> 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
> 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
-----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.
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.
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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
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>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 :( ).
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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.
>>
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
>
>
...Header pretty much says it all. Just nabbed a Dranetz 626 recording
power disturbance monitor and got no docs with it...
-jim
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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
> > 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