Re: Visual 1050

[Chuck Guzis via cctalk]

On 08/06/2017 04:16 PM, Gary McGill via cctalk wrote:
> I have an Visual 1050 computer (CPM based) with screen and keyboard. 
> Probably works but I have not tried it yet.  Will likely uncover boot
> disks, and other software.
> 
> Anyone interested to pay shipping from Bellingham, WA?
> 


Gary, there's a CP/M collector's community over at vcfed.org.  You might
want to try posting on the forum over there.

--Chuck

Re: RL drive bulkhead connector

[Kirk Davis via cctalk]

Yes they unique and I couldn’t find any when I looked a few years ago. They 
appear on eBay from time to time at ridiculous prices (~$100 range). I heard of 
people bypassing the connectors on the drives themselves and connecting to the 
edge connector inside but I haven’t done this myself.

Kirk

> On Aug 6, 2017, at 8:38 AM, Aaron Jackson via cctech  
> wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> Is the 2x20 pin bulkhead connector on the back of RL02 drives
> proprietary? Is there a source of them? It seems impossible to find the
> cables and terminators for these drives, so I was planning to make
> them.
> 
> I would rather not have a ribbon cable hanging out the back.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Aaron.

Visual 1050

[Gary McGill via cctalk]

I have an Visual 1050 computer (CPM based) with screen and keyboard.
Probably works but I have not tried it yet.  Will likely uncover boot disks,
and other software.

Anyone interested to pay shipping from Bellingham, WA?

  GM
Gary McGill

Re: Sperry UTS 40 on Ebay - Statesboro, Georgia (part of Operator's Guide FFS)

[Tapley, Mark via cctalk]

All,
in one of those spectacular coincidences, my excavations today turned 
up a blue brad binder with 1 page of handwritten notes and photocopies of pages 
20-1 through 20-8 of the Sperry UTS 40-81 Operator’s guide (in addition to the 
other things I’m listing). 
Terms same as in my other emails, Al K. gets priority but anyone else 
gets it for the cost of shipping. 
- Mark
210-522-6025 office 
210-379-4635cell

RL drive bulkhead connector

[Aaron Jackson via cctalk]

Hi everyone,

Is the 2x20 pin bulkhead connector on the back of RL02 drives
proprietary? Is there a source of them? It seems impossible to find the
cables and terminators for these drives, so I was planning to make
them.

I would rather not have a ribbon cable hanging out the back.

Thanks,

Aaron.

Re: VCF?

[Ed via cctalk]

Ol'  Fred -  Best of  luck  with surgery
Prayers be  with you...
 
Ed# 
 
 
In a message dated 8/6/2017 11:27:03 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
cctalk@classiccmp.org writes:

How is  VCF going?


I was going to take a dozen boxes of books, a couple of  computers, and 
some miscellaneous.
My health got in the way.
I'm  getting prostate surgery (ANOTHER TURP) on Thursday,
I just don't feel up  to packing loading, or even driving an hour each  
way.


--
Grumpy Ol' Fred   ci...@xenosoft.com

Various Software and Documentation for shipping + donations (round 5)

[Tapley, Mark via cctalk]

All,
I'm trying to help Cindy find homes for some of what's left from her 
warehouse. I can hold them only temporarily ( :-P), but if any of this 
interests you please contact me via Private (not list) email at 
mtap...@swri.edu.

If you do want something, send me your shipping address and exactly 
what you want. I'll get back to you with estimated shipping costs (USPS media 
rate where possible) as soon as I can. You send me payment (any method is 
acceptable; USPS does not recommend cash in the mail) and I will ship when 
payment arrives. If you want Fed-Ex or something different from USPS media let 
me know at your first contact and I will price that for you. If you can afford 
to send slightly more than costs, I'll collect up the surplus for Cindy and get 
it to her.
If more than one person wants the same thing, it goes to the person 
sending me the earliest time-tagged email. 
If Al K. wants anything for Bitsavers, he gets priority (even if his is 
not the first email) up until it leaves my hands.

There will be multiple sets of email from me, hopefully at a faster 
cadence, each with a short list of things, unless/until someone asks me to 
quit. 

Thanks for your attention!

- Mark

———

Some of these include install media of some sort (listed with each 
entry):



Pacific Data Products, 25-in-One! III (Windows 286/386 with HP LaserJet,  4 x. 
5.25” disks)
Installation Guide, User’s guide, advertisment, sales office list, etc. 
- appears to be a font package for LaserJets

SCO Open Server Development System Documentation (boxed set, no install media, 
all books in shrink-wrap)
Optimizing C compiler Release Notes
Optimizing C compiler User’s Guide and Llbrary Rference manual
(SCO Open Server Development System) Release and Installation Notes
“  Network Programmer’s guide and reference
“ Programming Tools Guide
“ Developer’s Topics
“ Character User Interfaces Guide
“ Programmer’s Reference Manual Vol. 1
“ “ Vol. 2
“ OSF/Motif Programmer’s Reference
“ X Window System Programmer’s Reference, Vol. II Release 5
“ C++ Selected Readings
“ C++ Product Reference Manual
“ C++ Library Reference Manual
(Super-Mini Computer Program) FTP Keyword / KEYpack SMP / Installation 
and User’s Guide SCO Unix Version 3.1.4
“  Oracle CASE Dictionary Reference Guide Vol. 1 Version 5.1
* Oracle CASE Dictionary Reference Guide Vol. 2 Version 5.1
“ Keyword office technologies / KEYpack ODX conversion reference guide 
version 3.1.3

Borlad Paradox Engine Version 2.0 ( 5.25” and 3.5” floppies, unopened)
Requires: DOS 3.0 version for IBM PS/2 and 100% compatibles, 512k RAM, 
hard drive, floppy, C, Pascal, or MS C)
2.0 Pascal Reference Guide  
2.0 User’s Guide
2.0 C Reference Guide
Miscellaneous license statements and brochures.

Microsoft Windows NT Server (3 x 3.5” setup floppies, CD Service Pack 4, CD 
with Microsoft Back Office)
Requires: Intel and compatible, 486/33MHz or better, Pentium or Pentium 
Pro CPU, 125 MB hard drive space;
RISC-based systems, RISC CPU compatible with Windows NT Server 
4.0, 160 MB hard drive space; 
16 MB RAM, CD, VGA, Super-VGA or VGA compatible with NT Server 
4.0
Start Guide
Basics of Installation
Compatibility List (175 pages long)

Microsoft Windows for Workgroups Add-On (8 ea. 3.5” disks)
"OS upgrade for any PC running Windows 3.1”
User’s Guide
Miscellaneous paperwork.

Re: IBM 5110 with 5114 & 5103 on Pittsburgh Craigslist

[Eric Smith via cctalk]

On Aug 6, 2017 12:44 PM, "Sam O'nella via cctalk" 
wrote:

Theyre always out of my reach but is there a way to upgrade or convert
5100/5110s to IPL or basic or are you stuck with what you get?


I assume you meant APL.

In general you're stuck with what you get.

In principle if you found all of the necessary ROS (ROM) cards and wired a
switch or jumper to the backplane, you could convert a 5100/5110/5120 to
the other language or to dual-marked.

I need to design a 5100 language ROS card replacement, as one of the APL
language ROS chips in my 5100 model C has gone bad. It fails self-test.

There is also "executable ROS" associated with each language. The system
can't self-test that.

Naturally IBM made their own ROM chips which are neither pin nor
electrically compatible with industry standards. The backplane signals are
TTL compatible, though.

Various Software and Documentation for shipping + donations (round 4)

[Tapley, Mark via cctalk]

All,
I'm trying to help Cindy find homes for some of what's left from her 
warehouse. I can hold them only temporarily ( :-) ), but if any of this 
interests you please contact me via Private (not list) email at 
mtap...@swri.edu.

If you do want something, send me your shipping address and exactly 
what you want. I'll get back to you with estimated shipping costs (USPS media 
rate where possible) as soon as I can. You send me payment (any method is 
acceptable; USPS does not recommend cash in the mail) and I will ship when 
payment arrives. If you want Fed-Ex or something different from USPS media let 
me know at your first contact and I will price that for you. If you can afford 
to send slightly more than costs, I'll collect up the surplus for Cindy and get 
it to her.
If more than one person wants the same thing, it goes to the person 
sending me the earliest time-tagged email. 
If Al K. wants anything for Bitsavers, he gets priority (even if his is 
not the first email) up until it leaves my hands.

There will be multiple sets of email from me, hopefully at a faster 
cadence, each with a short list of things, unless/until someone asks me to 
quit. 

Thanks for your attention!

- Mark

———

These include install media of some sort (listed with each entry):

CyberMedia Guard Dog (Windows 95, CD)
Installation booklet, CD, coupon for floppies, advertising material 
(big mostly empty box has been opened)

Davidson and Associates Speed Reader. IBM format 5.25” and 3.5” disks
Installation and Use guide, instruction sheet, 3.5 and 5.25” floppies, 
progress charts, advertising booklet

Conversa Web, hands-free internet surfing. (Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0 or Pentium 
166 MHz or faster, multimedia
Shrink-wrap intact; box claims Conversa Web on CD-ROM, Internet 
explorer on CD-ROM, Quick start card, product registration card, microphone

Desk-Mate/Tandy CheckFree electronic Bill Payment System (PC-Compatible, 512k + 
modem)
Shrink-wrap intact; box claims Software, User's Guide, Enrollment 
Information, One month of free service

Jaton Software & Document Trident master CD (Windows 95/98/NT)
CD + Single sheet multi-fold pamphlet (possibly for different unit; 
VIDEO-67P/VIDEO-67TV)

Arcada Sytos Plus Backup for Windows (DOS 5.0, Windows 3.1 +)
User's Guide, 3.5” install media, Registration cards

Various Software and Documentation for shipping + donations (round 3)

[Tapley, Mark via cctalk]

All,
This seems to surface on my round tuit list about annually. 

I'm trying to help Cindy find homes for some of what's left from her 
warehouse. I can hold them only temporarily ( :-P ), but if any of this 
interests you please contact me via Private (not list) email at 
mtap...@swri.edu.

If you do want something, send me your shipping address and exactly 
what you want. I'll get back to you with estimated shipping costs (USPS media 
rate where possible) as soon as I can. You send me payment (any method is 
acceptable; USPS does not recommend cash in the mail) and I will ship when 
payment arrives. If you want Fed-Ex or something different from USPS media let 
me know at your first contact and I will price that for you. If you can afford 
to send slightly more than costs, I'll collect up the surplus for Cindy and get 
it to her.
If more than one person wants the same thing, it goes to the person 
sending me the earliest time-tagged email. 
If Al K. wants anything for Bitsavers, he gets priority (even if his is 
not the first email) up until it leaves my hands.

There will be multiple sets of email from me, hopefully at a faster 
cadence, each with a short list of things, unless/until someone asks me to quit.

Thanks for your attention!

-   - Mark
———

Stephen J. Bigelow Telephone Repair Illustrated
book only; softbound

Spinnaker PFS:WindowWorks Version 2.02 User's Guide
book only; softbound; torn cover

IBM PC DOS 6.3 User's guide
book only; softbound; torn cover

SAMS The Best Book of Lotus 1-2-3 Release 2.2 3rd edition
book only; softbound

The computer school Mastering Multiplan
book only; softbound

Que dBASE IV Handbook 3rd edition
book only; softbound

IBM LaserPrinter Software Applications/Driver Information
book only; spiral-bound

Norton pcAnywhere for Windows Version 1.0 (Symantic, for IBM PC, PS/2, or 100% 
compatible)
Using ...; Creating Scripts ; NO INSTALL MEDIA

Soft Switch (?) AX5/PX5/TX5 User's manual (motherboard)
book only; softbound

IntraCorp Bumper Sticker Maker (Apple II and IBM)
Installation and Use guide; fan-fold perforated-edge print media; 
registration and warrantee cards. NO INSTALL MEDIA

Re: IBM 5110 with 5114 & 5103 on Pittsburgh Craigslist

[Sam O'nella via cctalk]

Theyre always out of my reach but is there a way to upgrade or convert 
5100/5110s to IPL or basic or are you stuck with what you get?
 Original message From: Robert via cctalk 
Not mine and way too far for me to go, otherwise I'd be all over it.
Looks like the BASIC only version of the Model 2.

https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/sys/d/vintage-ibm-5110-with/6234205659.html

Re: VCF?

[David Collins via cctalk]

Its going well.  Alto presentation about to start..

David Collins
HP Computer Museum

Sent from my iPad

> On 6 Aug 2017, at 11:26 am, Fred Cisin via cctalk  
> wrote:
> 
> How is VCF going?
> 
> 
> I was going to take a dozen boxes of books, a couple of computers, and some 
> miscellaneous.
> My health got in the way.
> I'm getting prostate surgery (ANOTHER TURP) on Thursday,
> I just don't feel up to packing loading, or even driving an hour each way.
> 
> 
> --
> Grumpy Ol' Fred ci...@xenosoft.com

VCF?

[Fred Cisin via cctalk]

How is VCF going?


I was going to take a dozen boxes of books, a couple of computers, and 
some miscellaneous.

My health got in the way.
I'm getting prostate surgery (ANOTHER TURP) on Thursday,
I just don't feel up to packing loading, or even driving an hour each 
way.



--
Grumpy Ol' Fred ci...@xenosoft.com

Re: pdp-8/e restoration.

[Rod Smallwood via cctalk]

On 06/08/2017 18:10, Noel Chiappa via cctalk wrote:

 > From: Ian S. King

 > Those keys are common across nearly all DEC machines prior to the ones
 > that started using plastic keys. XX2247 is the code.

Someone on eBait is selling replicas for not wholly unreasonable amounts of
money:

   http://www.ebay.com/itm/142118132040

Noel

Thank you Noel..
Rod

--
Wanted one pdp-8/i rocker switch leaver to copy.

Re: Convex documentation online (C220 arrived)

[Mark J. Blair via cctalk]

Wow! I fondly remember the air exhaust from the power supply cabinet of the 
Convex C240 as being the warmest spot in the UCI computer room at 6AM, when the 
main Computer Science building A/C turned on and the computer room temperature 
plummeted. Maybe I should finally learn how to use one for its designed 
purpose? :)


-- 
Mark J. Blair, NF6X 
http://www.nf6x.net/

Re: pdp-8/e restoration.

[Noel Chiappa via cctalk]

> From: Ian S. King

> Those keys are common across nearly all DEC machines prior to the ones
> that started using plastic keys. XX2247 is the code. 

Someone on eBait is selling replicas for not wholly unreasonable amounts of
money:

  http://www.ebay.com/itm/142118132040

Noel

Re: scary warning about bubble memory loop mask, TI 763/765 maint manual

[Eric Smith via cctalk]

On Aug 6, 2017 08:20, "dwight via cctalk"  wrote:

I wonder if they can be reset by just removing the bias magnets.

The bias field is needed to maintain the domains in the material.


With the Intel bubble parts, if they get erased, you have to use special
electronics and procedure to recreate the seed bubble.  The later Intel
parts added a "Z coil" specifically for fast bulk erase, desired for
military use.

TI doesn't document any procedures for recovery of erased or corrupted
modules.

Of course, that might make them totally useless.


It might, but if they're already useless that's not going to be any worse.

IBM 5110 with 5114 & 5103 on Pittsburgh Craigslist

[Robert via cctalk]

Not mine and way too far for me to go, otherwise I'd be all over it.
Looks like the BASIC only version of the Model 2.

https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/sys/d/vintage-ibm-5110-with/6234205659.html

In other news, I have some disks coming for mine (thanks Chuck!), so
should be resuming my efforts soon.

-- 
Robert

Re: scary warning about bubble memory loop mask, TI 763/765 maint manual

[dwight via cctalk]

I wonder if they can be reset by just removing the bias magnets.

The bias field is needed to maintain the domains in the material.

Of course, that might make them totally useless.

Dwight



From: cctalk  on behalf of Al Kossow via cctalk 

Sent: Sunday, August 6, 2017 6:00:15 AM
To: cctalk@classiccmp.org
Subject: Re: scary warning about bubble memory loop mask, TI 763/765 maint 
manual

the terminals pop up on eBay every so often. I picked up a couple in poor 
physical
condition as donor machines for the one clean one I've found

On 8/5/17 10:56 PM, Eric Smith via cctalk wrote:

> With Intel devices, there is a special "seed module" and procedure that can
> be used to recover bubble devices which have become corrupted. TI just says
> that such devices have to be replaced, which is pretty difficult these days.
>

RE: pdp-8/e restoration.

[Bill Gunshannon via cctalk]

I have found that metal PS/2 keys work as well, if your are not insistant
on historical purity.  I, personally, have always prefered functionality over
appearance.

bill



From: cctalk [cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] on behalf of Ian S. King via 
cctalk [cctalk@classiccmp.org]
Sent: Sunday, August 6, 2017 2:00 AM
To: Rod Smallwood; General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
Subject: Re: pdp-8/e restoration.

Those keys are common across nearly all DEC machines prior to the ones that
started using plastic keys.  XX2247 is the code.  -- Ian

On Sat, Aug 5, 2017 at 10:29 PM, Rod Smallwood via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> Hi List!
>
>   Movin right along.
>
>  Programmers console now properly attached to light screening bar.
>
> Front panel and bezel on. Needs a bit more work.
>
> Not as secure or as straight as I would like.
>
> Then there's the key lock problem.
>
> Its in the off position and of course I don't have the key.
>
> So I cant fit that just now.
>
> Took power supply out. Changed mains cable as it was only a foot long.
>
> Soldered to the circuit breaker was a factory standard would you believe.
>
> Power supply back in. Connect up. Power on. Load address , press CLEAR
> and CONT.
>
> Test program still in core. Started right up.
>
> To-days task get the serial I/O going.
>
> Rod in Restore Mode
>
>
> .--
> Wanted one pdp-8/i rocker switch leaver to copy.
>
>


--
Ian S. King, MSIS, MSCS, Ph.D. Candidate
The Information School 
Dissertation: "Why the Conversation Mattered: Constructing a Sociotechnical
Narrative Through a Design Lens

Principal Investigator, "Reflections on Early Computing and Social Change",
UW IRB #42619

Archivist, Voices From the Rwanda Tribunal 
Value Sensitive Design Research Lab 

University of Washington

There is an old Vulcan saying: "Only Nixon could go to China."

Re: scary warning about bubble memory loop mask, TI 763/765 maint manual

[Al Kossow via cctalk]

the terminals pop up on eBay every so often. I picked up a couple in poor 
physical
condition as donor machines for the one clean one I've found

On 8/5/17 10:56 PM, Eric Smith via cctalk wrote:

> With Intel devices, there is a special "seed module" and procedure that can
> be used to recover bubble devices which have become corrupted. TI just says
> that such devices have to be replaced, which is pretty difficult these days.
>