[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

On 2/9/2023 5:40 PM, Doug Jackson via cctalk wrote: At this point I will chime in. They clearly went to the trouble of trawling through USPS tracking details to find something that was shipped from near their suburb to Sydney Australia by somebody else and submitted it as their evidence

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

On 2/9/23 17:37, Tom Hunter via cctalk wrote: > Ok as Google search is increasingly failing us, what other search engine > should I use? > Lycos? WebCrawler? HotBot? --Chuck

[cctalk] Vintage intel parts

State of the ART 50 years ago. May this help with 1970's weird and forgotton tech. https://www.cpushack.com/2018/06/10/the-collectors-guide-to-vintage-intel-microchips-2/ Ben.

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

On 2023-02-10 02:37, Tom Hunter wrote: Ok as Google search is increasingly failing us, what other search engine should I use? I think the best option would be using open source decentralized search engines, without any company, entity, or individual directly responsible for the resources

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

Veronica CZ On 2/9/2023 8:37 PM, Tom Hunter via cctalk wrote: Ok as Google search is increasingly failing us, what other search engine should I use? Tom On Fri, 10 Feb 2023, 3:28 am Angel M Alganza via cctalk, < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: On 2023-02-09 15:31, Eric Moore via cctalk

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

On 2/9/23 12:58, Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote: There are some older folks on the list, so this is a good time to talk about internet safety. . . . and maybe a [youtube?] tutorial on sucking eggs? O, SNAP!!! Doc, giggling uncontrollably

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

On Thu, Feb 9, 2023 at 5:04 PM Zane Healy wrote: > > That being said, all search engines are more or less broken today, due > to a > > number of factors. It's like we're back in 1996. Except worse. > > > > Sellam > > That’s an interesting observation Sellam, and I have to agree. In > thinking

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

Ok as Google search is increasingly failing us, what other search engine should I use? Tom On Fri, 10 Feb 2023, 3:28 am Angel M Alganza via cctalk, < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > On 2023-02-09 15:31, Eric Moore via cctalk wrote: > > > If in doubt, GOOGLE THE WEBSITE, and see if valid

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

If in doubt, GOOGLE THE WEBSITE, and see if valid websites link to it, if [...] Stay safe out there :) In my opinion, one of the first things to do to try to stay safe out there, if not the first, is to stop using that website and use one that doesn't track what you search, that doesn't show

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

On Feb 9, 2023, at 11:34 AM, Sellam Abraham via cctalk wrote: > > On Thu, Feb 9, 2023 at 11:28 AM Angel M Alganza via cctalk < > cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > >> On 2023-02-09 15:31, Eric Moore via cctalk wrote: >> >>> If in doubt, GOOGLE THE WEBSITE, and see if valid websites link to it,

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

Remember Datasync? World Power Systems? Colonel David Winthrop? Jim Anderson? Norman Henry Hunt? ('course those who are NOT "elderly" won't know of it) https://medium.com/@madmedic11671/forgotten-fraud-world-power-systems-e11320aa681d http://www.trs-80.org/world-power-systems-fraud/ a "bust

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

On 2023-02-09 3:40 p.m., Doug Jackson via cctalk wrote: Check out my awesome clocks at www.dougswordclocks.com Follow my amateur radio adventures at vk1zdj.net I wish a custom clock made. A nixie tube alarm clock with a real bell. Ben.

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

At this point I will chime in. I brought what looked like an Imsai keyboard from this crowd, or a previous version of them - The web site is *amazingly* similar. The keyboards were cheap as chips, $149, so I went for it, knowing that I was protected by PayPal. I get tracking details pretty

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

On Thu, Feb 9, 2023 at 1:45 PM Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote: > On Thu, 9 Feb 2023, Eric Moore wrote: > > I am very sorry to anyone I insulted. My tone was condescending. My only > > intention was sincere concern for any fellow travellers who may be > reading. > > Not to worry. > We know your

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

On Thu, Feb 9, 2023 at 7:14 PM Eric Moore via cctalk wrote: > I am very sorry to anyone I insulted. My tone was condescending. My only > intention was sincere concern for any fellow travellers who may be reading. > > Without your comment, I wouldn't have got the chuckle from Fred's :).

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

On Thu, 9 Feb 2023, Eric Moore wrote: I am very sorry to anyone I insulted. My tone was condescending. My only intention was sincere concern for any fellow travellers who may be reading. Not to worry. We know your intentions were good. We just get defensive about implication that being old

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

On 2023-02-09 20:45, Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote: Are you saying to not trust those who claim that "Don't be evil" is their motto? I don't think I am.

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

> On Feb 9, 2023, at 2:45 PM, Fred Cisin via cctalk > wrote: > >>> If in doubt, GOOGLE THE WEBSITE, and see if valid websites link to > > On Thu, 9 Feb 2023, Angel M Alganza via cctalk wrote: >> In my opinion, one of the first things to do to try to stay safe out there, >> if not the

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

On Thu, 9 Feb 2023, Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote: There are some older folks on the list, so this is a good time to talk about internet safety. . . . and maybe a [youtube?] tutorial on sucking eggs? My favorite is, "Don't try to teach your Grandmother how to steal sheep." :) g. -- Proud

[cctalk] Re: WTB: Acorn A3010 or A4000

Hi, Ethan, Whereabouts are you? I'm in York, UK, and I have more than one spare BBC Micro. I don't have an A3010 but I do have an A3020 (red function keys) if that's of interest. On 09/02/2023 16:13, Ethan O'Toole via cctalk wrote: Looking for an Acorn A3010 or A4000 + KB/Mouse, happy to

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

If in doubt, GOOGLE THE WEBSITE, and see if valid websites link to On Thu, 9 Feb 2023, Angel M Alganza via cctalk wrote: In my opinion, one of the first things to do to try to stay safe out there, if not the first, is to stop using that website and use one that doesn't track what you search,

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

On Thu, Feb 9, 2023 at 11:28 AM Angel M Alganza via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > On 2023-02-09 15:31, Eric Moore via cctalk wrote: > > > If in doubt, GOOGLE THE WEBSITE, and see if valid websites link to it, > > if > [...] > > Stay safe out there :) > > In my opinion, one of the first

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

On 2023-02-09 15:31, Eric Moore via cctalk wrote: If in doubt, GOOGLE THE WEBSITE, and see if valid websites link to it, if [...] Stay safe out there :) In my opinion, one of the first things to do to try to stay safe out there, if not the first, is to stop using that website and use one

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

I am very sorry to anyone I insulted. My tone was condescending. My only intention was sincere concern for any fellow travellers who may be reading. -Eric On Thu, Feb 9, 2023, 12:58 PM Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote: > > There are some older folks on the list, so this is a good time to talk > >

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

There are some older folks on the list, so this is a good time to talk about internet safety. . . . and maybe a [youtube?] tutorial on sucking eggs?

[cctalk] Re: Chatgpt : I had a retro dream

> On Feb 9, 2023, at 1:45 PM, Fred Cisin via cctalk > wrote: > >>> How does ChatGPT say to do it? > > On Thu, 9 Feb 2023, Tapley, Mark B. via cctalk wrote: >> Where can I buy that bumper sticker? > > Ask ChatGPT where to buy it. > > Ask ChatGPT how ChatGPT could protect itself from being

[cctalk] Re: Chatgpt : I had a retro dream

How does ChatGPT say to do it? On Thu, 9 Feb 2023, Tapley, Mark B. via cctalk wrote: Where can I buy that bumper sticker? Ask ChatGPT where to buy it. Ask ChatGPT how ChatGPT could protect itself from being turned off. Ask ChatGPT how ChatGPT could take over running the world.

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

In this case, "bryanipad.com" appears to be available. But... my name is Ethan and my old tablet is Android :-( -- : Ethan O'Toole

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

On Thu, 9 Feb 2023 11:09:58 -0500 (EST) Ethan O'Toole via cctalk wrote: > > The address is very suspicious, as it does not seem like a very good > > website name, and ends in .shop, which valid shops in our hobby > > rarely if ever use. > > Problem is all the .com addresses are squatted on

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

On Thu, 9 Feb 2023 08:31:35 -0600 Eric Moore via cctalk wrote: > > The address is very suspicious, as it does not seem like a very good > website name, and ends in .shop, which valid shops in our hobby > rarely if ever use. > Yeah, "bryanipad.shop" is definitely...strange. Only registrant

[cctalk] Re: Chatgpt : I had a retro dream

Where can I buy that bumper sticker? - Mark 210-522-6025 office 210-379-4635 cell On Feb 7, 2023, at 1:05 PM, Fred Cisin via cctalk mailto:cctalk@classiccmp.org>> wrote:

[cctalk] WTB: Acorn A3010 or A4000

Looking for an Acorn A3010 or A4000 + KB/Mouse, happy to repair it. Also Sinclair +3 with some disks Also BBC Micro Also Amstrad CPC 6128 color. Could forgo monitor and build my own PSU. - Ethan

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

The address is very suspicious, as it does not seem like a very good website name, and ends in .shop, which valid shops in our hobby rarely if ever use. Problem is all the .com addresses are squatted on now, so people are slowly starting to move to alternative things. - Ethan

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

Hah, I am hardly a spring chicken myself. Being aware that aging comes with increased risks is essential. Too many stories of elders being scammed to not be direct about the risk to our older, and cherished, community members. -Eric On Thu, Feb 9, 2023, 8:52 AM Stuff Received via cctalk <

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

On 2023-02-09 09:31, Eric Moore via cctalk wrote: There are some older folks on the list, so this is a good time to talk about internet safety. Having spent over 30y in cybersecurity, I suppose that I qualify. #6-) I am sure that this was not meant as a condescending insult but perhaps a

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

There are some older folks on the list, so this is a good time to talk about internet safety. Please, if you see a website address like this: www.bryanipad.shop - DO NOT CLICK ON IT The address is very suspicious, as it does not seem like a very good website name, and ends in .shop, which valid

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

Ouch! Thanks to everyone who spotted its a scam. Sorry for not checking closer before posting. Will > On 02/09/2023 2:03 AM CST Tom Hunter via cctalk wrote: > > > Avast claims the site is infected with a trojan. > The contact address does not exist: 4144 Fannie Street Houston, Texas 77063 >

[cctalk] Re: TK50/70 Repair

I think it's metal, but using a bit of good old soapy water and a rinse/dry should be fine. Remember that there is a little window screen part there to ensure the optical system only sees the slit right under it, don't forget to install it as well. Glad to hear there is progress. Let us know

[cctalk] Re: SDF had put a PDP-10 on the Internet

Mark Huffstutter via cctalk writes: > Christian Corti wrote: >> Interesting, but not really a beauty ;-) And BTW, who is SDF? They >> don't tell it on their site. > Short story on the welcome page. Long story: https://archive.org/details/bbs-20030526-sdf

[cctalk] Re: SDF had put a PDP-10 on the Internet

Short story on the welcome page. Mark -Original Message- From: Christian Corti via cctalk Sent: Thursday, February 9, 2023 12:20 AM To: Zane Healy via cctalk Cc: Christian Corti Subject: [cctalk] Re: SDF had put a PDP-10 on the Internet On Wed, 8 Feb 2023, Zane Healy wrote: >

[cctalk] Re: SDF had put a PDP-10 on the Internet

On Wed, 8 Feb 2023, Zane Healy wrote: Specifically it looks like a SC-40. https://twitter.com/sdf_pubnix/status/1623127551542702080 Interesting, but not really a beauty ;-) And BTW, who is SDF? They don't tell it on their site.

[cctalk] Re: Store with "vintage" computers and parts

Avast claims the site is infected with a trojan. The contact address does not exist: 4144 Fannie Street Houston, Texas 77063 United States Stay away! On Thu, Feb 9, 2023 at 2:59 PM Sellam Abraham via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > This is an item I had listed on eBay for a couple