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Diagnosing a non-working Mac Performa 476?

by DAW＠yalepress3.unipress.yale.edu

> From: Hans B Pufal > > Chris wrote: > > > So you would press Command-Option-P-R. Hold these down right after > > hearing the startup bong, and continue to hold them until you hear the > > Mac bong again. It is recommended that you do this until it bongs 3 > times > > total (just keep holding them down). I don't know exactly why, but that > > is what Apple's TIL suggests. > > Being an Apple newbie, what is TIL and where can I get one? > > -- hbp > > "Technical Information Library". It can be found at Apple's website. http://www.info.apple.com/new/site5/ -- --- David A Woyciesjes --- C & IS Support Specialist --- Yale University Press --- (203) 432-0953 --- ICQ # - 905818 Mac OS X 10.1 - Darwin Kernel Version 5 Running since 01/22/2002 without a crash

23 years, 10 months

[CCTECH] OpenVMS/DEC Alpha question

by DAW＠yalepress3.unipress.yale.edu

> From: Erik S. Klein > > I'm not sure if this is yet an appropriate question for this > list, but it has to be close. > > I have a DEC Alpha 1000/266 (nearly 10 years old, right?) > running OpenVMS 6.2 and I'm having what should be a simple > problem with it. . . > > The system boots to the console fine. From that point, when > I boot from the boot device I get an error indicating that > there is insufficient disk space on that boot device for one > or more processes. This error cycles and the machine never > boots to the operating system, so I'm never at a point where > I can clean up the offending disk. > > I know there has to be a way to fix this. I'm sure it's > probably really simple, too. I'm just not familiar enough > with this operating system or machine to know what to do. > > Are there any OpenVMS sages out there with any suggestions? > > Erik S. Klein > _______________________________________________ > I'm not sure what the incantation is, but booting to single-user mode should help you out. At least get it up enough to clean house. -- --- David A Woyciesjes --- C & IS Support Specialist --- Yale University Press --- (203) 432-0953 --- ICQ # - 905818 Mac OS X 10.1 - Darwin Kernel Version 5 Running since 01/22/2002 without a crash _______________________________________________ cctech mailing list cctech(a)classiccmp.org http://www.classiccmp.org/mailman/listinfo/cctech

23 years, 10 months

[CCTECH] LIST ADMIN

by jwest＠classiccmp.org

Greetings fellow classiccmp'ers For the next few weeks or so - I've decided that I need a total break from list administration - a "vacation" if you will. I'll still be on the list and read it (the threads that interest me) actively as always, but ALL list administration/moderation/management duties need to be temporarily handled by someone else for a bit. Effective immediately any questions, comments, requests, suggestions, complaints, etc. relating to either the cctech or cctalk lists should be directed to Jeff Sharp. During my "list admin vacation" he is to be considered completely empowered to make any and all decisions relating to either cctalk & cctech. I have asked him to check with me before implementing any really major changes, as I will definitely be taking list administration back over in the near future. This will also allow some renewed focus on getting the list FAQ whipped into shape, some much needed changes to the classiccmp website, and yes, the classiccmp mailing list archives getting straightened out (and searchable). As a side note, once I get back from my "vacation" I will likely need a few volunteers to help approve non-member postings, etc. I try to do that many times a day right now, but it would be nice if a few other people checked too once in a while to ensure things are timely. Regards, Jay West _______________________________________________ cctech mailing list cctech(a)classiccmp.org http://www.classiccmp.org/mailman/listinfo/cctech

23 years, 10 months

Tandy 1000 for sale

by RichardPRic＠aol.com

FOR SALE. TANDY 1000 w/2 5-1/4" DRIVES, KEYBOARD, CPU, 12" MONITOR (COLOR OR MONO). MAKE BO RICHARDPRIC(a)AOL.COM.

23 years, 10 months

MS-DOS CD Burning Software and MAKEISO

by mythtech＠mac.com

>Burning both audio cd's and um, archival copies of >Playstation games (they were one of the first/best apps to do DAO copies >back when >the PSX first came out). What luck have you had in duping a PSX disc? Does it work native or do you still need a "mod" of some kind on the PSX deck? I ask because I am still on the search for a non-"mod" way of doing backups. And honestly, I am really only looking to do backups (no really I am). My nephew likes to borrow my PSX discs now that I don't really play them much any more, only he doesn't seem to grasp what a jewel case is, and more often then not, I would get them back so scratched they would no longer play. So I am looking for a way to backups so I can go back to loaning him games and not worry about them being destroyed. -chris <http://www.mythtech.net>

23 years, 10 months

[CCTECH] OpenVMS/DEC Alpha question

by classiccmp＠mail.vintage-computer.com

I'm not sure if this is yet an appropriate question for this list, but it has to be close. I have a DEC Alpha 1000/266 (nearly 10 years old, right?) running OpenVMS 6.2 and I'm having what should be a simple problem with it. . . The system boots to the console fine. From that point, when I boot from the boot device I get an error indicating that there is insufficient disk space on that boot device for one or more processes. This error cycles and the machine never boots to the operating system, so I'm never at a point where I can clean up the offending disk. I know there has to be a way to fix this. I'm sure it's probably really simple, too. I'm just not familiar enough with this operating system or machine to know what to do. Are there any OpenVMS sages out there with any suggestions? Erik S. Klein _______________________________________________ cctech mailing list cctech(a)classiccmp.org http://www.classiccmp.org/mailman/listinfo/cctech

23 years, 10 months

What is this? Looks like maybe a VAX of some sort..

by Innfogra＠aol.com

The pallet in the upper right of the second picture are the three UPSs. The Pallet in the upper left of the second picture is the HP 7820? Which I think is actually a 7920 50 Meg removable pack disk drive. My 1981 HP catalog lists them at $14,000 to 18,000 new. The pallet on the bottom right of the second picture is the HP 2608 printer, a 400 LPM printer. In 1981 list price was $9,900. The pallet in the lower left of the second picture is a printer in a crate. It does not look like another HP printer from what little I can see. I think the first picture is a MicroVAX system with the RA Disk drive on the top. I think it is the one listed at $154,000+ and called disk memory unit.

23 years, 10 months

Diagnosing a non-working Mac Performa 476?

by DAW＠yalepress3.unipress.yale.edu

> From: Brian Chase > > > First thing to do would be re-initialize the "parameter RAM." Hit > > command-alt-p-r on power up. (I have seen corrupted PR cause this > > kind of problem.) There are also a couple of things that you can > > (very safely) reset with other hot-keys. You'll have to look them > > up, though. > > ... I tried the > command-alt-p-r thing with the existing batteries without luck, but > then there's no Alt key on this particular keyboard (Apple Keyboard II). > It only has command, ctrl, and option meta keys.. > > There is no [alt] key, because it's a.k.a. [option] key on later keyboards... :) The PRAM reset sequence is [command][option][P][R] I just may have some helpful pdf files around. Send me a note directly, and let me know as much of the machine name/type as you can. -- --- David A Woyciesjes --- C & IS Support Specialist --- Yale University Press --- (203) 432-0953 --- ICQ # - 905818 Mac OS X 10.1 - Darwin Kernel Version 5 Running since 01/22/2002 without a crash

23 years, 10 months

drive "hood" parts[was: RE: DEC SDI drives]

by DAW＠yalepress3.unipress.yale.edu

> From: Gunther Schadow > > Joe wrote: > > > At 12:14 PM 6/3/02 -0400, you wrote: > > > >>>From: Andreas Freiherr > >>> > >>>Gunther Schadow wrote: > >>> > >>>>... Then you can open the hood just like > >>>>in my car, check the alternator belt and I just haven't found the > >>>>oil dip stick yet :-). > >>>> > >>>My trouble with it is that the "hood" always bounces back on the rear > >>>part of my head, because the pressurized gas retainers have lost their > >>>magic smoke in the cause of the years. I am convinced it's impossible > >>>and perhaps even dangerous to repair (i.e., to repressurize) them, but > >>>is there a known good source for spare parts? > >>> > > > > > > Auto parts houses carry replacement struts. I bought a pair from > Discount Auto Parts. I think the cost was less than $8 each but that was a > couple of years ago. > > > Hehe, see, told ya, it's just like with a car. I usually go to Autozone, > but haven't checked on these struts yet. But then there is always a > poor man's hood prop rod that can be used :-) > > -- Of course, there's always the quick way to repair a strut that lost it's gas... Vise Grips (locking pliers). They're also an excellent replacement for the seat recliner lever. :) Then they're always at your side... -- --- David A Woyciesjes --- C & IS Support Specialist --- Yale University Press --- (203) 432-0953 --- ICQ # - 905818 Mac OS X 10.1 - Darwin Kernel Version 5 Running since 01/22/2002 without a crash

23 years, 10 months

MS-DOS CD Burning Software and MAKEISO

by Robert_Feldman＠jdedwards.com

Richard, Goldenhawk also offers a freeware CD2CD.EXE program. Is this the one you are refering to? Bob -----Original Message----- From: Richard Erlacher [mailto:edick@idcomm.com] Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 11:18 PM To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org Subject: Re: MS-DOS CD Burning Software and MAKEISO I've had access to lots of software for burning/duplicating CD's, and there's been none that produced results better than the freeware called CD2CD. A web search should turn this up. I've yet to see a package, under Windows or any other OS that surpasses it in reliability. In view of that, I'd not pay more than $0.01 for anything else. Dick ----- Original Message ----- From: "Feldman, Robert" <Robert_Feldman(a)jdedwards.com> To: <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> Sent: Monday, June 03, 2002 9:26 AM Subject: MS-DOS CD Burning Software and MAKEISO > I wasn't following the thread closely, and have deleted the posts, but I > want to add to the thread about burning ISO format CD's. > > I just ran across the following URL on another list. They sell ($39.00) > MS-DOS based CR-ROM burning software (16-bit and 32-bit), including a > MAKEISO program, that might be of interest. > > http://goldenhawk.com/dos_body.htm > > > Bob >

23 years, 10 months

DEC 3000/800 diag LEDs

by rschaefe＠gcfn.org

Anyone know where I might be able to find out what the diag LEDs on my new '800 are telling me? I haven't been able to find much googling, but I might not be using the correct incantation. The LEDs stay on FD. I've tried with and without the red shorting jumper in the printer MMJ, with a vt320 on the printer MMJ, and with a vt320 on the DB25 port via an H8575-A both with and without the jumper. I do have a 3W3 cable to try the PMAGD-AA, but without a keyboard and mouse I really don't want to drag out the 21" monitor unless I have to. On a side note, what kind of keyboard and mouse does this use? Something compatible with an LK401, as in all I need is a little adapter box, or is it more complex than that? Bob

23 years, 10 months

The Future End of Classic Computing

by mythtech＠mac.com

>To go back to the hammer for a moment, if I go out and buy a hammer and >bash somebody's head in with it, then I am guilty of murder. The company >that made the hammer, and the shop that sold it to me, are not. And >that's how it should be. Scary thing is... here in the US, it doesn't seem to work that logically. People have been sueing gun manufacturers off and on because they made the gun that was used to kill someone. I don't know if anyone has WON a suit, but I do know the suits have been filed (and win or loose, you are costing the gun maker needless legal troubles). Sueing people has become so much the norm here... that the government has had to step in and offer insurance backing for the companies cleaning up the world trade center... because the companies know ALREADY that there will be lawsuits when they are done, and without insurance, they know they will be sued into bankruptcy. AND, since it is such a known fact that they will be sued... no insurance company was willing to insure them, which meant they weren't willing to do the work... so the government had to step in and offer backing. F-ing scary! Remember, this is the country that awarded 3 million dollars to a lady because she put her hot coffee in her lap, and then spilled it... and was able to sue McDonalds because the coffee was too hot and it burned her (yes, there is more to that story, but the fact that she was even able to get to trial is just f-ed up... where is the personal responsibility in this country?!?) -chris <http://www.mythtech.net>

23 years, 10 months

MS-DOS CD Burning Software and MAKEISO

by Robert_Feldman＠jdedwards.com

I wasn't following the thread closely, and have deleted the posts, but I want to add to the thread about burning ISO format CD's. I just ran across the following URL on another list. They sell ($39.00) MS-DOS based CR-ROM burning software (16-bit and 32-bit), including a MAKEISO program, that might be of interest. http://goldenhawk.com/dos_body.htm Bob

23 years, 10 months

HP 1000 E-Series

by xds_sigma7＠hotmail.com

Since I got nothing from posting to CCTech, I'll try CCTalk... Ok, I was feeling brave so I stuck power into the sucker and turned it on.. no magic smoke or burnt smell, lol, but I'm wondering if its normal for the extend light and the rox of lights for the registers yo light up and stay lit up. Will J _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp.

23 years, 10 months

bunch of 670mp hardware in California on Ebay

by fernande＠internet1.net

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2028760587 Chad Fernandez Michigan, USA

23 years, 10 months

The prices on ebay are going UP

by dwightk.elvey＠amd.com

>From: "Will Jennings" <xds_sigma7(a)hotmail.com> > >I thought such things were in some way against Ebay's user agreement or >something? Just wondering... > >Will J >> The closest I could find was this below. I'm not sure if it pertains to auto bidding? I don't know what a robot exclusion header is?? Dwight 7.Access and Interference. Our web site contains robot exclusion headers and you agree that you will not use any robot, spider, other automatic device, or manual process to monitor or copy our web pages or the content contained herein without our prior expressed written permission. You agree that you will not use any device, software or routine to bypass our robot exclusion headers, or to interfere or attempt to interfere with the proper working of the eBay site or any activities conducted on our site. You agree that you will not take any action that imposes an unreasonable or disproportionately large load on our infrastructure. Much of the information on our site is updated on a real time basis and is proprietary or is licensed to eBay by our users or third parties. You agree that you will not copy, reproduce, alter, modify, create derivative works, or publicly display any content (except for Your Information) from our website without the prior expressed written permission of eBay or the appropriate third party.

23 years, 10 months

[CCTECH] Cards to Identify

by Andreas.Freiherr＠Vishay.com

Hello again, not quite the kind of things I am collecting, so I need help with finding out what precisely this is, and if somebody might be looking for it. I saved a couple of boards from getting scrapped, and if nobody wants them in total, I'll be happy with the chips alone (all the significant ones are in sockets, so I needn't even solder to harvest ;-). So, heads up please if you know something about one of these boards or want to have one. Sorry, no pictures available (yet). According to date codes, all of the boards must be from late 1983 or 1984. The boards _look_ OK, but I cannot test any of them. 1) Ungermann-Bass ISA board, the old extra long format (approx. 340mm or 13.4"), appears to be a 2261A type Ethernet adapter (?), has 18 DRAM chips, Intel 80186, C82586, NEC D8255, 24-pin chip with heat sink (glued on, so I cannot read what's on the chip itself). At the panel, there is a 15-pin sub-D female connector with posts for retaining screws (didn't someone mention lately that some manufacturers had different opinions about the slide-lock retainer for AUI interfaces?) and a red 5mm LED. 2) Ungermann-Bass motherboard, approx. 385mm * 305mm (15.15" * 12"), marked "LPB3 6600" or "LPB3 MODEL 6410", with Z80A CPU, 2 Z80 CTCs, 64kb DRAM (32 * 4116), EPROM (I guess a 2716, did not peel off the sticker yet). Near the center of one of the long edges is a 10-pin power connector: +5, +5, GND, GND, +12, -12, GND, +24, -5, GND. Along one of the short edges are three 50-pin Berg-style connectors (no recognizable description, but two of them appear to be driven mainly by a bunch of 74LS374s). At opposite corner: 10-position LED array, 8-position switch array. Along the other long edge, an I/O board can be fitted, and there are two different boards fitted to the two motherboards I have: 2a) "MODEL 6402A": 2 * RS232, female 25-pin sub-D connector, labelled "SERIAL PORT 1" and "SERIAL PORT 2"; 1 * IEEE 488 (labelled so), real-time clock (guess so, there is an OKI MSM5832 chip, a crystal, and a 3.6V NiCd battery). Other chips: Z80ADART, Z80APIO, TMS9914A (IEEE488 controller), Z80ADMA. 2b) "MODEL 6401": 4 * RS232, female 25-pin sub-D connector, labelled "SERIAL PORT 1" through "...4", then "PARALLEL PORT 5" and "PARALLEL PORT 6". Chips: Z80APIO, 2 * Z80ASIO. 3) Qbus-like board, supposedly a CPU, handles made by DEC, board is 4 slots wide, labelled "PCS" (is that PCS CADMUS?), has Motorola MC68000L10, 4k SRAM (2*6116), 16k EPROM (2*2764), clock chip (MM58167), battery. Between the handles, there are two 40-pin 3M connectors (Berg style). The EPROMs have stickers saying MINITOR MINITOR R900.123 R900.123 E9 2.200LO E10 2.200HI Any hints? - In case you want to trade: I am still looking for a sound card for my friend's IBM PS/2 (Microchannel). I cannot buy one of those currently offered on eBay because they again won't ship outside U.S. - darn! -- Andreas Freiherr Vishay Semiconductor GmbH, Heilbronn, Germany http://www.vishay.com _______________________________________________ cctech mailing list cctech(a)classiccmp.org http://www.classiccmp.org/mailman/listinfo/cctech

23 years, 10 months

1-800-DIGITAL

by gunther＠aurora.regenstrief.org

Hi, well, I made the call, tried to that is. Because of the bad power cable in the old BA23 enclosure. You were supposed to get a replacement when calling this number. However, as could have been expected, that number is no longer in service. The compaq number you are redirected to get's you into the world of compaq^H^H^H^H^H^HHP PC products. Not exactly where one would expect anyone to know about old promises that DEC made. I will make myself a replacement cable by cutting the old one and then just interposing wires with pigtails and a bit of electric tape around. I'll also use thicker cable. How hard can it be. -Gunther -- Gunther Schadow, M.D., Ph.D. gschadow(a)regenstrief.org Medical Information Scientist Regenstrief Institute for Health Care Adjunct Assistant Professor Indiana University School of Medicine tel:1(317)630-7960 http://aurora.regenstrief.org

23 years, 10 months

The prices on ebay are going UP

by xds_sigma7＠hotmail.com

I thought such things were in some way against Ebay's user agreement or something? Just wondering... Will J _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com

23 years, 10 months

Making an MMJ to DE25-F adapter

by Antonio.Carlini＠riverstonenet.com

>Unfortunately, my MMJ to DB25 adapter is made in such a way that I can't >see inside to tell which wires go to which pins. All I can do is assume >that the wire colors are the "standard" colors, i.e. green/red in the >center, black/yellow one pair out, etc. You can do a lot better than assume: use a multimeter and see what goes where! If you don't have a meter, try a bulb, a battery and some wires :-) Unless you enjoy guesswork, wiring details are to be found in the OpenVMS FAQ http://www.openvms.compaq.com/wizard/openvms_faq.html >I found a source to sell me an adapter to do exactly what I need (this >adapter is what I thought I was getting in the first place, I didn't >realize I was getting a "make it yourself kit"). So I figured I might as >well order it and save myself a lot o f headaches. It should be here >tomorrow. But you are missing out on so much fun :-) Antonio

23 years, 10 months

drive "hood" parts[was: RE: DEC SDI drives]

by xds_sigma7＠hotmail.com

Don't leave out the junkyard! I'd bet I could get them from Subarus like mine for free, they don't charge for stuff like emblems, etc... At worst, I'd say the junkyard I go to would want $1.49 for one, plus tax... Will J _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com

23 years, 10 months

[CCTECH] PDP-11/60 in UK on eBay

by Antonio.Carlini＠riverstonenet.com

> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2028620247 The seller is Swan Computers. This was up for 500UKP the other week and attracted no bids. They also appear to have parted out a VAX 8650 and a PDP-11/70 too. OTOH it seems to be reasonably common practice when acquiring the Nth large machine to strip the useful bits (boards, cables, cab kits, PSUs etc.) and ditch the cabinet to save on storage costs. So maybe these boards have been out of a machine for quite a while now. Antonio

23 years, 10 months

[CCTECH] Cards to Identify

by pete＠dunnington.u-net.com

On Jun 3, 15:23, Andreas Freiherr wrote: > yes, I also remember having seen PDP-11/VAX peripherals controlled by a > 68000. However, with this board, I am not quite sure if it is Qbus or > UNIBUS at all. I'd have to trace the connections, but before doing so, > my suspicion is that this was some different kind of system with the > Motorola centipede being the main processor. > > And, no, I did not notice any particular driver chips like the 1488/1489 > (or maybe 75188/75189, or some of those 8-pin chips from the DLV-11/J, > or...). The absence of such chips together with the large number of pins > makes me think this might be a separate memory bus, similar to what the > MicroVAX II had. To me, this sounds like a CADMUS 68000 CPU, made in Germany. I've not had much experience of them, but I've seen a couple. They used a 68000 (or maybe 68010), on a quad-height card, in a Q-Bus backplane. It's a long time since I've seen one, but I seem to remember an over-the-top memory connection, not unlike a microVAX. I do remember that a lot of the support boards didn't have handles, and tended to sag, so that they had to have bits of folded card and BluTak inserted to stop them shorting together after a few years. The CADMUS systems I saw ran UNIX, a System III derivative, I think, and were used in the Department of Building at the Heriot-Watt University. I've just had a look to see if I still have any Cadmus docs, but I can't find any :-( -- Pete Peter Turnbull Network Manager University of York

23 years, 10 months

What was that mystic Commodore 6509 computer?

by gunther＠aurora.regenstrief.org

There was this computer Commodore was going to make and then pulled out of the market. It was based on the 6509 CPU, I guess right before the 6510 / C64. I thought then as now that the case was especially nicely shaped (such beautiful round corners, reminescent of my 91 Chevy Caprice.) I still remember when all those boards came onto the surplus market in a German electronics mail order catalog. When Commodore pulled them all from the market. I actually bought one back then, because I needed a replacement SID or something like that (I don't remember.) So, now I was looking for something in my old junk box and that board fell back into my hands. I think I don't need it any more, may be there is some collector here who would appreciate that board and bring it to life? Nothice that this is not a running system. It's just a mother board and all ROMs are pulled. The 6509 is on there and I'll be darned if it wasn't still good. cheers, -Gunther -- Gunther Schadow, M.D., Ph.D. gschadow(a)regenstrief.org Medical Information Scientist Regenstrief Institute for Health Care Adjunct Assistant Professor Indiana University School of Medicine tel:1(317)630-7960 http://aurora.regenstrief.org

23 years, 10 months

drive "hood" parts[was: RE: DEC SDI drives]

by rigdonj＠cfl.rr.com

At 12:14 PM 6/3/02 -0400, you wrote: >> From: Andreas Freiherr >> >> Gunther Schadow wrote: >> > >> > ... Then you can open the hood just like >> > in my car, check the alternator belt and I just haven't found the >> > oil dip stick yet :-). >> >> My trouble with it is that the "hood" always bounces back on the rear >> part of my head, because the pressurized gas retainers have lost their >> magic smoke in the cause of the years. I am convinced it's impossible >> and perhaps even dangerous to repair (i.e., to repressurize) them, but >> is there a known good source for spare parts? Auto parts houses carry replacement struts. I bought a pair from Discount Auto Parts. I think the cost was less than $8 each but that was a couple of years ago. Joe

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