1 Feb
2009
1 Feb
'09
6:24 p.m.
Thank you Frank !
Best regards, Steven
Steven,
Yes, it sounds like they are looking for boot software. It should be on
the
hard drive, but maybe it is corrupted or someone took
it off.
Check with "Sharkonwheels" on _www.vintage-computer.com_
(http://www.vintage-computer.com) , he is more expert in Kaypros after
1983. I am
more into the
1983 versions. The Kaypro 10 came after 1983.
You can post on this site and maybe someone will offer to buy them from
you.
They could be used just for parts of course. Note if
you have anything
else for them - software, accessories, cables, etc. That can help the
sale,
along with any other info - where did you get them,
past history if
known, etc..
This is probably the best overall site for such vintage computers. I
post
under GADFRAN.
Good luck.
Keep us informed on how you progress.
Frank
_www.kayprosts.org_ (http://www.kayprosts.org)
In a message dated 2/1/2009 2:09:24 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
steven.alan.canning at verizon.net writes:
I rescued two ( more like 1 3/4 ) KAYPRO 10 machines headed for
euthanasia.
I repaired the LVPS in the first unit and it comes up
(?) but I think it
is
waiting for something ( like a BOOT disk ? ). They
both ( machines ) have
one half-height 5 1/4 floppy drive and one half-height 10 MByte hard
drive.
So far both of the CPU boards do exactly the same
thing, after RESET it
puts
up the following prompt on the CRT;
* KAYPRO 10 v1.9e *
Anyone know what if anything it is waiting for ( I can't believe it
wouldn't
BOOT off of the hard drive, but I don't know any
better ) ?? The 10 MB
Ready
light for the hard disk does come on ( for what it is
worth...).
Better yet, anyone want a couple ( or one ) KAYPRO 10s to screw around
with
and add to your collection ? They are built pretty
tough ! Make an offer
that will cover my Super Bowl beer fund and you're in business ! Because
of
their weight, probably limited to domestic USA
shipping ( from Southern
CA ).
Best regards, Steven