test-drb February 2008

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by bqt＠softjar.se

After seeing the discussion on placement of RLV12 in Q-bus, I got the impression that some people think that any quad card can be placed in both Q/Q and Q/CD slots without worry. That's incorrect. Some quad cards can be placed in either, but there are jumpers that needs to be set accordingly for the system to work. Just thought I'd point it out. It's not as easy as ABC. Oh, and Unibus is really simple as well, despite what people say. :-) Johnny (Who prefers Unibus) -- 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

16 years, 10 months

RLV12 placement in H9278-A question

by dundas＠caltech.edu

Perhaps someone could clarify, the manuals are less than explicit on this. What kind of slot can the RLV12 be placed in? Does it need a Q22/Q22, Q22/CD, does it not matter, or are there jumpers to accommodate either? Before I fry something I'd like to make sure I've got this right. Thanks, John

16 years, 10 months

The "who lives where" map...

by jules.richardson99＠gmail.com

Way back, wasn't there talk of some kind of "rescue map" showing which classiccmpers lived where (roughly) and thus providing a clue as to who might be able to help* with rescues? * I'm thinking pickups, extra people-power, or just "get stuff a little nearer to me"... Maybe it's one of those Google Maps type applications, along with some contact info and the type of hauling ability (micro/mini/mainframe) potentially available? (I'm trying to work out the best way of getting a mini-sized system from the middle of CO to the middle of MN at the moment - or at least get it a little closer so I can borrow a friend's truck to go get it. Struck me that a "who is where" map would be handy! :-) cheers Jules

16 years, 10 months

Fwd: MINDSET buffs...

by lbickley＠bickleywest.com

Two additional points - based on questions I received regarding the MINDSET systems: 1. If you are not local, Weirdstuff will ship. If you win the lot, just tell the person who calls you that you want the lot shipped. 2. I said "Two brand new MINDSET systems" - I should have said they "look brand new". I have no idea if they are really brand new or are just in excellent condition... Lyle ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Subject: MINDSET buffs... Date: Thursday 21 February 2008 12:20 From: Lyle Bickley <lbickley at bickleywest.com> To: "General Discussion: On-Topic Posts Only" <cctech at classiccmp.org> I just checked this out at Weirdstuff - Two brand new MINDSET systems with what looks like every accessory ever made for the critter, including O/S, development software, documentation, the original boxes, etc. See: http://images.weirdstuff.com/full/Bay2.jpg Here's information on how to bid (sealed bid auction): 1. The auction closes on 2/25/2008 at 6PM. 2. The Minimum bid is $26 per lot. 3. Winning bidders will be notified on following day by 12:00 PM. 4. Material must be paid for and picked up the same week. 5. Pickup times are 9:30 AM to 6PM, Monday through Saturday. 11AM-5PM on Sunday. If you are not local to the S.F. Bay Area, shipping is available. 6. Lots are sold AS-IS. The Lot number for the MINDSETs is: #23 You can FAX your Bid to: 408-743-5655 NOTE: I am associated with Weirdstuff only as a client (someone who buys stuff from them). I am not a collector of MINDSET gear, but after seeing it in the bid sale, I felt that some folks on the list would probably find this an interesting lot. Cheers, Lyle -- Lyle Bickley Bickley Consulting West Inc. Mountain View, CA http://bickleywest.com "Black holes are where God is dividing by zero" ------------------------------------------------------- -- Lyle Bickley Bickley Consulting West Inc. Mountain View, CA http://bickleywest.com "Black holes are where God is dividing by zero"

16 years, 10 months

RLV12 placement in H9278-A question

by tiggerlasv＠aim.com

As you've probably read in a previous reply, it doesn't really matter what type of slot it goes into, as long as you're not interrupting the path of a 2-board set. i.e., don't try to put it in between the boards of an RLV11. Now that I think about it, I guess it's a little moot, since you're in an 9278-A backplane, which only has 3 CD slots. The only way you could even use a 2-board CD-interconnect (such as the RLV11) is with a single-board CPU with on-board memory, such as an 11/53 or 11/93. Otherwise, your first two CD slots would already be full. ;-) One thing that has always made me a little paranoid about the RLV12 is the heatsink for the TO-5 transistor. It's very tall, and it sits VERY close to the boards above it. Be careful if you install the RLV12 underneath any dual boards. A little bit of warpage, and. . . T ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AIM(R) Mail ! - http://webmail.aim.com

16 years, 10 months

PDP-8 "Introduction to Programming"

by ajp166＠bellatlantic.net

> >Subject: Re: PDP-8 "Introduction to Programming" > From: Alec McKenzie <alec at mckenzie.me.uk> > Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:16:59 +0000 > To: "General Discussion: On-Topic Posts Only" <cctech at classiccmp.org> > >Symmes, Dave wrote: >> I tripped across this email link on a Google search. >> I was the author of the original PDP-8 * "Introduction to >> Programming", published in either late 1968 or early 1969. I hired >> onto Digital straight out of college as a tech writer joining a >> department of four writers for the whole company. >> Almost 40 years later I am still with HP. > >Great to hear from you. >My copy of "Introduction to Programming" shows: > > First Printing, January 1969 > Second Printing, July 1969 > > Copyright ? 1968, 1969 > >I found it a most useful book, though I had been programming PDP-8's >since 1965, even before the first PDP-8's actually appeared. > >-- >Alec McKenzie >alec at mckenzie.me.uk I still have my copy and read it from time to time, the concepts are ageless and not married to any hardware. Allison

16 years, 10 months

Logic analyser EPROM's

by empiretheatre＠btconnect.com

Hi, What can I say... Thank you so much for sending the BIN files for the EPROM's, that was most kind of you. If you no longer have the 1631, then I take it that you do not need the grabbers. If you still require them, just send your address and I will post them off to you. I was given the HP1631D by a kind gentleman on the vintage radio forum. He had played around with it and re-written some of the EPROM's (bad move). I will program them up tonight and see what happens.... Thank you so much once again, if I can help you in any way in the future just let me know... Daniel.

16 years, 10 months

M88k MVME Lot for sale - any common interest

by mnusa2＠hotmail.com

Hi All, There is a big lot of Motorola 88000 boards for sale at eBay 300198415832. Unfortunatelly it is an USA only sale. Normally these go dirt cheap to resellers for spares with huge price tags (easily starting higher than 1k$). Is there anybody interested to share this deal and ship my part to Europe/Finland. I will pay pmy art and the shipping of course. I'm really interested in 4 processor modules, which seem quite rare (and I have none). BR, Matti _________________________________________________________________ Lataa 30 ILMAISTA hymi?t? Windows Live Messengeriisi! http://www.livemessenger-emoticons.com/fi-fi

16 years, 10 months

Fwd: [HersheyFreecycle] OFFER - older 24" Pen Plotter - Linglestown Area

by rtellason＠verizon.net

Dunno if anybody here would find this to be of interest, but maybe... This is a local freecycle list. I suppose pickup and maybe short-term storage (until it was shipped) would be possible, maybe. ---------- Forwarded Message ---------- Subject: [HersheyFreecycle] OFFER - older 24" Pen Plotter - Linglestown Area Date: Wednesday 20 February 2008 14:45 From: "tml615" <tml615 at yahoo.com> To: HersheyFreecycle at yahoogroups.com I have a Calcomp Pacesetter 24" pen plotter to offer. This is an older machine that plots on a large sheet using a pen. I received this from another FreeCycler. It works and comes with the manual, power cord, and one pen. It's a bit dusty and could use a good cleaning. Pens, drivers, and other parts are still available through online vendors. I have not been able to find a Windows XP driver for this plotter, but drivers for older versions of Windows (98 and older) are available on line. Pickup is near the intersection of Colonial & Linglestown Roads during normal business hours. _____________________________________________________ **** Proper Posting Format: **** OFFER [item name] [town name] PENDING [item name] TAKEN [item] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HersheyFreecycle/ ------------------------------------------------------- -- Member of the toughest, meanest, deadliest, most unrelenting -- and ablest -- form of life in this section of space, ?a critter that can be killed but can't be tamed. ?--Robert A. Heinlein, "The Puppet Masters" - Information is more dangerous than cannon to a society ruled by lies. --James M Dakin

16 years, 10 months

MS Visual C++ docs available

by jack.rubin＠ameritech.net

Three volume set of docs for MS Visual C++ v1.52 available for the cost of postage - relatively cheap via Media Mail, but the 3 vols total close to 11 lbs. Includes $15 rebate coupon with expiration date of 12/31/96 - proof that this "on-topic". No software included! Contact me directly if you're interested. Jack No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.20.8/1288 - Release Date: 2/19/2008 8:47 PM

16 years, 10 months

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test-drb February 2008