[cctalk] Fixing a MSV11-QC, tables wrong?

2022-12-31 Thread Chris Zach via cctalk
So I have an MSV11-QC (the 4gb Q Bus memory board) that has a failed bit. On an 11/73 it throws the following error: Expected data = 125252 (1010 1010 1010 1010 Bad data= 121252 (1010 0010 1010 1010) Address = 10015140 Which puts the error in the top 2mb (1mw), bit 4000. No

[cctalk] Re: Debugging possible RAM faults on OCC1

2022-12-31 Thread Chuck Guzis via cctalk
On 12/31/22 11:43, Steve Platz via cctalk wrote: > I recently got an Osborne 1a, which needed a lot of cleaning and had probably > been stored in a barn for some time. After getting the drive parts to move > freely again and removing a blown cap on the power supply, the machine will > start up

[cctalk] Debugging possible RAM faults on OCC1

2022-12-31 Thread Steve Platz via cctalk
I recently got an Osborne 1a, which needed a lot of cleaning and had probably been stored in a barn for some time. After getting the drive parts to move freely again and removing a blown cap on the power supply, the machine will start up and the screen is green, although it's just showing some

[cctalk] Re: Saturn-Calc

2022-12-31 Thread Chris Zach via cctalk
I have some DEC format 8 inch floppies from the mid 1980's that may have Saturn WP on it.  It rings a bell, I think I had a copy at one time. Long, long time ago.  I can't read the floppies (got no drive), anyone in the Wash DC area that can read them would help. Well, I'm located south of

[cctalk] Re: Saturn-Calc

2022-12-31 Thread Chris Zach via cctalk
I think I have TSX/RX02 versions of Saturn stuff out there already. Where is it Ah here: https://www.crystel.com/pdp/ Wow, I have a dsm11 disk image there too? Weird. And the XT Tool kit guide (prior to when it was called the Pro/350). Let me know if those contain anything interesting.

[cctalk] Re: Saturn-Calc

2022-12-31 Thread Bill Gunshannon via cctalk
On 12/31/22 11:28, Douglas Taylor via cctalk wrote: On 12/30/2022 7:23 AM, Nigel Johnson Ham via cctalk wrote: Hi all, My 11/73 restoration has got to the point that I am loading stuff from RT11 backups, and I have a lot of Saturn-calc and wp data that I would like to see again. My licensed

[cctalk] Re: Saturn-Calc

2022-12-31 Thread Douglas Taylor via cctalk
On 12/30/2022 7:23 AM, Nigel Johnson Ham via cctalk wrote: Hi all, My 11/73 restoration has got to the point that I am loading stuff from RT11 backups, and I have a lot of Saturn-calc and wp data that I would like to see again. My licensed copy and the manual are long gone! I downloaded

[cctalk] Re: Manual for MDB MLSI-LP11

2022-12-31 Thread Douglas Taylor via cctalk
On 12/29/2022 9:33 AM, Nigel Johnson Ham via cctalk wrote: My re-build of a BA23 11/73 system continues.  I have one of these MDB printer controllers but cannot make it do anything more that home page on the laser using RT-11 Does anybody have a manual or know where I can download one. An

[cctalk] Re: How to print old files.

2022-12-31 Thread Scott LaBombard via cctalk
I remember having to do something like that some years ago. If the ASCII file isn't too long and you can manage with manual edits, you can load the document into an editor that supports 'alt' codes. On Windows, I just tried Microsoft Word. Hold the alt key down and enter the 2-digit code (on

[cctalk] Re: How to print old files.

2022-12-31 Thread Hugh Pyle via cctalk
There's a 'Teleprinter' font, which is close, but doesn't include the backward arrow: https://web.archive.org/web/2819043545/ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/mzanzig/FREE.HTM On Sat, Dec 31, 2022 at 4:00 AM ben via cctalk wrote: > How do you print old files in ASCII 63 to modern devices,

[cctalk] How to print old files.

2022-12-31 Thread ben via cctalk
How do you print old files in ASCII 63 to modern devices, so you keep the ← and ↑ 's and not printing _ and ^ ? Ben.