Obsolete computer discs, etc.

[Robert Jarratt]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Liam
> Proven
> Sent: 01 May 2015 13:15
> To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
> Cc: cctech at classiccmp.org
> Subject: Re: Obsolete computer discs, etc.
> 
> On 30 April 2015 at 16:40, Bob Rickard <bob at warriston.freeserve.co.uk>
> wrote:
> > Second time of sending.  A response, please.
> >
> >
> > While turning out my attic I unearthed obsolete *discs for a 1980s
> > Amstrad computer *which has long been disposed of.  One disc is, as
> > far as I know, in mint condition but a further twelve contain
> > programmes. Another six discs contain long forgotten person data which
> > I can't access.  I am intrigued to know what they contain.  Also in my
> > searches I have found a *Microsoft Works
> > manual* complete with system discs, and an *Amstrad user's manual*.
> > Also about a*dozen 5" discs* containing stock records of warehouse
> > long demolished. Again, I am curious to see what I recorded 30 years ago.
> >
> > I am reluctant to consign these items to the dustbin if a) the discs
> > can be deciphered, and b) they are are of use to someone else.  Your
> > organisation has been suggested as a possible home for at least some
> > of these items.  Are they of interest?  If not, do you know any organisation
> that might be?
> >
> > R.J. Rickard.
> > Edinburgh.
> 
> Are you actually on the mailing list, Bob? Your mail provoked a whole thread
> and there have been many helpful responses, including from me.
> You need to join the list to participate.
> 


And you probably need to copy him directly if you suspect (as do I), that he is not on the list.

:-)

Unless you bcc'd him I suppose.....

Regards

Rob