Using vintage computers in the classroom

-----Original Message----- From: cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org [mailto:cctalk- bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Ethan Dicks Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 1:35 PM To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts Subject: Re: Using vintage computers in the classroom Sure - I can't imagine that there were many PDP-8s that didn't at least have an ASR-33. If you have access to one that's in the tabletop (not pedestal mount) configuration, it might not be too hard to wheel that plus your -8/f (or an -8/L) on that luggage cart - as long as you don't tip the ASR-33 too far off of vertical, naturally. A 4K machine plus ASR-33 (w/PTR) is enough to at least demonstrate FOCAL. If it has core (all -8/L models did, but I don't recall if the -8/f has the right PSU for core), you can even just turn it on and have it start chattering - instant resume from hibernate!