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by csmith＠amdocs.com

> -----Original Message----- > From: Mike Ford [mailto:mikeford@socal.rr.com] > Day). Individuals and businesses can bring in their old > computer equipment, > including monitors and hard drives. There is no charge for > this service. I would read that: "Give us some stuff so that we don't have to buy so much of it." > country. Computers that are unable to be rebuilt "will be recycled > responsibly to generate reusable materials," according to the > press release. ... and translated, this probably means: "Anything that we don't know what to do with will be turned into bicycle spokes and sent to China." > number. To confirm store hours and whether they will accept a > certain type > of computer equipment (especially anything unusual), people > can call the "We may not actually accept anything that we don't know what to do with, since it's expensive to make things into bicycle spokes." > store directly. People who bring in old computer equipment to > Staples during > this event can receive a $100 savings on a new computer with an Intel > Pentium 4 processor, or $20 off a purchase of $100 or more > for other Staples > products purchased during those two days. "... but buy some normal off-the-shelf stuff, please!" Chris Christopher Smith, Perl Developer Amdocs - Champaign, IL /usr/bin/perl -e ' print((~"\x95\xc4\xe3"^"Just Another Perl Hacker.")."\x08!\n"); '

24 years, 2 months

uVAX II + KFQSA + DSSI Drive and the last touch?

by gunther＠aurora.regenstrief.org

Hi, so I just came home from BSDcon 2002 (was nice to see all the old names as life people with noses in their faces.) Anyway I just came home and there my new KFQSA card I got on eBay was in the mail. So, now I can finally use some of my DSSI disks that I bought for the time I'd get a KFMSA, now I get to use the in my uVAX instead of having to bother with formatting that MFM disk :-). I don't know much about DSSI however and I'm not sure I have all the pieces I need. I have a KFQSA, a 50-60 pin cable, round and two connectors each side, then a bus cable, same number of pins to be connected to that round cable and 3 connectors, apparently for three drives. Good. But at the end of that cable is a male connector with about half as many pins. What is that for, please don't say it's a terminator, where the heck would I get such a terminator from? Could I just connect the round cable directly to one DSSI drive without that bus cable, such that I would not need that terminator? Then there are some DIP switches on the card, what are they for? And of course the drives have front panels and I have three drives and just one front panel. How essential is that front panel? Has anyone ever installed DSSI in a uVAX-II with the small cabinet? It's pretty tight in there. How about this: right now there is that cable for the RQDX3 that goes into the front part of the box and apparently is spliced there to connect to the MFM drive and the RX33/50 (?) floppy drive. What if I throw all this stuff out and use that flat cable to route the KFQSA into the front and hook up the DSSI drive where I have the MFM drive now and put in a TK50 where the RX50 is now. Anyone ever done that? I must also say I really appreciate the VAXBI and XMI busses with their zero-insertion force and their clean way of connecting peripherals all to the backplane instead of just anywhere in the front. The way these Q-BUS and UNIBUS cards are jammed into their slots with all the cables squeezed between those cards, and the cards all bent to make room for the cables and connectors is not beautiful, if not frightening. Isn't that terribly rough on the hardware? regards -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

24 years, 2 months

9track drive woes

by pat＠purdueriots.com

I've finally got my StorageTek 2920 9-track drive talking to my Emulex QT13 QBUS->PERTEC adaptor under VMS... It *appears* to read the tapes OK (I have no VMS formatted tapes, so I'm just guessing here), but when I try and INITIALIZE MUA0:, the drive spins the tape for a second and then gives me a "CC7" on its display and "Mach Chk" flashes. VMS calls it a 'parity error'. Anyone know what is going on with this thing? Thanks. -- Pat

24 years, 2 months

Rayovac 844b cmos batteries

by mythtech＠Mac.com

>OTOH I still have several cases of new old stock I am selling off. So if >you need an 840 or 844b 4.5v alkaline cmos battery, email me while I still >have them. 1/$5, 3/$10, 10/$20, and case of 60 for $50, all plus shipping. I wound up ordering some from MCM... so I am ok for now... thanks anyway. -chris <http://www.mythtech.net>

24 years, 2 months

9track drive woes

by rmurphy＠itm-inst.com

At 11:55 AM 2/17/02 -0500, Pat Finnegan wrote: >After cleaning, same problem. Now, when I try to copy data off the tape >using "COPY MUA0 NEWS.TAR", VMS gives me these errors: > >%COPY-E-READERR, error reading _MUA0:[].; >-RMS-F-RER, file read error >-SYSTEM-W-DATAOVER, data overrun >%COPY-W-NOTCMPLT, _MUA0:[].; not completely copied > >when I use dump, like "DUMP MUA0 /OUT=NEWS.DMP", it works just perfectly >fine, which leads me to believe it might be a VMS problem. Prior to now, >I was able to copy straight from the foreign mounted volume OK, but now >it's not working at all, even after I power-cycled the drive and the vax. When you DUMP the tape, DUMP uses a large buffer. When you use COPY, you get the default RMS buffer size, which is too small for the tape blocks. Use DUMP MUA0:/BLOCK=COUNT=1 to get the block size, then MOUNT/FOREIGN/BLOCK=xxx MUA0: to mount the tape with the right blocksize. COPY should then work. -Rick

24 years, 2 months

Fiche scanning redux

by tony.eros＠machm.org

I started playing with fiche scanning using an Intel QX3 microscope. This microscope comes has three built-in objectives -- 10x, 60x and 200x. The results are mixed, but tempting. I've put some sample images here: http://www.machm.org/fiche/fiche1.jpg 60x http://www.machm.org/fiche/fiche2.jpg 60x http://www.machm.org/fiche/fiche3.jpg 60x http://www.machm.org/fiche/fiche4.jpg 60x http://www.machm.org/fiche/fiche5.jpg 60x http://www.machm.org/fiche/fiche6.jpg 60x http://www.machm.org/fiche/fiche7.jpg 10x http://www.machm.org/fiche/fiche8.jpg 200x At the 60x magnification, it takes about 9 images to capture a single frame >from a fiche. I've put together a web page at http://www.machm.org/fiche/fiche.htm that roughly arranges the sample to show a sample frame from a VMS source listing fiche. I like the resolution, but need to find a way to expand the field of view. I'm sure I can rig up a scanning frame, but don't want to have to stitch multiple captures per frame. If I can get this to work, it would be a very affordable way to do high-quality fiche scans. Does anyone have any suggestions on how this might be improved? -- Tony

24 years, 2 months

ex DEC-field service people: what KC780 memory upgrade makes a KC785?

by gunther＠aurora.regenstrief.org

Hi, DEC field service veterans will know this: what exactly is the memory upgrade needed in the PDP11/03 console computer for the VAX 11/780 that makes it suitable for the VAX 11/785? I want to be able to search for such boards, so would need to know which it would be. Appreciate if you have an Mxxxx-AB number (e.g., M8044-DF ?) Thank you so much! -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

24 years, 2 months

Identify Magneto Optical Drive / Switch Settings?

by jhfine＠postoffice.idirect.com

I suspect this is quite on topic. I have acquired a 5 1/4" magneto optical disk drive that is equivalent to a Sony SMO S501. The label says it was put together by DYNATEK Automation Systems. I suspect that the two internals are a C501/D501 from Sony in any case with just the external box and power supply being from Dynatek. SW1 is an unusual rotary switch which is used to select the SCSI ID - I have tested that and confirmed that it works. The drive works quite well as the last drive in the daisy chain, so I presume that a terminator and terminator power are part of the selectable equipment. Of course, the drive works very well as the only drive on the host adapter. My question concerns SW2 which is an 8 position dip switch. On the Sony drive, there is ONLY an 8 position dip switch with 3 positions being used for SCSI ID. Might anyone have some documentation on which parts of the dip switch on the Dynatek drive are used and for what?

24 years, 2 months

HP1000 manuals on Ebay

by ojw＠dircon.co.uk

nothing to do with me, but recollecting the HP1000 discussions a while back I thought this may be of interest to someone: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem <http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1704075698> &item=1704075698 all the best oliver

24 years, 2 months

Radio Shack (Was: STAPLES STORES WILL TAKE OLD COMPUTERS)

by mythtech＠Mac.com

> At least that's what it was last week when I went into my local RS to >check on a 3v lithium battery for my NeXT cube. You mean they didn't stock it? I had a good laugh the other day when I went in to find a standard PC CMOS battery (the little blocks used in practically every PC thru 486's)... and it was a special order part... but two out of the 3 Mac battery styles (large AAish and small 1/2 AA) were standard stock and had pleanty on the racks. I suppose at least it is nice that ONE store doesn't think the Mac is an inferior product, not worthy of carrying parts for it (they also have a nice supply of ADB cables... only they call them S-Video :-) ) -chris <http://www.mythtech.net>

24 years, 2 months

STAPLES STORES WILL TAKE OLD COMPUTERS

by csmith＠amdocs.com

> -----Original Message----- > From: John Chris Wren [mailto:jcwren@jcwren.com] > A) Isn't the problem that *everything* is considered classic > by this group? That's a problem? Seriously, though, you'd likely get agreement from most of the group that there are a lot of Macs and peesees that certainly aren't classic, despite their on-topicness. :) The trouble is that we could never agree on _which_ ones... well, maybe we could agree that anything made by (the new) packard bell probably isn't. I don't know if there are any packard bell fans here, but most people I've spoken to about it specifically think the new company's never made anything good. Regrads, Chris Christopher Smith, Perl Developer Amdocs - Champaign, IL /usr/bin/perl -e ' print((~"\x95\xc4\xe3"^"Just Another Perl Hacker.")."\x08!\n"); '

24 years, 2 months

RS/6000 3xx

by torquil＠nyip.net

Hi, First, to introduce myself, I am new to the list. My name is Torquil MacCorkle III, I live in Lexington, Virginia. I have just now gotten into classic computers(namely, the RS/6000) thanks to my friend. I was wondering if anyone had a functional 3xx series RS/6000 which they would be willing to let go of for the cost of shipping? Thanks

24 years, 2 months

Effect of temperature cycles on electronics ?

by mcguire＠neurotica.com

On February 16, Tom Uban wrote: > What experience have people had with computer equipment being stored > in a unheated environment for 10-20 years, where the temperature runs > from -10 to 100 degrees at the extremes of the seasons? Does this > tend to kill ICs, caps, etc? I've had some problems with uneven thermal expansion and contraction cracking old PCB traces and solder joints. Not too badly, though. -Dave -- Dave McGuire St. Petersburg, FL "Less talk. More synthohol." --Lt. Worf

24 years, 2 months

HP 9825B

by steven_j_robertson＠hotmail.com

>There are 2 versions of the disk ROM according to the docs I have. The >older one had a tape cartidge that went along with it which included >routines to format the disk, put the system programs on the disk and so >on. The later ROM doesn't need the tape. They have different HP model >numbers, but I don't have the manual to hand to look them up OH... I see... :-( I've probably got the older ROMS as well. Thanks for the info. Steverob _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp.

24 years, 2 months

TRS 80

by rajackson＠oncomdis.on.ca

Hi, I have a TRS 80, colour monitor, kbd, 2 disc drives & tons of programs, and documentation. Needs a good home. everything worked the last time I checked, (15 yrs ago?) Worth any $ to anyone. R. A. Jackson rajackson(a)oncomdis.on.ca

24 years, 2 months

OT Microsoft Mail & News (was Re: OT: But too funny...)

by ken＠seefried.com

From: Sellam Ismail <foo(a)siconic.com> > If people are still using MS Outlook inspire of all the viruses and crap > that have plagued that pathetic piece of shit in the past few years then > they not only deserve whatever damage gets done to their system via such > vehicles but they shouldn't be allowed to use e-mail at all since they > only end up contributing to the greater problem by running it! Thankfully, most people accept the hypocracy of not saying something so juvinile about sendmail. Ken

24 years, 2 months

Fujitsu/Amdahl Bubble Memory System?

by ken＠seefried.com

From: Joe <rigdonj(a)cfl.rr.com>> >Didn't some of the NEC or some other japanese brand laptop use bubble >memory? I wonder if it's for one of those? There have certainly been laptops that use bubble memory (Grid being the canonical example), but this device is much too big to be for a laptop. Interestingly, it seems the caridges have been used in an Anritsu oscilliscope (the 620J?). Ken

24 years, 2 months

Docs/Supplies for DEC LN03R printer?

by r_beaudry＠hotmail.com

Hello all, Today I was given a Digital LN03R ScriptWriter. This is a serial, postscript printer. It started life as an LN03, and received the "R" upgrade on 12/8/87. It is serial number 007 (NOT a typo), and I have been told it may have been originally a prototype for the LN03 series. Surprisingly, Windows 98 (and 2K) have a driver for it, and when I hooked it up, the test page printed beautifully! The power-on page reports it is version 47.2, as well as listing the fonts installed, and the setup. What I need to know is: 1) Does anyone have docs for this printer that I could borrow long enough to make copies of? At a minimum, I'd like the settings for the DIP switches on the rear of the unit. It's set up now for 9600 baud, and that's a bit slow. I'm hoping it can go faster... 2) Does anyone know where I can get toner, drums, and other consumables for this printer?? 3) Obviously DEC software would support this printer, but does anyone know of any MS-DOS, or maybe even CP/M programs that would support this printer? Thanks! Rich B. _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx

24 years, 2 months

Pennsylvania tech

by foo＠siconic.com

Hi guys - thanks for that story - in fact I am reading from Artifacts and discussing technology at the library in Intercourse, Lancaster County, on April 15th - I am fascinated by Amish technology... all best, Christine >From: Sellam Ismail >To: >CC: >Subject: Re: Programmeren van de 6502 >Date: Sat, 16 Feb 2002 07:15:01 +0000 (UTC) > >On Sat, 16 Feb 2002, Carlos Murillo wrote: > > > >Where else do they speak Dutch besides some rural parts of Pennsylvania > > >where they generally shun technology? :) > > > > The "Pennsylvania dutch" are actually german, for all I know. > > Seems that like a case of one person saying "deutsche" and > > another hearing "dutch". At least that's the explanation > >Wow, I'm doubly ignorant. You are, of course, correct :) > > > that I heard from a native. This native was born in a farm, > > then went to Drexel university, and now he's a phd and a top > > programmer of web applications for research purposes. So > > not all "Pennsylvania dutch" are technology averse. His > > dad, still a farmer, uses a Mac. So they even have taste > > in technology. > >That would probably make a terrific story for Christine Finn. Would you >mind passing along his contact information in private e-mail? > >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 * > ________________________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: Click Here

24 years, 2 months

Fujitsu/Amdahl Bubble Memory System?

by ken＠seefried.com

I have been lucky enough to pick up some new bubble memory gear, and now I'm trying to figure out what I have. Any hints appreciated. Apparently, this is a FBM-U502GU-J Fujitsu bubble memory cartridge system. The drive is roughly 3"w x 2.5"h x 7"d, and consists of a 3-board sandwitch. It uses FBM-C128GA bubble memory cartridges. Interestingly, many of the cartridges that I got have "Amdahl" stickers on them. Anyone seen this sort of thing before? Ken

24 years, 2 months

More drives for the project

by mythtech＠Mac.com

>> Apple PC 5.25 Drive (DC-37) - was this for connecting to a PC or a special >> card in the Mac? > >I think the latter, to allow a Mac to read/write PC disks. I have an >Apple book on designing add-on cards for the Mac, and one of the design >examples is the PC-compatible disk controller. It uses a 765 chip in the >obvious way. > >I am not sure if that card was ever a commerical product, but something >similar might have been, > >I think the drive is just a standard PC disk drive in an Apple case. The drive came in two flavors. In both cases, the drive was the same, the change was the controller card. One version came with an SE PDS controller card, the other came with a NuBus controller card. In either case, the card works ONLY with either the SE (800k or FDHD), or the Mac II, no other NuBus Macs. You need the card to control the floppy drive, but I believe you are correct, it is just a standard PC drive in an Apple case. I have one with the SE card. There were also 3rd party PC drives that hooked up to the standard Disk Drive port on all the early macs, but I don't think Apple ever made one like that. -chris <http://www.mythtech.net>

24 years, 2 months

More drives for the project

by aek＠spies.com

> Apple PC 5.25 Drive (DC-37) - was this for connecting to a PC or a special > card in the Mac? It connects to a Nubus card with a 765-style floppy disc controller There is mention of it in the original Mac cards and drivers book. >From memory, the card doesn't support super-slot address space decoding.

24 years, 2 months

HP Calculator on ebay

by rigdonj＠cfl.rr.com

I used to and I'm sure Tony D does but I doubt that he'd use E-OverPay. I went ahead and put a moderate bid on the stuff but most of the other stuff is ballast as far as I'm concerned. Does anyone know what the "node locator" is for? Thanks for the notice. Joe At 01:27 AM 2/16/02 -0600, you wrote: > >#1705353697 > >Who was it here who collects these? > >-Toth > >

24 years, 2 months

seek info for Ciprico Rimfire 3200

by aek＠spies.com

> I'm looking for any information I can find on the Ciprico Rimfire 3200 VME > SMD controller, and ideally drivers for it to run under SunOS 4.1 I should have this in storage. I'll try to pull it out in the next week or so.

24 years, 2 months

HP 9825B

by steven_j_robertson＠hotmail.com

I have a HP 9825B, 9885 floppy disk drive, and ROM cart for that specific disk. I can run the system and it tries to talk to the disks but gives an error when accessing the drive. It seems like the computer doesn't have all the disk routines that it needs to talk to the floppy. Are all the disk routines included on the one ROM or do I need another ROM with those routines? Thanks, SteveRob _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp.

24 years, 2 months

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