DEC documentation available

On Tue, 15 Aug 2000, Corda Albert J DLVA <CordaAJ(a)nswc.navy.mil> wrote under the Subject: Computer Hardware Documentation Bidders Mailing List? Albert, I agree with the notion that the docs should be available to everyone. Read on... On Tue, 15 Aug 2000, I <Mzthompson(a)aol.com> wrote under the Subject: Last week's haul & some questions I started to haul all these manuals into the house today and got as far as the kitchen when I realized that there is nothing here that I don't already have. Then an idea came to me. Instead of hauling them into the computer room, I hauled most of the DEC books to the kitchen and sorted it out as to keepers and excess. I want to make the excess available to anyone who wants them. My idea is that if you want one of these manuals, then send me a SASE big enough to hold the book you want, and I will mail it back to you. Below is a list of manuals. Most of these are small single booklets, none more than 1/2" thick, and should fit in an envelope. The list below contains the dimensions of the books. Here's the game plan: 1) first come, first serve 2) email me, stating which book(s) you want. I will reserve the books for you and either email you or post a 'prize list' on the list if traffic warrants. I will try to keep the list informed as to when each book's supply is spoken for. 3) Send me an SASE, one for each book that you want (with exceptions noted below). 4) No coins please, include only folding money as a gratuity for taking this on, or for the therapist I may need. I'm only kidding, all I would like you to include is a note containing your email address and book list to make it easier filling the 'orders'. Besides, I would just blow the money on more computer junk (Oops, I meant stuff). 5) Campout at your mailbox until the books arrive, then enjoy. The exceptions to the one book/one envelope will be where there is also a reference card that will be included with the book. See notes below. Please do not email me and ask for a mess of books to be shipped to you in a box. In essence, I don't want to bother with running clear across town to ship stuff. This way, I only have to go to the end of the driveway. The SASE method is the only way this will be handled. I guess I could make an exception if you show up in the driveway tomorrow morning with your tongue hanging out & drooling all over yourself, but that's the only exception. OK, the here's the list: (last number under dimensions (Dim:) is thickness) Title: BA42 Storage Expansion Box Installation Guide P/N: EK-BA42A-IN-002 Quant: 2 Dim: 9 x 11 x 1/4 Notes: first caller gets the one shrink wrapped copy Title: DEQNA Ethernet User's Guide P/N: EK-DEQNA-UG-002 Quant: 3 Dim: 9 x 11 x 1/4 Notes: This is for the Q-bus circuit card Title: DHQ11 User Guide P/N: EK-DHQ11-UG-002 Quant: 2 Dim: 9 x 11 x 1/4+ Notes: This is for the Q-bus serial card, lot of good info Title: 881 Power Controller User Guide P/N: EK-881PC-UG-003 Quant: 1 Dim: 9 x 11 x 1/8 Notes: One of the few DEC docs with a actual schematic Title: DECserver 200 Hardware Installation/Owner's Guide P/N: EK-D200C-IN-001 Quant: 6 Dim: 7 x 9 x 3/8 Notes: The first caller will have the option of receiving the bonus, the following phamplets: DS200 Commands Mini-Reference DS200 Rackmount Options Installation Guide (shrink wrapped) Allow another 1/8" for these Title: DECserver 300 Hardware Installation P/N: unk Quant: 1 Dim: 7 x 9 x 1/4 Notes: Also includes the Commands Quick Reference phamplet (shrink wrapped) Title: VT320 Installation & User's Guide P/N: EK-VT320-UG-001 Quant: 3 Dim: 7 x 9 x 1/4 Notes: first caller gets the one shrink wrapped copy Title: VT220 Owner's Manual P/N: EK-VT220-UG-001 Quant: 1 Dim: 7 x 9 x 1/4 Notes: spiral bound version Title: DECserver 500 User's Reference Card P/N: AV-LD86B-TK Quant: 1 Dim: 4 x 8 x 1/16 Notes: only the card, sorry no books Title: DESTA Installation Card P/N: EK-DESTA-IN-002 Quant: 1 Dim: 4 x 8 x 1/16 Notes: Title: TK50 Tape Drive Subsytem User's Guide P/N: EK-OTK50-UG-004 Quant: 2 Dim: 7 x 9 x 1/8 Notes: Title: TK70 Streaming Tape Drive Owner's Manual P/N: EK-OTK70-OM-001 Quant: 2 Dim: 7 x 9 x 1/8 Notes: Title: VXT2000 Windowing Terminal - Installation & Getting Started P/N: EK-VXT20-IN.B01 Quant: 2 Dim: 7 x 9 x 1/4 Notes: I know that there is a companion User's guide to this, but I don't have any of them. Title: VR320 Color Monitor - Installation & User's Guide P/N: EK-VR320-IN-001 Quant: 4 (plus 3, see below) Dim: 7.5 x 9 x 1/8 Notes: I also versions for the feriners on the list. EK-AP428-IN.001 French EK-AG428-IN.001 German EK-AU428-IN.001 Italian FYI - This is the monitor used with the VXT2000/VXT2000+ series. Send your SASE to: Mike Thompson 8470 So US Hwy 41 Terre Haute, IN 47802-5198 I am doing this 1) to get rid of the excess, 2) as an experiment to see if the SASE idea will work well. Here's hoping. Mike