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KFC (was: Mark your calendars for VCF 4.0

by dhquebbeman＠theestopinalgroup.com

> On Wed, 21 Jun 2000, Hans Franke wrote: > > KFC ? > > Kentucky Festival of ol' Computers ? > > :)) (I know it's a lamer, I just cundn't relist ... low willpower) > > TRIVIA QUESTION: What name did "Kentucky Fried Computers" > change its name to? > (hint: I'm asking $100 with local pickup for one of their > post-namechange computers with the wood in good condition) Processor Technology? Are you selling a SOL for $100? Hell, I was intending on selling an unfinished moitherboard for that price... and a complete set of docs for more... -dq

25 years, 10 months

HTML in mail

by dhquebbeman＠theestopinalgroup.com

> Chuck: > > HTML is rude in mail messages sent to this list, just as it s rude to walk > > around nude on a beach that has not embraced nudity. So that is the bottom > > line. We may be HTML prudes, but we're open about it. > > While I agree with your ideas about HTML, this example is just ill > constructed. This may be rude in your culture, but over here, nobody > even recognizes such a behavior as 'rude' (Well, maybe if you select > some RV Park beach ...). In munich you will even find naked people > cheering the sun within public parks or along the Isar River, in the > very middle of the City ... > > Examples, especialy when comparing to human behaviour are extrem > vulnerable to cultural differences :) However, one can grow up in a particular culture, only to find out after-the-fact what is considered by *other people* to be rude... case in point: I haven't flown much, but ever since deregulation of the airlines over hear, I've had numberous people tell me that flying didn't have the prestige it once did; instead, it is like riding the bus. So on one particular flight out of San Juan where most people (apparantly) were complaining it was too cold, it was, for me, far too hot, and I removed my shirt. Only my shirt. Boy, I'm still hearing about that one from my co-workers... 8D -dq

25 years, 10 months

POST code for IBM P-70

by mgregory＠vantageresearch.com

-----Original Message----- From: Joe <rigdonj(a)intellistar.net> To: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org> Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2000 1:35 PM Subject: POST code for IBM P-70 > Can anyone tell me what the POST codes 165 and 221 mean on an IBM PS2 >P-70? The CMOS backup battery is good and I've tried to boot from the >reference disk but it won't load anything from the disk even though it does >read it briefly. > > Joe > > According to my references: 221 is a ROM to RAM parity error on the System board. Has someone perhaps put non-parity SIMMs in that P70? 165 is a Configuration error. Try setting the date and time and running the System autoconfiguration. I would try putting known good parity SIMMs in the P70 and then try to run the Reference and Diagnostics disks again. Cheers, Mark.

25 years, 10 months

(Fwd) VAX 11/750

by dlw＠trailingedge.com

Well I'd LOVE to have this but can't arrange it right now so if anyone is interested please contact the person below. Damn, and I so want to play with VMS. ------- Forwarded message follows ------- Send reply to: "Lopez-Stickney" <estickne(a)columbus.rr.com> From: "Lopez-Stickney" <estickne(a)columbus.rr.com> Subject: VAX 11/750 Date sent: Wed, 21 Jun 2000 14:33:56 -0400 We have a VAX 11/750 system for sale (or trade) in Central Ohio. It includes the disk drive, printer, a DECwriter, manuals (boxes!!), and a variety of software. This lot fills a full-size Chevy van. If possible, the preference is to sell the whole thing. estickney ------- End of forwarded message ------- ----- David Williams - Computer Packrat dlw(a)trailingedge.com http://www.trailingedge.com

25 years, 10 months

How do you finance/afford your computer collection?

by netsurfer_x1＠hotmail.com

>I'm interested in hearing how others on this list afford >to maintain and >expand their collections. Especially >people like John R. Keys. 8-D >Basically I take money out >of my budgest and buy something when it strikes >me. >Lately, Ive actually turned down some of the more >popular computer >models because I either have one or >more, or space is at a premium. I also >pay monthly for >small off-site storage to hold some machines as I'm > >reaching over 150 computers+accessories now. Is it >feasible to start a >non-profit org to help pay for some >of the costs one incurs while enjoying >this hobby or how >would one solicit donations? I am reluctant to become > >too commercial or plaster my domain with ads. Most of my finds about, and buy, for that matter, either through contacts on the internet or through a local thrift store (pickings have been pretty slim lately :( ). ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

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POST code for IBM P-70

by SUPRDAVE＠aol.com

In my situations, incompatible memory usually posts a 225 or 221, but hard to say what's happening here. The 165 comes up usually because the .adf file for an installed adaptor card is missing. That will need to be cleared before the computer will boot from the hard drive. The P70/75 had issues with the floppy drive since it's mounted vertically but hopefully wont be a problem here. try using a cleaning disk on it. goto http://members.aol.com/mcapage0 choosing the PS2 area and download peter's adaptor card ID disk. any ps2 should boot that disk. Another thing i've noticed is dont access newly created reference disks on win9x machines. Ive discovered that sometimes doing a DIR on them renders them unbootable for some reason. have fun with that P70. it's a neat machine. www.nothingtodo.org In a message dated Wed, 21 Jun 2000 4:34:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time, "Mark Gregory" <mgregory(a)vantageresearch.com> writes: << -----Original Message----- From: Joe <rigdonj(a)intellistar.net> To: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org> Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2000 1:35 PM Subject: POST code for IBM P-70 > Can anyone tell me what the POST codes 165 and 221 mean on an IBM PS2 >P-70? The CMOS backup battery is good and I've tried to boot from the >reference disk but it won't load anything from the disk even though it does >read it briefly. > > Joe > > According to my references: 221 is a ROM to RAM parity error on the System board. Has someone perhaps put non-parity SIMMs in that P70? 165 is a Configuration error. Try setting the date and time and running the System autoconfiguration. I would try putting known good parity SIMMs in the P70 and then try to run the Reference and Diagnostics disks again. Cheers, Mark. >>

25 years, 10 months

POST code for IBM P-70

by jolminkh＠nsw.bigpond.net.au

165 Systems options not set - (Run Setup) - Card ID mismatch 221 ROM to RAM copy error Run the reference disk and see if that fixes it. Hans -----Original Message----- From: Joe <rigdonj(a)intellistar.net> To: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org> Date: Thursday, 22 June 2000 5:38 Subject: POST code for IBM P-70 > Can anyone tell me what the POST codes 165 and 221 mean on an IBM PS2 >P-70? The CMOS backup battery is good and I've tried to boot from the >reference disk but it won't load anything from the disk even though it does >read it briefly. > > Joe > >

25 years, 10 months

Wanted: Dranetz 626 Manual

by jimw＠agora.rdrop.com

...Header pretty much says it all. Just nabbed a Dranetz 626 recording power disturbance monitor and got no docs with it... -jim --- jimw(a)computergarage.org || jimw(a)agora.rdrop.com The Computer Garage - http://www.computergarage.org Computer Garage Fax - (503) 646-0174

25 years, 10 months

Wanted: N* HD controller / drive

by r.stek＠snet.net

Ia there anyone out there who has a NorthStar HD controller and/or compatible drive they are willing to part with? I have been looking to add one to my Horizon but haven't found anything. I have a fair number of S-100 boards and other goodies I'm illing to trade. I would even (shudder!) pay cash if I had to. Bob Stek Saver of Lost SOLs

25 years, 10 months

Mark your calendars for VCF 4.0: September 30 - October 1

by dhquebbeman＠theestopinalgroup.com

> > Louisville, Kentucky, is an ideal site for any convention. We are > > located in the heart of United States, we have ample convention > > facilities (but don't choose the weekend where we have the > > Future Farmers, NHRA Nationals, etc). We have great entertainment > > facilities (food, music, horse racing), a riverboat casino within > > a 20-minute drive, a Deja Vu (and plenty of similar facilties), > > scenic riverboat cruises (these without gambling), a bridge that > > goes nowhere but stimulates endless debate. > > KFC ? > Kentucky Festival of ol' Computers ? > > :)) (I know it's a lamer, I just cundn't relist ... low willpower) Better than Kentucky Fried Computers... but we have those, too. 8D > Is there no snow in January ? > If yes, please go ahead and start organizeing. <WHOOSH> Doug, having previously thought he was standing in a row of assembled veterans of olf hardware, suddenly finds everyone has taken a strategic step backwards, leaving him the leader! I could help with some logisitic details, but organizing something like this is currently beyond my 43-year old competence. To answer the other question, we had snow in January 2000, the first in quite some time. Usually it just rains all winter. It also snowed on Christmas Day, again, the first since perhaps 1977/78. I will make inquiries to the convention & tourism bureau as to the schedule of other conventions. Horse Racing is on vacation in January, however, in case anyone had their heart set on it. -doug q

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