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> From: Daniel A.
> Seagraves[SMTP:dseagrav@bsdserver.tek-star.net]
> I was reading some old videogame magazines for console games, and
> found
> an ad for something from Commodore called the Amiga32. It's a
> nice-looking unit, with a CD-ROM on top. Anyone know what it is?
>
It's called a CD32. It's basically an Amiga 600 minus keyboard, in a
one-piece unit similar to a PlayStation/Saturn. It was intended to
compete with those entertainment consoles. Not a bad concept; there was
a lot of Amiga game software available and it was simple to port to CD32
-- just remove any dependency on a full keyboard. Unfortunately it came
along just before Commodore went under, and was never really marketed in
the US. It was a decent success in Europe.
> PS: There's some amiga in the junk-parts section of our place here.
> I'm
> gonna snag it given the first chance. But it has no disks or power
> supply. There's a 3 1/2 in the side of it. All that's there is the
> unit
> itself. Would it be worth it? And would it need a bootdisk?
>
Sounds like an Amiga 500. You'd need a power supply and boot disk. The
Amiga 500 power supply looks just like a Commodore 128 power supply,
except the Amiga version has an on/off switch. It can use a TV as a
monitor, but only in B&W. An RGB monitor is required for color.
Amiga 500's go for surprisingly little money -- like $75 for a complete
system -- so don't spend much on a PS.
If it turns out to be dead, I need an internal floppy drive for mine...
Kai
Is this a little square box cpu with a buss on the side? and ad ons that
lock onto the side of it? If it is I used to administer a Convergent
network, it uses the BTOS/CTOS operating system and uses JCL for batch
programming. Its almost useless with out the native software and if I
recall our licenses where about 10,000 for a 48 user network. They do make
a standalone version, but I'll be darned if i would ever know where to find
it.
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> From: Ray Stricklin <kjaeros(a)u.washington.edu>
> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
> Subject: Help with Convergent Technologies
> Date: Monday, July 07, 1997 1:54 AM
>
>
> I picked up a Convergent Technologies CP001/8 along with a tonne of
> extra bits this weekend. It is an absolutely fascinating machine, but I
> have no idea how to use it. /:
>
> Unfortunately, in all the extensive documentation I picked up (including
> numerous schematics) there is not one operator's or user's guide,
although
> such are mentioned. The OS reference is, apparently, devoted to the
> mechanicals: system calls, and so on. Useful, but not at the fledgeling
> stage. (:
>
> If someone knows aught about this machine, I would sure love to hear what
> you've got to tell.
>
> I also picked up a TI 99/4A and an Apple ][plus, which I shall require
> some guidance with as well, as I cut my teeth on TRS-80 machines, and
> didn't really even get into computers until I had moved up to a 386sx..
>
> Thanks.
>
> ok
> -r
>
>
On 0 xxx 1980 MAILER-DAEMON(a)nwohio.nwohio.com wrote:
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I assume other people are having the same problem of this host spewing
forth duplicate posts?
Sam
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Computer Historian, Programmer, Musician, Philosopher, Athlete, Writer, Jackass
When I first got my Mattel Aquarius some thirteen years ago, I
remember going through the owner's manual, typing in all the programs
and all that. The manual documented the USR() function as something to
execute machine language, which was "beyond the scope of the manual."
I looked for probably three years (until I got my Apple IIgs and lost
interest) for info on "machine code." The only place I knew to look
was the public library, which, of course, had nothing.
Does anyone know more about this? I don't have my Aquarius where I'm
living right now to play with, unfortunately.
--
Andy Brobston brobstona(a)wartburg.edu ***NEW URL BELOW***
http://www.wartburg.edu/people/docs/personalPages/BrobstonA/home.html
My opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Wartburg College
as a whole.
Hi all,
I just acquired an Epson PX-8, minus documentation of course, and I need
some help.
Questions:
- What is the RS-232 DIN plug pinout? Or better yet, a PX8-to-PC wiring
diagram?
(Digi-Key appears to have the plug, part # CP-2080-ND for $1.22 -
800-344-4539)
- Can I connect a floppy drive to the 50-pin connector? If so, what
specs does it expect?
- I assume the SP OUT connector is for a speaker; what are the A/D IN
and BRCD connectors for?
- Anyone have a spare PX-8 keyboard protector shell they want to
sell/trade?
Any other info appreciated,
thanks
Kai
To anyone who's sent me e-mail to be put down on the list for an HHC, if
your mail bounced then please post it publicly here on the discussion
group, and everyone excuse these people in advance. My service provider
seems to think customer service is a joke to be played on its customers.
I'll be switching to a provider which can handle the mundane task of
exchanging e-mail. Note to the wise: stay away from CRL Network Services.
Everyone else, if your mail did not bounce, do not send another request.
I have your request saved, I just did not respond to you. I will be
compiling a list tonight and will post it so you know if your request has
been received. Thanks.
Sam
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Computer Historian, Programmer, Musician, Philosopher, Athlete, Writer, Jackass
In message <33C14531.5B31(a)xlisper.mv.com> classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu writes:
> Kai Kaltenbach wrote:
> > - What is the RS-232 DIN plug pinout?
>
> 1 - GND
> 2 - TxD
> 3 - RxD
> 4 - RTS
> 5 - CTS
> 6 - DSR
> 7 - DTR
> 8 - DCD
That's certainly the HX20 pinout, and it's very sensibly arranged. Any DIN plug
that will physically fit into the socket picks up a useful set of signals.
A 3-pin plug picks up ground and both data signals
5-pin adds RTS and CTS
7-pin adds DTR and DSR
and 8-pin adds DCD
The later Epsons like my PX4 used a mini-DIN, alas, where you can't play
tricks like this.
>
> --
> David Betz
-tony
Yes, I finally got the fever for the flavor of a Pringles -- Dooh! I mean,
the fever to spark up my CP/M machine... despite everyone & their brother
telling me to check the PSU first.
Yea, Tar & feather me, and ride me out on a rail... but I saved the thing
>from Mr. Junkman, and it cost me $1.00 at an auction... Figured there
wasn't much to lose.
Here's what I have:
It is *not* a Heath/Zenith machine.... It states simply on the front:
Heathkit Computer. No nuthin' else. On the back, I found the Serial# and
the number:
H-120-1.
I'm assuming this is the model number. It has two floppy drives (one of
which the garage door is broken on) a full keyboard (which works fine, but
is slightly sticky...) and an internal green 11" diag. mono monitor.
Something tickled in my brain about those floppies, so as I lumbered around
in the dark in my newly-begun clean-ish basement (Eeeeek!) I found my old
non-working Atari 810 disk drive... and the mechs looked almost exact!
Would these happen to be the same mechanically, would anyone know?
Also, as there was no paperwork for this, so even the most basic,
rudimentary info on this unit would be helpful... such as: which drive is
the boot drive? Top or bottom?
When I sparked it up, everything seemed to work, the tube came to life, and
greeted me with a finger pointing to the right in the upper-left corner...
and stayed there. Every key sequence I tried resulted in a "Beep" except
<CTRL><RESET> which, of course, reset the machine and re-greeted me with
the finger.
Does anyone out there know what I have, and could you tell me? ;^>
BTW, I (of course) would be in the market for a set of boot disks for this
beastie...
Thanks one and all,
Roger "Merch" Merchberger
--
Roger Merchberger | If at first you don't succeed,
Programmer, NorthernWay | nuclear warhead disarmament should
zmerch(a)northernway.net | *not* be your first career choice.
No, I'm not Tony Duell...I'm Manney. I have the HP-41 emulator ROM, not
the Assembler/FORTH ROM (the HP-41 emulator came with a different FORTH
and some other stuff.)
I have a lot of documentation -- assuming no copyright infringements,
I'd be glad to do what I can. Tell me your needs.
Since I don't live in the UK (wish I did...about 125 years ago), I can't
'elp you with the magazines...sorry.
Manney
419-6630-700
Does anyone have any old documentation, software, etc., etc., for the old
Radio Shack TRS-80 MICRO Color Computer.... also known as the MC-10. I
just aquired one with the power-supply, but nothing further. And, I am
trying to locate more information on this little unit as well as software
for it.
Thanks,
CORD COSLOR
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