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NeXT [was Re: Radio Shack Model ][ available (Portland Oregon)]

by maxeskin＠hotmail.com

So, let's say this were ported to a C128 or an upgraded 64. Would this allow one to access the 'net? As for ARCnet cards, yes, they're quite common in corporate and government places, along with token ring (I believe IBM supported these two, but not ethernet). I may have a couple. >> someone has crammed UDP, IP and ARP into a tiny PIC microcontroller. >> Does anyone know anything about this? I would kind of like to set >> up my Trs-80 Mod 4 on the net for various reasons. > > I've heard rumors of IP (not TCP/IP, just IP) being written for the C-64 >(along with PPP or SLIP I assume). Apparently, the port only had IP and >ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol---at the same layer as IP) as >nothing else could fit in 64k. IP isn't that difficult (and uncompressed >SLIP is pretty easy as well). UDP is just a user accessable (under UNIX) >version (more or less) of IP (unreliable datagram protocol, but I think UDP >stands for User Datagram Protocol, as a datagram protocol is unreliable by >definition if I recall correctly). > > -spc (Quick question: how common are ARCNET cards for PCs and Tandy > 6000s? I know there are Linux drivers for ARCNET cards, and I > have two Tandy 6000s ... ) > > > > ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

27 years, 12 months

Osborne Vixen

by fmc＠reanimators.org

Doug Yowza <yowza(a)yowza.com> wrote: > Mine only says OSBORNE. I suspect mine has a smaller display than the > production model -- it looks like a 5" diag. If anybody else thinks they > have this same version, please let me know. Otherwise, I'll start > bragging about it on my web page as the only surviving specimen! That is a find. If you can find the Kilobaud that has the photos of Adam Osborne showing off the Vixen, you will note that the one he is showing is configured like that. -Frank McConnell

27 years, 12 months

Need help with TRS-80 Hard Drive

by bwit＠pobox.com

Hello. I have a "TRS-80 Five Meg Disk System" model 26-1130 that I'd like to use with a Model 4D. The hard drive seems to power up fine but I have no cables to connect it to the Mod4. In addition, the back of the hard drive appears to have a connector missing. On the back of the drive cabinet I see the following: Computer In: empty opening, no cover Control Out: 34 pin male connector Data Out A: empty, metal cover over opening Data Out B: empty, metal cover over opening Data Out C: empty, metal cover over opening Opening the drive case shows no obvious connector where a missing cable might attach. If anyone can assist with information and/or parts please let me know. TIA, Bob ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob Withers Do or do not, there is no try. bwit(a)pobox.com Yoda -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

27 years, 12 months

MX test...

by system＠minako.umtec.com

Can you guys ack this please? If it works, I've taught VAX/VMS to speak SMTP...

27 years, 12 months

HP 3000s avail in CA.

by jpl15＠netcom.com

Hello ListMembers.. I have available for Immediate Adoption the following Hewlett Packard stuff: 2 3000 systems and a 9144 backup device in one cabinet. 2 7914 hard drive units (one damaged mechanically) 1 2563a printer in very nice shape (serial I/O) These Items are in Malibu, CA and are free for the taking. I would prefer not to split up the load unless you are talking significant bux or trade for something I need Real Bad: (VAX 11/750 system; TE16 w/formatter card for Unibus; Kennedy 9300 or vacuum door from same; MINC-11 cards; etc.) Due to weight and size, these things are not shippable. I can be bribed to deliver them in the SoCal area, but it would be Better if you came with a small truck or minivan and rescued them. Also, work logistics pretty much dictate that it must be a weekend rescue. Otherwise.... i don't wanna think about it :( Please consider giving these lonely orphans the security and happiness of a loving home and some 110vac to munch on. I need the space for more DEC stuff. Like that 11/750 I *know* you're hiding. Hint: I'll be home all weekend......... Cheers John

27 years, 12 months

Recent findings

by roblwill＠usaor.net

---------- > From: Uncle Roger <sinasohn(a)ricochet.net> > To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers <classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu> > Subject: Recent findings > Date: Friday, September 11, 1998 7:13 PM > > I managed to pick up a Fora LP-386c mini-lunchbox (kinda like some of the > Compaq's). Dated 1989, so almost classic, and my first "F" computer! > > Also, I got a Powerbook 140, which needs work on the screen, but otherwise > seems (afaik) okay. Anyone know how to remove the screen on this? Inside, > it has some interesting connectors. There are some flat... hmmm.. plastic > strips with traces on them (kinda like ultra-flat ribbon cables?) that go > into what look like IDC connectors. Only, you pull up on the top rim of > the IDC-like things, and that releases the ends of the flat things. > Surprised the heck out of me when I was (gently!) trying to pull the whole > thing off. 8^) Those are the same type of connectors that the keyboard on my PS/2 L40sx uses. > > Along with that was a Powerbook Duo 230 & 280, weird connectors for the > power supply; looks like an RCA jack. Anyone know what voltage etc, and > would an RCA plug work? > > Lastly, but not least, is probably the coolest item I've found in a while > -- A Frisbee that says XEROX PARC on it. Very neat! > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- O- > > Uncle Roger "There is pleasure pure in being mad > roger(a)sinasohn.com that none but madmen know." > Roger Louis Sinasohn & Associates > San Francisco, California http://www.sinasohn.com/ >

27 years, 12 months

Tandy 1400 HD

by oajones＠bright.net

I have a Tandy 1400 HD collecting dust in my basement. It has a power supply problem and also the battery will need to be replaced. Perhaps someone out there could use this for parts if nothing else. I am asking $25 plus shipping charges. I have the books for it and the original packing box. --Alan

27 years, 12 months

Apple Computer Parts

by oajones＠bright.net

It is my turn to clean out my basement. Item Quanity ------------------------------------ ------- Digicard, Network Controller Card 7 Tymac, PPC-100 Tackler 2 Digicard, Modem 2 Apple Monitor /// Model #A3M0039 1 Apple Disk Drive ][ Model #A2M0003 3 Apple Unidisk Model #A9M0104 1 Apple ][e (missing 2 keys on keyboard) 1 Apple ][ Plus 2 If you are interested in any of these items please make an offer. I've never used an Apple system. I collected these parts to build one complete system but never got around to it. I don't know what this stuff is worth. I hope someone out there can put this stuff to good use. No reasonable offer will be refused. --Alan

27 years, 12 months

VIC-20 -- no sound

by mark_k＠iname.com

Marion.Bates(a)Dartmouth.EDU (Marion Bates) wrote: >Or maybe my TV is really weird. There's been an anomaly with the >C64 for as long as I can remember, which is that when I use the >video cable (the one that splits into three RCA's, one for video >and two for sound) with the video-in jacks on the TV, I get a nice, >sharp, black and white display, no color. The C64 provides composite video, luminance, chrominance and audio on its DIN connector. The luminance and chrominance signals are what is nowadays known as S-video or Y/C. The luminance is the brightness information (i.e., a monochrome video signal), the chrominance is the colour information. By having the two signals on separate wires rather than mixing them, picture quality is improved over composite video. Many modern TVs have S-video inputs; a 4-pin mini-DIN socket is used for this. Commodore monitors use two phono sockets, marked L and C. It sounds like you are using a cable designed for connecting a C64 to a Commodore monitor. This will not directly work with your TV's composite video input. As you have found, the best you can do is to get a monochrome picture by connecting the luminance signal. To get the best possible picture quality, buy a lead that has two phono sockets on one end, and an S-video 4-pin mini-DIN connector on the other. You would connect this to the L and C jacks of your C64 video lead, and the S-video port on your TV. However, you may have trouble finding a ready-made lead like this; perhaps building one yourself will be quicker. If your TV does not have an S-video input, you'll need to get another lead that uses the C64's composite video output instead. An A/V lead for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis 1 console *may* work. >If I use the composite port and a TV/game modulator box, I get (cruddy) color. I think you mean using the RF output and a TV signal switch (as supplied with most game consoles), not a modulator. -- Mark

27 years, 12 months

Sorry!

by oajones＠bright.net

Please excuse my mistake. I hit "reply" and so I sent some attached files to the entire mail list. --Alan

27 years, 12 months

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