9 Oct
2011
9 Oct
'11
7:06 p.m.
Got a line on a local Sperry Univac machine, model # unknown but
appears to be a 1980s-era UNIX system. Only pics so far are here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/102190732096693814506/SperryUnivacRack
I believe it is at least two racks containing CPU, boards (probably
lots of serial) and tape drive. System is located near Lisle, IL
(western suburbs of Chicago.)
If anyone is seriously interested and can arrange a pickup, contact me
and I will put you in touch with the owner. Time, as always in these
cases, is short.
-j
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Retrocomputing and collecting in the Chicago area:
http://chiclassiccomp.org
9 Oct
9 Oct
7:28 p.m.
Got a line on a local Sperry Univac machine, model #
unknown but
appears to be a 1980s-era UNIX system. ?Only pics so far are here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/102190732096693814506/SperryUnivacRack
I believe it is at least two racks containing CPU, boards (probably
lots of serial) and tape drive. ?System is located near Lisle, IL
(western suburbs of Chicago.)
How long can he hold it? I will be swinging by Chicago in early
November with a truck, and could drag it out East.
Being that it is a Unix machine, I may not want it in the long run.
But if it could run OS2200...
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Will
7:39 p.m.
On Oct 9, 2011, at 7:28 PM, William Donzelli <wdonzelli at gmail.com> wrote:
Hey, that looks like a Fujitsu M2444AC magtape drive on that system. If you don't
want that, would you be willing to slide it in my direction?
-Dave
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Dave McGuire
Port Charlotte, FL
Got a line on
a local Sperry Univac machine, model # unknown but
appears to be a 1980s-era UNIX system. Only pics so far are here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/102190732096693814506/SperryUnivacRack
I believe it is at least two racks containing CPU, boards (probably
lots of serial) and tape drive. System is located near Lisle, IL
(western suburbs of Chicago.)
How long can he hold it? I will be swinging by Chicago in early
November with a truck, and could drag it out East.
Being that it is a Unix machine, I may not want it in the long run.
But if it could run OS2200..
8:22 p.m.
On Sun, Oct 9, 2011 at 6:28 PM, William Donzelli <wdonzelli at gmail.com> wrote:
How long can he hold it? I will be swinging by Chicago
in early
November with a truck, and could drag it out East.
Being that it is a Unix machine, I may not want it in the long run.
But if it could run OS2200...
The owner is looking to clear out a storage unit, ASAP (as usual.) I
am trying to work out retrieval and temporary storage myself. Barring
a sudden love affair with 500+lbs of UNIX, I'd be willing to pass them
on to you when you come through.
Who's got background, ID, etc on these machines? I know zero about
this line but it looks interesting.
j
9:44 p.m.
ask this guy he might know where u can find info on sperry stuff
http://ganetsky.com/
7:40 p.m.
On Oct 9, 2011 4:10 PM, "Jason T" <silent700 at gmail.com> wrote:
Got a line on a local Sperry Univac machine, model # unknown but
appears to be a 1980s-era UNIX system. Only pics so far are here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/102190732096693814506/SperryUnivacRack
Looks like it includes a couple of Fujitsu 9-track tape drives. Those are
nice and fast if you need one and have space for a 200 pound tape drive.
7:46 p.m.
On Oct 9, 2011, at 7:40 PM, Glen Slick <glen.slick at gmail.com> wrote:
On Oct 9, 2011 4:10 PM, "Jason T"
<silent700 at gmail.com> wrote:
I both need and have space for them.
-Dave
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Dave McGuire
Port Charlotte, FL
Got a line on a local Sperry Univac machine, model # unknown but
appears to be a 1980s-era UNIX system. Only pics so far are here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/102190732096693814506/SperryUnivacRack
Looks like it includes a couple of Fujitsu 9-track tape drives. Those are
nice and fast if you need one and have space for a 200 pound tape drive.
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