test-drb September 2012

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241 discussions

by tom94022＠comcast.net

FWIW, US Pat 5,268,816 filed Sept 28, 1982 uses the term ?laptop computers? throughout the specification but not in the claims.? The next usage (lap-top) was filed July 3, 1986 (4,788,658). A search of a newspaper archive finds the earliest usage of "laptop computer" in print in a Jan 1985 Knight Ridder column by Evelyn Richards ??84 computer predictions go awry,? which ended with the following paragraph. "They predict among other things a lap-top computer (dubbed Clamshell) from IBM ? Google News? earliest hits are ?lap top? in 1986. IEEE Xplore has its first hit a September 1986 Computer Magazine Ad for an add on "lOM-byte internal hard disk for Zenith Data Systems' Z-171 laptop computer.." The NY Times' first used it in Peter Lewis' column on Nov 5, 1985, as "THE Tandy Corporation has introduced a new portable computer, the Model 600. The designation might lead someone to suspect that the Model 600 is six times better than the Tandy Model 100, which is a delightful little laptop computer and one of the best bargains around for reporters, salesmen and others who need to take a briefcase-sized office along with them when they hit the road." Anyone have any earlier published dates? Tom

13 years, 1 month

Roytron paper tape reader/punch - Seattle area, free if you collect.

by glen.slick＠gmail.com

Anyone interested in a Roytron paper tape reader/punch? Looks like this one, but definitely in used condition, not like the new looking one pictured here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/200712902556 Working condition unknown. Was military surplus (govliquidation). No documentation. Manuals here may or may not apply to some of the mechanical or electrical components in this model: http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/roytron/ Free to a good home only if you collect in the Seattle (eastside) area. Reply off list if interested. -Glen

13 years, 1 month

Osborne Battery (Was: Re: Origins of term "laptop" computer)

by feldman.r＠comcast.net

>Message: 12 >Date: Thu, 13 Sep 2012 22:45:50 -0400 >From: "Evan Koblentz" < evan at snarc.net > > >>>>> On the Osborne 1, Lee Felsenstein designed in a connector for >external battery power! When queried about how large the battery >would be, Lee > >>> Measuring mine (including case), it's about 155mm wide x 115mm deep x >190mm high > >Then it must be a prototype, or custom-made, or unauthorized, because Lee >himself told me Osborne never made a battery, and that there was a deal in >the works to authorize an aftermarket battery, but the deal fell through. I bought it new at a Computerland in Chicago, IIRC. I'll have to see if I still have the receipt for it.There is no logo on the battery carry case, but there is the Osborne Computer logo on the DC-to-AC converter. The wall wart for the charger was made by Gould. Bob

13 years, 1 month

anyone (still) going to the MIT Flea Market?

by rampaginggreenhulk＠yahoo.com

arent you on the west coast? What is that piddly event compared to the amount of tech out there?? You may be able to find a few more jumbo culture bottles at the Flea. Used but steam cleaned! ------------------------------ On Fri, Sep 14, 2012 2:41 PM PDT Sam O'nella wrote: >Sounds awesome. Would certainly go if it was a local event.

13 years, 1 month

Seeking ASCII keyboard for Wyse 99gt or similar terminal

by dgriffi＠cs.csubak.edu

Somehow the keyboard to my Wyse 99gt serial terminal has gone missing. Does anyone here have a US ASCII keyboard compatible with this terminal? Compatibles include WY-50, WY-55, WY-60, WY-99GT, WY-120, WY-150, WY-160, WY-325, WY-370 -- David Griffith dgriffi at cs.csubak.edu A: Because it fouls the order in which people normally read text. Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing? A: Top-posting. Q: What is the most annoying thing in e-mail?

13 years, 1 month

anyone (still) going to the MIT Flea Market?

by rampaginggreenhulk＠yahoo.com

it's this Sunday. I am tempted.

13 years, 1 month

Interested in a PDP

by wackyvorlon＠me.com

I've been wanting a PDP for some time now. I don't really have any particular model in mind, but my budget has an upper limit of about $1000. Any recommendations on where to look and what to look for? -------- Paul Anderson -- VE3HOP

13 years, 1 month

looking for an Apricot F1 or F1e

by rampaginggreenhulk＠yahoo.com

preferably an F1. I actually hate many English computers, being they used a lot of ASICs earlier then us Yanks did (seemingly. My Nimbus motherboard has all sorts of horrid crap on it). But it's too cute to pass up.

13 years, 1 month

UNIVAC model

by elson＠pico-systems.com

> From: Toby Thain <toby at telegraphics.com.au> > To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts > <cctalk at classiccmp.org> > Subject: Re: UNIVAC model > Message-ID: <50532689.4000205 at telegraphics.com.au> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > On 14/09/12 12:16 AM, jimpdavis wrote: > >> Adrian Stoness wrote: >> >>> wow... makes me really wonder what i should be insuring this phillips >>> model >>> >>> Wow, that is an amazing find. Rare? My guess is this was a complete one-off made by the model shop for display at a trade show or maybe to sit in a glass case in the corporate lobby. Jon

13 years, 1 month

Radio Shack 20 In 1 Electroncs Set

by mrosati＠suffolk.lib.ny.us

Hi: I happened to see your posting regarding a search for old Radio Shack Modules. I am just curious if you ever came across the manual for the 20 in 1 Electronics Set (28-245). I happen to have the kit but lost the manual. I have a young son that took an interest in electronics and would love to show him what I had when I was his age. Electronic copy would be fine. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Louis Rosati

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test-drb September 2012