eBay rescue - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

21 Jul 2003

a follow up to my first message is that any docs I get will be
available as pdf files for free to anyone that needs them. I
am not sure what will come with it, but I will let the group
know.

best regards, Steve

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 --- Original Message ---
From: "Steve Thatcher" &lt;melamy(a)earthlink.net&gt;
To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org
Date: 7/21/03 3:15:07 PM
 it won't make it to the dump. I live in Fredericksburg, VA and
...
 I will pick the system up unless somebody else here in
VA wants
it real bad.

best regards, Steve Thatcher

 --- Original Message ---
From: "Erik Klein" &lt;classiccmp(a)vintage-computer.com&gt;
To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org
Date: 7/21/03 1:12:20 PM
 I hope that there is a list member in the area of Sterling Virginia
who 
 is willing to "rescue" the IMS 8000
machine being sold in the auction 
>referenced below.  The seller states that "If there are no bids,
...
 the 
 machine and disks will be taken to the Loudoun
County, Virginia 
>landfill."
>
>Here's a link to the auction:
>
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
>ViewItem&item=2743455193&category=4193
>
>Considering the volume of stuff it would be a shame to see it
...
 lost like 
 that.

For those not interested in hitting eBay, I've copied the auction text 
 below:

IMS 8000 S-100 computer system 

This computer has a Z-80 processor, 64KB (128KB?) of RAM, and dual half-
 height 8" DSDD floppy drives. The 8"
drives were replaced about 5 years 
 ago; the machine has seen little use since then.
Some assorted spare boards are included, as are about 500 floppies 
 including master disks for CP/M, CP/M Plus, MP/M,
PL/I, and lots of 
 other software.

A manual is included, and notebooks containing BIOS listings and notes 
 on drivers.

Industrial Micro Systems made systems of legendary reliability, and 
 this machine, over 20 years old, is no exception.
I used it a couple of 
 months ago, and it worked perfectly.

However, I'm short of space, so this piece of equipment needs a new 
 home fast. It is large and heavy, with wooden
sides and a steel 
 chassis. I will not even attempt to ship it. The
auction winner must 
 pick it up in Sterling, Virginia. If there are no
bids, the machine and 
 disks will be taken to the Loudoun County,
Virginia landfill.

Please note: I have nothing to do with this auction, the seller or the 
 merchandise.  I am just trying to prevent the loss
of an interesting 
 artifact.

If someone is local and can pick it up but isn't interested in keeping 
 it, I _might_ be able to pay for shipping (at
great risk to my health - 
 my next computer might be my last if my wife
follows through on her 
>threats! :)
>
>   Erik Klein
>   www.vintage-computer.com/vcforum
>   The Vintage Computer For 