Wanted: TeleVideo CP/M machine(s) - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

27 Feb 1999

In case it's of interest to anyone, I found the (5-1/4") CP/M boot diskette
for my TS806's.  What's the best way to make this available to those who
want it?  I'm not sure I can dupe it without setting up one of the
machines?  I could do that I guess, but am inclined to let sleeping dogs
lie . . . .

Dick
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  From: Richard Erlacher &lt;edick(a)idcomm.com&gt;
 To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
&lt;classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu&gt;
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  Subject: Re: Wanted: TeleVideo CP/M machine(s)
 Date: Saturday, February 20, 1999 9:16 PM

 Perhaps I can help . . . I have a couple of TS806's sans HDD.  Any
 interest?

 regards,

 Dick

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  From: Doug Auerbach &lt;douga(a)email.com&gt;
 To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers 
&lt;classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu&gt;
 > Subject: Wanted: TeleVideo CP/M machine(s)
 > Date: Saturday, February 20, 1999 9:01 PM
 > 
 > Greetings,
 > 
 > I'm looking for a TeleVideo CP/M machine, particularly the TS-803 or
 > TS-1603.  If you have one of these computers, or one similar to this one
...
   (not including
the portable), I'd be interesting in buying it.  Or, if  you
  have suggestions on where else I might look for
one, I'd really  appreciate
  it.  These were great machines, but they're
hard to find now!

 Actually, I may be interested in two of these, if they're available.   This
 > may turn into a crazy project, but I have the idea of taking one of them
...
  and
  replacing the guts with a standard PC
motherboard/hd/ram/power supply
 combination to run Linux on it.  The TeleVideo 803/1603 has a unique  case,
  which would make for a great looking computer
even today.  The trick  would
 > be maitaining compatibility with the keyboard cable and monitor; not to
 > mention fitting the components inside reliably.  But what a coup it would
...
  > be!
 > 
 > Thanks.  I'm in the Seattle area, fwiw.
 > 
 > 
 > Doug Auerbach
 >  