14 Jan
2002
14 Jan
'02
6:54 a.m.
Hi. I've got a Convergent Technologies 68020 (typically a MitiFrame) in
a MiniFrame (typically a 68010) case, that needs a new home.
This is a pretty complete machine: it's got 2 MB of RAM (I think), 2
MFM hard disks (I don't remember capacity, but I believe that one is
147 MB and the other is smaller), and a tape drive (DC-600, I think).
It has an ethernet card, and runs CTIX (I forget the version; this is
Convergent Technologies' implmentation of System V, R2 (maybe R3) UNIX).
I have lots of documentation, as well as distribution media for this machine.
I am not interested in shipping this. I am located in Denver, CO, and
would be delighted if someone would tell me "I want this," and then
come pick it up. It would fit easily in a car. It booted just fine
about a week ago, but I did no extensive testing.
PB Schechter
18 Jan
18 Jan
1:49 p.m.
Cool! There's actually somebody offering something close to me! :) I live in
Craig, so a road-trip is definitely a possibility. I'd love to add this to my
collection.
Sincerely,
Chris, the RetroComputing Nut
ccraft at netgenius dot org
On Monday 14 January 2002 10:54 am, you wrote:
Hi. I've got a Convergent Technologies 68020
(typically a MitiFrame) in
a MiniFrame (typically a 68010) case, that needs a new home.
This is a pretty complete machine: it's got 2 MB of RAM (I think), 2
MFM hard disks (I don't remember capacity, but I believe that one is
147 MB and the other is smaller), and a tape drive (DC-600, I think).
It has an ethernet card, and runs CTIX (I forget the version; this is
Convergent Technologies' implmentation of System V, R2 (maybe R3) UNIX).
I have lots of documentation, as well as distribution media for this
machine.
I am not interested in shipping this. I am located in Denver, CO, and
would be delighted if someone would tell me "I want this," and then
come pick it up. It would fit easily in a car. It booted just fine
about a week ago, but I did no extensive testing.
PB Schechter
4:29 p.m.
On Monday 14 January 2002 10:54 am, someone wrote:
> This is a pretty complete machine: it's got 2
MB of RAM (I think), 2
> MFM hard disks (I don't remember capacity, but I believe that one is
> 147 MB and the other is smaller), and a tape drive (DC-600, I think).
> It has an ethernet card, and runs CTIX (I forget the version; this is
Let me know what version of CTIX; if mine is newer, and I can get the OS
installed to clone a tape, I'll clone one for you or whomever gets this
system.
> Convergent Technologies' implmentation of
System V, R2 (maybe R3) UNIX).
> I have lots of documentation, as well as distribution media for this
> machine.
Wow, finally someone with documentation for one of these machines!
Hopefully there are some similarities between the miniframe and this
system other than the chasis. I'd like to obtain a copy of the
documentation pertaining to system installation so that I can include
some information from it about loading the OS in the Miniframe FAQ.
While I have two CTIX tapes, I've never been able to figure out how to
get past booting from a tape and formatting the hard drive.
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