=== IBM s/36 model 5363 ===

Frederic -- The little 'x' basically says 'bad input'. The console won't take any further input until you hit the reset key. It doesn't not like the data you're giving it either because the data is corrupt, or because it's inappropriate. Sorry if this amounts to telling you how to suck eggs. Data corruption can result from using the wrong type of keyboard -- when you say you have three keyboards, what keyboard are we talking about. Most 3197 terminals used an AT style keyboard connector. I'm not sure whether they are really compatible with all AT style keyboards, and I'm pretty sure they don't support PS/2 style with the adapter. I'm sure someone on this list can confirm or deny that. But you best bet is the 122 key 5250 style keyboard. Again, sorry if this is telling you how to suck eggs. Of course you could also have a faulty cable or the workstation controller may have a bad port. Anything's possible on a system this age. I have a tester somewhere in transit. If it comes down to it, I may be able to arrange the loan of that. I'd like to be more help, but my 5363 along with the rest of the S/36 gear is sitting on the quay-side in Thamesport (I've been moving house). I'm definitely stuck when it comes to helping you with the media. I have the 8" variety, but that wouldn't be compatible even if I could find a way of transferring it to 5.25". If you find a source of th 5.25", I have would certainly be interested in procuring a copy, too. I've wanted to rebuild both my 5363 and 5364 for sometime, but lacked the media to get on with the job. Good luck, Colin Eby -- ceby2 at csc.com CSC - EMEA Northern Region - C&SI -Technology Architect --------------------------- **This is a PRIVATE message. If you are not the intended recipient, please delete without copying and kindly advise us by e-mail of the mistake in delivery. NOTE: Regardless of content, this e-mail shall not operate to bind CSC to any order or other contract unless pursuant to explicit written agreement or government initiative expressly permitting the use of e-mail for such purpose.** ---------------------------