Re: LGP-30 Video Update

2017-02-25 Thread COURYHOUSE
GREAT TO SEE PROGRESS! Keep up the good work Cory! yes, heads have to be close to work.. at least that is the way it was with the VRC drums for storage on the GEPAC process control systyems Ed# _www.smecc.org_ (http://www.smecc.org) In a message dated 2/25/2017 7:24:30 P.M. US M

VIA SMECC __ PART 1 RTTY Journal A Gift to all of us From Bill Henry

2017-02-25 Thread COURYHOUSE
LINKS FOR DOWNLOADING THE RTTY JOURNAL AND FOLLOW ON PUBLICATIONS FEEL FREE TO DISTRIBUTE THIS RTTY JOURNAL ZIP FILES FROM THIS SECTION ONLY Thanks to Bill Henry of HAL for putting these into the public domain for all to enjoy. These are ZIP files which will break down to individu

Re: HP 2647F cable

2017-02-25 Thread COURYHOUSE
I have a 2647 or a 2628.. ( has cassettes in it) I thought there was basic for it... neat.. how do we generate the tape to load it? Bet the rollers in the drive are toast? details? thanks ed# In a message dated 2/25/2017 4:46:10 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, mloe...@cpumagic.

Re: PDF PDF Which is right and which is ... Was Re: PDP-11/24 CPU later version

2017-02-19 Thread COURYHOUSE
well I save the tiff because that's what archivists do generally I end up using the jpeg to make picture from. or post to net! In a message dated 2/19/2017 4:25:48 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, t...@telegraphics.com.au writes: On 2017-02-19 3:50 PM, couryho...@aol.com

Re: PDF PDF Which is right and which is ... Was Re: PDP-11/24 CPU later version

2017-02-19 Thread COURYHOUSE
When we scan stuff at SMECC it is saved in the following 3 formats for each item scanned. PDF with ocr background TIFF JPEG and if containing a lot of text a TXT file as well. Kind of a shotgun approach... but should stand test of time? Ed# _www.smecc.org_ (http://www.sm

Re: PDF PDF Which is right and which is ... Was Re: PDP-11/24 CPU later version

2017-02-19 Thread COURYHOUSE
In a message dated 2/19/2017 8:06:50 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, mo...@rodents-montreal.org writes: > - PDF/A is [...] > Those are all good archival properties! However, it's also R/O. Maybe if you stick to Adobe's tools. As demonstrated by this thread, it's entirely possible to mo

PDF PDF Which is right and which is ... Was Re: PDP-11/24 CPU later version

2017-02-18 Thread COURYHOUSE
Adobe claims " PDF/A – the ISO standard for long-term archiving" -I am confused about all the versions etc.. -which are good which are bad? -are there good programs for opening hesitant to open pdf file? - what is a goodfreeware PDF generator? / modifier? - are older versio

Re: New batch of pdp8 OMNIBUS to USB interface! Please Read and react!

2017-02-15 Thread COURYHOUSE
They are really neat looking! Phillipp! http://www.radista.info/tt_units/teleprinter_T-68d.jpg Yes I like the colors! what is the weight! Anyone heading to western US with large suitcase soon? (grin!) Another one our favorite sortta cute teletypes we like here at the SMECC museu

Re: New batch of pdp8 OMNIBUS to USB interface! Please Read and react!

2017-02-15 Thread COURYHOUSE
Always good to review what the terms of each is. Newcomersmay not understand completely. Same with photo usage and video and music usage - there are various terms of usage for these media types. Ed# _www.smecc.org_ (http://www.smecc.org) In a message dated 2/15/2

Re: How I came to vintage computers

2017-02-15 Thread COURYHOUSE
Indeed! It is fun to learn what got people interested in the history... and their replies are in some cases interesting history itself! Ed# _www.smecc.org_ (http://www.smecc.org) In a message dated 2/15/2017 10:03:05 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, n...@nf6x.net writes: Tha

Re: New batch of pdp8 OMNIBUS to USB interface! Please Read and react!

2017-02-15 Thread COURYHOUSE
I have not heard of 40 mil loop here on ttys... generally 20 mil or 60 mil. - At least what I have encountered. Is the 40 mil. standard in Europe? Ed# _www.smecc.org_ (http://www.smecc.org) In a message dated 2/14/2017 2:24:15 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, hac...@hachti.d

Re: New batch of pdp8 OMNIBUS to USB interface! Please Read and react!

2017-02-15 Thread COURYHOUSE
there are one of the Siemens teletypes that print tape and has a dial on the front from Germany I have seen very compact nice unit used for telex I would love to have. shipping on teletypes from overseas is expensive though. If one was local ad inn really nice shape we wou

Re: Need to borrow Amiga 2000/3000 keyboard near Oakland, CA...

2017-02-04 Thread COURYHOUSE
where do you get a thing like that to convert IBM keyboard for the Amiga's use? we have a Amiga with toaster we need a keyboard for, Prefer the real Amiga one but In a message dated 2/4/2017 7:21:14 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, ian.fin...@gmail.com writes: I ordered a PS/

Re: What's the rarest or most unusual computer-related item do you own?

2017-01-29 Thread COURYHOUSE
Doug! We would like a scan of your dad's certificate! We have an ongoing collection on this computer at SMECC 1955 Honeywell computer business was originated from the Datamatic Corporation, founded in Newton MA, as a joint-venture by Raytheon and Honeywell, to produce large-scale

Re: ps2 memory - with weird square silver IBM Circuit packaged memory on the ...

2017-01-28 Thread COURYHOUSE
Thanks Guy! Mystery solved! I will put this note in with the memory stick.. Ed# _www.smecc.org_ (http://www.smecc.org) In a message dated 1/28/2017 6:00:46 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, g...@shiresoft.com writes: At one time IBM was the largest manufacturer of memory and consumed *a

ps2 memory - with weird square silver IBM Circuit packaged memory on the sti

2017-01-28 Thread COURYHOUSE
The talk of PS2 memory brought something back to me I have in a drawer here... ps2 memory - with weird square silver IBM Circuit packaged memory on the stick. What is the story on this? was IBM making it's own memory chips or just repackaging them into their silver square packagi

Re: Selling off my collection

2017-01-26 Thread COURYHOUSE
How much is the - -Bell Labs MAC-8 Microprocessor Trainer Kit thanks Ed# In a message dated 1/25/2017 11:01:50 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, sellam.ism...@gmail.com writes: I'm starting the long process of selling off my entire collection. There's a lot to go through. Some more d

Re: How do you clean your vintage computers?

2017-01-19 Thread COURYHOUSE
hi speed airflow from leaf blower could set static charge andcould knock out cmos? Just a wild though... Ed# In a message dated 1/19/2017 10:29:33 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, billdeg...@gmail.com writes: On Thu, Jan 19, 2017 at 12:18 PM, Andy Cloud wrote: > Hey all, > > So o

Re: Microscope for Soldering and Inspection Work

2017-01-14 Thread COURYHOUSE
check look at this listing they mention 38 mm? _http://www.ebay.com/itm/BAUSCH-amp-LOMB-STEREO-ZOOM-MICROSCOPE-38mm-RING-LI GHT-ADAPTER-with-Protect-Glass-/181679683562?nma=true&si=xIQtOD6q2mVWI24DK0x J%252B9hZoak%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557_ (http://www.ebay.com/itm/BAU

Re: Microscope for Soldering and Inspection Work

2017-01-14 Thread COURYHOUSE
might be but I do not remember the size! http://www.science-info.net/docs/b-l/BL_Stereozoom.pdf the large articulating arm is the monster we have... it is cool but a desk hop hog see in manual was looking for filter dia specs and do not see... in the manual In a message

Re: Microscope for Soldering and Inspection Work

2017-01-14 Thread COURYHOUSE
OK! here goes...well the B and L stereo zoom has a screw in place over the optics underneath... it is for attaching close up lenses or reduction in power lenses etc. you can also screw in a clear cover. the cover will also screw in our the aux lens if my brain remembers right.

Re: What is the most prized possession in your collection?

2017-01-14 Thread COURYHOUSE
Alan! Neat! I like this arm you have! I also have an articulating monster B & L arm and it is amazing but it takes up space on the desk with a monster base. Ed# In a message dated 1/14/2017 10:58:57 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, a...@alanlee.org writes: I have high 5

Re: Microscope for Soldering and Inspection Work

2017-01-14 Thread COURYHOUSE
Be sure your stereo-zoom has a cover thing screwed into the front of it. always good to protect the active optics. We have a rework station with a sliding X Y table on it and a scope mounted on it... but... my hands are not steady as when young..( need to find technology t

Re: What is the most prized possession in your collection?

2017-01-13 Thread COURYHOUSE
Mine is the HP-2000 ... it was a game changer for me in the used computer business as it gave me a one company direction... from dealing in parts to keep it alive to having HP-3000 systems being an indy new HP dealer on PC products in the 80s into the 90s. On a more person

Re: What's the rarest or most unusual computer-related item do you own?

2017-01-12 Thread COURYHOUSE
EAI also made drum memories too I believe... ANYTHING EAI is cool! Ed# _www.smecc.org_ (http://www.smecc.org) In a message dated 1/12/2017 2:26:08 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, cct...@snarc.net writes: > Given the topic, I have this rather *unique* punch card reader, if you want > to

Re: Were C64's used in editing video like the Amigas - also need Amiga keyboa...

2017-01-12 Thread COURYHOUSE
We will dig around for come images...ok if you have any links to good large scans let us know thx Ed# In a message dated 1/12/2017 8:35:35 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, sbol...@bfree.on.ca writes: > Syd! thanks,,.. is the Toaster Flyer a board inside the Amiga? it >

Re: Were C64's used in editing video like the Amigas - also need Amiga keyboa...

2017-01-12 Thread COURYHOUSE
Syd! thanks,,.. is the Toaster Flyer a board inside the Amiga? it may be there... Did you save any promotional material etc? Thins like that look good in a display with the gear. We also need to scrounge a keyboard and a mouse . thanks Ed# _www.smecc.org_ (http://www.smecc.org)

Re: What's the rarest or most unusual computer-related item do you own?

2017-01-11 Thread COURYHOUSE
In a message dated 1/11/2017 2:01:05 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, ri...@livingcomputers.org writes: From: Noel Chiappa Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 5:40 AM >> From: Eric Smith >> I have a computer of the type that Gates and Allen used for that early >> development. :-) >> I don't

Were C64's used in editing video like the Amigas - also need Amiga keyboard?

2017-01-11 Thread COURYHOUSE
Were C64's used in editing video like the Amigas - also need Amiga keyboard? Were Commodore 64's used in editing video like the Amigas were to any extent? Looking to figure if there is an overlap area in yet another area of our displays we can do betweencomputing and vide

Re: What's the rarest or most unusual computer-related item do you own?

2017-01-10 Thread COURYHOUSE
That is amazing Ian ! - Photo? Wonder what the ticket was for that back in its new day... Ed# In a message dated 1/10/2017 4:27:44 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, isk...@uw.edu writes: I'd have to say my VAX 6000-600. It has six processors, and therefore is alternatively known a

Re: What's the rarest or most unusual computer-related item do you own?

2017-01-10 Thread COURYHOUSE
DIGITAL TRAINERS TUBE TYPE - IBM Digital trainer - uses the earliest of IBM plug in tube things that were in their commercial systytems http://www.smecc.org/video/logic_5.gif IF ANYONE CAN SHED LIGHT ON THIS IT WOULD BE FANTASTIC! SOLID STATE - DEC COMPUTER LAB with the pdp-8 I tog

Compaq C series 2010c - aka series 2930a posters & Point of sale stuff needed

2017-01-10 Thread COURYHOUSE
Compaq C series 2010c - aka series 2930a posters & Point of sale stuff needed We were given one - apparently not used in box the tab for the what I assume is the config battery next to the main battery compartment never even had its white paper pull tab pulled out to stat the batte

Re: Contacting Jay West

2017-01-09 Thread COURYHOUSE
In a message dated 1/9/2017 6:45:32 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, pon...@update.uu.se writes: On Mon, Jan 09, 2017 at 01:31:28PM -, Rob Jarratt wrote: > I sent a private email to Jay West a few days ago but I have not had a > reply. He may be away or I may have the wrong address for h

Re: Don't put certain tool handles in with artifacts...acetic acid and butyri...

2017-01-08 Thread COURYHOUSE
Yep - -Al I need to separate my Burroughs Xcelite tools somehow form some of the other things. Acetic acid will eat stuff... the Enigma had a green acitate filter in the lid... with the case closed it ate all the metal keytops rings up. It was ghastly! Ed# In a message

Don't put certain tool handles in with artifacts...acetic acid and butyric acid

2017-01-08 Thread COURYHOUSE
Don't put certain tool handles in with artifacts... acetic acid and butyric acid EATS! I found this interesting wondering why some tool handles smelled odd. - Ed Sharpe archivist for SMECC "Tool handles made of Cellulose Acetate Butyrate. A thermoplastic, it offers excellent UV and

Re: LGP-30 Memory Drum Update

2017-01-03 Thread COURYHOUSE
In a message dated 1/3/2017 11:11:54 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, el...@pico-systems.com writes: On 01/03/2017 10:58 AM, Cory Heisterkamp wrote: > While waiting for the machine, I decided to investigate the stuck drum. > This unit has 71 read/write heads plus what appears to be an induct

Re: was: National Semi... is Apple ][ collectability (if any)

2017-01-03 Thread COURYHOUSE
In a message dated 1/3/2017 1:09:50 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, jwsm...@jwsss.com writes: On 1/2/2017 11:26 PM, Brad H wrote: > I brought the RFI thing up with him. No response. There is a legit Rev 1 there too asking $3500. I don't find Apple IIs below Rev 0 that interesting any

Re: National Semiconductor IMP mini

2017-01-02 Thread COURYHOUSE
Bitsavers http://bitsavers.trailing-edge.com/pdf/national/imp/4200021C_IMP16C_App_Jan74.pdf is same manual.. the 16 P is the machine in ebay. yea a beauty. Ed# In a message dated 1/2/2017 9:28:59 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, couryho...@aol.com writes: SMECC's book is on 16 c

Re: National Semiconductor IMP mini

2017-01-02 Thread COURYHOUSE
SMECC's book is on 16 c talks about adding front panel and display etc... 16 sw and 16 led book dated jan 74 16c seems to designate the card maybe 16 b is inclusive of PS an add on panel and case.. also have a 8C book too. ED# _www.smecc.org_ (http://www.smecc.org) Odd I was

Re: DEC color standards was: Re: Banner Panels

2016-12-30 Thread COURYHOUSE
In a message dated 12/30/2016 10:49:07 P.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, c...@chdickman.com writes: On Sat, Dec 31, 2016 at 12:21 AM, wrote: > I wonder if there is a PANTONE color chat assignment that DEC > ever listed? That would allow you to nail it dead on. Of course it would, but

Re: DEC color standards was: Re: Banner Panels

2016-12-30 Thread COURYHOUSE
(with correction) I wonder if there is a PANTONE color chart assignment that DEC ever listed? That would allow you to nail it dead on. Ed# _www.SMECC.org_ (_http://www.SMECC.org_ (http://www.smecc.org/) ) In a message dated 12/30/2016 10:21:32 P.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, couryh

Re: DEC color standards was: Re: Banner Panels

2016-12-30 Thread COURYHOUSE
In a message dated 12/30/2016 9:31:07 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, c...@chdickman.com writes: On Fri, Dec 30, 2016 at 11:14 PM, william degnan wrote: > You can add the industrial/11 blue and red to your color page That's another problem I think, there isn't any documentation to say w

Re: Transporting an LGP-30

2016-12-28 Thread COURYHOUSE
Indeed the opportunity of a lifetime! Safe travels! Cory! Ed# In a message dated 12/28/2016 9:38:25 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, coryheisterk...@gmail.com writes: On Dec 26, 2016, at 8:49 AM, william degnan wrote: > On Mon, Dec 26, 2016 at 10:37 AM, Christian Corti < > c...@informa

Re: an edible apple

2016-12-27 Thread COURYHOUSE
Well done! Perhaps glass case it to keep it around? How many hours into the project? I am impressed! Ed# In a message dated 12/27/2016 6:41:32 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, hilp...@cs.ubc.ca writes: https://imgur.com/a/JNp7m

Re: DEC banner panel

2016-12-26 Thread COURYHOUSE
or print it on thick photo paper on a really large printer and glue it in the plastic header for the rack. - Ed# In a message dated 12/26/2016 11:10:12 P.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, ard.p850...@gmail.com writes: On Mon, Dec 26, 2016 at 10:48 PM, Rod Smallwood wrote: >> That's going

Re: DEC banner panel

2016-12-26 Thread COURYHOUSE
I just sent Rod and Tony 8M metal sign Hi Res check your bad mail folder my AOL ends up there often Rod cam change my 8m scan to say 8E or 8 whatever! so funny... I found this behind a console radio today - I had not seen it in over 20 years It used to be on one of my H-960s that

Re: DEC banner panel

2016-12-26 Thread COURYHOUSE
Re- the PDP-8 one I just scanned..On the plastic thing on H-960 these metal logo plates stick right into the front into the recess with gummy stuff on the back of the metal. Ed# _www.smecc.org_ (http://www.smecc.org) In a message dated 12/26/2016 10:56:12 P.M. US Mountain Stand

Re: DEC banner panel check your filter for the hi res images from scanner

2016-12-26 Thread COURYHOUSE
may times my aol ends in the bucket. if someone can pass this to Rod and Tony thanks Ed#

Re: DEC banner panel

2016-12-26 Thread COURYHOUSE
ok Tony and Rod let me know if pic gets though in other message later I can try to scan in 11x 14 scanner? when you get the art cleaned up SMECC museum would like hi res copy too! i have a few minutes till next post atomic holocaust movie comes on let me go try the scanner

Re: DEC banner panel

2016-12-26 Thread COURYHOUSE
Tony yes we have one with markings stating and for a 8M that fits in the plastic thingis at the top of H-960 It is in the usual orange pdp-8'ish colors. Odd! Just found it today in my house behid a old radio console. Do you need a pic? Ed Sharpe Archivist for SMECC In a messag

Re: The Dick Smith System 80, as sold to New Zealanders

2016-12-26 Thread COURYHOUSE
In a message dated 12/26/2016 3:14:49 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, te...@webweavers.co.nz writes: Over this Xmas break I've grabbed some time to add a few bits and pieces to my Dick Smith System 80 website. Some on the list might find this stuff interesting, hence the post. For those wh

Re: WTB: Apple II Workstation Card

2016-12-19 Thread COURYHOUSE
Amazing! thanks Mark! Hope they are back in production soon. Great to be able to have the II hooked to the Internet! Ed# _www.smecc.org_ (http://www.smecc.org) In a message dated 12/19/2016 12:48:07 P.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, n...@nf6x.net writes: > On Dec 19, 2016, at 11:34

Re: WTB: Apple II Workstation Card

2016-12-19 Thread COURYHOUSE
too bad someone has not made a new modern network card to put old Apple II on a current network...or have they? Ed# In a message dated 12/19/2016 12:31:15 P.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, n...@nf6x.net writes: After playing with my Apple IIe all weekend, my new obsession du jour is to

Re: IBM System/360 Model 44 Pamphlet

2016-12-09 Thread COURYHOUSE
yes this is mentioned in the pamphlet... Ed# In a message dated 12/9/2016 12:57:01 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, billdeg...@gmail.com writes: > It's curious that the emulation feature, which adds software emulation of > those instructions, isn't mentioned, and in fact I haven't seen it

Re: Black anti-static foam corrosion

2016-12-03 Thread COURYHOUSE
a loss indeed... Well we have the M2 body and light meter to go on top. All we just need the lens so if you ever find another please let us know! Thanks ! Ed# In a message dated 12/3/2016 8:46:15 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, ci...@xenosoft.com writes: > > (Three other cases had s

Re: Black anti-static foam corrosion

2016-12-03 Thread COURYHOUSE
let me know if you have a 90 mm summacron f2(?) a nice working one is great! I not good inside but looks ok on the outside let me know... we need it to go on an M2 in a display. Ed# _www.smecc.org_ (http://www.smecc.org) In a message dated 12/3/2016 8:24:48 P.M. US Mountain S

Re: Woz signed Apple IIGS system for pickup only near Dallas

2016-11-29 Thread COURYHOUSE
I saw one in a thrift shop years ago... I seem to remember Woz a stenciled on or printed on In a message dated 11/29/2016 6:40:43 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, ian.fin...@gmail.com writes: I believe the "Woz" edition was actually produced in greater quantities than the normal one.

Re: WTB: PDP-8/e handbook

2016-11-28 Thread COURYHOUSE
Eugene - I never saw a hardcopy... ed# In a message dated 11/28/2016 7:24:05 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, w...@w2hx.com writes: Hi all, I am in the market to obtain the PDP-8/e small computer handbook in the form of a real book. There is one on ABE books available which is softcover.

Re: A good shipping service for large computers?

2016-11-26 Thread COURYHOUSE
we liked our winstar that was on a taurus wagon chassis I was told... wish we still had it hauled a lot of stuff in it! currently have a subaru forester...unfortunately is is not as much volume as the winstar with the seats out! I hear the outback has a longer cargo ar

Re: Turkey Day Scans: TELEX

2016-11-25 Thread COURYHOUSE
well that is good stuff and your scan were well done many thanks ! Ed# In a message dated 11/25/2016 8:24:55 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, silent...@gmail.com writes: On Fri, Nov 25, 2016 at 4:03 AM, wrote: > These are very nice! thank you for posting them! > do you have a

Re: Turkey Day Scans: TELEX

2016-11-25 Thread COURYHOUSE
These are very nice! thank you for posting them! do you have anything else twx, telex or teletype? Ed# _www.smecc.org_ (http://www.smecc.org) In a message dated 11/24/2016 10:52:06 P.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, silent...@gmail.com writes: I received another big pile of random document

Re: Membership disabled due to bounces

2016-11-23 Thread COURYHOUSE
seems odd some list serves have this problem and some do not out there... which would suggest it may be a matter of the way the listserv is configured. I hear people with yahoo mail complain about some list serves but they also say some cause no problem at all. Most of it is a

Re: Membership disabled due to bounces

2016-11-23 Thread COURYHOUSE
: > >>>> On Wed, 23 Nov 2016, Ian Finder wrote: > >> Not an expert on mailing lists, but I wonder if the fact that gmail always >> puts COURYHOUSE into the spam folder due to AOL weirdness is the signal >> source for the bounce? >> > > ^^^ Mis-a

Help! Looking for rolls of paper tape for teletypes, twx and telex all

2016-11-23 Thread COURYHOUSE
Help! Looking for rolls ofpaper tape for teletypes, twx and telex all widths. As we have an array of these machines at SMECC and like to demo them and always need tape to print on and punch! Size varies between just smaller than 3/6 inch to one inch wide and

Re: Free IBM system/1(?) in eastern US.

2016-11-21 Thread COURYHOUSE
Ah! Ok! heard of it but never seen an installation. Great find! I am a little foggy on it but I somehow remember it being able to control external devices for process use vs. the usual IBM stuff that was just 'data processing' Ed# In a message dated 11/22/2016 12:31:26 A.M. US Mo

Re: Free IBM system/1(?) in eastern US.

2016-11-21 Thread COURYHOUSE
what is it? looks too new for me, do not remember this one Ed# In a message dated 11/21/2016 9:30:06 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, drlegen...@gmail.com writes: The vintage computing world is in your debt, Steven.. ;-) On Mon, Nov 21, 2016 at 10:18 PM, Steven Maresca wrote:

I knew my deceased uncle worked for EAI after retireing from Signal Corps I

2016-11-19 Thread COURYHOUSE
I found this ad! >From what I knew of him he was more of an admin type person than a hands on person.. If anyone else finds something related to him at EAI let me know. When I worked for him before I had started my computer business and stayed at his house I do not remember m

Re: OT- PBS tonight...Watch TV along with Ed# Recording studio history... Thi...

2016-11-16 Thread COURYHOUSE
Ethan thanks for the heads up on this I will check them out! In a message dated 11/16/2016 12:59:39 P.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, et...@757.org writes: > PBS tonight...Watch TV along with Ed# Recording studio history... This > is the sounds of our music! - check your time guid

OT- PBS tonight...Watch TV along with Ed# Recording studio history... This is

2016-11-15 Thread COURYHOUSE
PBS tonight...Watch TV along with Ed# Recording studio history... This is the sounds of our music! - check your time guide for AZ pm - however calif and others can differ Soundbreaking - Painting with Sound #102 Tuesday, November 15, 09:00 pm on 8.1 ((AZ TIME Othere state PBS check your

Re: PDP 11/20 sold (ebay warning)

2016-11-07 Thread COURYHOUSE
now I know what ours is worth! $ed In a message dated 11/7/2016 5:55:19 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, jwsm...@jwsss.com writes: Looks like someone put in a high enough bid to hold onto the 11/20 that went today. I guessed an amount around what it went for would be what I'd pay, so d

Re: Epson MX-80 Technical Manual?

2016-11-05 Thread COURYHOUSE
Kevin - - remember HP did this... using the MX-80 also... (data from hpmuseum.com) Name: 82905 Product Number: 82905 Introduced: 1981 Division: _Corvallis_ (http://hpmuseum.net/divisions.php?did=18) Ad: _Click to see with HP-87_ (http://hpmuseum.net/upload_htmlFile/PrintAds/Ad1982_M

Re: For sale 128K Core RAM Industrial PDP 11/40 Massbus System

2016-10-31 Thread COURYHOUSE
In a message dated 10/31/2016 2:31:02 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, tmfdm...@gmail.com writes: On Tue, Nov 1, 2016 at 10:15 AM, william degnan wrote: >> >> Find a copy of the PDP-11 systems handbook! Say 1978, 80 and 82 versions >> and >> see the difference. Never mind the Unibus, Q

Re: For sale 128K Core RAM Industrial PDP 11/40 Massbus System

2016-10-31 Thread COURYHOUSE
In a message dated 10/31/2016 1:41:28 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, j...@mercury.lcs.mit.edu writes: > From: Ed Sharpe > I wonder if the pdp-11 was just called pdp-11 at t that point or was a > pdp-11/20 like we have Others have better info on this than me... > at this time point they

Re: For sale 128K Core RAM Industrial PDP 11/40 Massbus System

2016-10-31 Thread COURYHOUSE
In a message dated 10/31/2016 1:58:29 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, ajp...@verizon.net writes: > ... > I wonder if the pdp-11 was just called pdp-11 at t that point or > was a pdp-11/20 like we have.. At that time PDP-11 was a general architecture name and 11/mumble was a sp

Re: For sale 128K Core RAM Industrial PDP 11/40 Massbus System

2016-10-31 Thread COURYHOUSE
In a message dated 10/31/2016 12:36:35 P.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, isk...@uw.edu writes: On Mon, Oct 31, 2016 at 12:29 PM, wrote: > > ... > I wonder if the pdp-11 was just called pdp-11 at t that point or > was a pdp-11/20 like we have.. > I know they are essentially the

Re: For sale 128K Core RAM Industrial PDP 11/40 Massbus System

2016-10-31 Thread COURYHOUSE
In a message dated 10/31/2016 6:36:17 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, j...@mercury.lcs.mit.edu writes: > From: Ed Sharpe > was Unix or C the one developed on the 11/20? Both. Unix Version 1 was written in PDP-11 assembler, for the -11/20; although that was a re-write of an earlier version

Re: For sale 128K Core RAM Industrial PDP 11/40 Massbus System

2016-10-30 Thread COURYHOUSE
was Unix or C the one developed on the 11/20? Ed# In a message dated 10/30/2016 6:15:32 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, el...@pico-systems.com writes: >> >> Bill > Unix? Probably a complete brain fart by me - but I thought Unix > required a machine with separate I/D spaces and the 11/40

Re: raytheon 706 computer users manual at SMECC

2016-10-30 Thread COURYHOUSE
Don't be nasty Al! I was willing to scan the addendum and covers if needed. I also did not know if others with interest needed...I am glad the book is scanned already as I do not care to blow mine apart... glue backing gets pretty brittle on these things. The addendum is a loose pamph

Re: raytheon 706 computer users manual at SMECC

2016-10-30 Thread COURYHOUSE
I am sorry Bill...I have no idea what to do to authenticate help? details? thanks Ed# In a message dated 10/30/2016 11:03:41 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, billdeg...@gmail.com writes: Ed, I have a little 703 and 706 in my library under Raytheon. Clearing out my spam folder I see your

SEEKING GOOD ILLUSTRATIVE MATERIAL ON IBM ADD ON BOXES GOT A STACK..

2016-10-30 Thread COURYHOUSE
SEEKING GOOD ILLUSTRATIVE MATERIAL ON IBM ADD ON BOXES GOT A STACK.. So need hi res scans of catalogs brochures etc showing them all stacked and what when with what. We had an early IBM pc for a whilebut never this many add on boxes! I am lost... Remember back in the 80s

Computers.... AARRRMMMYYY! Computers!

2016-10-28 Thread COURYHOUSE
Here is an interesting article from the ozobob list on 50 yeas of computing in the US Army! http://www.dtic.mil/get-tr-doc/pdf?AD=ADA431730 About the earliest thing we have militantly computer related in the museum are some parts of the NORAD SAGE system

Re: PDP15 panel

2016-10-25 Thread COURYHOUSE
even with shipping across the pond a great deal if your system is missing one! Ed# In a message dated 10/25/2016 3:15:40 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, lini...@lonesome.com writes: If it were on this side of the pond I'll be all over that. mcl

Time to get rid of weird connected appliances!  <>   check this

2016-10-22 Thread COURYHOUSE
Time to get rid of weird connected appliances! <> check this http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/how-your-dvr-was-hijacked-to-help-epic-cyberattack/ar-AAjh8Yr?ocid=mailsignout

Re: Museum thoughts?

2016-10-20 Thread couryhouse
Nice display Bill! Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: william degnan Date: 10/20/16 13:01 (GMT-07:00) To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts" Subject: Re: Museum thoughts? > > > > > There's someone local who's se

Re: Stanford Computers

2016-10-20 Thread COURYHOUSE
I read something in THE NeXT Best Thing book about Stanford col.. actually making some? or they were in on a design of some book not handy now and my memory may also be flawed on this issue... Ed# In a message dated 10/20/2016 11:18:19 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, wmac

Re: Museum thoughts?

2016-10-19 Thread COURYHOUSE
Hi Mouse - running a museum project is fun but also a lot of work. here is a little framework to think about and discuss Ed# at SMECC . - SPACE you rent or buy a building ( !) or... place displays in other's premises (can work if they protct your gear) - INSURANCE (property,

RE: One last epay for the day, TEC terminal

2016-10-16 Thread couryhouse
These things came in all sorts of colors !Ec# Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: jim stephens Date: 10/16/16 20:52 (GMT-07:00) To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts" Subject: One last epay for the day, TEC termina

Re: VCFed, the BBS!

2016-10-16 Thread couryhouse
I could care less about telnet... I want to make the teletype  clack!   Ed# Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Rod Smallwood Date: 10/16/16 18:39 (GMT-07:00) To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts" Subject: Re: VCF

Re: VCFed, the BBS!

2016-10-16 Thread COURYHOUSE
??? from the modem end a Hayes or anything else that does 300/1200 also did 110 as I remember as that was under the bell 103 spec. (110 adn 300 baud) I suppose just a matter of your uart being able to talk to the modem at that speed ( which should not be a problem??!)

Re: 1966-68 Honeywell u-COMP DDP-516 Console

2016-10-16 Thread COURYHOUSE
Nice Find Bill! The mention of the kitchen computer makes me wonder how many of those still exist or... how many were sold? Has anyone dome a detailed write up on it? Ed# _www.smecc.org_ (http://www.smecc.org) In a message dated 10/14/2016 4:14:32 P.M. US Mountain Standard T

Re: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-13 Thread COURYHOUSE
ok ! there are a set on ebay also but not cheap if you can live with the electronic stuff and occasionally print a page you will do fine with the links... I like to have hard copies of manuals here in the museum's library and while I like searching things electronically I rea

Re: ASR 33 buzzing

2016-10-13 Thread COURYHOUSE
did you get the links we sent you over on the greenkeys list for sources on 33 manuals and paperwork we sent you? We did not get an acknowledgment. thanks Ed# _www.smecc.org_ (http://www.smecc.org) In a message dated 10/13/2016 4:37:20 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, vint

Speaking of Flight Sim. love Mysteries at the Museum but misuse of HP PROP

2016-10-13 Thread COURYHOUSE
I love this Mysteries at the Museum show but sometimes some of the pros they use are a bit off! FACT checking props on Mysteries at the Museum! Why is link using a 200 A or B HP audio Oscillator! there he is at a work bench with this HP thing and a set of bellows allegedly 1929 er

Re: VCFed, the BBS!

2016-10-13 Thread COURYHOUSE
I mean please add 110 Baud Evan! Ed# In a message dated 10/13/2016 12:35:48 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, cct...@snarc.net writes: 300-2400 bps

Re: VCFed, the BBS!

2016-10-13 Thread COURYHOUSE
Please add 100 Baud Evan! Ed# In a message dated 10/13/2016 12:35:48 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, cct...@snarc.net writes: 300-2400 bps

Re: VCFed, the BBS!

2016-10-13 Thread COURYHOUSE
Great! 110 dial up for those of us with our teletype? Heck with free nationwide long distance cross country connects will not be financially painful! sounds fun In a message dated 10/13/2016 12:35:48 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, cct...@snarc.net writes: Everyone should exp

Re: NWA auctions

2016-10-13 Thread COURYHOUSE
they were pretty famous for running simulators for pilot training Ed# _www.smacc.org_ (http://www.smacc.org) In a message dated 10/13/2016 12:19:45 A.M. US Mountain Standard Tim, dersc...@gmail.com writes: The Systems 32/77 is a Gould/SEL machine. 32-bit, ECL. I don't know too m

Re: NWA auctions

2016-10-12 Thread COURYHOUSE
I suspect the bidding will be brisk with the peripherals... also be shure to see theframe with the documstion card reader In a message dated 10/12/2016 9:38:03 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, dersc...@gmail.com writes: On 10/12/16 9:13 PM, Al Kossow wrote: > https://grafeauct

Need a case that has not turned to goo for a workslate

2016-10-09 Thread COURYHOUSE
Need a case that has not turned to goo for a WORKSLATE the case we have is NASTY!! thanks Ed# _www.smecc.org_ (http://www.smecc.org)

raytheon 706 computer users manual at SMECC

2016-10-09 Thread COURYHOUSE
We have in the library: "raytheon 706 computer users manual" at SMECC. Wanted to see if it was online somewhere. Nice shape tight binding with an additional errata and addendum pamphlet accompanying it. I see bitsavers has manual but not pmphlet.Also there is no color front and

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