12 Apr
2005
12 Apr
'05
7:45 a.m.
Message: 25
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 23:09:45 -0400
From: "Mike" <dogas at bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Today's TRS-80 haul
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It's nice to see that there are other fans of the big silver (and white) TRS-80 boxes
out there. I ran a bulletin board with a Mod II for a couple of years in the mid
'80s, and despite the fact that it was noisy and clunky, it never crashed or went
down. I've got one that I fixed up with a good 8" disk drive, have another that
needs some work, have the disk expansion box and a 15Mb hard disk that is waiting to go on
line. Have some basic big brown manuals but am always looking to adopt or trade more ;-)
Also looking for newer versions of TRSDOS 2 or II as all I have is 2a and I don't
think it handles hard disks or conversion to 5.25 HD disks (want to do that so I don't
have to listen to the 8 inchers spin all the time, boy were those Mod II's noisy!)
GF
Gary Fisher
E:gfisher at tristonecapital.com
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I'm glad you saved them. I can't imagine
there are too many around. I
have a Model 12 that has been "officially" upgraded to a Model 16B. Its
an interesting mix - Model 12 look, Model 16B workings. Last I checked
it wouldn't boot so that's a job for a rainy day on the bench.
I drove from Jacksonville, Fl to Chicago, IL a few years agi for a
station-wagon full of 6000, 16, and 16b systems, 8 in all, with one odd one
if I recall, and some xenix and other software too. There was one
beautifully complete 6000 with xenix, internal and external HDs. I've
peddled a few of them including that one, and I know some need work, or
could provide some needed parts if anyone's really stuck or can pick up
personally or by proxy.. No extra keyboards though, two were borrowed and
haven't returned yet....
I have one model 12, and a II or two (my main love on the big TRS80
side)...Hmmm, also got a few big boxes of those big brown 8" software
manuals awaitng adpotion or tradeout.somehow...
;)
- Mike: dogas at bellsouth.net