On Sat, 14 Oct 2017 13:00:30 -0700 steve shumaker via cctalk <[email protected]> wrote:
> On 10/14/2017 12:39 PM, Jon Elson wrote: > > On 10/14/2017 12:22 PM, steve shumaker via cctalk wrote: > >> found as part of the stack saved from an engineers estate: Tandem > >> Computers cartridge tapes and docs > >> > >> Cartridges are appox 4x4x1 and the tape appears to be half inch. > >> Some are in boxes marked "Cartridge Tape CT-130" All have labels > >> indicated they are Tandem Computers "Site Update Tapes" with 1988, > >> 89, and 90 dates. Cursory google produced nothing. Secondary > >> label on one cartridge would seem to indicate they are used for > >> software distribution. > >> > >> I have seven of the cartridges along with several Tandem Non-Stop > >> manuals. Manuals have been scanned. > >> > >> Anyone interested? Free for shipping from 95006 (call it 5lbs wt) > >> > >> Steve > >> > >> > >> > > Hmmm, they just has a Tandem Computers reunion in the Bay area last > > month, with over 400 attendees! > > If you aren't in touch with anybody from Tandem, I could mention > > this to my friend who used to work for them. > > He used to have a Non-Stop I in his basement. He built it from > > cast-off boards, some of them blank so he had to stuff them with > > chips. > > > > Jon > > > feel free to inquire for me! I'm a former Tandem Product Manager (of Operating Systems). BTW: Went to the Re-union ;) Pictures of the tapes would be helpful. When I get them (or a link to them) - I'll post it to the Tandem Alumni group to see if anyone can identify and/or use them. Cheers, Lyle -- 73 AF6WS Bickley Consulting West Inc. http://bickleywest.com "Black holes are where God is dividing by zero"
