C64 setup. :^) > >Zane I forgot to add I've been on the hunt for a monochrome or color (not needed) for use instead of the rather old 9" Panasonic I monitor I use. I'm more interested in monitor (no tuner) and 12V operation. Allison

17 years, 7 months

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test-drb May 2007