Re: User group magazine scans for an orphan computer model

[Jason Scott via cctalk]

Terry, I've begun porting them to the Internet Archive:

https://archive.org/details/auckland_colour_genie_newsheet



On Sat, Mar 18, 2017 at 4:25 PM, Terry Stewart via cctalk <
cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:

> I've been scanning some user group newsletters. Reading them today reveals
> just how important they were for orphan machines home computers like the
> EACA Colour Genie. Even if you're not interested in that model, they are
> worth a look as they do reflect the "user club" scene of the day. I'm
> assuming New Zealand was much the same as anywhere else in this regard.
>
> Somewhat quaint, they reflect a bygone era.
>
>
> http://www.classic-computers.org.nz/blog/2017-03-18-eaca-
> colour-genie-auckland-user-group-newsletters.htm
>
> Terry (Tez)
>

Re: FTGH Large amount of DEC/Misc Classic computer hardware

[ben via cctalk]

On 3/18/2017 6:45 PM, Ed via cctalk wrote:



The New "CC Anonymous"  Survey   Form!!

20 QUESTIONS
Assessment for Compulsive Hoarding  & Cluttering1. Are some living
areas in your home cluttered?
Y/N
2. Do  you have trouble controlling urges to acquire things?
Y/N
3. Does  the clutter in your home prevent you from using some of your
living  space?
Y/N
4. Do  you have trouble controlling your urges to save things?
Y/N
5. Do  you have trouble walking through areas of your house because of
clutter?
Y/N
6. Do  you have trouble throwing away or discarding things?
Y/N
7. Do  you experience distress throwing away or discarding possessions?
Y/N
8. Do  you feel distressed or uncomfortable when you can not acquire
something  you want?
Y/N
9. Does  the clutter in your home interfere with your social, work or
everyday  functioning?
Y/N
10. Do  you have strong urges to buy or acquire free things for which you
have no  immediate use?
Y/N
11. Does  the clutter in your home causes you distress?
Y/N
12. Do  you have strong urges to save things you know you may never use?
Y/N
13. Do  you feel upset/distressed about your acquiring habits?
Y/N
14. Do  you feel unable to control the clutter in your home?
Y/N
15. Has  compulsive buying resulted in financial difficulties?
Y/N
16. Do  you often avoid trying to discard possessions because it is too
stressful  or time consuming?
Y/N
17. Do  you often decide to keep things you do not need and have little
space  for?
Y/N
18. Does  the clutter in your home prevent you from inviting people to
visit?
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19. Do  you often buy or acquire for free things for which you have no
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Most  hoarders will answer "yes" to at least 7 of these questions.

In a message dated 3/18/2017 5:23:28 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
cctalk@classiccmp.org writes:


 Original message From: jim stephens via cctalk

On 3/17/2017 9:01 PM, Peter C. Wallace via  cctalk wrote:

also significant pressure from SO to
"get  rid of that junk"

So far noone that matters has said anything >that  dumb to me.


It happens when your XYL gets the rank of Spousal  Officer.



Yes to all, after I do more internet shopping.
Ben.
PS: Off to buy Vintage I/O devices.

Re: FTGH Large amount of DEC/Misc Classic computer hardware

[Ed via cctalk]

 
The New "CC Anonymous"  Survey   Form!! 

20 QUESTIONS
Assessment for Compulsive Hoarding  & Cluttering1. Are some living 
areas in your home cluttered?  
Y/N
2. Do  you have trouble controlling urges to acquire things?  
Y/N
3. Does  the clutter in your home prevent you from using some of your 
living  space?  
Y/N
4. Do  you have trouble controlling your urges to save things?  
Y/N
5. Do  you have trouble walking through areas of your house because of  
clutter?  
Y/N
6. Do  you have trouble throwing away or discarding things?  
Y/N
7. Do  you experience distress throwing away or discarding possessions?  
Y/N
8. Do  you feel distressed or uncomfortable when you can not acquire 
something  you want?  
Y/N
9. Does  the clutter in your home interfere with your social, work or 
everyday  functioning?  
Y/N
10. Do  you have strong urges to buy or acquire free things for which you 
have no  immediate use?  
Y/N
11. Does  the clutter in your home causes you distress?  
Y/N
12. Do  you have strong urges to save things you know you may never use?  
Y/N
13. Do  you feel upset/distressed about your acquiring habits?  
Y/N
14. Do  you feel unable to control the clutter in your home?  
Y/N
15. Has  compulsive buying resulted in financial difficulties?  
Y/N
16. Do  you often avoid trying to discard possessions because it is too 
stressful  or time consuming?  
Y/N
17. Do  you often decide to keep things you do not need and have little 
space  for?  
Y/N
18. Does  the clutter in your home prevent you from inviting people to 
visit?  
Y/N
19. Do  you often buy or acquire for free things for which you have no 
immediate  use or need?  
Y/N
20. Do  you often feel unable to discard a possession or possessions you 
would  like to get rid of?  
Y/N

Most  hoarders will answer "yes" to at least 7 of these questions.
 
In a message dated 3/18/2017 5:23:28 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
cctalk@classiccmp.org writes:


 Original message From: jim stephens via cctalk  

On 3/17/2017 9:01 PM, Peter C. Wallace via  cctalk wrote:
>>also significant pressure from SO to
>> "get  rid of that junk"
>So far noone that matters has said anything >that  dumb to me.

It happens when your XYL gets the rank of Spousal  Officer.

Re: FTGH Large amount of DEC/Misc Classic computer hardware

[Sam O'nella via cctalk]

 Original message From: jim stephens via cctalk 

On 3/17/2017 9:01 PM, Peter C. Wallace via cctalk wrote:
>>also significant pressure from SO to
>> "get rid of that junk"
>So far noone that matters has said anything >that dumb to me.

It happens when your XYL gets the rank of Spousal Officer.

8085 RESET

[Adrian Graham via cctalk]

Hi folks,

8085-based phone system weirdness continues and I'm beginning to wonder if
the PSU rails are all coming up in time for RESET to go high - given there's
4116 DRAMs in there isn't there supposed to be a proper power up order?

While I look at using a 20-pin ATX PSU to run this machine temporarily I
need a safe way to reset the CPU rather than constantly power cycling. The
RESET line comes from an ICL7611 op-amp via an MC14081B through pins 1-4 of
a 74LS04 and I need to pull it low for longer than 3 clock cycles.

I wish I had a schematic to show!

Cheers,

-- 
Adrian/Witchy
Binary Dinosaurs creator/curator
Www.binarydinosaurs.co.uk - the UK's biggest private home computer
collection?

User group magazine scans for an orphan computer model

[Terry Stewart via cctalk]

I've been scanning some user group newsletters. Reading them today reveals
just how important they were for orphan machines home computers like the
EACA Colour Genie. Even if you're not interested in that model, they are
worth a look as they do reflect the "user club" scene of the day. I'm
assuming New Zealand was much the same as anywhere else in this regard.

Somewhat quaint, they reflect a bygone era.


http://www.classic-computers.org.nz/blog/2017-03-18-eaca-colour-genie-auckland-user-group-newsletters.htm

Terry (Tez)

Re: FTGH Large amount of DEC/Misc Classic computer hardware

[jim stephens via cctalk]

On 3/17/2017 9:01 PM, Peter C. Wallace via cctalk wrote:
but I really dont see that happening (retiring soon or playing with 
old electronics for fun when I do) also significant pressure from SO to

"get rid of that junk"
So far noone that matters has said anything that dumb to me.  Why would 
I save things at significant expense and continue to collect them for 20 
to 40 years then "get rid of that junk".


I am lucky not o have such a person in a significant place.

I'm glad you are good with yours, but I'd not be there.  It does mean I 
don't have an Architecture Digest presentable house as well. And am 
starting to "play with it".


Thanks for sharing it with the list too.  I'm in southern CA and not 
able to help with your offload.  My own pile is as big as yours and is 
hard to deal with.


thanks
Jim