I agreed with the new rules until the bit where nobody can say they disagree.
That, and I really don't have time to read the volume coming from this list.
Farewell all, then. If you have questions about apple2 GSs or Tiger Learning
Computers, please feel free to e-mail me personally
Bill, please unsubscribe me.
--
Jim Strickland
jim(a)calico.litterbox.com
--
"...It tells me that goose stepping morons like yourself should try reading
books instead of burning them."
-Dr. Henry Jones Sr.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Bill:
>>But don't look for it yet. It has been removed for review while I contact
>>Ziff-Davis about reprint. I already spoke with the current owners of PE who
>>apparently don't own the rights to the old issues. Probably be a couple
>>days but I anticipate they'll be happy to let us use it.
I hope that they do let us archive them. Frankly, I didn't focus on the fact
that the archived article may be considered a "republication". Sorry about
that. Does that mean that we would also have to contact Ed Roberts to get his
permission to archive a copy of the construction manual?
I'll send-up a DS-form on the article scans this afternoon.
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- ClubWin Charter Member (6)
- MCPS Windows 95/Netowrking
At 12:48 10/07/97 -0500, you wrote:
>The machine started off life as the Bally Professional Arcade (Yes, Bally
>the pinball & arcade game people (not Bally the bra manufacturer... I
>always thought it'd be cool if they were the same company... imagine the
>possibilities)
HA!HA!HA!HA!
Yes, the pinball game where instead of side buttons you have..(immagine).
HE!HE!HE!
Ok, now a serious IN TOPICS question:
Anyone collecting Texas Instruments minis (990 family) and related
peripherals like Omni? 810 Printer?
Let me know.
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Unsurprisingly, the majority of floppy disk magnetic media was/is made
by the leaders in audio magnetic media. The two historic giants in that
field were BASF and 3M, who independently invented magnetic recording
technology.
Personally, my favorite floppy brand is Verbatim DataLife Plus. They
use a Teflon media coating and are virtually indestructible in normal
usage. If you spilled something on one, you just cut the side of the
jacket, pulled out the media, washed it in warm soapy water, put it back
in another jacket and you were good to go.
Kai
> ----------
> From: Marvin
> Reply To: classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu
> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 1997 10:36 AM
> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
> Subject: Floppy Disk Media
>
> Just curious here, does anyone have a list of the MANY brands of
> floppy
> disks and who the actual manufacturer might be? I got intrigued
> several
> years ago with the many floppy disks that were available and have been
> just setting them aside as I saw interesting ones. So far, I haven't
> bothered to catalog them but it is interesting to see the different
> jackets.
>
It has been a month since I started the list, so I guess it's time
for an little update. We have quite a few entries so far, and the list
really looks good. Only two of us (Brett and myself) have volunteered to
have our vehicles repainted, stickers applied, and flashing lights
installed. Just keep in mind that this list is strictly that, just a list.
No one is comitted to do anything, but we are all here in the interest of
preservation, so anything you can do will help. I, as well as everyone on
the list has a limit to what they will/can haul and ship if necessary. We
all pretty much have the same goals and limitations. If you are not on the
list, and want to be added, feel free to email me.
On a side note, I have also added a second page with a list of items
that have been saved. If someone contacts you through the list and you
manage to save something, go ahead and let me know. I will add it to the page.
If you cannot get to the web page, or know someone who wants a copy, I can
email it to you/them.
Thanks for all of the entries.
Isaac Davis | Don't throw out that old computer,
idavis(a)comland.com | check out the Classic Computer Rescue List -
indavis(a)juno.com | http://www.comland.com/~idavis/classic/classic.html
At 09:48 PM 7/9/97 GMT, you wrote:
>the Amiga? Even the video editing/effects market seems to have turned
>towards Apple machines. And even Apple itself is finding selling
>difficult in the face of the Wintel machines.
I'd be willing to bet that GW2K is after the video toaster technology (yes,
I know it's a separate company). It is a pretty hot system, at least
according to friends who do that sort of thing.
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Collectors:
All this talk about the Amiga's got me thinking about what I read in the
"Amiga Format" magazine (which they still have subscriptions for).
Apparently Gateway 2000 has purchased the Amiga name, but from what I hear,
has no real plans for implementation on a new product at the moment. What
there are however, are old A1200's or something like that (I'm not to
familiar with the Amiga line) going for sale as "remanufactured".
Also curious to see if people out there would be interested in seeing Amiga
create a new "home computer" which would incorporate educational,
productivity and entertainment titles into one package with Internet
connectivity. Any thoughts? You can write me personally if you prefer.
Bryan Nicalek
bnicalek(a)aol.com
Hello:
I recently picked up two old game system units that i really don't know a
whole lot about. I am hoping some you you may be able to fill me in on
soem more information.
1) This unit is label "APF tv fun" pn the front. It has a knob with four
game selection possibilities, on/off switch/ start button, angle setting,
bat size setting, and ball speed setting. It appears this is an old
Tennis/baseball type of game unit. It also appears that the actual
controllers on on the main unit in the form of knobs. It saw it was made
in Japan by APF Electronics, Inc. although I can't find a year. Could
anyone help there? It also says underneath TV FUN Model No. 401A and
seriel number is S- 052193. Finally it has the TV channell selector (3
or 4) and battery storage unit to run it off batteries. Could anyone
please give me some more information on this, and also info. on if it
might have some value out there or interest from any of you?
2) This looks like a 'golden oldie'. This also is a self contained game
unit. It came complete with two odd looking joysticks, although the
machine has ports for four joysticks. On the front it has a calculator
looking button pad and to the right of that is a cassette insertion place
along with an eject and reset button. Behing all of this is a storage
compartment for several cassettes, complete with hard palstic cover for
this area as well.I also have an overlay that says Astrocade BASIC (c)
1978 Astrocade, Inc.? This apparently goes with a cassette for the unit
that says " BASIC, Computer Programming Cartridge with Built-In Interface
(c) 1981 Astrocade, Inc. " On the cassette is a small like and an audio
cassette Jack (in/out) -- also came witha small microphone.On the
underside it says Astrocade Arcade Model ABA-1000-2 with a seriel # of
020777 and Astrovision, Inc, Garner, Iowa also on the bottom. Again, would
any of you know more information on this unit, and if it might have some
value out there to collectors? Are any of you interested?
I only paid $5 for both of the above items, and I guess I am willing to
entertain propositions if anyone wants them. Please let me know. Oh, yes,
are there other cassettes available for the Astrocade? Are the above units
very common these days?
Thanks,
CORD COSLOR
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Anyone know much about the Zenith Portable Computer ZP-150? I'm possibly
buying one this weekend and want to know a little about it before I go
through all the trouble. Thanks!
Sam
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> 1) This unit is label "APF tv fun" pn the front. It has a knob with fou
> game selection possibilities, on/off switch/ start button, angle settin
> bat size setting, and ball speed setting. It appears this is an old
> Tennis/baseball type of game unit. It also appears that the actual
> controllers on on the main unit in the form of knobs. It saw it was mad
> in Japan by APF Electronics, Inc. although I can't find a year. Could
> anyone help there? It also says underneath TV FUN Model No. 401A and
that's the oldie of the bunch! Early game machines from the mid '70 were
the tennis/pong type and used a few chips. their logic was a mix of
digital and analog. My guess would be 75-77 timeframe.
It would be some years before the tvgames would go the microprocessor
route to get the the first ataris and company.
Allison
