From: Doug Auerbach <douga(a)email.com> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers

Subject: Re: Wanted: TeleVideo CP/M machine(s) Date: Saturday, February 20, 1999 10:00 PM I know, you're right. That's why I want two. ;-) I'll let you know if I come up with an 802H. Do you know if it looks the same as the 803? I'm really into the nostalgia value of having a machine that has that distinctive 803/1603 styling. Doug -----Original Message----- From: Joe <rigdonj(a)intellistar.net> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers <classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu> Date: Saturday, February 20, 1999 8:54 PM Subject: Re: Wanted: TeleVideo CP/M machine(s) >Hi Doug, > > I'm looking for one also. I'd LIKE to find an 802H. I just got a

>set of docs including the service manual. > >>may turn into a crazy project, but I have the idea of taking one of

and >>replacing the guts with a standard PC motherboard/hd/ram/power supply > > That's sacraledge! > > Joe > >At 08:01 PM 2/20/99 -0800, you wrote: >>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

>>(not including the portable), I'd be interesting in buying it. Or, if

>>have suggestions on where else I might look for one, I'd really

>>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.

>>may turn into a crazy project, but I have the idea of taking one of

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

>>which would make for a great looking computer even today. The trick

>>be maitaining compatibility with the keyboard cable and monitor; not to >>mention fitting the components inside reliably. But what a coup it

>>be! >> >>Thanks. I'm in the Seattle area, fwiw. >> >> >>Doug Auerbach >> >> >> >