20 Jun
2012
20 Jun
'12
2:55 a.m.
Original Message:
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:50:56 -0700
From: Stan Sieler <ss at allegro.com>
hi,
I found a box of paper tape software for an unknown
computer (possibly a
"L8" or "L8/9"?)
... and it's looking for a home (cost of mailing):
If anyone can suggest what computer it's from,
I'm curious!
Stan
----- Reply:
Hi Stan,
Those are firmware and utility tapes for Burroughs series L8000 and L9000
computers, the predecessors of the B80 and B90 series and fairly rare since
they were dismissed as mere 'accounting machines' and not considered
collectible by purists and people without storage buildings:
http://www.picklesnet.com/burroughs/gallery/bpgltc.htm
Several museums have one and last I heard Bob Rosenbloom also had an L9000,
as well as an L5000; I imagine he would be delighted to have those tapes and
might even need one or two since I doubt that there are more than a handful
of those tapes left in the world and some of them are crucial to the
machine's operation.
If by any chance there are no other takers I'd gladly take care of them for
you and posterity.
m
20 Jun
20 Jun
1:44 p.m.
Re:
I should have realized this...I arranged the donation of a working Burroughs L9000
to the Computer History Museum a few years ago (it had been in constant use
until a month before the donation).
I don't recall the paper tape box being associated with that site, and given
the phrase "salesmen" on it (and the "strata" I found it in within my
storage),
it seems likely to be from a different L9000 site.
I found a box
of paper tape software for an unknown computer (possibly a
"L8" or "L8/9"?)
... and it's looking for a home (cost of mailing):
Those are firmware and utility tapes for Burroughs series L8000 and L9000
computers, the predecessors of the B80 and B90 series and fairly rare since Several museums have one and last I heard Bob
Rosenbloom also had an L9000,
I've started corresponding with Bob now, thanks!
If by any chance there are no other takers I'd gladly take care of them for
you and posterity.
thanks for the kind offer! If Bob declines, I'll let you know.
Stan
22 Jun
22 Jun
5:17 p.m.
Re:
On Jun 20, 2012, at 10:53 AM, Al Kossow wrote:
On 6/20/12 10:44 AM, Stan Sieler wrote:
The tape's being sent to Bob, who will send the bits to Al.
I'd forgotten that I arranged the donation of that Burroughs L9000 to CHM :)
(It was offered to me because our office was next door to the owner's, and
he knew I was collecting antique computers ... I took a look at how large
it was and said, uh, I know this museum... :)
thanks,
Stan
thanks for the kind offer! If Bob declines,
I'll let you know.
CHM is interested, since apparently we have one.
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