Minuteman Computer

I had a long talk with Douglas, the seller. He knows some amount of information about it, some correct some not. I've helped him with some information, and will try to get / give more info. He is an antique dealer in Rhode Island. The unit came from a school, which I'm trying to get, and hope to later. The drum unit is probably de-miled. all of the cards are missing. The unit was taken when trashed by the school, literally by a janitor and stored for many years. It was acquired several years later by another individual (early September 2001, sound familiar). Due to unwarranted hysteria the second owner was fearful it was "illegal" and did nothing with it until recently. Douglas acquire it for a substantial amount of loot, and does have quite a bit of skin in the game. I know there is only a market among those here who could get it probably a small price (some of you may have lots of bucks) but I don't think many will offer what he needs for it. I'm thinking it will go to someone who wants a real gee-whiz sort of gadget as said elsewhere. I'm going to try to get more information and photos for bitsavers, or for my own edification at any rate. If anyone on the list knows more about the item directly and would help with information, contact me off list, I have his phone #. thanks Jim On 3/4/2012 11:37 PM, DC wrote: