13 Feb
2002
13 Feb
'02
3:47 a.m.
On Wed, 13 Feb 2002, Vintage Computer Festival wrote:
Contact Peter directly if you are interested.
Reply-to: <banjoman9(a)hotmail.com>
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Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2002 12:15:38
From: Peter Finucane <banjoman9(a)hotmail.com>
Subject: computers
I have several bits and pieces including a working Compaq portable from
about late sixties early seventies. Although "portable" it is heavy and
Considering that Compaq came into existence in 1982? and their first
product 1983? was a PC clone in a sewing machine style case, ... one from
"about late sixties early seventies" would certainly be a real prize!
Hmmm.. therefore the PC was an imitation Compaq; the Apple motherboard
layout was based on Compaq's; Compaq invented the floppy drive, ...