18 Sep
2001
18 Sep
'01
1:32 a.m.
Brian Knittel wrote:
Good to hear there some other 1130 fans out there!
Indeed, I think we are few and far between. As are 1130's themselves!
I should have added that we have ten disk cartridges
with our 1130.
One is labeled "IBM Only" and we hope it's a CE disk. We didn't
find any punched card based software other than four IPL (boot) cards.
One is labeled "APLIPL" and we have an APL typeball, so we think
one of the cartridges has APL on it. However, we're a long way from
trying to spin it up to see if the disks are still readable after
what must be 20 years.
Sounds real good. I will consult with my friendly IBM engineer who used
to work on the beasties as to what the CE disk would be and how to use it.
I'd be interested in scans of the IPL cards. Put them on a black
background so we can see the holes. I can then reproduce the cards with
the handpunches I have available.
We also have the maintenance manuals and schematics,
but
no diagnostic software listings. We'd be interested in getting
copies of anything you get scanned or OCR'd, Hans.
Well, now that there is a request I will have to make an effort.
I take it you are out in California. Perhaps we can arrange a visit next
time I'm out your way?
Regards,
-- HBP