Re: UNIVAC

2021-01-28 Thread corey cohen via cctalk
I’m actually surprised that it took this long before the “sharks” started to circle our historical objects looking for things like asbestos, arsenic, radium and other “poisons” used in the making these machines. Cheers, Corey

Re: Living Computer Museum

2020-05-28 Thread corey cohen via cctalk
I manage the finance for the VCF Museum and our shows, which means I also deal with our “artifact loans”. It is a lot of paperwork. Only “special” items are worth the hassle. As for museums closing… Its tough when you can’t have visitors who help pay for the day to day operational costs

Re: Straight -8 Front Panel

2019-11-25 Thread corey cohen via cctalk
If no one answers I can measure the panel at the VCF Museum’s straight-8 on Wednesday when I’m there. > On Nov 25, 2019, at 7:39 AM, Rod Smallwood via cctalk > wrote: > > Hi > > Can anybody tell me the dimensions of a Straight-8 Front Panel. - Just the > glass section > > Thanks > > Rod

Re: Nuke Redmond!

2019-10-07 Thread corey cohen via cctalk
and sold DVDs of that, it would be a crime since there still is a way to buy a replacement DVD or watch/DVR it on free TV when it happens to be on. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 7, 2019, at 7:15 AM, John Foust via cctalk > wrote: > > At 0

Re: Photos from VCF West 2019

2019-08-06 Thread corey cohen via cctalk
the modules inside. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone On Aug 6, 2019, at 2:10 PM, Cameron Kaiser via cctalk wrote: >> Any (more) photos of Cameron's RISC laptops and portables exhibits? > > I'll be putting up my own soonish as soon as I can escape

Re: VCF West?

2019-08-01 Thread corey cohen via cctalk
There have been lots of mentions of VCF West on social media and I think even in the press. I’m heading out to the west coast right now for the show and it’s going to be one for the record books. There are more exhibitors (35+) then ever before and lots of cool talks. Cheers, Corey corey

Re: Lots of Apple 1 computers @ VCF West

2019-07-08 Thread corey cohen via cctalk
they are on an Apple-1, but there are people who collect those vintage chips also. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 8, 2019, at 11:02 AM, Chuck Guzis via cctalk > wrote: > > On 7/8/19 7:43 AM, Ethan O'Toole via cctalk wrote: >>> Actually

Re: Lots of Apple 1 computers @ VCF West

2019-07-07 Thread corey cohen via cctalk
Actually the cheapest Apple-1 reproduction is just over 4 figures. A reproduction with date correct components cost as much as 5 figures. A work-alike like a replica-1 is cheap, maybe $150 Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 5, 2019, at 8:48 PM, E

Re: Wtd: advice upcoming visit to Bletchley Park / comp museum

2019-07-07 Thread corey cohen via cctalk
park where they could drive me crazy and lighten my wallet. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 6, 2019, at 2:01 PM, Mark Linimon via cctech > wrote: > >> On Sat, Jul 06, 2019 at 02:06:12PM +0200, Peter Corlett via cctech wrote: >> th

Re: Did anyone see Vintage Tech Hunters on Discovery Canada yet?

2018-11-08 Thread corey cohen via cctalk
You can only watch them in Canada and the first episode is the only one you can watch even if your in Canada without a cable subscription. corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 8, 2018, at 10:16 AM, Nemo Nusquam wrote: > >> On 11/06/18 07:25, corey cohen via

Re: Did anyone see Vintage Tech Hunters on Discovery Canada yet?

2018-11-08 Thread corey cohen via cctalk
Thanks. The video does cut out before my “creator” credit, but friends in Canada took a screen shot of it for me since it’s one of the last credits. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 8, 2018, at 5:23 AM, Santo Nucifora wrote: > >

Did anyone see Vintage Tech Hunters on Discovery Canada yet?

2018-11-07 Thread corey cohen via cctalk
Can’t see it yet in the states, but I was wondering if anyone here saw it and what you though. I was involved with the show. Thanks, Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone

Re: Can you run Apple Lisa Workshop and LIsa OS on the same Hard-drive?

2018-01-28 Thread corey cohen via cctalk
different “Stars”. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ > On Jan 28, 2018, at 11:11 AM, Ray Arachelian <r...@arachelian.com> wrote: > >> On 01/28/18 06:09, corey cohen via cctalk wrote: >> Or do I need an external profile for my 2/10 if I want to still use L

Can you run Apple Lisa Workshop and LIsa OS on the same Hard-drive?

2018-01-28 Thread corey cohen via cctalk
Or do I need an external profile for my 2/10 if I want to still use LOS. Thanks, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ

Re: Micral N (1974) for sale

2017-06-01 Thread corey cohen via cctalk
Can anyone find an auction description in English? Not computer aka "google" translated but approved by the auction house for accuracy? If they are French only for this auction, it will severely limit the base of bidders and affect the value. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ

Re: Pair of Twiggys

2017-03-14 Thread corey cohen via cctalk
When most twiggy media stopped being produced and twiggy drives got thrown into the trash as people upgraded their Lisa 1 to a Lisa 2. corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ > On Mar 14, 2017, at 11:58 AM, Zane Healy via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org> > wrote: > > Good grief! When did

Re: Anyone have the service guide for a Sanyo VM4209 monitor?

2017-01-27 Thread Corey Cohen
ourcing from one guy in Europe and tacking on extra and a minimum quantity. Good to know for the future and more importantly that it took a month. Thanks again, Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ > On Jan 26, 2017, at 8:15 PM, Al Kossow <a...@bitsavers.org> wrote: > > it

Anyone have the service guide for a Sanyo VM4209 monitor?

2017-01-24 Thread Corey Cohen
I need the schematics. I'm not sure I trust all those "manual" sites on the web that want to sell you a PDF for $15. My monitor seems to be acting up. Thanks in advance, Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ

Re: Soldapullt original vs III

2017-01-16 Thread Corey Cohen
corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ > On Jan 16, 2017, at 12:35 PM, Jon Elson <el...@pico-systems.com> wrote: > >> On 01/16/2017 06:40 AM, Corey Cohen wrote: >> So I think I need to upgrade to a real Soldapullt instead of the RadioShack >> special. >>

Soldapullt original vs III

2017-01-16 Thread Corey Cohen
my Hakko FR gun can't fit easily or when it's not worth changing tips for a single different component. Thanks, Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ

PAL video in the states

2017-01-13 Thread Corey Cohen
of modern TVs support both NTSC and PAL? Let's assume he may need to grab video before the modulator. Thanks, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ

Re: Sol Terminal Color Photo, and PROMs

2017-01-12 Thread Corey Cohen
Yes it was an ascii keyboard so if it worked, the interface to the Apple-1 is easy. It just had a lot of bad chips which were soldered in. corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ > On Jan 12, 2017, at 11:43 AM, Brad H <vintagecompu...@bettercomputing.net> > wrote: > > > > -

Re: Sol Terminal Color Photo, and PROMs

2017-01-12 Thread Corey Cohen
, scope and logic analyzer. It was very satisfying to get it working :-) The V keyboard is KTC-065-01466. There is a story on the sol-20 prototype proms, if I recall correctly, in the book "Fire in the valley". Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ > On Jan 12, 2017, at 12:

Re: Intel C1101A

2016-12-06 Thread Corey Cohen
I do notice these "schlock" IC sellers actually raise the price the more "hits" they get on an item. So your shopping around will actually make the price worse and my even cause your earlier vendors to raise their price when you finally do place an order. cor

Re: What the heck is the deal with this eBay item

2016-11-01 Thread Corey Cohen
> On Nov 1, 2016, at 8:12 PM, Glen Slick <glen.sl...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 4:43 PM, Corey Cohen <appleco...@optonline.net> wrote: >> https://www.ebay.com/itm/272433760795 >> >> This Helios II has been "sold" multiple t

What the heck is the deal with this eBay item

2016-11-01 Thread Corey Cohen
he auction. corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ

Re: Reasonable price for a complete SOL-20 system?

2016-10-15 Thread Corey Cohen
corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ > On Oct 15, 2016, at 5:31 PM, Fred Cisin <ci...@xenosoft.com> wrote: > >> On Sat, 15 Oct 2016, Corey Cohen wrote: >> A few more things to note. Assume the keyboard needs new foam, no big deal. >> Check the wood to make sure it's not cr

Re: Reasonable price for a complete SOL-20 system?

2016-10-15 Thread Corey Cohen
> On Oct 15, 2016, at 3:08 PM, Mark J. Blair wrote: > > >> On Oct 15, 2016, at 12:04, Brad H >> wrote: >> >> >> >> SOL-20s have been all over the map. Ive seen similar units diverge by as >> much as $500 for nothing obvious I can see.

Re: Twiggys [was: Re: ka... ching!]

2016-10-08 Thread Corey Cohen
corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ > On Oct 8, 2016, at 5:17 PM, Chuck Guzis <ccl...@sydex.com> wrote: > >> On 10/08/2016 09:46 AM, j...@cimmeri.com wrote: >> >> I think the people who complain about "Altairs just sitting on >> desks" might be

Re: Twiggys [was: Re: ka... ching!]

2016-10-08 Thread Corey Cohen
> On Oct 8, 2016, at 12:46 PM, "j...@cimmeri.com" <j...@cimmeri.com> wrote: > > > > On 10/8/2016 11:22 AM, Corey Cohen wrote: >>> On Oct 8, 2016, at 12:07 PM, "j...@cimmeri.com"<j...@cimmeri.com> wrote: >>> >>> >&

Re: Twiggys [was: Re: ka... ching!]

2016-10-08 Thread Corey Cohen
> On Oct 8, 2016, at 12:07 PM, "j...@cimmeri.com" wrote: > > >> > > The fact that a friggin' *movie* raises the value of something, also really > irks me. How did movies ever become the be-all, end-all? > > I'm sure others are irked as well by the intrusions of greed or

Re: Twiggys [was: Re: ka... ching!]

2016-10-08 Thread Corey Cohen
they they wouldn't survive which is now worth 200k or more since the company not only survived but became a "hip" car to own. Now if you'll excuse me I'm off to draw some tarot cards to set my eBay search list... Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ > On Oct 7, 2016, at 11:46 PM, Brent

Vintage Computer Festival West 2016 Gaming Panel 1080p with perfect audio

2016-10-05 Thread Corey Cohen
https://youtu.be/bS_qGy3Ei3s Finally got around to converting this down from 4k 100mbps to 1080p and uploaded it to youtube. Enjoy, Erik Kline did a great job moderating the panel. Cheers, Corey

Re: Tips for getting to CHM from SJC airport without a car?

2016-09-15 Thread Corey Cohen
corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ > On Sep 15, 2016, at 1:32 AM, Sam O'nella <baryth...@gmail.com> wrote: > > A bit off topic other than tips for anyone else trying to travel cheaply. I > have a trip to California in a month although the final destination isn't > San Jose. >

Re: VCF West - going?

2016-08-05 Thread Corey Cohen
Well come look for me and say HI. I'll be there. corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ On Aug 4, 2016, at 12:25 PM, Ali <cct...@ibm51xx.net> wrote: >> I am heading to VCF West after a stop over in San Fran today...I am >> looking forward to meeting up with everyone. I will be there

Re: VCF West tickets

2016-08-04 Thread Corey Cohen
on their experience. corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ > On Aug 3, 2016, at 7:11 PM, Fred Cisin <ci...@xenosoft.com> wrote: > > Is there parking there? > > Is it free? > >

Re: VCF West tickets

2016-08-03 Thread Corey Cohen
ID with name is ok. We have a list of names and PayPal email addresses with what you purchased. corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ > On Aug 3, 2016, at 9:52 AM, Chris Hanson <cmhan...@eschatologist.net> wrote: > > Any word on how the admission will work for those of us who prepaid?

Re: Possibly rarest Apple 1 ever for auction

2016-07-23 Thread Corey Cohen
> On Jul 23, 2016, at 10:20 AM, Tothwolf <tothw...@concentric.net> wrote: > >> On Sat, 23 Jul 2016, Corey Cohen wrote: >> >> My guess is that is was a test board for Apple. There are some weird mods >> to the ram timing with a variable cap and to the

Re: Possibly rarest Apple 1 ever for auction

2016-07-23 Thread Corey Cohen
computer company risking their job and built their own. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ On Jul 23, 2016, at 8:55 AM, Noel Chiappa <j...@mercury.lcs.mit.edu> wrote: >> From: Corey Cohen > >> It was not someone at the PCB manufacturer. They would not have had >>

Re: Possibly rarest Apple 1 ever for auction

2016-07-22 Thread Corey Cohen
is Woz's personal NTI board which was repaired by cutting a short under the green coat between two address lines. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ > On Jul 22, 2016, at 3:01 PM, Fred Cisin <ci...@xenosoft.com> wrote: > >> On Fri, 22 Jul 2016, Corey Cohen wrote: >

Re: Possibly rarest Apple 1 ever for auction

2016-07-22 Thread Corey Cohen
TI sockets even though they were from a different PCB house. This board is from the 1st PCB house that made the "byte shop" boards but has the more expensive and reliable RN sockets. Which implies it predates the Byte Shop boards because of all the evidence. Cheers, Corey corey c

Re: Possibly rarest Apple 1 ever for auction

2016-07-22 Thread Corey Cohen
The key to this board is the evidence it wasn't part of either of the two known production runs. It was assembled at a different time. corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ > On Jul 21, 2016, at 10:54 PM, TeoZ <t...@neo.rr.com> wrote: > > "Original owner believed to be an early Apple

Re: Monster 6502

2016-05-28 Thread Corey Cohen
> On May 28, 2016, at 1:31 PM, Eric Smith <space...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> On Sat, May 28, 2016 at 5:31 AM, Corey Cohen <appleco...@optonline.net> >> wrote: >> I can't wait to buy one!!! I have a spare Replica-1 just waiting to hook up >> to a Monst

Re: Monster 6502

2016-05-28 Thread Corey Cohen
e a spare Replica-1 just waiting to hook up to a Monster 6502. Just need to wire up a single step switch and this thing will be awesome!!! Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ

Is there a C compiler for CP/M-80?

2016-05-11 Thread Corey Cohen
I think the title explains it all. Looking for a C compiler I can run on my Sol-20 with CP/M 1.4 Thanks, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ

Re: Fan bearing lubricant was Re: WD-40 (again)

2016-04-19 Thread Corey Cohen
ment uses involving carbon, dirt, dust and salt water. SuperLube is available in a tube and isn't very expensive like whale sperm, I mean oil. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ

Fwd: Apple Fans, a reminder two working Apple-1's at VCF east

2016-04-14 Thread Corey Cohen
. Happy 40th Birthday Apple!!! Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ

Re: Restoring Old Paper Tape

2016-01-22 Thread Corey Cohen
to serial or a simple UART so that I can hook it up to a modern computer. It would remove the middle step of reading it into my sol-20 and then dumping it to my laptop. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ > On Jan 21, 2016, at 9:46 PM, Charles Anthony <charles.unix@gmail.com>

Help locating a 1975/76 Datanetics Rev B or Rev D keyboard

2015-12-19 Thread Corey Cohen
I’m looking for an original Datanetics keyboard circa 1975/76 like the one Mike Willegal makes a reproduction for, not the more common Apple ][ datanetics keyboard. I have built one of his reproductions, but I’m looking for an original. http://www.willegal.net/appleii/apple1-datanetics.htm

Re: Micro-Altair tape interface

2015-11-03 Thread Corey Cohen
and if you could afford one, exacting instructions using a dual channel scope. The only reliable one is the scope. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ > On Nov 3, 2015, at 10:57 AM, Jay Jaeger <cu...@charter.net> wrote: > >> On 11/2/2015 11:54 PM, d...@661.org wrote: &

Re: Apple II Rev 2 value?

2015-10-31 Thread Corey Cohen
Yep. I have a spare blank datanetics PCB if you want to transfer your switches to a PCB which doesn't have repairs. This is for the version with the separate encoder daughter board. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ > On Oct 30, 2015, at 2:11 PM, Corey Cohen <appleco...@optonli

Re: Apple II Rev 2 value?

2015-10-31 Thread Corey Cohen
aren't working correctly. Keep that in mind when you research prices. Early Apple II are like Rev-0 and Rev-1 ALTAIR, people usually don't sell them in perfect working condition unless you had some . So easier to buy one with potential and get to running. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ

Re: Lurker no more...

2015-10-31 Thread Corey Cohen
Guilty... That's me. corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ > On Oct 31, 2015, at 7:16 PM, Glen Slick <glen.sl...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> On Fri, Oct 30, 2015 at 9:21 AM, Corey Cohen <appleco...@optonline.net> >> wrote: >> Well I finally setup a separate email

Re: Apple II Rev 2 value?

2015-10-30 Thread Corey Cohen
of replace my supply. So I would think about $1000 to 1500 when all together. The big question is that hole you mentioned was drilled into the case. Can you be more specific? That affects the value. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ > On Oct 30, 2015, at 1:48 PM, Brad <unclefal...@ya

Re: Apple II Rev 2 value?

2015-10-30 Thread Corey Cohen
went for. You just never know. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ > On Oct 29, 2015, at 5:36 PM, Brad <unclefal...@yahoo.ca> wrote: > > I have a rev 4 Apple II in the 38000 s/n range. I'm hoping to, over the > years, gradually trade my way up to a Rev 0. I've s

Lurker no more...

2015-10-30 Thread Corey Cohen
Well I finally setup a separate email address so I can receive individual messages from cctalk instead of the daily digest which really doesn't lend itself to posting back. Just wanted to say hi. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ

Re: Lurker no more...

2015-10-30 Thread Corey Cohen
email and it apparently strips out the upside down stuff. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ > On Oct 30, 2015, at 1:27 PM, couryho...@aol.com wrote: > > Welcome Corey! how did you get the upside down font in the email > sig? Ed# > > > > > In a messa