Hello Steve!
Steve Robertson wrote:
There are a number of different variants but, that sounds a lot like my /36.
Basically, the entire system is one box (box ass tower) with integral HDs,
I/O, tape drive (optional), and 8" floppy drive. I think most of the HDs are
in the 60-90MB range.
Hmm, I actually have some blank 8" floppies. What type are those HDs,
SCSI?
All external devices including the console are
connected through a twinax
cable. IIRC, mine has several (4) coax connectors on the rear panel. I don't
recall the terminal type but, I think they are common IBM twinax terminals.
I see the terminals on Ebay fairly often. As I recall, they go pretty cheap.
What about using a terminal emulator? When you say "all devices", does
that mean no serial ports?
Since the HDs are internal and the systems are not likely to be under
maintenance, it's not too difficult to find a 36 with the OS still
installed. The one I collected came with all the original install disks so
passwords weren't an issue. The lack of an available OS has certainly
dissuaded me from bothering with any 400 stuff.
I'll have to check for disks. It had a pile of stuff on top. How many
disks are we talking about, approx?
I messed around with the box when I first got it but, it really didn't seem
all that interesting so, I stuck it in the garage.
I'm sure a number of other collectors s on this list also have a /36?
Thanks Steve!
I suppose it wouldn't hurt for me to at least take a look at it, next
time.... if it is still there!
Chad Fernandez
Michigan, USA