test-drb September 2012

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by holm＠freibergnet.de

Hi, a friend of mine got a Wang PC-XC2/2 lately. We found out that the computer itself is still working, even the Display. Unfortunately the contents of the keyboard are pretty much rotten, he is in the proces of restoring the keyboard to a working state... He now suches some Bootdisk , this PC has only two 5,25" Floppy drives. There semms nothing appropriate on bitsavers, where else to look? Kind Regards, Holm -- Technik Service u. Handel Tiffe, www.tsht.de, Holm Tiffe, Freiberger Stra?e 42, 09600 Obersch?na, USt-Id: DE253710583 www.tsht.de, info at tsht.de, Fax +49 3731 74200, Mobil: 0172 8790 741

12 years, 3 months

Onyx and Monroe 80186 based systems

by rampaginggreenhulk＠yahoo.com

Any out there?

12 years, 3 months

TRS-DOS as possible prior art for MS patent on exFAT, and Reference request

by alhartman＠yahoo.com

I would try to get a manual for Trackcess or Super Utility Plus. Both of those should have indexes that document the TRS-DOS directory format. There were several articles in 80-Micro as well, that had to do with undeleting files using Super-Zap. Al From: Eric Smith <eric at brouhaha.com> So my question is, are there any published works documenting the TRS-DOS? file system on-disk format, especially the use of the HIT table, other? than "TRS-80 Disk and Other Mysteries" by H. C. Pennington?

12 years, 3 months

Sequent SE20 any interest?

by rborsuk＠colourfull.com

Hi All, I'm going to post this to the list. I hate getting involved or starting with flame wars / or character bashing but I think I'm pretty nice and don't deserve this. I offer the computer up to the list before scrapping or ebay or whatever. It seems that Tothwolf was nice enough to post to the list my response to him but not his response to me. There's a bunch of you on the list who I've worked with in the past and I'm happy to work with you in the future. To call a spade a spade, it's my computer. I paid for it. I can do what I want with it. I've made it no secret that I'm out of work and I have to pair down my collection. Some I sell, ie Sequent and I made my AMT Dap available on the list, others might have to be parted out (ie non functioning systems). Some might have to go to scrap (ie. Diablo drives that people don't want to ship). I don't like that I have to do this, it's just a fact of life. I have bills to pay and I don't want to lose my house and other things I do value. I'm not saying boo-hoo poor me. I'm just stating a fact. I have lots of beautiful systems that will stay with me for quite some time more and I won't let them go until the very end. All this said, don't beat me up for what I have to do. I think I was being good by offering it up to the list. I paid more then $150 for it but I just don't have an interest in it. WIth all this said, I'm going to coordinate with who wrote me first, second etc. and get this system to a new home. Thanks. Rob On Sep 17, 2012, at 5:53 PM, Tothwolf wrote: > > I've been out of work longer than that yet you don't see me posting "Give me money or the computer gets it" messages to classiccmp. If Jay were around these days you'd probably have been removed from the list for even posting such stuff. > > > On Sun, 16 Sep 2012, Robert Borsuk wrote: > >> I'm not going to part it out to sell, I'm going to scrap it. I've had this for a couple of years and now I'm offering it to the list. >> I'm not breaking the bank at $150 but I've been out of work for 6 months and I need to make sure I have money for my bills and family. >> I'll get just under this in scrap value. I'm sorry but I need the money more then I need this machine. >> >> Rob >> >> On Sep 16, 2012, at 9:35 PM, Tothwolf wrote: >> >>> On Sun, 16 Sep 2012, Robert Borsuk wrote: >>> >>>> I have a Sequent SE20 with Dynix installed. I also have the terminal to go with it. >>>> It use to boot but I didn't have the password. >>>> Any interst for $150 before I part it out. >>>> Located in New Baltimore, MI. 48047 or I can make it available in Port Huron, MI. 48060 >>>> >>>> Rob >>>> >>>> Quick pic at : http://www.borsuk.info/ebay/sequent.jpg >>> >>> Part out a Sequent SE20? You are kidding, right? As uncommon as these are, parting one out would be very ill-advised and there would be nearly no demand for individual parts. If freight wouldn't be a deal killer, I'd be after this one myself, but I'm nowhere near there and these things are heavy. I generally hunt for older Unix systems for free/open source software porting work, and one of the target platforms I've never been able to test with is Dynix. >>> >> >> Robert Borsuk >> rborsuk at colourfull.com >> >> Colourfull Creations >> http://www.colourfull.com >> >> >> >> > Robert Borsuk rborsuk at colourfull.com Colourfull Creations http://www.colourfull.com

12 years, 3 months

No subject

by julian＠jnt.me.uk

On 16/09/2012 00:09, Dave wrote: Well that's three so far... > >Dave Wade G4UGM >Illegitimi Non Carborundum > >Make that four... Julian.

12 years, 3 months

Meeting for Enthusiasts in the Manchester (UK) Area?

by robert.jarratt＠ntlworld.com

Recently I was talking with a couple of people in the Manchester area who like to collect classic computers. It occurred to me that there may be enough of us in the area to warrant organising a regular meeting to talk about what we are all up to. It would be a totally informal format, just a chance to talk to fellow enthusiasts, maybe get some ideas, or pass on experiences etc. We all lead busy lives, so my thought is to make it say once every two months, either at a pub in central Manchester, or perhaps at some location near an exit on the M60. Is anyone interested in this idea? Regards Rob

12 years, 3 months

Official Spring cleaning sale

by dm561＠torfree.net

----- Original Message: Date: Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:01:00 -0500 From: John Foust <jfoust at threedee.com> At 05:07 PM 4/15/2012, David Riley wrote: >On Apr 15, 2012, at 1:02 PM, Steven Landon wrote: > >> <loads of crap> > How can this fellow continue scamming, year after year? > - John Well, as he gets banned from one forum/list after another, he just moves on to the next; looks like he's found a home here at last... To his credit some people have apparently bought from him with no issues, but I'd still be wondering if any of the stuff he's flogging now is part of the loot he stole from fellow hobbyists in his prime...

12 years, 3 months

Sequent SE20 any interest?

by tothwolf＠concentric.net

On Sun, 16 Sep 2012, Robert Borsuk wrote: > On Sep 16, 2012, at 9:35 PM, Tothwolf wrote: >> On Sun, 16 Sep 2012, Robert Borsuk wrote: >> >>> I have a Sequent SE20 with Dynix installed. I also have the terminal to go with it. >>> It use to boot but I didn't have the password. >>> Any interst for $150 before I part it out. >>> Located in New Baltimore, MI. 48047 or I can make it available in Port Huron, MI. 48060 >>> >>> Rob >>> >>> Quick pic at : http://www.borsuk.info/ebay/sequent.jpg >> >> Part out a Sequent SE20? You are kidding, right? As uncommon as these >> are, parting one out would be very ill-advised and there would be >> nearly no demand for individual parts. If freight wouldn't be a deal >> killer, I'd be after this one myself, but I'm nowhere near there and >> these things are heavy. I generally hunt for older Unix systems for >> free/open source software porting work, and one of the target platforms >> I've never been able to test with is Dynix. > > I'm not going to part it out to sell, I'm going to scrap it. I've had this for a couple of years and now I'm offering it to the list. > I'm not breaking the bank at $150 but I've been out of work for 6 months and I need to make sure I have money for my bills and family. > I'll get just under this in scrap value. I'm sorry but I need the money more then I need this machine. > > Rob http://www.savetoby.com/

12 years, 3 months

PCMCIA bus creation/controller

by rampaginggreenhulk＠yahoo.com

if you wanted to add PCMCIA capability to something resembling an ISA slot (but different in many ways, particularly the form factor), what would be the best way to go about this? Obviously many micro controllers have this built in (I would think). I'm looking for something quick and dirty. Off the top of your head. I'm reading into this, but it doesn't hurt to ask. I took apart an HP Jornada VGA adapter (PCMCIA > VGA out) for connecting to an external monitor. There's very little in there. There's a Trident chip (9440-3), 2 memory chips, a couple of other chips (glue of some sort I guess) and passive components. It's the closest thing I've seen to a VGA on a chip solution (I haven't looked, but it's pretty close). Therefore I need to either hack the PCMCIA interface to get it to work w/say a Tandy 2000 bus (or another 8086/80186 based computer). Or create a PCMCIA interface on a card to plug the pc card into, which kind of seems like the long way, but might turn out to being the easier solution. You tell me. Keep in mind I don't need the hot swapping capability or card services stack (can a card function w/o them?). Initially it was designed to add memory. I'm thinking all the rest of the gobligook came along after they realized people might want to add the kitchen sink to laptops and handhelds. 16 bit capability is of course adequate. I imagine I'll have to right a device driver. ISA PCMCIA adapters are mondo pricey on eBay. Icarumba.

12 years, 3 months

Restoring an ASR33 Teletype

by robert.jarratt＠ntlworld.com

I have managed to obtain an ASR33 Teletype and have started taking a look at it. I have found various manuals and I am starting to go through them. I have partially dismantled it to clean it up a bit. The typing unit seems to be in fairly good condition, but the paper tape punch looks like it needs work. I'd like to check if the machine is basically healthy and just in need of lubrication or if it needs to be completely stripped down (which is a daunting prospect), are there some simple tests I can do on it without applying power? Thanks Rob

12 years, 3 months

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test-drb September 2012