4 Feb
2003
4 Feb
'03
2:26 a.m.
Recently obtained a *BLUSH* old PC. Normally wouldn't post about it here
but... someone may be interested in a copy of the software on it.
This thing is kind of a slimline desktop case, has a 3.5 floppy and 5.25
floppy. It's a leading edge model 5000AT. I think it is a 286. But what
might be interesting to some is, it comes with something called "windos" I
believe, and is a leading edge specific "make the computer simple" GUI sort
of. Basically just lets you point and click to call 123, easywriter, etc. I
thought someone might be interested in the software & gui files.
God I feel dirty now *G*
4 Feb
4 Feb
2:34 a.m.
And thusly Jay West spake:
might be interesting to some is, it comes with something called "windos" I
believe, and is a leading edge specific "make the computer simple" GUI sort
of. Basically just lets you point and click to call 123, easywriter, etc. I
thought someone might be interested in the software & gui files.
I am assuming this is text based? I remember this type of idea on 386 or
486 Packerd Bell's. But that was a GUI interface, running atop of Windows
3.1
I always thought these were A Bad Idea, since the user would only know how
to use the simple interface and never learn the "real" OS behind it.
Cheers,
Bryan
2:38 a.m.
Brian wrote..
I am assuming this is text based? I remember this
type of idea on 386 or
486 Packerd Bell's. But that was a GUI interface, running atop of Windows
3.1
Nope, this was graphical, not character based. The computer booted into the
gui, and when you clicked on like "program manager" it gave you a gui list
of programs configured (you could add & modify). If you clicked on those
with the mouse, the computer switched to character mode and ran the
character based application.
Jay
4:18 a.m.
On Tue, 4 Feb 2003, Jay West wrote:
This thing is kind of a slimline desktop case, has a
3.5 floppy and 5.25
floppy. It's a leading edge model 5000AT. I think it is a 286. But what
might be interesting to some is, it comes with something called "windos" I
believe, and is a leading edge specific "make the computer simple" GUI sort
of. Basically just lets you point and click to call 123, easywriter, etc. I
thought someone might be interested in the software & gui files.
It's possible that your "Windos" software might prove useful to people
like the "Lindows" legal team, depending on the date of the Windos
release.
-brian.
6:56 a.m.
New subject: PeeCee obtained 5000AT - help on the way!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jay West" <jwest(a)classiccmp.org>
To: <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 10:23 AM
Subject: PeeCee obtained 5000AT
Recently obtained a *BLUSH* old PC. Normally
wouldn't post about it here
but... someone may be interested in a copy of the software on it.
This thing is kind of a slimline desktop case, has a 3.5 floppy and 5.25
floppy. It's a leading edge model 5000AT. I think it is a 286. But what
might be interesting to some is, it comes with something called "windos" I
believe, and is a leading edge specific "make the computer simple" GUI
sort
of. Basically just lets you point and click to call
123, easywriter, etc.
I
thought someone might be interested in the software
& gui files.
God I feel dirty now *G*
Jay - don't fret - you can be purified! To accomplish this, before midnight
of the next full moon, set up the following items: 1) industrial or shop
vac, with accessories, 2) old printer with the "snuff box" or "ribbon
stacker" type of ribbon (ribbon MUST be present) Printronix 150 or equiv.,
and 3) an extension cord, plugged into power suitable for the vacuum.
Be ready to perform the ceremony at exactly midnight. If you want
confirmation that your transgression (trying - "Windos", ugh) are forgiven,
have the rite videotaped and I will follow up with delivery instructions.
Since your contamination is from "Windos", I will not charge you for this
purification, a $99.95 value, as seen on the "Nerd Needs Network"
"www.needsnerds.com".
The Ritual: Shortly before the second hand reaches the "12" mark (looks like
you will need a watch too), walk to the printer and:
<recite>
Yes, Mr. Senior Engineer, I will clean the printer INSIDES NOW
Yes, Mr. Senior Engineer, I will clean the printer INSIDES NOW
Yes, Mr. Senior Engineer, I will clean the printer INSIDES NOW
Yes, Mr. Senior Engineer, I will clean the printer INSIDES NOW
<start the vacuum>
approach the printer, from over the top. Lift the top of the printer with
one hand, use the other to begin cleaning the printed circuit board - and
STAY AWAY from the printer cartridge
<recite>
Yes, Mr. Senior Engineer, I have cleaned the printer INSIDES NOW
Yes, Mr. Senior Engineer, I have cleaned the printer INSIDES NOW
Yes, Mr. Senior Engineer, I have cleaned the printer INSIDES NOW
Yes, Mr. Senior Engineer, I have cleaned the printer INSIDES NOW
<you notice dust on the top of the box containing the ribbon
You hold the vacuum near there so as to best remove ALL the visible dirt
that the chief engineer might chew your backside about.>
<The powerful suction from the vacuum snatches the ribbon from its path
across the platen and into the vacuum cleaner hose. You stand there
dumbfounded, that THIS happened, and that it has been seen by OTHERS!>
<You back up a few steps, attempting to cause the ribbon to disassociate
itself from the vacuum, but to no avail. At this point, you turn to the most
senior elder and>
<recite>
Yes, Mr. Senior Engineer, I have removed the printer ribbon NOW
Yes, Mr. Senior Engineer, I have removed the printer ribbon NOW
Yes, Mr. Senior Engineer, I have removed the printer ribbon NOW
Yes, Mr. Senior Engineer, I have removed the printer ribbon NOW
-- you want it changed now?
<you are cleansed>
PS. Please note that these rites can only be performed with equipment more
than 20 years old. Props, such as the vacuum, and extension card can be new.
---
Stuart Johnson
2:40 p.m.
New subject: PeeCee obtained 5000AT - help on the way!
On Tue, 4 Feb 2003, Stuart Johnson wrote:
The Ritual: Shortly before the second hand reaches the
"12" mark (looks like
you will need a watch too), walk to the printer and:
<...>
This has got to be the most bizarre thing I have ever read on ClassicCmp
;)
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5:22 p.m.
New subject: PeeCee obtained 5000AT - help on the way!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sellam Ismail" <foo(a)siconic.com>
To: <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 10:34 PM
Subject: Re: PeeCee obtained 5000AT - help on the way!
On Tue, 4 Feb 2003, Stuart Johnson wrote:
<snip>
This has got to be the most bizarre thing I have ever read on ClassicCmp
;)
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer
Festival
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Thank you! I must have been in a "mood". When I saw the "God, I feel dirty
now" comment, I couldn't resist. My response was somewhat inspired by a
cartoon ("Shoe") that I read once that told a user that, to fix a problem,
he had to sacrifice a goat on his keyboard at the new moon :-)
As you might guess, the technician and vacuum cleaner incident actually
happened - and in my presence - although not quite as stated. The prayers
all came after the chief engineer began to tear the technician a "new one".
No, I wasn't the technician... and it could have been worse - at first the
technician was going to use "factory" air - air with oil in it! That would
have been splendiferous! The real "incident" was MUCH funnier than I told it
here! My eyes are watering now, just remembering it. Innocence lost...
Stuart Johnson
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