Minicomputer Storage Myths - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

22 Jul 1997

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 Ok, they are a very convenient shape compared with
Superbrains, Tandy 
Model 4s and PETs. I only have a couple of PETs and they are a real 
pain. What do other collectors do with these machines? 
Put them on top of piles of minicomputers :-).

Seriously, I _have_ used chipboard/shelf brackets to make 'tunnels' that fit
over the crazier shaped machines (PETs, etc), so that I can stack other things
on top. If you do this, and decide to run the machines that inside the tunnels,
then please add fans or at least make sure air can get into the cooling vents.

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 On the down side for storage space the manuals for
minicomputers are
normally far more extensive than the typical 1/2" thick A4/A5 manual you
get with a micro. 
Indeed. I have a large pile of DEC printsets + A4 binders of user guides, etc.
Mind you, the 8 IBM Techref manuals (PC, XT, AT vol1, AT vol2, O&A vol 1, O&A
vol 2, Scientific O&A, PC-jr) take up quite a bit of space as well...

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Kevan 
-tony