Re: At Unix PC, Tape drive

On 5/4/20 6:17 AM, systems_glitch via cctalk wrote: > The tape interface I have for my UNIX PC is indeed a floppy tape interface, > says "FTAPE" near the connector on the outside. I haven't paired a drive > with it yet. Easy enough to tell without opening things up. The C

Re: At Unix PC, Tape drive

The tape interface I have for my UNIX PC is indeed a floppy tape interface, says "FTAPE" near the connector on the outside. I haven't paired a drive with it yet. Thanks, Jonathan On Sat, May 2, 2020 at 1:16 PM emanuel stiebler via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: >

Re: At Unix PC, Tape drive

On 2020-05-02 11:32, Chuck Guzis via cctalk wrote: > On 5/2/20 6:21 AM, emanuel stiebler via cctalk wrote: >> Hi, >> during my move, I think I lost my tape drive, which was attached to my >> at unix pc (68000 based). >> Anybody knows of the top of their head, if I

Re: At Unix PC, Tape drive

On 5/2/20 8:52 AM, Patrick Finnegan via cctalk wrote: > I think a UNIX PC is a 3B1, not a 3B2. > Yes, the 7300/3B1 was officially the "Unix PC". My point was that the 3B2 notes say that particular system used the Cipher 525 floppytape and was 23 MB capacity. This agrees

Re: At Unix PC, Tape drive

On 05/02/2020 08:21 AM, emanuel stiebler via cctalk wrote: Hi, during my move, I think I lost my tape drive, which was attached to my at unix pc (68000 based). Anybody knows of the top of their head, if I could read the tapes on any other machine? Was it anything "standard", or d

Re: At Unix PC, Tape drive

On Sat, May 2, 2020, 11:32 Chuck Guzis via cctalk wrote: > On 5/2/20 6:21 AM, emanuel stiebler via cctalk wrote: > > Hi, > > during my move, I think I lost my tape drive, which was attached to my > > at unix pc (68000 based). > > Anybody knows of the top of their head

Re: At Unix PC, Tape drive

On 5/2/20 6:21 AM, emanuel stiebler via cctalk wrote: > Hi, > during my move, I think I lost my tape drive, which was attached to my > at unix pc (68000 based). > Anybody knows of the top of their head, if I could read the tapes on any > other machine? Was it anything "stand

At Unix PC, Tape drive

Hi, during my move, I think I lost my tape drive, which was attached to my at unix pc (68000 based). Anybody knows of the top of their head, if I could read the tapes on any other machine? Was it anything "standard", or did they do their own at at? Cheers & thanks!

Re: Two AT Unix PC/3B1/7300 systems available - claimed

13:10, David Williams via cctalk wrote: I have two AT Unix PCs that I am offering up to interested parties as described below: 1) AT Unix PC with the standard 67 MB HDD, this is the base system and three button mouse. The right arrow key on the keyboard is broken but the key cap is still included

Re: Two AT Unix PC/3B1/7300 systems available

t to mention that > these are located in Houston, TX. > > Best regards, > David Williams > > On 2019-06-18 13:10, David Williams via cctalk wrote: >> I have two AT Unix PCs that I am offering up to interested parties >> as described below: >> 1) AT Unix PC with the standard

Re: Two AT Unix PC/3B1/7300 systems available

) AT Unix PC. This unit comes in the original box, with keyboard and mouse and the following documentation: a) AT Unix PC Owner's Manual b) AT Unix PC Getting Started Manual c) AT Unix System V Utilities Manual d) AT Unix PC Communications Management Manual e) AT Unit PC System

Re: Two AT Unix PC/3B1/7300 systems available

where are you? I am interested if you're near to Philadelphia -- Washington DC corridor Bill Deg On Tue, Jun 18, 2019 at 2:10 PM David Williams via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > I have two AT Unix PCs that I am offering up to interested parties as > described below: >

Two AT Unix PC/3B1/7300 systems available

I have two AT Unix PCs that I am offering up to interested parties as described below: 1) AT Unix PC with the standard 67 MB HDD, this is the base system and three button mouse. The right arrow key on the keyboard is broken but the key cap is still included. This unit is also missing

Re: Unix-PC

On 25/03/18 00:39, Bill Gunshannon via cctalk wrote: > > > On 03/24/2018 07:58 PM, Warner Losh wrote: > > > On Sat, Mar 24, 2018 at 5:44 PM, Bill Gunshannon via cctalk > <cctalk@classiccmp.org<mailto:cctalk@classiccmp.org>> wrote: > > > The

Re: Unix-PC

> > At least it has MFM hard drives, which means that it can use the MFM > emulator to have near infinite storage (sadly, only ~64MB at a time due > to limitations in the controller, it seems). > > I wondered about that. I heard someone was working on one but I never > saw it. Got any

Re: Unix-PC

On 03/24/2018 07:58 PM, Warner Losh wrote: On Sat, Mar 24, 2018 at 5:44 PM, Bill Gunshannon via cctalk <cctalk@classiccmp.org<mailto:cctalk@classiccmp.org>> wrote: The Unix-PC has found a new home in the hands of someone I am sure will enjoy and appreciate it. I would expect hi

Re: Unix-PC

On Sat, Mar 24, 2018 at 5:44 PM, Bill Gunshannon via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > > The Unix-PC has found a new home in the hands of someone > I am sure will enjoy and appreciate it. I would expect him to > show up here sometime with questions as he tries to

Re: Unix-PC

The Unix-PC has found a new home in the hands of someone I am sure will enjoy and appreciate it.  I would expect him to show up here sometime with questions as he tries to revive it.  I tried booting it and while it booted fine from the diagnostic floppy and things like memory and CPU tested OK

Re: Unix-PC

On 03/23/2018 14:32, Bill Degnan via cctalk wrote: I will take it if no one else does, but where is it, missed this thread Most recent reference I could find was May 2017: http://www.classiccmp.org/pipermail/cctalk/2017-May/034691.html Bill appears to be located near Scranton, PA. If I

Re: Unix-PC

I will take it if no one else does, but where is it, missed this thread B On Mar 23, 2018 4:46 PM, "Bill Gunshannon via cctalk" <cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > Well, I don't know what happened to everybody who wanted it > > but that Unix-PC is still sitting here a

Convergent AWS machines (formerly Sold on eBay: Convergent Technologies S/50 a.k.a. Unix PC, AT 3B1 Unix Workstation)

Alan, my apologies for the confusion here. The email subject still said S/50, but I believe we had switched topics mid-thread. On Mon, Jan 15, 2018 at 6:16 AM, dwight wrote: > Years ago, we used one of the Convergent machines. I recall playing rats > on it. It had a green

Re: Sold on eBay: Convergent Technologies S/50 a.k.a. Unix PC, AT 3B1 Unix Workstation

As I mentioned elsewhere, I worked on software for them at Burroughs ('86-'89). I picked up a bunch of B25 stuff in '03, but I could never find any software for them. In retrospect, I wish that I has stashed away B25 (and B1000 (I was one of the last people in the office supporting software on

Re: Sold on eBay: Convergent Technologies S/50 a.k.a. Unix PC, AT 3B1 Unix Workstation

ave some brochures somewhere. > > m > > - Original Message - > From: "Alan Perry via cctech" <cct...@classiccmp.org> > To: <cct...@classiccmp.org> > Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 2:02 PM > Subject: Re: Sold on eBay: Convergent Technologies S/50

Re: Sold on eBay: Convergent Technologies S/50 a.k.a. Unix PC, AT 3B1 Unix Workstation

ject: Re: Sold on eBay: Convergent Technologies S/50 a.k.a. Unix PC, AT 3B1 Unix Workstation > Are you sure? > > The B20, B21, B22 looked like this - > http://www.computerhistory.org/collections/catalog/102662660 - and > nothing like the 3B1 or the S/50. The B25 and subsequen

Re: Sold on eBay: Convergent Technologies S/50 a.k.a. Unix PC, AT 3B1 Unix Workstation

You're right, the machine I owned is the one I see from your link. The workstation you mentioned is in the same box but with a monitor and the location of the clips and led slightly different. But I was not far ;-) I don't remember what kind of hardware was exactly in this machine. Shame on me,

Re: AT UNIX PC 7300 (3b1) disassembly video

AJ Palmgren via cctalk writes: > While I'm thinking about it, for any/all who might be interested, just last > week, I created a step-by-step video for disassembling a UNIX PC 7300 (with > a few comments/comparisons for the 3b1) > Thanks for doing this. I've taken them apart maybe

Re: Sold on eBay: Convergent Technologies S/50 a.k.a. Unix PC, AT 3B1 Unix Workstation

Are you sure? The B20, B21, B22 looked like this - http://www.computerhistory.org/collections/catalog/102662660 - and nothing like the 3B1 or the S/50. The B25 and subsequent models (which are often referred to as B20s) are modular systems that are box-shaped and got wider as "slices" were

Re: Sold on eBay: Convergent Technologies S/50 a.k.a. Unix PC, AT 3B1 Unix Workstation

It's interesting, I had exactly the same machine a long time ago, but with a different label. It was a Burroughs B20 distributed by Unisys Dominique On 17/01/2018 06:45, AJ Palmgren via cctalk wrote: Did it happen to be one of these older-style Convergent AWS machines?

AT UNIX PC 7300 (3b1) disassembly video

While I'm thinking about it, for any/all who might be interested, just last week, I created a step-by-step video for disassembling a UNIX PC 7300 (with a few comments/comparisons for the 3b1) https://youtu.be/vYKS-jOdcsQ I've always found them tricky to work on with the way they are packed

Re: Sold on eBay: Convergent Technologies S/50 a.k.a. Unix PC, AT 3B1 Unix Workstation

uot;regular AT 3b1. If you ever open > it up, I'd love to see/hear about that. > > I've put a fair amount of effort into preserving Convergent-branded OS and > programs, particularly from this era, solely out of personal interest. > Mostly for the MightyFrame, but my journey had to

Re: Sold on eBay: Convergent Technologies S/50 a.k.a. Unix PC, AT 3B1 Unix Workstation

iccmp.org> > *Sent:* Sunday, January 14, 2018 6:05:55 PM > *To:* Todd Goodman > *Cc:* General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts > *Subject:* Re: Sold on eBay: Convergent Technologies S/50 a.k.a. Unix PC, > AT 3B1 Unix Workstation > > Todd, thanks so much for sharin

Re: Sold on eBay: Convergent Technologies S/50 a.k.a. Unix PC, AT 3B1 Unix Workstation

out of personal interest.  Mostly for the MightyFrame, but my journey had to start with the AT UNIX PC first, as that had the larger "still available" user group for learning & support before I could revers-engineer how to get a MightyFrame to boot. Anyway, I would really love

Re: Sold on eBay: Convergent Technologies S/50 a.k.a. Unix PC, AT 3B1 Unix Workstation

: Convergent Technologies S/50 a.k.a. Unix PC, AT 3B1 Unix Workstation Todd, thanks so much for sharing, and I'm thrilled to know that a member of this community is where it's going. May I ask, what are your plans for archival of the included disks and manuals, if any? I'd also be quite cu

Re: Sold on eBay: Convergent Technologies S/50 a.k.a. Unix PC, AT 3B1 Unix Workstation

start with the AT UNIX PC first, as that had the larger "still available" user group for learning & support before I could revers-engineer how to get a MightyFrame to boot. Anyway, I would really love to see those software/manual sets be preserved in a bitsavers.org / archive.org fashion, and i

Re: Sold on eBay: Convergent Technologies S/50 a.k.a. Unix PC, AT 3B1 Unix Workstation

Hi AJ (and list), I got that one. Todd On 1/13/2018 10:02 PM, AJ Palmgren via cctalk wrote: I'm just wondering if anybody here did (or knows who) bought this one. http://ebay.to/2DaRr13 Even though these were all manufactured by Convergent Technologies, this one is actually BRANDED by

Re: Sold on eBay: Convergent Technologies S/50 a.k.a. Unix PC, AT 3B1 Unix Workstation

Bill, you're talking about the seller, yes? That's fantastic! I totally missed the MiniFrame auction altogether. A completed listings lookup found it: http://ebay.to/2DwNamo I'm VERY glad that you have that! Previous to you mentioning this, I've only been aware of one MiniFrame (I've

Re: Sold on eBay: Convergent Technologies S/50 a.k.a. Unix PC, AT 3B1 Unix Workstation

On 1/13/18 7:06 PM, Bill Gunshannon via cctalk wrote: > I'm just wondering if anybody here did (or knows who) bought this one. no, but I bought his miniframe, which is very clean. I used my mfm emulator to image the disks, I haven't had time yet to see what condition the cartridge tapes are

Re: Sold on eBay: Convergent Technologies S/50 a.k.a. Unix PC, AT 3B1 Unix Workstation

Sold on eBay: Convergent Technologies S/50 a.k.a. Unix PC, AT 3B1 Unix Workstation I'm just wondering if anybody here did (or knows who) bought this one. http://ebay.to/2DaRr13 Even though these were all manufactured by Convergent Technologies, this one is actually BRANDED by Convergent, as thei

Sold on eBay: Convergent Technologies S/50 a.k.a. Unix PC, AT 3B1 Unix Workstation

I'm just wondering if anybody here did (or knows who) bought this one. http://ebay.to/2DaRr13 Even though these were all manufactured by Convergent Technologies, this one is actually BRANDED by Convergent, as their model S/50. And there's software included here. I tried to buy myself, but just

Re: at unix pc

.3b1/4mQhU5D0FAo If anyone's interested, My online information for them is not very organized at the moment, mostly scattered. For what value there might be, please see my pages at http://mightyframe.blogspot.com/p/at-7300-unix-pc-3b1.html and http://unixpc.blogspot.com And I HIGHLY recommend

Re: at unix pc

http://www.vintagecomputer.net/browse_thread_record.cfm?id=42=4 Bill Degnan twitter: billdeg vintagecomputer.net On Aug 27, 2017 7:04 PM, "emanuel stiebler via cctech" < cct...@classiccmp.org> wrote: > anybody still uses them, collects them? > > I have to move, so I'm trying to thin out my

Re: at unix pc

Hi, I like them and have been looking for one for a while to pick up. If you're looking to sell one and accessories then I'd love to purchase! I'm in the US. Thank you! Todd On 8/27/2017 3:29 PM, emanuel stiebler via cctalk wrote: anybody still uses them, collects them? I have to move,

Re: at unix pc

I am the owner of one in working condition and any kind of software and complements would be appreciated, of course. Kind Regards Sergio 2017-08-27 21:29 GMT+02:00 emanuel stiebler via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org>: > anybody still uses them, collects them? > > I have to move, so I'm trying

at unix pc

anybody still uses them, collects them? I have to move, so I'm trying to thin out my collection of those ... If you like one, looking for documentation, etc. drop me an email please. Cheers

Re: AT Work Group System Voice Power voice processing boards for Unix PC 6300/7300 for sale

Back when the Voice Power board for the 7300/3B1 UnixPC was of mainstream interest, I spent some time trying to obtain specifications and programming information regarding the Western Electric DSP20 chip it used. Unlike the DSP16 and DSP32, WE (and AT Microelectronics) did not offer the chip for

Re: AT Work Group System Voice Power voice processing boards for Unix PC 6300/7300 for sale

Thanks Sellam. Still a cool product but I got all excited for a second thinking you had found the Unix PC cards. :) Hopefully someone can put them to good use now that the addressable market is much larger... Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghe

Re: AT Work Group System Voice Power voice processing boards for Unix PC 6300/7300 for sale

9:53 PM, Sellam Ismail via cctalk < >> cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: >> >>> I have two of these available for sale. Details here: >>> >>> http://www.vcfed.org/forum/showthread.php?57816-AT-amp-T-Wor >>> k-Group-System-Voice-Power-voice-processin

Re: AT Work Group System Voice Power voice processing boards for Unix PC 6300/7300 for sale

> I have two of these available for sale. Details here: >> >> http://www.vcfed.org/forum/showthread.php?57816-AT-amp-T-Wor >> k-Group-System-Voice-Power-voice-processing-boards-for-Unix- >> PC-6300-7300=461052#post461052 >> >> Thanks! >> >> Sellam

Re: AT Work Group System Voice Power voice processing boards for Unix PC 6300/7300 for sale

mp-T- > Work-Group-System-Voice-Power-voice-processing-boards-for- > Unix-PC-6300-7300=461052#post461052 > > Thanks! > > Sellam > -- Ian Finder (206) 395-MIPS ian.fin...@gmail.com

AT Work Group System Voice Power voice processing boards for Unix PC 6300/7300 for sale

I have two of these available for sale. Details here: http://www.vcfed.org/forum/showthread.php?57816-AT-amp-T-Work-Group-System-Voice-Power-voice-processing-boards-for-Unix-PC-6300-7300=461052#post461052 Thanks! Sellam