test-drb September 2018

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by sieler＠allegro.com

Hi, I missed hearing about this, but Dr. Ken Bowles (father of UCSD Pascal) passed away Aug 15 of this year. http://jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/news/news_releases/release.sfe?id=2621 The story misses his important work on mainframes, including getting vector mode processing added to the Burroughs B6500 (which then became the B6700). Stan

6 years, 2 months

What platform can run m68k COFF binaries?

by ethan.dicks＠gmail.com

Hi, All, I have a backup of some old code that I thought came from a Sun3 machine, and indeed, there _are_ binaries on there, in a directory 'sun' that _do_ run on a Sun3, verified under emulation with "tme". The part that puzzles me is the collection of object files and binaries in the directory above that. 'file' tells me that they are "m68k COFF" files. From what I've read so far, COFF binaries are from System V Release 2-4. What I can't reconcile is what they might have been compiled on. Is it possible these were made for A/UX? The relevant file dates (late-1988 through mid-1989) do overlap availability of A/UX version 1. If these are for A/UX, it would be handy to verify this, then it would be more handy to be able to run them (I have source for some of this but I'm having problems getting modern C compilers to digest 30-year-old crufty code, and for a couple of the utilities I need, there is no source). I'm reading of a "shoebill" emulator. Anyone have any experience with it? Additionally, I'm reading that FreeBSD has a binary compatibility layer for COFF but I wonder if that's for Intel binaries only or if it extends to m68k. I have a lot of experience with UNIX but my thinnest amount is in the m68k arena (mostly some dabbling on Sun3 workstations and a Perkin-Elmer 7350). Thanks for any pointers or tips. -ethan

6 years, 2 months

helping to clean out an estate - a lot of CRAY

by useddec＠gmail.com

A friend of mine passed away a few days ago, and I am helping his brother go through boxes of items. He was a research professer at the U of I, but also spent time at CMU, Stanford and other places. What I have had a chance to sort today follows, and there will be updates throughout the week. VIDEOS: Tony Warnock- CRAY RESEARCH There are 3 tapes /day. I have 1-15 over 5 days? Margaret Cahir -Cray Multitasking 6 tapes John Rollwagen, CRAY- chairman and ceo,business, q and a organizational changes- 4 tapes most dated 87, 88 also a tape labeled profile composite TERA MTA report from SDSC 2 from 98, 1 from 99 Cray/ Silicon Graphics- The Power To See UCA Professional Video Tape Plus- CRAY Applications Video Composite 1986 1600 BPI Perfect Benchmarks tape A FEW of the Reports... ACM SIGMETRICS 1994 ACM SIGMETRICS 2000 SPAA ACM 2002 SPAA ACM 2003 THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SUPERCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND HIGH PERFORMANCE COMPUTING VOL 1, NUM 1 SPRING 87 through VOL 8, NUM 2, SUMMER 1994 22 volumes, might be missing a few. they could turn up tomorrow CRAY -3 Hardware Reference Manual CRAY Y-MP System Prog Reef Manual Programmer Ref Manual Functional Description Manual CRAY UNICOS LINE EDITOR I have 4-5 more boxes of books i will not get to tonight. There could be another 20 boxes or more still there. I am looking for reasonable offers and good homes. I am not a software guy, my plate is more than full, and I have no place to store it. Thanks, Paul

6 years, 2 months

IBM Z196 Enterprise Mainframe Computer on GovPlanet

by johnhreinhardt＠thereinhardts.org

I'm a DEC guy so I don't know anything about the IBM world, but this is going up for auction on GovPlanet.com <https://www.govplanet.com/for-sale/Other-IBM-Z196-Enterprise-Mainframe-Comp…> Location is Richmond, VA Seller: Commonwealth of Virginia, Dept. of General Services IBM Z196 Enterprise Mainframe Computer Mips:1280;MSU:160; Processors: 6 CP + 2 zIIPs; Storage: 32,768 meg HSA Size-=16 GB; FICON express8 channels= 24; ESCON channels= 36; CTC/CNC Channels= 8 single mode ?Internal Coupling channels= 4; OSA Express3= 20; Crypto Express3 cards= 2; Serial Number= 1D0E7 Bidder responsible for all loading and handling. Site does not have staff to assist with removing this lot.****Site does not ship**** Please contact Mike Shaffer at 804-297-2494 or e-mail mike.shaffer at vita.virginia.gov for inspection appointments or more information. Hours are by appointment only. Appointments may be scheduled Mon - Fri excluding holidays. All sales as is where is. No warranties or guarantees. Bidder to inspect in person to confirm condition Just in case anyone is interested. -- John H. Reinhardt

6 years, 2 months

Cleaning out again

by shadoooo＠gmail.com

Hello, I'm interested in the M8739. I sent you an email. Thanks Andrea

6 years, 2 months

DG/UX install media

by shadoooo＠gmail.com

Hello, I'm very interested in any media / documentation for Aviion machines too (I have two of them). Bruce: nice to hear from you! >From your affirmation, I suspect there will be a very happy ending! Any good news also for older OS for Nova and Eclipse (DOS, RDOS, AOS)? Thanks Andrea

6 years, 2 months

Vice News September 25th 2018

by alan＠alanlee.org

(cross-posed to cctalk, vcf-midatlantic, and AHCS lists) Imagine my surprise when I was catching up on my daily Vice News diet today - watching today's and yesterday's episodes - when VCF Mid-Atlantics's own Corey Cohen, InfoAge, and a VCFed banner popped up! They did a story on an auction house and verification of an original Apple 1 board up for sale. They called on Corey and his expertise to verify the condition of the board! Way to go Corey! If you want to check out the segment, I've hosted it here: https://www.atlhcs.org/links/Vice_Apple_Auction.ts Enjoy! -Alan H.

6 years, 2 months

HP 9885M x 3 FS on Ebay

by gerardcjat＠free.fr

lot of 3 x HP9885 M ( 8 " drive, Master ) cosmetic so so, power on, offer(s) accepted https://www.ebay.fr/itm/232920751693?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&fromMake… Any interest ?? Not affiliated etc, etc ....

6 years, 2 months

More CRAY, ETC

by useddec＠gmail.com

I sorted about 15 or so more of CRAY and other supercomputer items today. Among other things were a bunch ACM Transactions on Mathematical Software and a ton of Parallel Computing booklets. There were probably 20 or more full CRAY folders. Also 6 or so CRAY "gifts", like a key fob, a semi circular blade and other items. He is not sure if he is going to keep them, and I have no idea what kind, if any offer I should make. There are probable 15 boxes of research papers, and he went to conferences almost everywhere. I figure I might get it all moved by Friday, then I'll have to go through it. Paul

6 years, 2 months

RA60 head #4

by mattislind＠gmail.com

I have what I believe is an unused RA60 head #4. At least the surface looks very clean. Someone has written "RA60 04" on the side of the box. On the top there is handwritten 70-18661-04. https://i.imgur.com/RNK0FOTl.jpg I could use a RL02 or RL01 head as a trade if someone is interested. /Mattis

6 years, 2 months

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test-drb September 2018