19 Mar
1997
19 Mar
'97
3:33 a.m.
Hello all,
I'm new to the list, and have been "lurking" for a few days. Things
look pretty good, but as most of the discussion relates to micro-
computer systems, I wonder if anyone here shares my passion for mini-
computer gear.
I maintain a collection of functional minicomputers and am rather
heavily involved in several restoration projects currently underway.
My collection's primary focus is Data General machines in the 16-bit
class, although I have several DEC systems as well. Does anyone else
here collect minis?
Of course, it goes without saying that any information on the
whereabouts of "available" DG 16-bitters would be vastly appreciated!
Cheers!
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| Minicomputer Collector / Enthusiast | Massachusetts, USA |
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19 Mar
19 Mar
3:55 a.m.
That sounds like an interesting collection... but an expensive one to power up.
I assume you've read Soul of the New Machine about the Data General push to
a 32 bit response to the VAX?
--
Jim Strickland
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Through beans of java thoughts acquire speed, the hands acquire shakes.
The shakes become a warning - I am in control of my addiction!
By Caffeine alone my mind is set in motion.
Adapted from the Mentat chant of _Dune_
4 a.m.
Hello all,
I'm new to the list, and have been "lurking" for a few days. Things
look pretty good, but as most of the discussion relates to micro-
computer systems, I wonder if anyone here shares my passion for mini-
computer gear.
Yes, I'm mostly a minicomputer person - they're so much more fun than
micros :-). I currently have a number of DEC machines (PDP11's, PDP8/e,
PDP8/a), a Philips P850, an HP2100A (I am searching for information on
that if anyone has anything...), etc. Nothing Data General (yet!), alas.
Do you count PERQ workstations as minis? The CPU is somewhat similar to
minicomputers of the time, although extra hardware was added for the
rasterop machine (bit blitter).
Cheers!
| Carl Richard Friend (UNIX Sysadmin) |
West Boylston |
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-tony
ard12(a)eng.cam.ac.uk
The gates in my computer are AND,OR and NOT, not Bill
4:41 a.m.
Hello all,
I maintain a collection of functional minicomputers and am rather
heavily involved in several restoration projects currently underway.
My collection's primary focus is Data General machines in the 16-bit
class, although I have several DEC systems as well. Does anyone else
here collect minis?
Sure I do, but then again what's a mini? Got a PDP-11/23 and another
on the way (I hope). This one has the CPM board installed as well.
Right now I forget who put that out? Have a Sigma controller running
a couple of MFM Hard drives. I use it to heat the house in the winter 8-)
That and my Intellec mds800 Multibus machine. Running ISIS II D.O.S.
Half the cabinet is Linear Power Supply!
Also have 6502 development boards KIM-1 and VIM-1 AND I wouldn't mind
finding a AIM-65 to go with those 8-)
Of course, it goes without saying that any
information on the
whereabouts of "available" DG 16-bitters would be vastly appreciated!
Wouldn't know - never got involved with them 8-)
I have noticed tho where ever they sold well, you find them (?)
and I don't think DG sold well her in the Chicago area OR they
are still beating the H#LL out of them and you can't get them.
I do have one thing to do tho - I HAVE to fire up my old TVT-1
and see if it works.
BC
4:57 a.m.
Sure I do, but then again what's a mini? Got a
PDP-11/23 and another
It's difficult to define 'mini' IMHO. I tend to claim a 'mini' is a
machine smaller than a mainframe (i.e. I can fit it in the house!) but
where the CPU is not a single chip, or a single chipset (which would make
it a micro). Unfortunately that makes the 11/23 a micro, which is curious
to say the least.
That and my Intellec mds800 Multibus machine. Running
ISIS II D.O.S.
Half the cabinet is Linear Power Supply!
I know the MDS800 well, and it's certainly a micro. I have one, with the
double-density disk controller, 8080 ICE cards, Universal PROM Programmer
(which is controlled by a 4040), etc. It's based on the 8080, of course.
BC
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-tony
ard12(a)eng.cam.ac.uk
The gates in my computer are AND,OR and NOT, not Bill
5:06 a.m.
I maintain a collection of functional minicomputers
and am rather
heavily involved in several restoration projects currently underway.
My collection's primary focus is Data General machines in the 16-bit
class, although I have several DEC systems as well. Does anyone else
here collect minis?
I do - the systems I have are a mixed lot. The big (6' rack) minis are a
DEC PDP-8/s, Interdata 14, and HP 2100A (well, minus the rack - the guy
wanted to keep _that_ part). Unracked are a PDP-8/e and PDP-11/34, and a
bunch of really ancient M6800 based micros (Motorola Exorsisor, SWTPC,
and three Spheres, one unbuilt). I also have some Sun stuff (3/280, 3/50,
3/60, 4/280, 4/370).
Those PERQ machine sound interesting - I have never seen one either.
William Donzelli
william(a)ans.net
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