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FA: HP 9810 Calculator Original Blueprints 1971

by rigdonj＠cfl.rr.com

For the SERIOUS HP collector. <http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2086833916> Joe

23 years, 3 months

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CMOS IC tester?

by rigdonj＠cfl.rr.com

Who was it that was looking for a tester for some 4xxx series ICs a few weeks ago? I may be able to help you. Joe

23 years, 3 months

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Mentec Hobbyist plans?

by msell＠ontimesupport.com

While I'm sure there is quite a bit more to the situation, this is at least what Mentec claims on their website.... - Matt At 05:40 PM 1/10/2003 -0500, you wrote: >On Fri, 10 Jan 2003, Zane H. Healy wrote: > > > > and Hpaq owns the rights to (Open)VMS, Mentec owns the rights to > > > PDP-11 stuff.. > > > > I don't think it's quite that simple. > >Well, from the prior discussions on this list, that's how I thought it >worked... I thought that DEC sold the rights to PDP-11 OS's ("stuff") to >Mentec several years ago. However, I probably am wrong. If I am, does >anyone know the real scoop on who owns what IP? > >Pat >-- >Purdue Universtiy ITAP/RCS >Information Technology at Purdue >Research Computing and Storage >http://www-rcd.cc.purdue.edu Matthew Sell Programmer On Time Support, Inc. www.ontimesupport.com (281) 296-6066 Join the Metrology Software discussion group METLIST! http://www.ontimesupport.com/subscribe_t&c.html. "One World, One Web, One Program" - Microsoft Promotional Ad "Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Fuhrer" - Adolf Hitler Many thanks for this tagline to a fellow RGVAC'er...

23 years, 3 months

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Osborne OCC1

by acme＠ao.net

From: Joe <rigdonj(a)cfl.rr.com> To: Glen Goodwin <acme(a)ao.net> Subject: Re: Osborne OCC1 Date: 01/08/2003 7:55 AM > I recently had an OCC-1 that blew something in the PSU. That odd thing was > at it kept working! I wasn't really intersted in it so I gave it to Glen Good > . I expect that he'll troubleshoot/repai > r it soon. Okay, Joe, I get the hint ;>) I'll take a look at it this weekend -- should be a quick and easy fix. Later -- Glen 0/0

23 years, 4 months

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TRS-80 Model I Computers

by alhartman＠yahoo.com

The presence or lack of a numeric keypad on a Model I is not a good indicator of whether it's Level I basic or not. I have a Model I (My original from 1979) which came without a keypad, and was a Level I computer, but which I quickly upgraded to a Level II computer. The only real way to tell is to power the unit up. Regards, Al Hartman P.S.: I'm looking for a working LNW-80 Computer. A model II would be preferred, but a Model I would be OK. If anyone has one they'd like to sell, please let me know.. __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com

23 years, 4 months

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S100 spares needed - repairs almost done

by labomb＠rochester.rr.com

To clarify a bit ... Don's disks work perfectly with the DD controller ... and with the N* base system itself (post overhaul). However, when I swap out the controller for an SD iteration (tried two actually) ... no joy. While the boot drive does indeed enable, I can hear that no sectors are actually getting read. I'm not positive, but I believe that the N* software (both DOS and CP/M) changed quite a bit with the advent of the DD controller, as did the firmware bootstrap. And while the DD controller can read and format SD disks ...I don't think that it can create bootable disks that work with the older SD controllers. Haven't tried it myself yet ... Scott

23 years, 4 months

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Most Accurate Clock II manual

by ERogerWms＠aol.com

Hi: I have been looking for this manual. Did you uncover a source during your search? Thanks, Roger

23 years, 4 months

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Amstrad PPC640 part 2 (bootdisk)

by 3sdiarftt02＠sneakemail.com

> Remember that the Amstrad ppc640 is a PC XT clone with double density > (not high density) floppy drives. Knew that. > It should boot any old version of > DOS after about 3.3, so long as it's on the proper floppy. I fear that a Win98SE boot floppy is expecting at least a little extended memory. I've just created a PC DOS boot disk using a Ghost tool. >These > things can be tricky to find these days though. Salvaged a bunch from another IT officer doing a clean out. > If you can still > download DR.DOS 7, I know that works, since I've used it on mine. How did you make a 720 boot disk? Did you find a 720k image or did you make 1.44s, boot a suffciently old PC and create a 720 using format /s? > Otherwise I'd be tempted to try FreeDOS. Seems to only be an ISO CD image! > I'm in the same position, > though, I don't have any way of making low density 3.5 inch boot > disks > for PCs anymore (unless I get busy and put my old PC back together). Surreal. I just tried to format a 720 in my new WinXP portable and the size wasn't even a option. And when I did it through the GUI under 2000 the anti-virus scanner had a fit. Finally had to format it using the CLI *and* I had to explicitly unmount it first to get the anti-virus software to let go. Thanks Jim, Chris J.

23 years, 4 months

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Fujitsu disk drive info ?

by uban＠ubanproductions.com

Hello, I picked up a Fujitsu M2284K 80Mb SMD disk drive with a B14L-0300-0018A power supply. Is there any chance that someone has some technical documentation (e.g. power supply schematics) on either the power supply or drive? --tnx --tom

23 years, 4 months

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Amstrad PPC640 part 2 (bootdisk)

by fmc＠reanimators.org

"No Junk Mail" <3sdiarftt02(a)sneakemail.com> wrote: > > Otherwise I'd be tempted to try FreeDOS. > > Seems to only be an ISO CD image! Look harder, like at <http://www.freedos.org/freedos/files/beta8.html>. -Frank McConnell

23 years, 4 months

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Dec VR320 monitor

by Mzthompson＠aol.com

On Thu, 9 Jan 2003; "Lawrence Walker" <lgwalker(a)mts.net> wrote: > I have a DEC VR320 monitor which I have never been > able to get to work on a PC and don't want to spring > for an expensive video card that would sync to it. > > I also have a Dec Rainbow 100+ with a color card that > I use with a VR241-A monitor, and a DEC Pro 150. > > It occurred to me that the RB or the Pro 150 (in mono) > might work with the VR320. I don't want to chance > blowing something or causing the magic smoke to > escape tho. > > Does anyone have any info on this ? Here is some info from the manual (EK-VR320-IN-001): Resolution Frequencies Model Horiz Vert Horiz - Khz Vert - Hz -------- ------ ---- ----------- --------- VR320-CA 1280 x 1024 70.66 66.47 * VR320-DA 1280 x 1024 77.13 72.56 * * The VR320 manual states that the monitor can operate at either 66 or 72 Hz, and is preset to match the machine prior to shipping. The manual also says to contact DEC Customer Service (yeah, right) if a change is needed. If DEC set it to 66 Hz they stamped 'CA' after 'VR320-' on the ID tag, if set to 72 Hz they stamped 'DA'. DEC set it to 66 or 72 Hz using a slide switch that is inside the monitor. The switch is clearly marked 66 & 72 Hz, just set it to the desired position. Here is the details in case you decide to pop for the video card. VR320-CA VRT320-DA Pixel Clock: 119.84 Mhz 130.81 Mhz Pixel Period: 8.34 ns 7.64 ns Horizonital Pixels Horiz Freq: 70.66 Khz 77.13 Khz Horizontal Period: 14.15 us 1696 12.97 us Active Video: 10.68 us 1280 9.79 us Blanking Interval: 3.47 us 416 3.18 us Front Porch: 267 ns 32 245 ns Sync Pulse: 1340 ns 160 1220 ns Back Porch: 1870 ns 224 171 ns Vertical Lines Vert Freq: 66.47 Hz 72.56 Hz Vertical Period: 15.035 ms 1063 13.7824 ms Active Video: 14.49 ms 1024 13.28 ms Blanking Interval: 552 us 39 506 us Front Porch: 42.46 us 3 38.89 us Sync Pulse: 42.46 us 3 38.89 us Back Porch: 467 us 33 427.9 us I don't know the outputs of the RB or the 150, so can't say it will work or not. By the way, the VR320 will work with some display cards used in the DECstation 5000. I do have a spare copy of the VR320 manual and you can have it if you want it. Send me a private email with your mailing address. Hope this helps, Mike Thompson

23 years, 4 months

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Woohoo! What a find!

by avickers＠solutionengineers.com

Today, I picked up (for just the cost of petrol getting there :) a Mator Shark hard-drive for CBM PETs. All 22meg of it! And it WORKS! Sounds like a jet engine when you turn it on, and it's about the size of Texas, but waaay cool :) Also got a flakey 3032 - I think there's a ROM problem, as it displays a line from the monitor (debug monitor, that is) with a wildly-flashing cursor, and no k/b input accepted. Of course, the latter may be due to just a dodgy keyboard, so this one looks like a bit of a project job. Plus assorted other gubbins, some of which is probably too new for this n/g (Amiga, +4, a 4030 floppy drive, 3 printers, an Amiga HDD & C64 serial->IEEE488 i/f box). Ho boy, am I in 7th heaven right now :) -- Cheers, Ade. Be where it's at, B-Racing! http://b-racing.com

23 years, 4 months

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Amstrad PPC640 part 2 (bootdisk)

by 3sdiarftt02＠sneakemail.com

> > Surreal. I just tried to format a 720 in my new WinXP portable and > > the size wasn't even a option. > > Weird. You should be able to format a 720 in any 1.44 meg floppy > drive, if memory serves they were designed to be backward compatible > like that. I know. > As for what software to run on the thing... I've remembered that I've got an old Night Owl CD around somewhere (I bought about 3 but I know I've lost at least one) that should have *something* interesting. > like ip packet drivers and parallel port ethernet adapters, mostly > because I don't own any such adapters. There's an interesting text mode Internet suite that was particularly useful to HP200XL users that I might be able to have some fun with. Can't remember if it needs a shell account though. > I have this machine now > mostly > because I lusted after them badly when they started to show up in the > computer catalogs of the day as they went on clearance for about > $200. I remember thinking that these were the coolest portables ever. Mind you, I had been using a Kaypro 4 for a number of years beforehand, so *anything* looked sexier.

23 years, 4 months

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S100 spares needed - repairs almost done

by rcini＠optonline.net

Hello, all: Scott has made much progress in repairing my N* machine. Well, calling it a N* is a stretch since the only thing N* about it is the motherboard, case and disk controller. Anyway, I'm having diskette issues. I have two theoretically good single-density controllers and disk drives, and Don Maslin made replacement boot disks for me. These disks don't boot, although the controller attempts to access them. It may be that the replacement SD disks were made from a DD controller, but I don't know for sure. So, I have two choices -- obtain SD boot diskettes made with an SD controller or get a N* DD controller (MDS-AD|AD2|AD3). Any other thoughts or recommendations appreciated. Thanks. Rich Cini Collector of classic computers Build Master for the Altair32 Emulation Project Web site: http://highgate.comm.sfu.ca/~rcini/classiccmp/ /************************************************************/

23 years, 4 months

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Honeywell Hdos Information

by TDooley900＠aol.com

I'm looking for information on Honeywell dos (Hdos) I have an old Honeywell test station that has this operating system on it and I'm trying to figure out how to copy a disk in the system. I've tried the standard Hdos commands but they aren't anything like the ones used in Honeywell dos. Does anyone know how I can backup these 8" floppy disk? Thanks in advance... Tim

23 years, 4 months

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HP9835A on ebay

by trestivo＠concentric.net

FYI, just posted an HP9835A on ebay if anyones interested... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2087812573 thom

23 years, 4 months

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Original IBM portable/lug'ble PC, suit case size - IBM's response to Compaq's original portable success

by collison＠cnri.reston.va.us

Original IBM portable/lug'ble PC, suit case size - IBM's response to Compaq's original portable success Does this have any value? Possible future collectible? Thanks for your input

23 years, 4 months

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working oldie

by bridgers-wall＠worldnet.att.net

A friend has an old Monroe computer, # 0C8820 and a printer, # 8640. Does anyone know if it is worth anything to a collector? Thank you.

23 years, 4 months

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Osborne OCC1

by Robert_Feldman＠jdedwards.com

Speaking of OCC1 parts, I need to clean out the basement some, and have the following available for anyone who will pay the postage (from Chicago): 1 OCC1 motherboard (from a tan case) with double density and 52/80/104 column video upgrades 1 OCC1 power supply 1 OCC1 keyboard (bare, not in case) email me at robert(underscore)feldman(at)jdedwards(dot)com. Bob -----Original Message----- From: Eric Chomko [mailto:vze2wsvr@verizon.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 10:07 PM To: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org Subject: Re: Osborne OCC1 I'm back on them and have had great progress. One system had a bad PS but both drives work fine. The other had bad drives (one of them I did fix, though -a B: drive) but al else is fine. I have since merged all the good parts. Tommorrow I plan to put a 80 column monitor on it and run the full diagnostics. Eric <snip>

23 years, 4 months

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HP 7970 E spool disk drive (fwd) From: John Lawson <jpl15@panix.com>

by loedman1＠juno.com

Swami John, ;-) A friends family resides outside of Kashmir (hope I spelled that correctly). Would their intervention streamline this transistion ? They often ship to their son with few problems and are willing to assist, this assumes that the part is located close to their residence. Rich Stephenson >On Thu, 9 Jan 2003, Sellam Ismail wrote: > > Rajat followed up and told me he bought this at auction and had no use for > it so he wanted to either sell it or donate it. > > Anyone up for shipping costs on a 100lbs piece of computer gear from > India? If you're up for paying duties on around 70% of *new acquisition cost*, backed up by *the original (NOT a copy) manufacturers invoice* -OR- the right amount of discrete 'speed money' to the right person (you hope), which 'speed money' will be a substantial fraction of the original duties, and *then* you pay the re-crating (because the customs guys tear this stuff apart and then throw everything back in what's left of your box and some guy from the villages comes and slops 3 feet of cheap tape on it... and then you pay the actual shipping... *then* you deal with customs here in the US... AND you pretty much need to be there to take care of the little 'derailments' as they continually arise. Doing this long distance with no representative there, would be impossible.

23 years, 4 months

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Fwd: OT Problems loading Linux

by foxvideo＠wincom.net

>Date: Sun, 05 Jan 2003 06:57:39 -0500 >To: cctakl(a)classiccmp.org >From: "Charles E. Fox" <foxvideo(a)wincom.net> >Subject: OT Problems loading Linux > >Does anyone have any suggestions on how I should prepare an old (6 gig) >hard drive to receive Linux? The installation program keeps telling me >that the partitions are full. > >Thanks > > Charlie Fox > > Charles E. Fox Video Production > 793 Argyle Rd. > Windsor Ontario Canada N8Y 3J8 > 519-254-4991 foxvideo(a)wincom.net > Check out the "Camcorder Kindergarten" > at http://chasfoxvideo.com Charles E. Fox Video Production 793 Argyle Rd. Windsor Ontario Canada N8Y 3J8 519-254-4991 foxvideo(a)wincom.net Check out the "Camcorder Kindergarten" at http://chasfoxvideo.com

23 years, 4 months

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Amstrad PPC640 part 2 (bootdisk)

by 3sdiarftt02＠sneakemail.com

> You tried to boot Windows 98 on an Amstrad PPC640? ? ? Err, no. I tried to create a basic DOS-esq boot disk using Win98. Remember, DOS was still buried under 98. CJ.

23 years, 4 months

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Amstrad PPC640 part 2 (bootdisk)

by 3sdiarftt02＠sneakemail.com

Thanks, and wow. One last thing, was there ever an Amstrad demo for/of the machine itself? That would be great for "show and tell" purposes. TIA, Chris J. > Jim Strickland jim-at-calico.litterbox.com |CC| <k8zqh8a2gv0t(a)sneakemail.com> wrote: > > It's expecting you to buy 10 C cell batteries, yes. And in time it > will run them down flat even if you don't use the machine as the > batteries are keeping the system clock alive. >

23 years, 4 months

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COS-300 and DMS-500

by peacock＠simconv.com

> Speaking of DIBOL, I need COS-300 for some of my 11/23s... In case you > didn't know, COS-300 is RT-11 with DIBOL layered on it or something.. > COS-500 is the same but its RSTS-based if I remember correctly.. > What makes COS-300 hard to find is that most distributions were on RK05s, DEC's low end 2.5MB front load cartridge hard drive. These were not the most durable of drives and often succumbed to head crashes. However, it was relatively easy to replace the heads, about an hour's work for field service. COS-300 (Commercial Operating System 300) was an OEM package VARs sold to small businesses in the 70's. A typical system was a smaller PDP, an 11/34 or 11/03, RT-11, and the DIBOL compiler, along with something added by the VAR. There were several basic financial packages for the systems, GL/AP/AR/PY or accountant client write-up being typical markets. Your humble author developed some vertical apps for casinos and gas station accounting on a 11/34 COS-300 system. 25 years later I'm still supporting some of that legacy DIBOL code, now migrated to VMS and Alphas. Old business apps never die, they just migrate to the next box... COS-500 was for larger customers, who typically ran RSTS on 10 or more terminals. BASIC was more common on these systems, which could range up to a PDP-11/70. I seem to recall there once was some sort of 5.25" floppy distribution in the early 80's. It had RT-11 v4 and was primarily for 11/23 and 11/73 systems. This was for the odd dual floppy came out with, where two drives shared one spindle and the top floppy was upside down. These were single sided (400KB?) and used FILES-11 for the file system. DMS-500 was DECs answer to the PICK operating system. PICK had made substantial inroads in the medical field, especially hospitals, so DEC came up with the same "put everything in the database" concept. Real CODASYL databases were too big for PDP-11s so DMS-500 was the low end answer if you couldn't afford a PDP-10 or PDP-20. As I understand PICK eventually migrated to the IBM RS/6000 but DMS never got much support from DEC sales. I think there was some version for VMS but it wasn't a major player on the VAX compared to DBMS-32 and later Rdb and Oracle. Jack Peacock

23 years, 4 months

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Amstrad PPC640 (PSU's Polarity and Amps needed)

by 3sdiarftt02＠sneakemail.com

Hi all, I've just been skimming the archives and while I've spotted a couple of Amstrad PPC640 threads, one of which confirms that you can use a normal 12V power supply, none of them indicate the amps needed nor the polarity. I found one of these units at a swapmeet a month or so ago but it was sans power supply. I'm hoping to get it up and running within a couple of weeks for a demo in an introductory computing class. TIA, Chris J. -------------------------------------- Protect yourself from spam, use http://sneakemail.com

23 years, 4 months

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Dec VR320 monitor

by lgwalker＠mts.net

I have a DEC VR320 monitor which I have never been able to get to work on a PC and don't want to spring for an expensive video card that would sync to it. I also have a Dec Rainbow 100+ with a color card that I use with a VR241-A monitor, and a DEC Pro 150. It occurred to me that the RB or the Pro 150 (in mono) might work with the VR320. I don't want to chance blowing something or causing the magic smoke to escape tho. Does anyone have any info on this ? Lawrence lgwalker@ mts.net

23 years, 4 months

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Chip Upgrades for 11/23 (was Re: 11/03 system on eBay sold)

by xds_sigma7＠hotmail.com

I guess I could scan the CIS chip.. I know I have at least 3 or 4 of them. Will J _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

23 years, 4 months

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VAXserver 3100

by Qstieee＠aol.com

To find DEC MMJ cables, go to http://catalog.blackbox.com/BlackBox/templates/blackbox/search.asp and look for keywords DEC MMJ. You will probably need at male-male MMJ and a female MMJ to DB9/DB25. AS with any serial connection, verify pins (on a DB-25) 2-7 and 3-7 (i.e., make sure terminal/PC is transmitting on one line, DEC VAX is transmitting on the other). I usually do this with a VOM; transmit will be a strong (5-15 VDC) signal; receive may be around 0. Usually you will get a >>> prompt from VAX firmware. It will accept a help command and you can do "show devices", then try "boot dua0:" or some other disk device that's listed (they are 99% devices beginning with "d"). Of course you may get a very first product/CPU ID, then some testing messages. You are hoping that it progresses through the self-tests and gets you to the >>> firmware prompt. Often >>> will take a "help" command too. Often you need to send "delete" and not "backspace." Try 9600/8/N/1 settings. Also probe the Compaq, Montagar, and Process sites. With the VMS hobbyist program you can get going pretty well these days.

23 years, 4 months

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Chip Upgrades for 11/23 (was Re: 11/03 system on eBay sold)

by fm.arnold＠gmx.net

Message: 26 Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2003 16:27:54 -0500 (EST) From: Megan <mbg(a)TheWorld.com> To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org Subject: Re: Chip Upgrades for 11/23 (was Re: 11/03 system on eBay sold) > >>Yes, there sure was a CIS chip for the 11/23[+]. And I am still looking > >I know... I have one (maybe two) KDF11-B boards with the CIS chip. > >>for one to upgrade one of mine. I do have the FPF-11 floating point >>processor board that alternately connects to the socket for the FIS >>chip, I have a FIS chip in another processor board, but the sockets for >>CIS are still vacant in both. > >It was my understanding that the EIS/FIS chip is only usable with >the 11/03 (11/2, PDT) machines (and the PDT requires the dual microm >in order to make space for it). Sorry to correct you, but EIS/FIS is an option to the F-11 uprocessor, hence for 11/23, 11/23+ and 11/24 computers. I'm not aware of any CS-firmware options for 11/03 or 11/02. >The CIS chip is a dual-wide >chip... it spans two chip spaces on the 11/23 and 11/23+ boards. > >>Once I get it / Should I ever get it, which languages could make use of >>it? - Assembler, of course, and COBOL, I think? > >You can always do it in assembler. As for cobol or other layered >products, you probably have to use a version which has been specifically >built to use those instructions (or can detect their availability on >the fly and use them). Dibol does that. regards, Frank Arnold

23 years, 4 months

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Paging John Willis

by msspcva＠yahoo.com

John, I've been trying to get up with you for over a month to find out if that CDROM drive worked or not. Please contact me off-list. Thanks, Frank ===== = M O N T V A L E S O F T W A R E S E R V I C E S P. C.= Clayton Frank Helvey, President Montvale Software Services, P. C. P.O. Box 840 Blue Ridge, VA 24064-0840 Phone: 540.947.5364 Email: msspcva(a)yahoo.com ============================================================ __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com

23 years, 4 months

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Burroughs FAX

by phillipmilks＠juno.com

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23 years, 4 months

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Chip Upgrades for 11/23 (was Re: 11/03 system on eBay sold)

by pete＠dunnington.u-net.com

On Jan 9, 11:36, Frank Arnold wrote: > I wonder, EIS/FIS chip as well as CIS are basicalley Roms that expand the > microcode control store of the F-11 microprocessor. True? Almost. They are ROMs, but EIS/FIS is for the 11/03 KD11 processor, not the F-11 family. CIS is a set of microcode ROMs for the F-11. There's quite a lot of information in the KDF11 CPU Module User Guide, and probably more in a technical manual. Basically, it seems that the the microcode is stored in a device with two bidirectional 16-bit busses (MIB and CDAL). MIB is a multiplexed bus. Part of the time it outputs the current microinstruction and the rest of the time it receives control signals from the CPU. The CDAL bus (which is actually a 22-bit bus, but only 16 bits are presented to the option sockets) is what eventually connects to the external BDAL bus, but it's also used internally for control signals. -- Pete Peter Turnbull Network Manager University of York

23 years, 4 months

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H89, REMark, Sextant

by cdhall＠vt.edu

Folks, I emailed a couple of days ago about the H89 and back issues of REMark and Sextant that I have. I was surprised at the level of interest. Someone suggested I post the items on ebay and I have done that. H89 is at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1247&item=2087562 690 REMark issues are at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2243&item=2905394 499 Sextant issues are at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2243&item=2905396 513 Thank you, Chris ----- Christopher D. Hall Aerospace and Ocean Engineering Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA 24061-0203 v: (540) 231-2314 f: (540) 231-9632 e: cdhall(a)vt.edu w: http://www.aoe.vt.edu/~chall

23 years, 4 months

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Chip Upgrades for 11/23 (was Re: 11/03 system on eBay sold)

by pete＠dunnington.u-net.com

On Jan 9, 11:36, Frank Arnold wrote: > From: Megan <mbg(a)TheWorld.com> > >It was my understanding that the EIS/FIS chip is only usable with > >the 11/03 (11/2, PDT) machines (and the PDT requires the dual microm > >in order to make space for it). > > Sorry to correct you, but EIS/FIS is an option to the F-11 uprocessor, hence > for 11/23, 11/23+ and 11/24 computers. I'm not aware of any CS-firmware options > for 11/03 or 11/02. No, Megan is correct. EIS/FIS is an option (a single 40-pin MICROM IC called a KEV11) on the 11/03 KD11 processors. The relevant instructions are built-in on the 11/23 and 11/24 KDF11 processors. The options for the KDF11 are KEF11-BB CIS (dual-width), DC304 MMU chip, and KEF11-AA floating point. -- Pete Peter Turnbull Network Manager University of York

23 years, 4 months

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Mac Portable M5120

by cb＠mythtech.net

>I have a Mac Portable M5120. It boots (when the hard drive is given enough >time) and comes with the original carrying case. > >Does anyone have any idea how much this is worth? How should I sell it? Probably under $100 Try posting to the LEM Swap list (go to www.lowendmac.com, look under mail lists, subscribe, post). There are some collectors there. Or try eBay. Just don't hold out for a grand, it isn't likely to happen (won't say it won't, I think we all agree we have seen some pretty insane eBay deals go thru). -chris <http://www.mythtech.net>

23 years, 4 months

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MPU-401

by julesrichardsonuk＠yahoo.co.uk

>> In fact, when thinking about building a low speed Game >> machine for early 90s games, I would go for a 60-200 MHz >> Pentium, or at least a PCI bus 486. > >The problem is that these are all too quick to use with the buggiest >Sierra game ever: Quest for Glory IV. Which is why I'm going for a slow >486. You could always try clocking a faster system to a lower rate, though - just wire up something so you can choose the clock speed you want before booting. If whatever audio setup you have gets its timing from the main system clock then you're out of luck as all the audio would sound wrong, but I image they all have their own on-board timing. I remember booting an old 486 at around 3MHz once, just to see if it would work. It did (took about ten minutes to boot!) but the beep on startup lasted for about a minute :-) cheers Jules __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page >from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com

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Chip Upgrades for 11/23 (was Re: 11/03 system on eBay sold)

by fm.arnold＠gmx.net

>From: Andreas Freiherr <Andreas.Freiherr(a)Vishay.com> > >Yes, there sure was a CIS chip for the 11/23[+]. And I am still looking >for one to upgrade one of mine. I do have the FPF-11 floating point >processor board that alternately connects to the socket for the FIS >chip, I have a FIS chip in another processor board, but the sockets for >CIS are still vacant in both. > >Once I get it / Should I ever get it, which languages could make use of >it? - Assembler, of course, and COBOL, I think? > > Hi, The language that will use it is DIBOL, DIgital Buisiness Orieted Language. This was packaged in COS300 and COS500 os's. These were if I understood it right RT11 + Dibol and RSTS + Dibol respectively. I wonder, EIS/FIS chip as well as CIS are basicalley Roms that expand the microcode control store of the F-11 microprocessor. True? If so, whats the word-width and depth of this Rom, and what's the timing? Does anyone have doc's on this? Would be interesting to see if I could make a CIS "emulator" from standard components. I know that the CIS is a six-chip carier-assembly spanning two sockets on a 11/23+ CPU-board Regards, Frank Arnold

23 years, 4 months

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Somewhat OT: ISA Compaq TV Tuner Card

by SecretaryBird＠SoftHome.net

I just recently picked up an old 8 bit ISA TV Tuner card, a Compaq MG9910-20893. On the label it states "For use only with Compaq Computer Products." Anyone here ever have one of these? If so, is it true that it can only be used with an actual Compaq system, or will any DOS/Win 3.1 system with ISA slots work? I need to know before I try to test it. If it does require a Compaq system, then I will have to pull the hard drive out of my Linux Box (a Presario 9546) and slap in another drive and install DOS 6.22 and WfW 3.11. But if it will work in any system, I can just add it to the old 486/DX-33 I set up just to run classic DOS games without having to do the great hardware shuffle. Also, if it does require a Compaq system, has anyone out there used one of these cards under Linux? Thanks -- Scarletdown

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VAXserver 3100

by jwb＠paravolve.net

I have come into posession of some old DEC equipment... A VAXserver 3100 Storage Expansion Unit (?) and a VaxStation 4100 (?) (?) These look pretty stripped, dunno much bout VAX hardware so I can't really say how bad. The VaxServer 3100 looks to be mostly complete and gives me some beeps if I turn it on.. I wanna try and get the 3100 to a running state (or at least determine if its worth it) ... Anyone have any pointers to information about this specific model? (it seems that the VAXServer 3100 has a number of submodels /w different connections on the rear?) Or, more specifically, how to determine what model it is *specifically* (other than the nameplate on the front).. The backside says the model # is DJ-31CP1-A, however a google search doesn't turn up much. The type of and location for serial consoles would prolly be the biggest help, so I can actually get some output from this thing. Thanks in advance, -jwb

23 years, 4 months

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Expanded Custom Apple //e BBS System and Software

by jpe45＠cox.net

This is the computer Bob Hardy used to create Zork Zero and many other popular Apple // Games! 1Mb Ram, 60Mb HD, Custom GBBS `ProBOARD(tm) BBS Software. This was the system used for many years for GBBS SysOP Support and Software Development. System includes 28.8 BPS Modem, T-Switches and everything from Null Modem Cable to Printer. Huge library of Apple // Software and fully functioning BBS from the hay day of yesterlore! This Super System can be customized to suite your needs and is a superb one of a kind collectors item. ( It will go fast so if you are interested reply ASAP! ) Now excepting bids: jpe45 at cox dot net

23 years, 4 months

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./ does the Reuters article... :(

by healyzh＠aracnet.com

> Well, at least it's helping membership. We're at 804 as of this morning. > That's 622 in cctalk and 182 in cctech, mind you. But, are you counting people that are subscribed to both, twice? Or, maybe I should simply be asking is anyone subscribed to both. Zane

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COS-300 and DMS-500

by xds_sigma7＠hotmail.com

Well the COS I need would be on RL02s... The machines are 11/23's, DECdatasystem 3something or others, and never had floppies or RK05s, just a ton of RL02s.. Will J _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

23 years, 4 months

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Burroughs FAX

by phillipmilks＠juno.com

Anybody interested in a vintage huge FAX ? I think it works but I haven't tested it. ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com

23 years, 4 months

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IBM 5114

by cb＠mythtech.net

An IBM 5114 box, that is just a dual 8" floppy cabinet... yes? Are both drives the same? (mine have hand written stickers marked D-80 on one, and D-40 on the other) I just dug mine out enough to look at it, and that is all it appears to be. However, I could have sworn that at one point I had a 5 MB hard drive unit of about the same size (I even had some old 8" floppies that claim to be backup of a hard drive). Is there a hard drive built into the same box? The 5114 has been under my 5110 for many many years, burried in the back of my telco room. I assume it is the floppy drive unit we used with the 5110, but then, I had assumed it was the 5 MB hard drive that I thought we once owned. Maybe now that the 5110 and 5114 are undug, I will take them out and play with them. I unzippered the bag to the 5110 far enough to confirm that it is indeed a Basic/APL switchable unit like I thought. So now the question is... what hard drive was there for use with either the 5110 or the System/23? I don't know which system my backup floppies go to, but they are the only two systems that I ever had 8 inch floppies for, so it must be one of them. (and then the bigger question is... where did my hard drive go?!? It isn't like it can get up and run away... and I'm assuming it is large enough that it can't really be hidden in a corner anywhere... although I did overlook a System/23 datamaster for a number of years, so anything is possible) -chris <http://www.mythtech.net>

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Looking for a Heathkit H-8 LED Display Cover

by mranalog＠attbi.com

Nick Miller wrote: > but it is missing the red LED display cover. Does anyone > know where I might find one? In case you don't find someone that is sitting on a pile of H-8 display covers.... Why not get creative? I can send you a scan of the display cover. Go down to TAP Plastic and have them cut a piece of plastic for you and polish the edges. Using a color printer, there about a half dozen ways to apply the lettering to the plastic, >from using a overhead transparency to creating your own decals. Mounting the display cover can range from hot meld glue to custom made "ears". --Doug ========================================= Doug Coward @ home in Poulsbo, WA Analog Computer Online Museum and History Center http://dcoward.best.vwh.net/analog =========================================

23 years, 4 months

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apple llc computer

by cb＠mythtech.net

>I have several apple II+ computers, several disk drives, a lot of >software and accessories. I'm always on the lookout for an inexpensive SCSI card or hard drive for the Apple II (any model II is fine, I know they were most common on the IIgs). I'm also on the lookout (again, inexpensive) for an AppleCat modem (just so I can finally have one, then call a friend that eons ago promised me he would share some software with me... but ONLY via modem, and he insisted that since he had an AppleCat, I had to have one too... just gotta get one and then bust his chops about it) -chris <http://www.mythtech.net>

23 years, 4 months

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apple llc computer

by randysr57＠hotmail.com

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An original Compaq "portable"

by Robert_Feldman＠jdedwards.com

The keyboard used with an XT is different than that used with an AT and above. -----Original Message----- From: Ron Hudson [mailto:rhudson@cnonline.net] Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 8:32 AM To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org Subject: Re: An original Compaq "portable" > The most difficult part was finding an AT compatible keyboard that > fits the case. Compaq did make some (used in a 286 version of the > Portable) but they're not easy to find. > Wouldn't a keyboard adapter work? Use the keyboard you got and just adapt it to the motherboard.

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Amstrad PPC640 (PSU's Polarity and Amps needed)

by doug_jackson＠citadel.com.au

Theres a small slide switch on the LHS of the case (from memory) Doug Jackson Director, Managed Security Services Citadel Securix +61 (0)2 6290 9011 (Ph) +61 (0)2 6262 6152 (Fax) +61 (0)414 986 878 (Mobile) Web: <www.citadel.com.au> Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Hong Kong, Boston > -----Original Message----- > From: Sellam Ismail [mailto:foo@siconic.com] > Sent: Thursday, January 09, 2003 9:35 AM > To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org > Subject: Re: Amstrad PPC640 (PSU's Polarity and Amps needed) > > > On Mon, 6 Jan 2003, Tony Duell wrote: > > > Yes, you can use a 12V (or so) PSU -- it doesn't even have > to be regulated. > > > > The coaxial power connector is centre positive. > > My question is, how the heck do you turn one on??? > > ? > > Sellam Ismail Vintage > Computer Festival > -------------------------------------------------------------- > ---------------- > International Man of Intrigue and Danger > http://www.vintage.org > > * Old computing resources for business and academia at www.VintageTech.com * CAUTION - The information in this message may be of a privileged or confidential nature intended only for the use of the addressee or someone authorised to receive the addressee's e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify postmaster(a)citadel.com.au. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of Citadel Securix. Feel free to visit the Citadel Securix website! Click below. http://www.citadel.com.au

23 years, 4 months

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An original Compaq "portable"

by JOHNSOY＠aol.com

I want to thank you for your answer concerning the Compaq Portable. It has all the manuals and it is in mint condition. It has about 75 disks that were in the box. It has the original books entitled Basic Version Reference Guide.(3) It has the Silver Logo on the case so it is one of the first made. They later upgraded them to a "plus" model which has the Gold Logo. I am really impressed with the condition. It also works. I ran across it at a consignment shop and it needed a home. I am not sure what I am going to do with it. Thanks again, YVONNE Y

23 years, 4 months

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diversi-dial for apple IIe

by livewire＠netadel.com

This is a longshot. But has anyone got Bill Bashams Diversi Dial for the Apple IIe? I've been searching for this for a few years, and have come up completely empty. The people who have it want to keep it for nostalgia (understandable). I would actually be connecting the Ddial to a terminal server box (bsd or linux) and run the chat system live on a IIe. I guess I'll have to find the serial cards too ;) Thanks!

23 years, 4 months

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Programmable Calculators?

by amcgee＠freeshell.org

Hi Folks, I'm new to the list, and yes, I found my way via the SlashDot posting. Question: Do you include programmable calculators or PDAs under the label of "classic computers?" What about game machines? If this is in the FAQ, just tell me to RTFM. Thanks. Art McGee Communications & Technology Consultant amcgee(a)freeshell.org (510) 967-9381 Circuit Riders International <http://npogroups.org/lists/info/riders> NPO/NGO Media & Technology Calendar <http://amcgee.freeshell.org/mtcalendar.html> APC ActionApps Content Management System <http://www.apc.org/actionapps>

23 years, 4 months

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New Coprocessor card acquired - YARC Sprinter (AMD 29000)

by bernd＠kopriva.de

Hi, today I'm lucky to add another card to my (little) coprocessor card collection ... ... a YARC Sprinter card, which includes an AMD 29000 processor. As for most of my other cards, this one doesn't include any documentation or software :-( I do not expect to get any information from Yarc Systems/Trevor Marshall, as i got no aswers for my requests regardning my Yarc transputer card ... Can someone on the list help me ? Thanks Bernd Bernd Kopriva Phone: ++49-7195-179452 Weilerstr. 24 E-Mail: bernd(a)kopriva.de D-71397 Leutenbach Germany

23 years, 4 months

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ADM-3A lower case modifications - another thought?

by c.morris＠townsqr.com

I was wondering if anyone has used an FPGA or similar programmable device as a replacement for the unobtainable lower-case 2513 character generator in the ADM-3A terminal. I am trying to avoid fabricating an adapter board to use a 27xx EPROM since the pinouts are quite different. Since the only unusual pin on the 2513 is the GND on 10 (and 12 is not used) I would like to just be able to jumper the board pin 12 to ground and plug in a 24 pin device with programmable I/O pins to match the 2513 address lines and data outputs. Does anyone know which device would be the most suitable? thanks Charles

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Looking for a Heathkit H-8 LED Display Cover

by Gary.Messick＠itt.com

Sorry, That was supposed to be private! Gary -----Original Message----- From: Nick [mailto:nickmiller@charter.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 9:50 PM To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org Subject: Looking for a Heathkit H-8 LED Display Cover I picked up a Heathkit H-8 the other day, well... I won an eBay auction but I got it for a good price. It looks to be in good condition and is full of cards but it is missing the red LED display cover. Does anyone know where I might find one? Also, are there any H-8 manuals out on the web? It would be nice to check this thing out a bit before I fire it up. My H-11 manuals were not much help. Thanks, Nick Miller ************************************ If this email is not intended for you, or you are not responsible for the delivery of this message to the addressee, please note that this message may contain ITT Privileged/Proprietary Information. In such a case, you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone. You should destroy this message and kindly notify the sender by reply email. Information contained in this message that does not relate to the business of ITT is neither endorsed by nor attributable to ITT. ************************************

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Looking for a Heathkit H-8 LED Display Cover

by Gary.Messick＠itt.com

Nick, Seeing as you mentioned your H-11 manuals... I have an H-11 I'm trying to bring back to life. Is there any way I could borrow (or have you copy) your H-11 Operation manual. I have every H-11 manual except that one! I have H-11 Assembly, Serial, Parallel, H-27, etc. just not the H-11 operation. I've checked the PS (end of H-11 assembly), and everything *should be* fine, but no workee! I'm not sure where the problem lies. If you're unwilling to lend/copy the manual, could we spend some time e-mailing each other about various steps for checkout? Thanks, Gary (PS, I'm in Fort Wayne, Indiana if that matters any.) -----Original Message----- From: Nick [mailto:nickmiller@charter.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 9:50 PM To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org Subject: Looking for a Heathkit H-8 LED Display Cover I picked up a Heathkit H-8 the other day, well... I won an eBay auction but I got it for a good price. It looks to be in good condition and is full of cards but it is missing the red LED display cover. Does anyone know where I might find one? Also, are there any H-8 manuals out on the web? It would be nice to check this thing out a bit before I fire it up. My H-11 manuals were not much help. Thanks, Nick Miller ************************************ If this email is not intended for you, or you are not responsible for the delivery of this message to the addressee, please note that this message may contain ITT Privileged/Proprietary Information. In such a case, you may not copy or deliver this message to anyone. You should destroy this message and kindly notify the sender by reply email. Information contained in this message that does not relate to the business of ITT is neither endorsed by nor attributable to ITT. ************************************

23 years, 4 months

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Chip Upgrades for 11/23 (was Re: 11/03 system on eBay sold)

by xds_sigma7＠hotmail.com

Speaking of DIBOL, I need COS-300 for some of my 11/23s... In case you didn't know, COS-300 is RT-11 with DIBOL layered on it or something.. COS-500 is the same but its RSTS-based if I remember correctly.. Will J _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail

23 years, 4 months

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Config info on HP1000 memory?

by fmc＠reanimators.org

Bob Shannon <bshannon(a)tiac.net> wrote: > I've got multiple 256KW boards working. Do you need the switch > configurations?? Thanks for jogging my memory on this, I've been carrying the manual around for a couple of days. Looks like the 12699H, 12746H, 12747H, and 12749H boards each have a set of switches or jumpers labelled with some subset of letters A through H, and how these are set selects the base address of the board. Jumper in or switch closed is a logical 0 and jumper out or switch open is a logical 1. A is 0x004000 B is 0x008000 C is 0x010000 D is 0x020000 E is 0x040000 F is 0x080000 G is 0x100000 H is 0x200000 Some boards have some of the jumpers/switches hard wired, others require you to set them certain ways. E.g. 12746H needs A out, G out, H in and 12749H claims that A, B, C, D, G, and H are all hardwired out. All boards appear as a single chunk of memory, so a 12749H board with 256KW can only appear at 0x000000-0x03ffff, 0x040000-0x07ffff, 0x080000-0x0bffff, or 0x0c0000-0x0fffff (these are the four 256KW chunks from 0 to 1024KW). Most boards appear to be limited to appearing below 1024KW. The 12746H appears to be limited to appearing below 512KW. -Frank McConnell

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MPU-401

by vance＠neurotica.com

I have the interface box for one of these, but not the card. Anyone know where I can get one? It's the 8-bit XT MIDI card. Peace... Sridhar

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Commodore SX-64 For Sale

by fecooper＠tva.gov

I have a Commodore SX-64 for sale. This is the semi-portable Commodore 64 with the built-in monitor. I think they are rather rare. Reply to: fecooper(a)tva.gov

23 years, 4 months

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Rare Mattel stuff for auction!

by vanluijk＠optonline.net

The Intellivision Computer Module: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1247&item=2086429973… Fathom and DragonFire: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1247&item=2086451470… Please make sure that you check my other auctions too! Regards, Eric

23 years, 4 months

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Radio Shack/Tandy 1400LT portable - anyone interested?

by collison＠cnri.reston.va.us

A Radio Shack/Tandy 1400LT portable - lightly used - looks new - with case, manuals, software, and optional CRT - anyone interested?

23 years, 4 months

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FPU, FAQ, and hardware for free

by arthur.russell＠teradyne.com

Jim, I stumbled on www.classiccmp.org and noticed your reply to William Donzelli's post (yesterday): > have done a lot of business with them. Although they still give me > grief when I bring the se30 in for its occasional upgrade (new disk, > max out the ram, now idly seeking an FPU for it. :) Is the FPU you're looking for the 68882? If so, I think I have one. I don't know what package types this was offered in, my vague recollection is that the one I have is about 1.5" square pin-grid array. Anyway, you're welcome to it if you're interested. In return (or in spite of this!) I have only one request: the FAQ link for the Classic Computing message board doesn't seem to work for me - I need it because I want to offer the rest of my old Apple hardware up for grabs, but I don't want to spam the list with things like: "I have a complete Apple][+ system with a fair number of expansion cards and Sider 10MB HD. The remainder of what I have is old Mac-era stuff, I think I have had to throw out all of my one-piece hardware (Pluses and SEs) but I have a complete Mac IIci, possibly a IIsi, and some PM6100 and Centris 610 form factor stuff that wants a home." Perhaps there is a subset of folks that are interested in providing a home to more old hardware? I'm located just north of Boston MA. All the best, Arthur

23 years, 4 months

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ldb4401 can be replaced by .....?

by david.ward＠rtc-systems.co.uk

LDB4401 is a mini data cassette produced by Philips. We currently have over 100 in stock in anyone is interested: http://www.rtc-systems.co.uk Rgds, David Ward Sales engineer --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.435 / Virus Database: 244 - Release Date: 30/12/02

23 years, 4 months

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IBM 2.88 floppy drive

by aw288＠osfn.org

Does anyone need a 2.88 meg floppy drive, IBM FRU 64F4148 (a Mitsubishi underneath)? Pulled out of something long ago, and I can only assume that it is good. Free for shipping, which ought to be about four bucks. First come first served! William Donzelli aw288(a)osfn.org

23 years, 4 months

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Tandy 1000TX and 1400LT

by timothy.sanford＠worldnet.att.net

I have 2 Tandy 1000 TXs, they are both 286s, although they lack hard drives. ELKS is the way to go for Linux on these machines. peabody

23 years, 4 months

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MPU-401

by 3sdiarftt02＠sneakemail.com

> >IIRC the MT-32 is a full length card. I'm fairly sure that back in > the > >day I picked one up. Can't remember how. The music from it was > superb, > >at least for the time -- probably still. I > > The MT-32 is a external box by Roland, really a fancy drum syth. > Since the > smarts were basically a chip, that chip found its way to sound cards. > Most > modern motherboards and sound cards still offer MPU-401 and MT-32 > emulation, even oddly enough if midi itself isn't supported. My mistake. A quick Google shows that I had a LAPC-1 -- an MT32 on a card.

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Looking for a Heathkit H-8 LED Display Cover

by nickmiller＠charter.net

I picked up a Heathkit H-8 the other day, well... I won an eBay auction but I got it for a good price. It looks to be in good condition and is full of cards but it is missing the red LED display cover. Does anyone know where I might find one? Also, are there any H-8 manuals out on the web? It would be nice to check this thing out a bit before I fire it up. My H-11 manuals were not much help. Thanks, Nick Miller

23 years, 4 months

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MPU-401

by 3sdiarftt02＠sneakemail.com

> the MPU-401 and MT-32. Speaking of which. What is an MT-32 like > compared > to the MPU-401? I've never seen one. IIRC the MT-32 is a full length card. I'm fairly sure that back in the day I picked one up. Can't remember how. The music from it was superb, at least for the time -- probably still. I think I played a lot of Wing Commander with it. Later I got a Sound Canvas, which I on-sold to a musical friend of mine. I think he got the MT-32 too. He used to have a Gravis which I lusted after somewhat, particularly because of the Gravis-only demos of the time. I should see if he still has any of that old stuff. He's a bit of a pack rat simply because he's always too busy to sort anything out. Chris J.

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HP Integral?

by glenslick＠hotmail.com

How would you go about dumping the SE ROM? Is that a board that plugs into one of the two expansion slots? Are the ROMs on the board socketed so you could remove them and read and dump them? Assuming that would be possible, I wonder what it would take to build a new board with the same functionality and ROM images. I have two IPCs, but no SE ROM for either. I have the BASIC ROM daughter board for the HP-UX ROM board for one of them, but not the other. I was going to try to come up with a way to dump the BASIC ROM, but never really got started with that project. -Glen >From: Joe <rigdonj(a)cfl.rr.com> >Reply-To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org >To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org >Subject: Re: HP Integral? >Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 20:03:28 > > Congradulations on the purchase of the IPC. I have several of them and >they're intersting machines. No but I'm not selling my SE ROM! If I ever >get my EPROM programmer working (Anybody got a service manual for the Data >I/O Unisite?), I may be able to dump the ROM. I also have the ROM for the >Technical BASIC. > > Joe _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus

23 years, 4 months

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Tandy 1000TX and 1400LT

by anthony_colello＠yahoo.com

Hello Everyone, Can anyone shed some light onto the possible value of the following computers: Tandy 1400LT portable computer (2 floppy drives & case) Tandy 1000TX (20MB hard drive) Both are in excellent working order and would love to know the collectability and value of them. Thanks for the help. - Anthony __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com

23 years, 4 months

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MPU-401

by trestivo＠concentric.net

I have a MPU-IPC-T Midi Processing Unit available. I believe this is mpu 401 compatable. I was going to put it up on Ebay but would rather see it go to someone here on the board. It contains the box, the 8 bit card, original manual and packaging. The receipt is still in the box and it shows a retail price of $119. It was used only a couple of times and is in excellent condition. If you would like more info or pics email me at trestivo(a)tarinc.com. Make an offer. thom

23 years, 4 months

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NCR Machines and other stuff

by vcf＠siconic.com

Anyone interested in what Duncan has? The Decision Mate V is a Z80-based machine that typically ran CP/M. I am pretty sure he's talking about an IBM 5150 and not 5100. At any rate, contact him directly. Reply-to: <lboyken(a)csapc.com> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 6 Jan 2003 12:33:58 -0600 From: Lucas Boyken <lboyken(a)csapc.com> Subject: NCR Machines To Whom It May Concern, I have some NCR machines that may be of interest. 2 PC6 machines which are 8088's. Also, two Decision Mate V machines with Memory Add-on to total 128K of base memeory and External Hard Drive, FH 10Mb Segate I believe. Further, I believe I have two old IBM orginal PC's, 5100's sound right. One of them has an add-on board to upgrade it to an 80386 chip. Beyond that, I have a mirad of memory boards, IO boards, etc. If any is of interest to you and your organization, please contact me, as I am thinking of throwing them out. Respectfully, Lucas W. Boyken Account Manager / Technical Representative Computer Systems Associates 619 Sumner Ave. Humboldt, IA 50548 Phone: (515) 332-2751 Company Phone: 800-222-7601 Fax: 515-295-5687 lboyken(a)csapc.com -- Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ International Man of Intrigue and Danger http://www.vintage.org * Old computing resources for business and academia at www.VintageTech.com *

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original apple portable

by cb＠mythtech.net

>> We recently purchased an original Apple portable, >> model #M5120, at a garage >> sale. It came in the original black carrying case >> with the Apple logo. We're >> searching for any information about it, with the >> goal of selling it >> eventually. Any suggestions anyone can offer will be >> greatly appreciated. I see these on the LEM Swap list from time to time... usually for about $100 or less. They don't seem to be anywhere near as valuable as one might think. In most cases they are in working order when offered (although its not too unusual to see them offered with a dead battery) -chris <http://www.mythtech.net>

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IBM 5114

by cb＠mythtech.net

>With APL you'll probably get $1500-$2000 for the lot, and likely more if you >sell the pieces separately. I, for one, would bid on the 5114 separately >as I >need one, but not the 5110. Really? I figured it would be worth more as a whole. But I guess it does make some sense to be willing to part out the 5114, and then just sell the 5110 with its manuals. This will definitly be the thought running thru my head for the next while... to sell or not to sell... how to put a price on the physical first computer you used. -chris <http://www.mythtech.net>

23 years, 4 months

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Engine confusion

by xds_sigma7＠hotmail.com

Not to beat a dead horse, but the last year a 273 could be had in a Barracuda was 1967. No ifs, ands, or buts. 1968 was the last year of the 273, period. Amusingly, one of my cars' emissions tests says it has a 283, stupid emissions testings place... In all the emissions things I have, the engine size is variously reported as 273, 283, 318, or 340, and yes it easily passed no matter which one it was thought to be. I guess a 74 with a 318 might be slow, wouldn't know, but I know E-bodies weigh a good deal more than my A-body. I have a 69 318 in my fastback, which despite having a two barrel and being backed with an automatic, used to regularly stomp ricers, well before I started restoring it of course.. I wish I had the 273 still, but that was replaced before my time, it suffered from an engine rebuild performed by the automotive equivalent of braindead monkeys. Anyway, if anyone wants further info about my cudas or whatnot, feel free to e-mail me offlist.. Will J _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

23 years, 4 months

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Oersted Ratings of DC300A and DC600 Tape Cartridges

by marvin＠rain.org

The subject says it all. I've checked on Google and get the *impression* that they are both the same at 550 Oersteds. Anyone know if this is truely the case? Thanks.

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Engine confusion

by loedman1＠juno.com

To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org From: Joe <rigdonj(a)cfl.rr.com> Subject: RE: TRS-80 fever on ebay?! Reply-To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org At 07:02 PM 1/6/03 -0500, you wrote: >> I have a '74 Barracuda that's being restored. The original 283 was tossed > 283? When did they start putting Ford engines in Plymouths? I think you mean 318. 283 would be a Chevy engine, Ford would be a 289. Best stick with computers guys !!! Rich

23 years, 4 months

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Sharp MZ-80K/A/B again

by avickers＠solutionengineers.com

Many years ago, I owned an MZ-80K. With it, were a whole stack of magazines, which (IIRC) were called Sharpsoft User Group, or something similar to that. Sadly, I sold that MZ-80K to a friend (along with all the mags), and they (comp & mags) have long since passed into oblivion. The thing is, those magazines were worth more than their weight in gold, in terms of information about the MZ-80 series computers; there was loads of type-in software, stuff about peeks & pokes, and so on & so forth. Thing is, I cannot find a single reference on the internet to Sharpsoft, save for some unrelated stuff, and a couple of references to cash registers. :( So, does anyone else remember the Sharpsoft mags (incidentally, they are unrelated to the UK-based Sharp Users Group), if so does anyone *have* any, and if so can I either buy/trade/borrow them? Thanks in advance! -- Cheers, Ade. B-Racing, "B" where the action is! http://www.b-racing.com

23 years, 4 months

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OT: RE: DMCA etc.

by Robert_Feldman＠jdedwards.com

In related news: <quote> Norwegian teenager acquitted in DVD film cracking case Tue Jan 7, 7:26 PM ET By DOUG MELLGREN, Associated Press Writer OSLO, Norway - Hollywood didn't get its happy ending when a Norwegian court acquitted a teenager of digital burglary charges for creating and circulating online a program that cracks the security codes on DVDs. Tuesday's ruling, a blow to the entertainment industry's drive to curtail illegal copying of its movies, was a key test in how far copyright holders can go in preventing duplication of their intellectual property. Jon Lech Johansen, who was 15 when he developed and posted the program on the Internet in late 1999, said he developed the software only to watch DVD movies he owned on a Linux-based computer that lacked DVD-viewing software. </quote> -----Original Message----- From: John Allain [mailto:allain@panix.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 4:46 PM To: CCTalk Subject: DMCA etc. For those of you nutz about the current efforts to make digital copyrights overly restrictive, here's a FUN place to visit, as regards to this problem. "END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR VIEWING ILLEGAL ART EXHIBIT" <g> http://www.illegal-art.org/contract.html If you allow popups, go here instead and it will pop the above. http://www.illegal-art.org John A.

23 years, 4 months

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HP 98564 - what is it?

by avickers＠solutionengineers.com

As per subject; I can't find anything on Google which matches HP 98564... I'm wondering if it's a typo, as it claims to be a 9000 series (so, either a 9564, a 9856, a 9854 or a 9864 is my guess), but can anyone shed any light? Ta. -- Cheers, Ade. Be where it's at, B-Racing! http://b-racing.com

23 years, 4 months

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Engine confusion

by rigdonj＠cfl.rr.com

At 08:04 PM 1/7/03 -0800, you wrote: > >To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org >From: Joe <rigdonj(a)cfl.rr.com> >Subject: RE: TRS-80 fever on ebay?! >Reply-To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org > >At 07:02 PM 1/6/03 -0500, you wrote: >>> I have a '74 Barracuda that's being restored. The original 283 was >tossed > >> 283? When did they start putting Ford engines in Plymouths? I think >you mean 318. > >283 would be a Chevy engine, Ford would be a 289. Best stick with >computers guys !!! > > Rich Argghh! Brain Fart! Joe

23 years, 4 months

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TRS-80 fever on ebay?!

by xds_sigma7＠hotmail.com

I think if I ever somehow had a drastic increase in cash flow, I would likely buy nearly every pre-1980 or so mopar I could get my hands on, especially 67-69 barracudas.. I dunno, 2 1967s just isn't enough... Of course, I would immediately be shot by my parents but yeah.. Will J _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus

23 years, 4 months

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Osborne OCC1

by CochraneS＠sgstool.com

I have come across an Osborne model OCC1 Serial # 134033. This unit has the 300 baud modem. It also has 5 1/4 disk with it. (SuperCalc, WordStar, Qbasic) The unit boots up and runs the software but after about 15 to 20 minutes it starts to overheat.(smoke) My question is - What is the selling price for a unit like this and where would be the best place to sell it? Thanks for your help, Steve Cochrane Director of Information Technology SGS Tool Company PO Box 187 Munroe Falls, OH 44262 (330)686.4194 ########################################### This message has been scanned by F-Secure Anti-Virus for Microsoft Exchange. For more information, connect to http://www.F-Secure.com/

23 years, 4 months

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MPU-401

by 3sdiarftt02＠sneakemail.com

> Do you know if there's any difference in performance between the > MPU-401 > and MT-32? Or is it simply a difference in implementation. [See previous comment about MT-32 vs LAPC-1] IIRC (and I've just proved how reliable my memory is :-\ ) the MPU-401 was a MIDI interface with no instruments and the MT-32 was an external module that required either a MIDI or serial interface. You would use the two together. [Of course, if I'd sent this to the right place first time this wouldn't be redundant now.] I distinctly remember having to play around with some mapping untilities to get the LAPC-1 to get even close to general MIDI and I'm fairly sure there were a bunch of sounds that simply weren't there. However, there were also a heap of sounds the MT-32/LAPC-1 did that weren't in the general MIDI list. I had multiple sound cards and I used to have fairly complicated channel and instrument mapping going on. I used to have a Miracle Piano Teaching System too, which had some nice sounds. Never did get all that far with it though. Anyone else have the optional CMS chips for the original Soundblaster 1.0? I remember a lot of Seirra games sounding a lot better with the extra channels. Damn I wish I'd kept that stuff now. Chris J. --- Sorry to vance-at-neurotica . com for the dupe, I need to pay more attention to the from: line....

23 years, 4 months

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ADMIN: Web Site, FAQ Status Update

by jss＠subatomix.com

The main pages of the web site have been changed to the new, simple layout. Go on over to http://www.classiccmp.org/ and check it out. Still to be updated are the various pages Mailman spits out when subbing, unsubbing, or changing options. The FAQ 2.0 is still not up, but I have put up the old 1997 FAQ (and the appropriate disclaimer :-) ). Remember that much of the information contained in the old FAQ (especially contact information!) is no longer applicable. Enjoy! -- Jeffrey Sharp

23 years, 4 months

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IBM 5114

by cb＠mythtech.net

>The hard drive for the System 23 was the IBM 5247. I have one (in the >garage) >it's a large cabinet-style drive that weighs about 120 lbs., and I have never >seen another (although I'm sure Sellam has one in storage). It came in two >varieties, as I recall, 17 or 33 MB. There was no hard drive option for the >5110 (or for that matter the 5100 or 5120). Well, I think I might have solved my hard drive mystery. Chalk it up to me having been too young to remember the hardware clearly. Armed with the info you gave me above, I did some calling around this morning to people that might have a clue as to what happened to the hard drive. Near as any of us can figure, the hard drive was never owned by my company... the backups were aquired when we bought a software company that developed the accounting package we used (which we later continued work on in house). So the hard drive belonged to the software company, and those guys kept their hardware, we just aquired the software rights. So now that I know there is no mystery hard drive for my 5110... I have to give some thought to if I want to sell the system. With this recent eBay fever over things like a TRS-80, I am pondering if I can get a pretty penny from my 5110. I could REALLY use the money towards a house purchase. (I've got the 5110 with both Basic and APL, a large assortment of manuals, a few tapes with software on them, and the 5114 floppy drive unit. I should also have a printer around, but I can't say for sure if the printer is still operational). Time to do some hunting on the possible value... and if that value is enough for me to part with it (it holds a bunch of sentimental value to me, as it was one of the first computers I ever played with... possibly THE first, I'd have to compare timelines against the Apple II I used in the late 70's) -chris <http://www.mythtech.net>

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Tandy 1000TX and 1400LT

by 3sdiarftt02＠sneakemail.com

> felt like digging.. Too bad I don't think I've got anything that'll > read > those 360K floppies anymore.. (If they're still good.) :-) I'm just about to get a 5.25" floppy drive up and running in my main PC. I ordered a Catweasel enhanced floppy controller and I recently found a Teac dual 5.25"/3.5" floppy drive which I hope works. (If anyone knows a good source for new 5.25" floppy drive cleaning disks in Perth, Western Australia I'd be most grateful for the heads-up.) Once I get them all running I'd love to help anyone read, write or image old disks, but I fear Australia is a long way away from most of the people on this list. Speaking of which, I've salvaged a whole bunch of original 5.25" disks for various programs. I'll post a list when I've sorted through it, if anyone's interested. Some of them have useful things like serial numbers written on the labels. > > > Minix? Is it the 1000 that has the 186, or is that the 2000? A quick Google shows that the 2000 was the first with a 186. I love the way that the Tandy used them as a CPU but by the time the 486 was out they were just being used for caching hard drive controllers. (I had a lovely VLB caching controller right up until I walked away from it about 3 years ago -- kicking myself now) Chris J.

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Fwd: H89, REMark, Sextant

by jfoust＠threedee.com

>Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2003 20:40:05 -0500 >From: Chris Hall <chhall(a)vt.edu> >To: jfoust(a)threedee.com >Subject: H89, REMark, Sextant > >Dear John, > >I have an old Heathkit H89 and many back issues of REMark and Sextant >magazines. I've got to get rid of them. Any interest or pointers to someone >who might have interst? > >Best regards, >Chris Hall

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Tandy 1000TX and 1400LT

by doug_jackson＠citadel.com.au

I have working 360K drives, and could image those disks for future reference. Doug Jackson Director, Managed Security Services Citadel Securix +61 (0)2 6290 9011 (Ph) +61 (0)2 6262 6152 (Fax) +61 (0)414 986 878 (Mobile) Web: <www.citadel.com.au> Offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra, Hong Kong, Boston > -----Original Message----- > From: David Holland [mailto:dholland@woh.rr.com] > Sent: Wednesday, January 08, 2003 1:34 PM > To: Classic Computer Talk > Subject: Re: Tandy 1000TX and 1400LT > > > Minix will run on the 8088..(If my memory serves correctly) It'll run > off of a 360K floppy if you feel like swapping disks.. (A couple of > 1.44 3.5" floppies made a better system tho) > > I've got the white binder from Prentice-Hall around here > somewhere if I > felt like digging.. Too bad I don't think I've got anything > that'll read > those 360K floppies anymore.. (If they're still good.) :-) > > Ameoba required the 386 (as did Minix-386 - of course) > > David > > On Tue, 2003-01-07 at 20:00, Doc Shipley wrote: > > On Tue, 7 Jan 2003, Ethan Dicks wrote: > > > > > > > > --- Doc Shipley <doc(a)mdrconsult.com> wrote: > > > > What about the same model - 1000TX - with the > original box & docs, > > > > keyboard, touchpad and a blazing Tandy internal 300bps modem? > > > > > > > > Assuming the answer is still "< shipping", is there a > Unix that runs > > > > on that goober? > > > > > > Minix? Is it the 1000 that has the 186, or is that the > 2000? Need > > > at lesat a 286 for Venix, IIRC, and a 386 for Linux and > other "modern" > > > stuff. The instruction sets aren't all that different, > but the MMUs > > > are. > > > > I think its an 8088.... > > > > /me shuffles off to check Minix's requirements.... > > > > Doc > > > > CAUTION - The information in this message may be of a privileged or confidential nature intended only for the use of the addressee or someone authorised to receive the addressee's e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify postmaster(a)citadel.com.au. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender and may not necessarily reflect the views of Citadel Securix. Feel free to visit the Citadel Securix website! Click below. http://www.citadel.com.au

23 years, 4 months

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Selling an old IBM AS400/9404

by scair＠charter.net

I'm selling an '89 IBM AS400/9404 and I'm trying to find out the appropriate price. Here are the specs. Anyone able to help me out? IBM AS400/9404 S/N 10-03a9a PTF Level: C4060230 Software Liscence Type: EUL OS release level: V2R3 Includes IBM RPG/400 software Tape Drive is a QIC1000 (includes 1 tape, blank as far as I know) 2 hard drive bays with 2 drives in each bay 1 10BaseT Ethernet adaper with manual Several misc plugins Add-on cards: (in the back) Amount Base number Part Number EC 1 2700 1 2615 1 2641 2 6152 1 6050 56F0392 899322 1 2623 1 2609 2 2641 1 2617 56F0392 899322 2 3122 56F0392 899322/second one is D48180 1 2587 56F0392 899322 It seems to boot up fine, although I don't have a monitor adapter for it so I can't say for sure. Reply via this list or to scair(a)charter.net (email preferred) Thanks!

23 years, 4 months

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Phonemark "Quick Data Drive" - info?, also WTD Commodore 15xx drive, info.

by philpem＠dsl.pipex.com

Hi all, A while ago I bought a rather unusual C64/VIC20 add-on - a "Quick Data Drive", presumably made by a company called Phonemark. After thumbing through the manual I found a few photos of the cartridges. From what I can gather, it's an early "stringy floppy" device that uses a cartridge filled with tape that's set in a continuous loop. The cartridges in the photos carry the branding "Entrepo". Now, the problem is, the manual mentions a "Master QOS Wafer" that contains the operating system for the drive - my drive is missing this. Also, I don't have any blank cartridges/wafers. For curiosity's sake, I removed the cover and noticed that it uses a BSR (what ever happened to them?) mechanism. After a quick search online, I found out that the Rotronics Wafadrive (sp?) uses a very similar, if not identical type of cartridge. Does anyone have a spare QOS cartridge and/or a few blanks they feel like parting with? I'm also trying to track down a Commodore 15xx disk drive - 5.25", 3.5", MFM, GCR, whatever, as long as it uses the Commodore serial bus. I'm also after any information on the Commodore serial disk drive interface. Ideally I'd like to use one of these drives for data storage. I was going to use a WesternDigital controller or a Super I/O chip and a floppy drive, but no-one seems to sell either "raw" FDCs or Super I/O ICs... MFM, GCR, I don't give a damn how it records the data on the disk. I've got a Mitsubishi 3.5" drive lying around gathering dust and I want to get it to do something useful! Thanks. -- Phil. philpem(a)dsl.pipex.com http://www.philpem.dsl.pipex.com/

23 years, 4 months

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Heathkit...

by SUPRDAVE＠aol.com

I've got a 1983 Heathkit catalog I was thinking about scanning each and every page and putting on my website. What's the best way to do this? I was thinking to scan every page in, resample to original size and save as .jpg so they can be read. Good enough? -- Antique Computer Virtual Museum www.nothingtodo.org

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Chip Upgrades for 11/23 (was Re: 11/03 system on eBay sold)

by healyzh＠aracnet.com

> DIBOL? Was there an actual COBOL for the 11? Cobol-11 and Cobol 81 ran on at least RSTS/E and RSX-11, I'm not sure if there were versions for RT-11, but I suspect there was, and I'm pretty sure DIBOL was available for RT-11. Zane

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Config info on HP1000 memory?

by glenslick＠hotmail.com

I have a copy of the manual 5955-4311 / Installation and Service Manual / High Performance Memory Systems. It covers the 2102E and 2102H Memory Controllers and the 12741A, 12746H, 12747H, 12779H, and 12780H Memory Modules. (But not the 12749H). My 2117F is configured with a 2101E Memory Controller, (3x) 12749H 256KW Memory Modules, a 12371A Memory Expansion Module, and a 12892B Memory Protect Module. I can pull the boards out of my system and tell you how the dip switches are set if that helps. -Glen >From: James Willing <jimw(a)agora.rdrop.com> >Reply-To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org >To: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org >Subject: Config info on HP1000 memory? >Date: Fri, 3 Jan 2003 09:49:44 -0800 (PST) > >In severe HP mode this week... <G> > >Does anyone have at hand the information for configuring HP memory boards >12747H and/or 12749H for use in an HP1000 (2117F) computer??? > _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

23 years, 4 months

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DMCA etc.

by allain＠panix.com

For those of you nutz about the current efforts to make digital copyrights overly restrictive, here's a FUN place to visit, as regards to this problem. "END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR VIEWING ILLEGAL ART EXHIBIT" <g> http://www.illegal-art.org/contract.html If you allow popups, go here instead and it will pop the above. http://www.illegal-art.org John A.

23 years, 4 months

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What am I missing here?

by classiccmp＠vintage-computer.com

Maybe I misread and saw an extra zero, but this looks crazy to me: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4193&item=2085217 285 What's so special about this machine? Note: I have absolutely no affiliation with this auction (although I wish I was the seller). Erik

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VAXserver 3100

by Fred.van.Kempen＠microwalt.nl

A VAXserver 3100 is usually the "high" model, with space for 2 5.25" devices in the lower drive bay (TZ30 and RRD42 come to mind), and then up to three 3.5" SCSI disks in the upper bay. It was often equipped with one to three RZ25-E's (400M, Seagate ST1480). The CPU is KA41 mostly; there are some KA42's out there, too. Console is usually on MMJ port 1, set to 9600/8/N/1. It *can* be on one of the other ports - dont ask me why, but I have seen several. :) These are good, reliable machines. They are a lil on the power-hungry side, but damn, they never give up. I have two, one running Ultrix 4.5, and one running OpenBSD 3.2. --fred

23 years, 4 months

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Phonemark "Quick Data Drive" - info?, also WTD Commodore 15xx drive, info.

by Fred.van.Kempen＠microwalt.nl

> I saw one at a hamfest - unfortunately She Who Must Be Obeyed > walked up behind me and said "If you buy that piece of junk, > you and your 'find' are sleeping outside." That should not be a problem, methinks. Make sure you use a double-layer floor in the tent (available from any military outlet) *and* properly wire the place for AC, so you can play with the puters. Problem fixed. :) --fred

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Phonemark "Quick Data Drive" - info?, also WTD Commodore 15xx drive, info.

by Fred.van.Kempen＠microwalt.nl

Philip, > type of cartridge. Does anyone have a spare QOS cartridge and/or a few > blanks they feel like parting with? I believe I have some of that stuff tucked away... I *did* have some of the Entrepo drives. And since I'm keeping my Commodore stuff around for my son (who currently is almost a year old, so, yes, he's gonna laugh his head of when I show him that "computer"..) I can probably miss some of the cartridges.. > I'm also trying to track down a Commodore 15xx disk drive > - 5.25", 3.5", MFM, GCR, whatever, as long as it uses the Got those, but wanna hang on to them. There *is* a project out there which lets you connect a C64/128 to your PC's parallel port, and you can then run a program on the PC which emulates N CBM 15xx drives.. you can mount/unmount disk images, and whatnot. I'll find the name of it. --fred

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