test-drb September 2010

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Exploring the world of minis and mainframes...

by madcrow.maxwell＠gmail.com

I'm thinking of doing a little write-up/summary on the emulation/exploration of classic mainframe and minicomputer platforms and I was wondering what all is available to folks both in terms of host platforms (emulators and affordable real iron) and software. I know that DEC stuff (especially PDP-8, PDP-10, PDP-11 and VAX stuff) is widely available, as is a lot of early IBM stuff (360 and early 370 era) and even there's even a little bit available for things like the Interdata minis, the HP 2100 and (if you know the right people) the CDC 6x00/Cyber x70 systems. In addition, I've heard that a whole bunch of Data General software has been authorized for release to hobbyists, but work on that project is rather slow. Apart from what I've mentioned, is there anything else that's either available or "in the pipeline" or have I got it all? Mike

14 years, 3 months

RS232-gpib interface available

by jdr_use＠bluewin.ch

And another item to go: an RS232 to/from GPIB interface Small metal box, 220V supply, contains a minimal 8085 system with the expected gpib interface IC's Etched on the PCB is "Hopp systems", no further info available. I have already decided not to bother with GPIB anymore, so off it goes. Do not know how or if it works. Those who want tp pay something for this get preference, but other may apply also ! ( + shipping from Switezerland of course..) Jos

14 years, 3 months

HP92160 fanfold thermal paper available

by jdr_use＠bluewin.ch

Once more cleaning up, I came across 1300 sheets of fanfold thermal paper, which I will never use, since I do not have the thermal printer it is intended for.Am I right in believing that this paper is getting rare ? For the (rounded up,,,) cost of shipping from Switzerland it is yours. Jos Dreesen

14 years, 3 months

MINC-11 (was Re: Collection reduction, part II the sequel)

by fjkraan＠xs4all.nl

> Has anyone ever seen the MINC BASIC system? It wsa essentally an > interpreted BASIC with routines to do thigns like generate and display > (on a VT105) a historgram of pulse heights, things like that. I don't > have it myself, I think I have some of the manuals for it. > I got it with my mini-MINC, essentially a PDT-150. But it came without the VT-105, so no graphics. Later I got a VT-125, which should emulate a VT-105, but apparantly not seamless. The images of the disks are here: http://electrickery.xs4all.nl/comp/miniminc/floppyImages/info.html. I also have the manual set, but scanned the mini-MINC specific parts only so far (http://electrickery.xs4all.nl/comp/miniminc/doc/). > -tony > Fred Jan

14 years, 3 months

Free: Old manuals- Altos, CP/M, PDP-11, Northstar

by tosteve＠yahoo.com

More than 50 pounds total - take one, some, or all. http://www.popbottlecaps.com/temp/books.html Located in southern California- 92656.

14 years, 3 months

PDP 11/34 on Craigslist

by stephane.tsacas＠gmail.com

PDP-11/34 - $100 (Kitsap) ------------------------------ Date: 2010-09-04, 10:42AM PDT Reply to: sale-szusu-1936500683 at craigslist.org<sale-szusu-1936500683 at craigslist.org?subject=PDP-11%2F34%20%20-%20%24100%20(Kitsap)&body=%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fseattle.craigslist.org%2Fkit%2Fsys%2F1936500683.html%0A> [Errors when replying to ads?<http://www.craigslist.org/about/help/replying_to_posts> ] ------------------------------ This is a piece of history. Extrended memory, Floating Point card, Vt50 terminal, (2) RLO2's, (1) RLO1, (2) 500 Mb Eagles, including platters, manuals. If you know what this is, then you remember washing machine sized computing in the labs. Load with UCC APT NC programming software. Call for details. Merle, at 360-[see ad]. It was running when I last used it in 1991. This is not a laptop or a desktop! LOL. - Location: Kitsap - it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests PostingID: 1936500683 http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/sys/1936500683.html <http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/sys/1936500683.html> -- Stephane http://updatedoften.blogspot.com

14 years, 3 months

Exploring the world of minis and mainframes...

by madcrow.maxwell＠gmail.com

Thanks for all the hints and tips so far. It seems like there's at least a bit more stuff than I had heard of before. Mike

14 years, 3 months

OT : hpcc mini-conference next saturday

by ard＠p850ug1.demon.co.uk

Next Saturday (11th September 2010) there is an HPCC mini-conference in London. This is not a classic computing event really (which is why it's OT), but it is somewhat traditional for one of the talks to cover a classic HP computer or calculator, and anyway, there will be older machines to look at... Non-members of HPCC are welcome to attend, but please let a member of the committee (e.g. me) know if you are likely to come. More details are on the hpcc web site, http://www.hpcc.org/ -tony

14 years, 3 months

Ebay store stuff.

by jws＠jwsss.com

I was looking for other things in the IBM area, and stumbled across a store with a lot of cheap (by classic computing standards) stuff. this Adaptec SCSI to Qic-36 is $24 + 10 shipping, as an example 330221339704 If you have a lot of time, there a lot of parts such as some PS2 controller, and so forth if you look thru the entire store. I made it 4 pages (800 items) before I got tired tonight, but will look at more. The PS2 to QIC was $5 bucks for instance. If anyone has dealt with the vendor, post here if you like good or bad. I'm local to the place and may track them down and see if they will let the public noodle thru their pile. Jim

14 years, 3 months

Polymorphics 8813 on VCGM

by marvin＠west.net

I just listed a Polymorphics 8813 on VCGM for a 2 day auction. I'll relist once if it doesn't sell, but RL will be getting in the way of dealing with it after that. http://marketplace.vintage-computer.com/auction_details.php?name=Polymorphi…

14 years, 3 months

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