- test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org - classiccmp.org

by pjoules＠enterprise.net

Lawrence Walker said: >Check out the Portfolio home page at > http://www.mcc.ac.uk/~dlms/Port/portfolio.html www.mcc.ac.uk says: >The link that you have followed points to a document that does not exist. Please >contact the author(s) of the referer document to ask them to remove/correct the >pointer. Is the page gone or is the URL wrong? Regards Pete #include <std_disclaimer>

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Please subscribe me to the classic computing email list

by RWood54741＠worldnet.att.net

Thanks, Bob Wood

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resubscribe?

by jim＠calico.litterbox.com

Ok, I've had my sulk, can I resubscribe? -- Jim Strickland jim(a)calico.litterbox.com -- "...It tells me that goose stepping morons like yourself should try reading books instead of burning them." -Dr. Henry Jones Sr. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade

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Space problems in the UK and US

by sinasohn＠crl.com

At 10:30 AM 10/28/97 +0000, you wrote: >Can anybody recommend a good universal monitor that can be used with a >large number of home micros? For many of the 8-bit micros that use a Composite(?) input (Commie, Atari, I think Coco's, etc.) the Commodore 1702 (And I think 1802?) monitors were fantastic. They also had the advantage of having standard video/audio RCA inputs on the front, so they can double as a Telly. All you need to do is hook it up to a VCR or maybe even just a cable box. I did this for years, and even once when my dad was in the hospital, brought it in wiht a VCR so he could watch movies. Nice and compact. --------------------------------------------------------------------- O- Uncle Roger "There is pleasure pure in being mad sinasohn(a)crl.com that none but madmen know." Roger Louis Sinasohn & Associates San Francisco, California http://www.crl.com/~sinasohn/

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new addition: atari portfolio

by SUPRDAVE＠aol.com

while searching around town for a mac II video card, i came across this little machine for $10 at a computer parts store! not long ago, some idiot was trying to sell something similar for $100. seems to be psuedo ibm compatible and i got the printer interface in its original box and a quick ref guide for the preloaded apps. mine also came with a 64k mem card with a battery backup. other than a cracked lcd hinge, seems to be pretty neat. if anyone has a source for more info, i'd love to hear about it. another good thing is the the space it takes up is negligable! =D david

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Portable History

by sinasohn＠crl.com

I got to thinking about VCF 2.0 and decided I might like to do a talk about the history of portable computing. But, knowing my track record in regards to such things, I figure I better start researching now in order to be ready for VCF 3.0 or 4.0! So, I'd like to hear from anyone who has a story to tell about the history of portable computers and such, or has any data on what the first portable, first laptop, first handheld, etc. was etc. Also, any interesting portables you have in your collection or know about, please tell me. Basically, if it has to do with portable computing (or even relates to it in some obscure way) I'd like to hear about it. Please e-mail me directly at <sinasohn(a)ricochet.net>. I'll take anything I can get, compile it, and see if I can come up with something. Thanks! P.S., I do collect portable computers (which somehow doesn't explain the Mini's in the basement) so if you have any you want to get rid of... 8^) --------------------------------------------------------------------- O- Uncle Roger "There is pleasure pure in being mad sinasohn(a)ricochet.net that none but madmen know." Roger Louis Sinasohn & Associates San Francisco, California http://www.crl.com/~sinasohn/

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Fido is far from dead!

by sinasohn＠crl.com

At 07:38 AM 10/29/97 -0800, you wrote: >>Check around on the web for Fido software. Back in the days before the >>Internet, FidoNet was a world-wide network of independant BBS's. > > Fido is far from dead. In fact, some sysops have claimed an increase in Whups! I did not mean to imply at all that Fido was dead. Only that I was communicating with people around the world long before most of us heard about the Internet. I think Fido is great and I'm glad to hear it is still going strong. > I have a wide assortment of BBS software oriented towards DOS-based >systems. My pacakge of choice is RemoteAccess 2.01. If there's someone on Is RemoteAccess a Fido compatible BBS or a terminal pgm? Do you know where to get the Fido software? Btw, is Tom(?) Jennings (is that his name? the author of Fido) still around in the Fido world? I met him once -- a true genius, and definitely deserves greater acclaim than he has received. --------------------------------------------------------------------- O- Uncle Roger "There is pleasure pure in being mad sinasohn(a)ricochet.net that none but madmen know." Roger Louis Sinasohn & Associates San Francisco, California http://www.crl.com/~sinasohn/

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Update on finds for those that asked and a big rescue coming

by jrkeys＠concentric.net

No at both places I'm waiting on their management to make a deal. Will post when I get the call. At 07:14 PM 10/30/97 +0300, you wrote: >Has anything happened since the 25th? I just want to know... because I >just started collecting and really want to grab a few systems. (Can people >who already have one of the systems that I'm interested in let me have >first dibbs?) > Thanks, > > Tim D. Hotze > >---------- >From: Lawrence Walker <lwalker(a)mail.interlog.com> >To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers ><classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu> >Subject: Re: Update on finds for those that asked and a big rescue coming >Date: Saturday, October 25, 1997 11:18 AM > >> Date: Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0500 >> Reply-to: classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu >> From: "John R. Keys Jr." <jrkeys(a)concentric.net> >> To: "Discussion re-collecting of classic computers" ><classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu> >> Subject: Update on finds for those that asked and a big rescue >coming > >> Thanks to those who e-mailed me to keep the list going, I too like to see >> what others are finding and the price items are going for. This also to >> helps hear about computers and other items that I may have never seen or >> hear of. But first about the rescue - I have located about one half of a >> 20,000 sq ft warehouse FULL of computers, monitors, printers, manuals, >sales >> promo items, old software, system disk. I'm talking C64 to SUN to maybe >> HP3000 types and a couple of stripped down mainframes (not IBM's). I >spent >> the last two Saturdays trying to work out a deal and hope to know this >week >> or next if can start unloading these items for them. I will send out an >> e-mail to all as soon as I get the word. > I, for one, love your listings. Keep on, keep on, keep on. > >ciao larry > >lwalkerN0spaM(a)interlog.com > >

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Commodore 64, Vic 20, Lotsa software each + Pong Game Looking for home.

by houghtom＠metro.net

I have a Commodore 64 and a Vic 20, both operational, and both with lotsa software and goodies. The Vic 20 has an operational tape drive and about 10 cartriges. The 64 has a disk drive, and tons of disks worth of games and programs. They are currently seeking a home at a reasonable price. Know anyone interested? I also have a Pong game, fully operational, somewhere in the recesses of my attic. I know those are going as collector's items now. Where would I go to find a market? Thanks, m

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Spare Discrete Components?

by jrbrady＠mindspring.com

On Wed, 29 Oct 1997 09:39:31 -0800 (PST), Tim Shoppa wrote: > >>Ok, how about a 9511A or 9512 math co-processor chip (Intel 8231A or 8232)? >>The Intel web site has info on the 8231A only.... > >Part of the difficulty with many of these parts is that they were >so expensive in the first place, that most designers found some >way of avoiding them. The 9512 that I own, for example, cost over >US$200 when it was purchased as an option with the Compupro >System Support 1. Ouch...$200 in the early 80's was a fair amount of money. I can see why designers would try to avoid utilizing it if at all possible. According to the Intel web site, Rochester Electronics has been licensed to produce many of Intel's older NMOS chips. The news release used the 8231A as an example. I haven't browsed the Rochester site lately, but as of several weeks ago, the chip didn't appear in their inventory. If offered for sale, wonder how much they'll charge? Jason jrbrady(a)mindspring.com Seattle, WA

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Uh, is this a deal? -- yup

by sinasohn＠crl.com

In regards to the Haggle Apple I, If you check out the guy's web page, it sounds like he's open to offers. If I could even imagine myself with $10K without falling over laughing at the absurdity, I'd make him an offer. Unfortunately he says explicitly that an offer of $300 (the most I could hope to raise) would definitely be turned down. 8^) --------------------------------------------------------------------- O- Uncle Roger "There is pleasure pure in being mad sinasohn(a)ricochet.net that none but madmen know." Roger Louis Sinasohn & Associates San Francisco, California http://www.crl.com/~sinasohn/

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Update on finds for those that asked and a big rescue coming

by photze＠batelco.com.bh

I want a Sun, a NeXT cube. I would be interested in the componets, but I don't have any working clasics. Only a broken down XT. I'm trying to get it working. Thanks again, Tim D. Hotze ---------- From: Tim Shoppa <shoppa(a)alph02.triumf.ca> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers <classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu> Subject: Re: Update on finds for those that asked and a big rescue coming Date: Thursday, October 30, 1997 7:48 PM > Has anything happened since the 25th? I just want to know... because I > just started collecting and really want to grab a few systems. (Can people > who already have one of the systems that I'm interested in let me have > first dibbs?) I forget exactly which systems you're interested in, but I thought I'd use this opportunity to repost my list of Data General hardware that I want to find a good home for. Some of the quantities given below have changed slightly as boxes have found their way to worthy owners, but this is but a small perturbation in the total mass of stuff (around 5000 pounds or so.) Qty Model No Manufacturer Description ----- ----------- ------------- --------------------- 11 6045/6050 DG 10 MB disk drive 2 MK8024-BC-02 Mostek 128K * 21 Bit SC memory board 2 MK8024-AC-03 Mostek 128K * 21 Bit SC memory board 1 T5 12140 R08 DG 256K Memory Board (BBU) 6 T005 12132 R07 DG 32K Memory board (BBU) 5 4063 DG Quad TTY Multiplexer Board 3 DR225S Dataram 512K * 21 Bit SC Memory Board 5 T005 12383 R02 DG 64K * 21 Bit SC Memory Board 1 ? ? ADC PLT LPT board 14 Various DG Basic I/O controller board 3 PA5A1F CDC CDC FSD drive 1 77708010 CDC Lark 9457 disk drive 2 17/27 Spectra Logic Disk & Mag Tape controller 1 17+ Spectra Logic Disk ^ Mag Tape controller 9 T005 03982 R39 DG Disk controller 3 4234 DG Disk controller 3 Spectra 10 Spectra Logic Disk Drive controller 1 ? ? EDS 302 Sync Exp 2 SO#21496 DG Expansion Chassis 1 SO#9578 DG Expansion Chassis 1 T005 10043 R06 DG I/O Bus Repeater model 8315 1 005022462 DG IAC/16 1 T005 21298 R06 DG IAC 2-8 Board 1 4235A DG Intelligent Ethernet Controller 3 D503A CDC Lark Drive Controller 1 77708101 CDC Lark Disk Drive P/S Module 1 5091 Datum Mag tape controller 5 TC120 Western Periphs Mag tape controller 13 T005 6732 R11 DG MCA 4206 Board 1 P5 Keronix Memory Board 2 CE8885 DG MV/7800C Chassis 3 T005 24496 R00 DG MV/7800C CPU board w 4 MB 2 T5 20141 R24/29 DG MV/7800C P/S board 5 T005 13885 R00 DG MMPUI MOD 2 board 2 CE8885 DG MV/7800 C computer chassis 3 T005 24496 R00 DG MV/7800 C Cpu board w/4MB 2 T5 20141 R24 DG MV7800 C P/S Board 7 C8393-H DG Nova 4 Chassis, VNR Unit, Fan module 6 T005 12786 DG Nova 4 CPU board 1 T005 12067 R15 DG Nova 4 CPU board 1 T005 12788 R21 DG Nova 4 CPU board 6 T5 19489 DG Nova 4 P/S board 1 T5 18878 R00 DG Nova 4 P/S board 1 ? ? Nova Cassette I/O 3 ? DG Nova PIO DMA 2 ? DG Nova P/S module 3 T005 3575 R06 DG Programmable Interval Timer 5 8611 DG S130 Computer Chassis 5 T005 3165 DG S130 CPU 1 Board 5 T005 8523 DG S130 CPU 2 Board 6 T005 7181 DG S130 P/S module 6 4243/T005 17346 DG ULM5 Async Mux Controller Tim. (shoppa(a)triumf.ca)

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Update on finds for those that asked and a big rescue coming

by photze＠batelco.com.bh

Has anything happened since the 25th? I just want to know... because I just started collecting and really want to grab a few systems. (Can people who already have one of the systems that I'm interested in let me have first dibbs?) Thanks, Tim D. Hotze ---------- From: Lawrence Walker <lwalker(a)mail.interlog.com> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers <classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu> Subject: Re: Update on finds for those that asked and a big rescue coming Date: Saturday, October 25, 1997 11:18 AM > Date: Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0500 > Reply-to: classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu > From: "John R. Keys Jr." <jrkeys(a)concentric.net> > To: "Discussion re-collecting of classic computers" <classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu> > Subject: Update on finds for those that asked and a big rescue coming > Thanks to those who e-mailed me to keep the list going, I too like to see > what others are finding and the price items are going for. This also to > helps hear about computers and other items that I may have never seen or > hear of. But first about the rescue - I have located about one half of a > 20,000 sq ft warehouse FULL of computers, monitors, printers, manuals, sales > promo items, old software, system disk. I'm talking C64 to SUN to maybe > HP3000 types and a couple of stripped down mainframes (not IBM's). I spent > the last two Saturdays trying to work out a deal and hope to know this week > or next if can start unloading these items for them. I will send out an > e-mail to all as soon as I get the word. I, for one, love your listings. Keep on, keep on, keep on. ciao larry lwalkerN0spaM(a)interlog.com

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Interesting Computer Found...

by photze＠batelco.com.bh

Hello. I was looking for a keyboard for a computer that I'm putting together, when I found an interestnig contraption. I don't know if any of you have seen the new IBM Aptiva S series, but this looks similiar. The keyboard has two 3.5" diskette drives on the top, they're not moveable. They could be DS/DD, or DS/HD, I don't know. The computer looks like it only has 2 parts: The CPU/Keyboard, and the monitor. The keyboard's function keys are small, rectangular, about the size of calculator buttons, and colored yellow with blue writing. I don't know the brand name, I'm trying to aquire it. Is this a classic? What are it's specs? Thanks again, Tim D. Hotze

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Wanted: RD-51

by manney＠nwohio.com

I've got an ST-412...came out of an Epson, I think. manney(a)nwohio.com -----Original Message----- From: classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu <classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu> To: Manney <Manney> Date: Wednesday, October 29, 1997 1:38 PM Subject: Re: Wanted: RD-51 >> Yes, as odd as is seems I'm looking for a functional RD-51 or equiv. 10mb >> MFM hard drive. (ST-412, etc.) >> >> I'm trying to reload an operating system onto one of my Micro PDP-11 >> systems, and it insists that it will only install to an RD-51 drive. > >You tell us which operating system this is, but most revisions of >RT-11, RSX-11M+, and RSTS/E aren't that picky about MSCP devices. > >> So... if anyone has one lying about that needs a purpose, please drop me a >> note. > >Just about any MFM hard drive can be pressed into service as a RD51 >(as it is *almost* the lowest common denominator in MFM drives, after >you forget about the original ST506). If you've got a larger physical disk, >you just tell the RQDX formatter that you're using to format it as >a smaller logical disk. > >Which RQDX formatter are you using, BTW? > >Tim. (shoppa(a)triumf.ca) >

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VCF

by sinasohn＠crl.com

At 01:32 AM 10/27/97 -0800, you wrote: >I attended the Vintage Computer Festival this weekend. I had one hell >of a good time. I enjoyed talking with just about everyone. I didn't I concur wholeheartedly. I didn't get to spend as much time there as I would have liked, and certainly wasn't as prepared as I could have been, and didn't help out anywhere near as much as I should have, but I did have a blast. I picked up a few things (a couple of 8-bit atari Carts, a TRS-80 Model 102 with some sort of really weird modification, a Mac II for Rachel's classroom), didn't sell anything, but did manage to find homes for what I didn't want to bring home. (Tip: If you tell Marvin you're going to throw something in the dumpster, he'll take it even if it means making his wife hold it on her lap on the way home. 8^) (P.S., Hope you guys made it home okay!) I also talked to a couple of people who aren't on the list but want to be, so I'm going to send them the signup address (I shoulda written it down before going.) >I want to thank Sam and everyone who helped out for making the VCF a >reality. I will attend and participate (hopefully more) next year >without hesitation. It was Nerdvana. Likewise! Next year I think I'll fill two tables both days instead of one table one day. It was neat to be able to display some of my collection in public. (Next year I'll get it together and get some of my stuff into the main exhibits.) Sam, you did one hell of a bang-up job. Thanks! --------------------------------------------------------------------- O- Uncle Roger "There is pleasure pure in being mad sinasohn(a)crl.com that none but madmen know." Roger Louis Sinasohn & Associates San Francisco, California http://www.crl.com/~sinasohn/

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An Idea That Probably Won't Work...

by photze＠batelco.com.bh

Hello everyone. I've been interested in clasics for quite some time, but I just had an idea that will make collecting easier for all of us. It's what I call a "Componet Showcase", where, instead of showing a system, you simply show... say, an 8-bit ISA card, or a old 16 K ram chip. What I mean is a system that's made of a custom board, if possible compatible with as many systems as possible. (I know that Apple figuresd out how to get x86 chips working with their systems.), and also a system, that, in it's own right, may become a classic of it's own. (In about 15 years: They're great systems, but they only made a few dozen, for a computer collecting club) I don't have enough knowledge for something like this, but if any of you could help me, I'm sure that together we can get something done. Here's another possibility for this system: Catalog. So what we'd do is equip it with a modem (a 2400 baud or so should do), made for the sole purpose of checking group e-mails. There would be a catalog that would have a list of systems, monitors, componets, etc. With "links" to these componets. It's just a dream, but with the help of everyone, it can be much more. Bye for now, Tim D. Hotze

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Uh, is this a deal? -- yup

by engine＠chac.org

At 11:38 10/29/97 -0500, you wrote: >Just found this under the "Antique Computer" Listing at Haggle.com.... >someone's got an Apple 1 for sale... opening bid requested: $17,000.00. Matt can say "laugh of the day," but a couple of years ago I did authentication and provenance on one that sold for $12,000, the last one I SAW sell went for $22,000, and there's one for sale in Southern California (with Apple packaging, full paperwork and a signed letter from Jobs,) for $30,000 -- it hasn't gone yet, but it will, probably to Japan. Yes, $17K is (mildly) a deal. AFAIK there are only about eighty of the little dears left, and think of the number of people who want one. To tell the truth, in the last year or so there's begun to be concern about counterfeiting. __________________________________________ Kip Crosby engine(a)chac.org http://www.chac.org/index.html Computer History Association of California

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Pong Game looking for home.

by engine＠chac.org

At 15:56 10/30/97 -0800, you wrote: >I also have a Pong game, fully operational, somewhere in the recesses of my >attic. I know those are going as collector's items now. Where would I go >to find a market? You don't by any chance mean a Pong ARCADE game, do you? __________________________________________ Kip Crosby engine(a)chac.org http://www.chac.org/index.html Computer History Association of California

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Fido is far from dead!

by photze＠batelco.com.bh

Okay, I don't know where to get any software; remember, I'm out in the middle of nowhere. If someone could send me something, that would be great. Ciao, Tim D. Hotze ---------- From: Uncle Roger <sinasohn(a)crl.com> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers <classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu> Subject: Re: Fido is far from dead! Date: Thursday, October 30, 1997 1:56 AM At 07:38 AM 10/29/97 -0800, you wrote: >>Check around on the web for Fido software. Back in the days before the >>Internet, FidoNet was a world-wide network of independant BBS's. > > Fido is far from dead. In fact, some sysops have claimed an increase in Whups! I did not mean to imply at all that Fido was dead. Only that I was communicating with people around the world long before most of us heard about the Internet. I think Fido is great and I'm glad to hear it is still going strong. > I have a wide assortment of BBS software oriented towards DOS-based >systems. My pacakge of choice is RemoteAccess 2.01. If there's someone on Is RemoteAccess a Fido compatible BBS or a terminal pgm? Do you know where to get the Fido software? Btw, is Tom(?) Jennings (is that his name? the author of Fido) still around in the Fido world? I met him once -- a true genius, and definitely deserves greater acclaim than he has received. --------------------------------------------------------------------- O- Uncle Roger "There is pleasure pure in being mad sinasohn(a)ricochet.net that none but madmen know." Roger Louis Sinasohn & Associates San Francisco, California http://www.crl.com/~sinasohn/

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Avatex 2400

by nathan.pryor＠juno.com

Do you still have the Avatex 2400 modem and how much do you want for it I have one of them but I lost the manual and need dipswitch settings Nathan nathan.pryor(a)juno.com

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Wanted: RD-51

by jimw＠agora.rdrop.com

Yes, as odd as is seems I'm looking for a functional RD-51 or equiv. 10mb MFM hard drive. (ST-412, etc.) I'm trying to reload an operating system onto one of my Micro PDP-11 systems, and it insists that it will only install to an RD-51 drive. So... if anyone has one lying about that needs a purpose, please drop me a note. -jim --- jimw(a)agora.rdrop.com The Computer Garage - http://www.rdrop.com/~jimw Computer Garage Fax - (503) 646-0174

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Uh, is this a deal? -- yup

by MPritchard＠EnsembleStudios.com

I can laugh, because as much as I have wanted one, (since they first came out yes) I can safely feel comfortable that I never will. Maybe I get lucky and find an Exidy Sorcerer for less that $5,000. -Matt Pritchard Graphics Engine and Optimization Specialist > -----Original Message----- > From: Kip Crosby [SMTP:engine@chac.org] > Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 1997 11:26 AM > To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers > Subject: Re: Uh, is this a deal? -- yup > > At 11:38 10/29/97 -0500, you wrote: > >Just found this under the "Antique Computer" Listing at > Haggle.com.... > >someone's got an Apple 1 for sale... opening bid requested: > $17,000.00. > > Matt can say "laugh of the day," but a couple of years ago I did > authentication and provenance on one that sold for $12,000, the last > one I > SAW sell went for $22,000, and there's one for sale in Southern > California > (with Apple packaging, full paperwork and a signed letter from Jobs,) > for > $30,000 -- it hasn't gone yet, but it will, probably to Japan. Yes, > $17K > is (mildly) a deal. > > AFAIK there are only about eighty of the little dears left, and think > of > the number of people who want one. To tell the truth, in the last > year or > so there's begun to be concern about counterfeiting. > > __________________________________________ > Kip Crosby engine(a)chac.org > http://www.chac.org/index.html > Computer History Association of California >

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Uh, is this a deal? -- yup

by carl.friend＠stoneweb.com

On Wed, 29 Oct 1997 09:26:01 -0800, the esteemed Mr. Crosby of CHAC spake thusly unto us: > Yes, $17K is (mildly) a deal [for an Apple 1]. > > AFAIK there are only about eighty of the little dears left [...] The entire production run of the LINC-8 totalled 142, of which only a tiny fraction survive to this day. Fewer still are operational. What do you suppose they're worth? No, I'm not trying to sell one. Not on my life. ______________________________________________________________________ | | | | Carl Richard Friend (UNIX Sysadmin) | West Boylston | | Minicomputer Collector / Enthusiast | Massachusetts, USA | | mailto:carl.friend@stoneweb.com | | | http://www.ultranet.com/~engelbrt/carl/museum/ | ICBM: N42:21 W71:46 | |________________________________________________|_____________________|

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Spare Discrete Components?

by engine＠chac.org

At 13:21 9/26/97 -0700, you wrote: >Ok, how about a 9511A or 9512 math co-processor chip (Intel 8231A or 8232)? >The Intel web site has info on the 8231A only.... I called a guy who was a logic designer at Intel during the period and who has samples of most of the pertinent Intel chips from, say, the 8048 to current. He has no 8232 and claims never to have seen one or a data sheet for it. It was so lackadaisically marketed by Intel that he suspects it was a cross-license from AMD and that someone at Intel objected to the architecture. __________________________________________ Kip Crosby engine(a)chac.org http://www.chac.org/index.html Computer History Association of California

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Uh, is this a deal? -- yup

by photze＠batelco.com.bh

Oh really? I've got a friend who is a former Apple employee who gave me one for a LOT less than that: but that was some years back, probably when they were just "old", but still, I've seen them go for about $50 on local classifieds. Sorry this is getting so confusing, Tim D. Hotze ---------- From: Kip Crosby <engine(a)chac.org> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers <classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu> Subject: Re: Uh, is this a deal? -- yup Date: Wednesday, October 29, 1997 8:26 PM At 11:38 10/29/97 -0500, you wrote: >Just found this under the "Antique Computer" Listing at Haggle.com.... >someone's got an Apple 1 for sale... opening bid requested: $17,000.00. Matt can say "laugh of the day," but a couple of years ago I did authentication and provenance on one that sold for $12,000, the last one I SAW sell went for $22,000, and there's one for sale in Southern California (with Apple packaging, full paperwork and a signed letter from Jobs,) for $30,000 -- it hasn't gone yet, but it will, probably to Japan. Yes, $17K is (mildly) a deal. AFAIK there are only about eighty of the little dears left, and think of the number of people who want one. To tell the truth, in the last year or so there's begun to be concern about counterfeiting. __________________________________________ Kip Crosby engine(a)chac.org http://www.chac.org/index.html Computer History Association of California

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Uh, is this a deal????

by MPritchard＠EnsembleStudios.com

Thanks for the Laugh of the day... -Matt Pritchard Graphics Engine and Optimization Specialist > -----Original Message----- > From: Roger Merchberger [SMTP:zmerch@northernway.net] > Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 1997 10:39 AM > To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers > Subject: Uh, is this a deal???? > > http://www.haggle.com/cgi/getitem.cgi?item_id=201433978 > > Just found this under the "Antique Computer" Listing at Haggle.com.... > someone's got an Apple 1 for sale... opening bid requested: > $17,000.00. > > Wonder why no-one's bid on it so far..... > > Have fun, > Roger "Merch" Merchberger > -- > Roger Merchberger | Why does Hershey's put nutritional > Programmer, NorthernWay | information on their candy bar wrappers > zmerch(a)northernway.net | when there's no nutritional value within?

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Uh, is this a deal????

by zmerch＠northernway.net

http://www.haggle.com/cgi/getitem.cgi?item_id=201433978 Just found this under the "Antique Computer" Listing at Haggle.com.... someone's got an Apple 1 for sale... opening bid requested: $17,000.00. Wonder why no-one's bid on it so far..... Have fun, Roger "Merch" Merchberger -- Roger Merchberger | Why does Hershey's put nutritional Programmer, NorthernWay | information on their candy bar wrappers zmerch(a)northernway.net | when there's no nutritional value within?

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Fido is far from dead!

by photze＠batelco.com.bh

Thanks, I'll take it. (photze(a)batelco.com.bh), and I have one more thing: I need to know about server-type software, as well as client. (I live in Bahrain, where there are only 6 digit numbers, and I don't know of any BBSs. That's why I want to start one.) Since writing, I've found a company called Mustang withe some good windows software, 32 bit OS, etc., but I want DOS. (Whoever said DOS is dead is probably dead themselves.) Thanks again, Tim D. Hotze ---------- From: Bruce Lane <kyrrin2(a)wizards.net> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers <classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu> Subject: Fido is far from dead! Date: Wednesday, October 29, 1997 6:38 PM Uncle Roger put forth with this bit of shtuff... >Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 22:01:20 -0600 (CST) >From: Uncle Roger <sinasohn(a)crl.com> >To: classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu >Subject: Re: Friday and Saturday Finds >Message-ID: <1.5.4.16.19971028195913.5d47fac0(a)mail.crl.com> >Mime-Version: 1.0 >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" At 06:01 PM 10/27/97 +0300, you wrote: >PS- Info on Bulliten Board Services (BBS). Remember, before the WWW caught >on, that's what we'd log onto and post messages, etc. I want to know about >some old BBS software for DOS and earlier versions of Windows, and server >software. (Get what I'm trying to say here?) >Check around on the web for Fido software. Back in the days before the >Internet, FidoNet was a world-wide network of independant BBS's. Fido is far from dead. In fact, some sysops have claimed an increase in their user base since the Internet got rolling. I've been running a Fido BBS since 1989, and I've got no intention of stopping anytime soon. I have a wide assortment of BBS software oriented towards DOS-based systems. My pacakge of choice is RemoteAccess 2.01. If there's someone on the list who needs the software, just say so and I can file-attach the pieces to them in an E-mail message. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bruce Lane, Sysop, The Dragon's Cave BBS (Fidonet 1:343/272) (Hamateur: WD6EOS) (E-mail: kyrrin2(a)wizards.net) http://www.wizards.net/technoid "Our science can only describe an object, event, or living thing in our own human terms. It cannot, in any way, define any of them..."

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Fido is far from dead!

by kyrrin2＠wizards.net

Uncle Roger put forth with this bit of shtuff... >Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 22:01:20 -0600 (CST) >From: Uncle Roger <sinasohn(a)crl.com> >To: classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu >Subject: Re: Friday and Saturday Finds >Message-ID: <1.5.4.16.19971028195913.5d47fac0(a)mail.crl.com> >Mime-Version: 1.0 >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" At 06:01 PM 10/27/97 +0300, you wrote: >PS- Info on Bulliten Board Services (BBS). Remember, before the WWW caught >on, that's what we'd log onto and post messages, etc. I want to know about >some old BBS software for DOS and earlier versions of Windows, and server >software. (Get what I'm trying to say here?) >Check around on the web for Fido software. Back in the days before the >Internet, FidoNet was a world-wide network of independant BBS's. Fido is far from dead. In fact, some sysops have claimed an increase in their user base since the Internet got rolling. I've been running a Fido BBS since 1989, and I've got no intention of stopping anytime soon. I have a wide assortment of BBS software oriented towards DOS-based systems. My pacakge of choice is RemoteAccess 2.01. If there's someone on the list who needs the software, just say so and I can file-attach the pieces to them in an E-mail message. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Bruce Lane, Sysop, The Dragon's Cave BBS (Fidonet 1:343/272) (Hamateur: WD6EOS) (E-mail: kyrrin2(a)wizards.net) http://www.wizards.net/technoid "Our science can only describe an object, event, or living thing in our own human terms. It cannot, in any way, define any of them..."

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apple lisa (fwd)

by dastar＠wco.com

I doubt it, but can someone help this poor fool out? Send all replies to sve(a)ecom.be (the requestor). Sam Alternate e-mail: dastar(a)siconic.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Computer Historian, Programmer, Musician, Philosopher, Athlete, Writer, Jackass ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 20:13:01 -0800 (PST) From: Sam Ismail <siconic(a)jasmine.psyber.com> To: Steven Verhoest <sve(a)ecom.be> Cc: dastar(a)wco.com Subject: Re: apple lisa On Tue, 28 Oct 1997, Steven Verhoest wrote: > I'm looking for an apple lisa as a wedding present for my boss. He > marries on friday. > > Expenses are no problem. Hi Steven. Good luck. Lisa's do not just show up in flea markets and thrift stores. You usually have to do a lot of searching for a long time and end up getting really lucky. However, I will forward your message along to a network of collectors I know. The chances of success are slim (most people like to hang onto their Lisa's) but you never know. The thought of many dollar signs may entice someone. Sam Alternate e-mail: dastar(a)wco.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Computer Historian, Programmer, Musician, Philosopher, Athlete, Writer, Jackass

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Friday and Saturday Finds

by sinasohn＠crl.com

At 06:01 PM 10/27/97 +0300, you wrote: >PS- Info on Bulliten Board Services (BBS). Remember, before the WWW caught >on, that's what we'd log onto and post messages, etc. I want to know about >some old BBS software for DOS and earlier versions of Windows, and server >software. (Get what I'm trying to say here?) Check around on the web for Fido software. Back in the days before the Internet, FidoNet was a world-wide network of independant BBS's. --------------------------------------------------------------------- O- Uncle Roger "There is pleasure pure in being mad sinasohn(a)crl.com that none but madmen know." Roger Louis Sinasohn & Associates San Francisco, California http://www.crl.com/~sinasohn/

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Anyone wanna break into a VAX 6000?

by dseagrav＠bsdserver.tek-star.net

Apparently, someone running a VAX 6000 wants it broken into. If you find the file challenge.txt and mail it so security, you win something. I checked and it IS legit. You can mail system(a)mail.all-net.net for more info. The challenge is open to everyone. I'll give it a shot... The machine's name is carl.all-net.net

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System for Sale

by jrkeys＠concentric.net

I was contacted by someone tonight that has a complete C64 system with computer, 2-1541 drives, modem, software, 1902 monitor in box working system. If anyone wants to make him a offer let me know and I will give you his phone number. He may have some manuals also.

28 years, 5 months

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Head Start Explorer

by sinasohn＠crl.com

At 03:37 PM 10/23/97 -0400, you wrote: >Is anyone interested in a Head Start Explorer (seems to be an XT with >built-in CGA). Has a dead floppy, no hard drive. Boots up fine on ROM. Is it a portable type or an all-in-one (ala PS/1)? If the former, I'm interested. --------------------------------------------------------------------- O- Uncle Roger "There is pleasure pure in being mad sinasohn(a)crl.com that none but madmen know." Roger Louis Sinasohn & Associates San Francisco, California http://www.crl.com/~sinasohn/

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Hard Drive Bible, 8th edition

by MPritchard＠EnsembleStudios.com

Whoops. Meant to send that to Alan, instead of the list (this MS Outlook is SOO complicated ;-) But, if anyone else wants one, they still have a small pile of them I can go get for $5 (about $11 by the time its shipped). -Matt Pritchard Graphics Engine and Optimization Specialist > -----Original Message----- > From: Matt Pritchard [SMTP:MPritchard@EnsembleStudios.com] > Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 1997 12:25 PM > To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers > Subject: RE: Hard Drive Bible, 8th edition > > I just sent out a bunch of these books; and still have a couple left; > Final costs including box ($0.92) and shipping ($4 to $5) averaged $11 > per book total shipped. Let me know if you are still interested. > > -Matt Pritchard > Graphics Engine and Optimization Specialist > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: Alan Richards [SMTP:alanr@morgan.ucs.mun.ca] > > Sent: Thursday, October 16, 1997 11:47 PM > > To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers > > Subject: Re: Hard Drive Bible, 8th edition > > > > At 04:53 PM 15/10/97 -0500, you wrote: > > >I picked up a copy of this book, as it seems quite handy. It has > > lots > > >of info on older, long since discontinued drives. > > > > > >The local MicroCenter here in Dallas has a giant pile of them for > > >something like $5 each; it says list $49.99 so this may be a > > bargain. > > >If there is any interest, I could pick up a few to send elsewhere. > > > > > > > Hell yes I would be interested, If you could pick one up for me, > > I'll pay > > shipping + cost. Reply if you can can still get them... Thanks in > > advance. > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > > ______________________________________________Live from the GLRS > > The Man From D.A.D > > ----------------------------------------------------------------

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Hard Drive Bible, 8th edition

by MPritchard＠EnsembleStudios.com

I just sent out a bunch of these books; and still have a couple left; Final costs including box ($0.92) and shipping ($4 to $5) averaged $11 per book total shipped. Let me know if you are still interested. -Matt Pritchard Graphics Engine and Optimization Specialist > -----Original Message----- > From: Alan Richards [SMTP:alanr@morgan.ucs.mun.ca] > Sent: Thursday, October 16, 1997 11:47 PM > To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers > Subject: Re: Hard Drive Bible, 8th edition > > At 04:53 PM 15/10/97 -0500, you wrote: > >I picked up a copy of this book, as it seems quite handy. It has > lots > >of info on older, long since discontinued drives. > > > >The local MicroCenter here in Dallas has a giant pile of them for > >something like $5 each; it says list $49.99 so this may be a > bargain. > >If there is any interest, I could pick up a few to send elsewhere. > > > > Hell yes I would be interested, If you could pick one up for me, > I'll pay > shipping + cost. Reply if you can can still get them... Thanks in > advance. > > ---------------------------------------------------------------- > ______________________________________________Live from the GLRS > The Man From D.A.D > ----------------------------------------------------------------

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"Universal" monitor

by MPritchard＠EnsembleStudios.com

Uhm, I have a couple of original Multisyncs, and I don't believe they can do anything over 640x480.. -Matt Pritchard Graphics Engine and Optimization Specialist > -----Original Message----- > From: John Ruschmeyer [SMTP:jruschme@hiway1.exit109.com] > Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 1997 5:05 AM > To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers > Subject: "Universal" monitor > > > Can anybody recommend a good universal monitor that can be used with > a > > large number of home micros? > > My first inclination woulb be to say the old Nec Multisync's, the ones > with the 9-pin cable. They're switchable between digital and analog > RGB, > can handle the range of sync polarities, and can take resolutions up > to > 800x600 or so. Their biggest drawback is the coarse dot pitch of the > old CRT. > > One of those with appropriate cables, though, should cover anything > that > used an RGB monitor, short of a Sun or other workstation. > > <<<John>>> > (who grabbed a Multisync II when he had the chance)

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Space problems in the UK and US

by photze＠batelco.com.bh

I don't know what would be the best, but if you visit http://www.zdnet.com and search for TV Tuner cards, I'm sure that someone at Ziff-Davis has done a survey. Everything that I've used that they recommended I've been extremely happy with. They also have a market place where you can buy things from vendors. Ciao, Tim D. Hotze ---------- From: kevan(a)heydon.org To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers <classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu> Subject: Re: Space problems in the UK and US Date: Tuesday, October 28, 1997 1:30 PM Uncle Roger wrote: > > There are other advantages to this as well. If you're working on several > computers that use the same type of monitor, you don't need to move the > monitor to swap CPU's. Also, it lets you use the monitor-over-CPU set up > for machines that aren't flat boxes (like a C64, atari 800 or SOL-20.) You > can also swing it out of the way if you want to work on the computer. > Can anybody recommend a good universal monitor that can be used with a large number of home micros? Also does anybody use TV tuner cards you can get for PC's? It seems like these could be very useful as they mean you need just one monitor on your desk. Any recommendations for the best cards? -- Kevan Old Computer Collector: http://staff.motiv.co.uk/~kevan/

28 years, 5 months

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Surplus TI equipment fro sale

by hans_pufal＠phoenix.com

Just came across this web page <http://www.ti.com/surplus/docs/list.htm> listing surplus TI equipment for sale. The computer section lists just a Convex 3800 of 1991 - not quite a classic. What tickles me is the categories, let's set up our own wafer fab..... Hans B Pufal The following was included as an attachement. Please use UUDECODE to retrieve it. The original file name was 'BEYOND.RTF'.

28 years, 5 months

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Osborne floppy solved

by foxvideo＠wincom.net

Bruce Cook, a local computer wiz, solved my Osborne A to B problem. There is a blue terminator near the right rear of the pc board which must be on the last drive on the ribbon cable. In the case of the Osborne One this is drive A. I tried to talk Bruce into joining our merry crew, but being a Canadian Snowbird he is too busy driving to Florida. Cheers Charlie Fox

28 years, 5 months

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LASER 310 ?? What is this? Help...

by coslor＠pscosf.peru.edu

Greetings: In the past, I've inquired quite a bit here about the old Digital Technologies Laser 50 computer that had the single LCD display, and BASIC in memory. I am still looking for that, so if anyone has one, *please* let me know. Ok, here's the main question: I recently picked up at a thrift store for $5, a Laser Color Computer 310. It is similar to a CoCo, in that it is just the keyboard, a little smaller than a CoCo, no built in display like most of V-tech's simplier computers, and has ports for tape, monitor, peripheral, and tv. It must run BASIC as it has basic keywords above the normal letters. Oh, it has a 1983 copyright on it and is from Video Technologies Ltd. If anyone has some info on this would you please send me some feed-back? Thanks, CORD //*=====================================================================++ || Cord G. Coslor P.O. Box 308 - 1300 3rd St. Apt "M1" -- Peru, NE || || (402) 872- 3272 coslor(a)bobcat.peru.edu 68421-0308 || || Classic computer software and hardware collector || || Autograph collector || ++=====================================================================*//

28 years, 5 months

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Vintage Computer Festival

by foxnhare＠goldrush.com

I just wanted to pass along a note about the recent Vintage Computer Festival that Sam Ishmaiel and friends put on this previous weekend. (Oct. 25th & 26th, 1997) IT WAS GREAT! Besides being a wonderful chance to get a personal look at computers you may have only read about or seen in magazines or never knew even existed, there ware many interesting people with their own stories behind the machines on display. All one had to do was hang around a particualr section and it wasn't long before you were in a conversation about that computer or product line. I became aquainted with many facinating individuals from those who have been there since the early days to those who are new to classic computing. A few words of levity between computer camps (you know, Apple, Atari, Commodore, MITS, IMSAI, etc.) but alot of respect for everyone. Some of the people who attended (including myself) had the opportunity to get table space to sell 'extras' in their collection not just only to make a couple bucks and get some more precious storage space (to buy goodies from other tables), but also be safe in the knowledge that your stuff was going to a good place, other collectors. Unfortunately not everybody did as well, some people selling more contemporary hardware were greeted by many looking for classics to start-out or to add to their collection. At least one person commented about the lack of any stuff for S-100 bus systems and I was surprised at the demand for PETs (6 to 8 people inquired me about them) no 2001/8k models here, but one dealer was able to have a few people walk out smiling with a few 4000 series units. As with the rest of the event, the workshops were informative and on-topic as well, with such topics as Early BBS systems, Software Preservation, to the final talk about Processor Technology and the SOL computer (By the SOL creators Lee Felzenstein and Bob Marsh themselves) which included a display and powering up of the first SOL! The festival was all I hoped for and more. :) Sam, you did great, and please don't hesitate to let us know next year what we can do to help you (advertising, display units, doumentation, software, anything!) One of Sam's comments was that by displaying so much of his collection he had the opportunity to re-organize his storage space when he put it back away, sounds like a good way to get more displayers. Lastly, if you took pictures during the event, let Sam know as he talked about making up a web-page display of VCF 1.0 and didn't have the opportunity to take very many himself. Sorry if I am getting to wordy here, but I hope VCF becomes as great as it promises to be and also an example for others who wish to get a vintage computer festival going in their own region. Larry Anderson -- -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+- Visit our web page at: http://www.goldrush.com/~foxnhare/ Call our BBS (Silicon Realms BBS 300-2400 baud) at: (209) 754-1363 -+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-

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Great Picture Found

by photze＠batelco.com.bh

Hello everyone. I know that I keep on talking about the XTs, and they're not even that interesting, it's just that until you guies give me info/leads on another system, I have nothing better to talk about. I've found a great picture of an IBM XT. (Not mine.). It looks really good. White background, it looks like it were taken in 1982. Un-readable monocrome-green writing is on the monitor. Probably from an ad, or something. (Did I mention that this picture can be shared, as it's in the .bmp format?) Because I didn't want to bother all of you with the downloading time of a 6K bitmap, I'll take "requests" if you want the picture. Just give me your e-mail adress and let me know. Ciao, Tim D. Hotze

28 years, 5 months

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TRS-80, etc.

by coslor＠pscosf.peru.edu

Howdy folks: I am writing this to let you know... if you would like to be mailed a very complete listing of TRS-80 hardware and software, just e-mail me with your name and mailing address to coslor(a)bobcat.peru.edu. This listing costists of 65 pages and will be sent via 1st Class mail ASAP. If you would like it even quicker, please send $3 to the address below to cover MOST of the shipping charges... you would then be 'prioritized'. I collect all types of TRS-80 hardware and software, and specialize in games in both original diska nd tape format, as well as converted for use with modern PC emulators. I have a HUGE collection and would like to share this with others. I like to think I have 'nearly' every commercially sold game (and hundreds of others) written for the TRS-80 line of computers. I also have most applications and DOSs ... all for the Model 1,3,4 as well as a limited supply of CoCo hardware and software. I also collect for many other classic systems, including but not limited to: MSX, Colour Genie, Apple ][, Apple ][e, Apple ][c, Apple ][+, Commodore 64, C-16, Vic 20, Plus 4, Atari series, Coleco, Sincalire Spectrum, P2000, and Vectrex systems. All I ask for most of the software is to be compensated for my expenses (postage, media, etc.) and have very low prices on most of my hardware as I have accumulated a large inventory over the years and need to clear my shelves. I am also looking for the following items in particular: 1) YOUR classic hardware and/or software. I am always buying and trading for those item. 2) 80-Micro, TRS-80 Microcomputing News, Computer News 80, and 80-US Journal magazines, etc. 3) Original manuals, instruction, and game boxes concerning the TRS-80 4) Atari 800 - Atari Artist cartridge. A800LX - RX8053. Just please remember, I am always buying, selling, and trading for these hard to find items... even for things not on the above list. If you're looking for something or have some things to offer... PLEASE let me know. I simply love the TRS-80 and other classic machines and would appreciate any help you may be able to provide in expanding my collection. I most gladly will help you out in adding to your own classic computer or game machine collection. Finally, I have ALL my original disk, tape, and cartridge software... for all systems, converted to run on their respective PC emulators! Send me your want lists, request for a catalog, or what you have to offer: via e-mail, United States Postal Service, or give me a call... I look forward to hearing from you. Best Wishes, CORD COSLOR //*=====================================================================++ || Cord G. Coslor P.O. Box 308 - 1300 3rd St. Apt "M1" -- Peru, NE || || (402) 872- 3272 coslor(a)bobcat.peru.edu 68421-0308 || || Classic computer software and hardware collector || || Autograph collector || ++=====================================================================*//

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Friday and Saturday Finds

by photze＠batelco.com.bh

Can you do me a favor, and when you get the info on the NeXT cubes (I'd kill for one of those.), and a Sun , which I don't know to much about, but I really want to learn. Ciao, Tim D. Hotze PS- Info on Bulliten Board Services (BBS). Remember, before the WWW caught on, that's what we'd log onto and post messages, etc. I want to know about some old BBS software for DOS and earlier versions of Windows, and server software. (Get what I'm trying to say here?) ---------- From: John R. Keys Jr. <jrkeys(a)concentric.net> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers <classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu> Subject: Re: Friday and Saturday Finds Date: Sunday, October 26, 1997 5:31 PM As soon as the call comes in I will be driving down to get the items and will sell or trade all the excess items. Keep computing !! At 05:53 AM 10/26/97 +0300, you wrote: >Do you want to sell these things? Because if so, I'm really interested. >Where I live (In Bahrain, in the Mid-East), everyone has gotten rid of >anything 5+ years old. (But not to many people have anything much newer :) >!) I might have a lead on an Apple I, and other of the older models of >Apples, but that's with a friend in the US, but if I do get some, I'll let >everyone know. I REALLY want a NeXT cube, and a Sun, if you find enough. > Thanks, > > Tim D. Hotze > photze(a)batelco.com.bh > >---------- >From: John R. Keys Jr. <jrkeys(a)concentric.net> >To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers ><classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu> >Subject: Friday and Saturday Finds >Date: Sunday, October 26, 1997 4:12 AM > >Well the Hamfest is over and I got a few items but missed alot more, too >big >for one person to be get to the tables fast enough. Got some leads on Next >cubes and Sun items for little or no cost, will be talking with them more >next week. If they have enough I will post the information. About a two >hour >drive from me. On to the list >On Friday I found a Zenith luggable ZFA121-52 not tested yet $5 this baby >is >big with the flip up floppy drives on the top, Apple mouse IIe platinum >free, digital tape unit TLZ04-DA $5, 2 Mac Plus M0110A keybroads, a couple >of laser printers and several USR password modems for $10. Today at the >Hamfest I got digital GIGI model VK100-AA with manuals for free, HP model >433SX station $10 no power supply uses the external power brick like the >old >plotters will have get one from storage and test this unit, Commodore >CBM4040 dual drive .80, a Sharp Wizard 64KB for $20 needs new batteries >can't test it yet, a old 256k/64k RAMCHECK tester for $10 this unit is by >Innoventions of Houston need to write and see if the have doc's on this old >unit, and last a few cables and other odds & ends for $1 each. The day was >not as good as hoped as there were several really good bargins that got >away >by seconds. Well hope everyone else also had a good week and Keep >Computing. >John > >

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Possible lead on software....

by photze＠batelco.com.bh

Hello everyone. I have recenlty meet several people who have just gotten rid of their XTs. (I would have gotten them, but I wasn't in time.) But, however, they have a rather large list of software for the "IBM compatibles" with the 8088 and 80286 (possibly) processors. I'm currently waiting for the complete list, but if you want some software for yours, this may be your chance. Ciao, Tim D. Hotze

28 years, 5 months

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Two Items Needed

by manney＠nwohio.com

Suggestions (since it's _expensive_ to ship even XT's) - Talk to a computer store - Talk to a private school - Watch county sales (I picked up 30 or so for 50 cents US each) - Advertise (my paper lets you do so free) - Talk to your local club - And, of course, hamfests - Goodwill etc (but they only seem to get C64's and TI99's in my area) I don't pay more than $10 for an XT system. Finding software cheap is my biggest headache, especially old diagnostic stuff). After I bought (40) DOS 3.31 for $1 each, I'm in the pink there. >Hello everyone. I'm new here, but am very interested in collecting >computers. I want two things: >1. Information etc. on the Androbot. (Remember, the little robot that >premiered about the same time as the XT?) >2. Any extra classics that you have that you could sell to me. In my >area, it took me 4 months just to track down 1 XT in relatively bad >condition.

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classic computer email list

by RWood54741＠worldnet.att.net

How do I subscribe to the Classic Computer email list? Thanks, BOB

28 years, 5 months

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Friday and Saturday Finds

by photze＠batelco.com.bh

Well, everyone, I don't have much to trade! But I will buy. Keep the lugable safe for me! Thanks again, Tim D. Hotze ---------- From: John R. Keys Jr. <jrkeys(a)concentric.net> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers <classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu> Subject: Re: Friday and Saturday Finds Date: Sunday, October 26, 1997 5:31 PM As soon as the call comes in I will be driving down to get the items and will sell or trade all the excess items. Keep computing !! At 05:53 AM 10/26/97 +0300, you wrote: >Do you want to sell these things? Because if so, I'm really interested. >Where I live (In Bahrain, in the Mid-East), everyone has gotten rid of >anything 5+ years old. (But not to many people have anything much newer :) >!) I might have a lead on an Apple I, and other of the older models of >Apples, but that's with a friend in the US, but if I do get some, I'll let >everyone know. I REALLY want a NeXT cube, and a Sun, if you find enough. > Thanks, > > Tim D. Hotze > photze(a)batelco.com.bh > >---------- >From: John R. Keys Jr. <jrkeys(a)concentric.net> >To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers ><classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu> >Subject: Friday and Saturday Finds >Date: Sunday, October 26, 1997 4:12 AM > >Well the Hamfest is over and I got a few items but missed alot more, too >big >for one person to be get to the tables fast enough. Got some leads on Next >cubes and Sun items for little or no cost, will be talking with them more >next week. If they have enough I will post the information. About a two >hour >drive from me. On to the list >On Friday I found a Zenith luggable ZFA121-52 not tested yet $5 this baby >is >big with the flip up floppy drives on the top, Apple mouse IIe platinum >free, digital tape unit TLZ04-DA $5, 2 Mac Plus M0110A keybroads, a couple >of laser printers and several USR password modems for $10. Today at the >Hamfest I got digital GIGI model VK100-AA with manuals for free, HP model >433SX station $10 no power supply uses the external power brick like the >old >plotters will have get one from storage and test this unit, Commodore >CBM4040 dual drive .80, a Sharp Wizard 64KB for $20 needs new batteries >can't test it yet, a old 256k/64k RAMCHECK tester for $10 this unit is by >Innoventions of Houston need to write and see if the have doc's on this old >unit, and last a few cables and other odds & ends for $1 each. The day was >not as good as hoped as there were several really good bargins that got >away >by seconds. Well hope everyone else also had a good week and Keep >Computing. >John > >

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