;t come up too often, so I thought the list
> > might be interested.
Just curious how does it work?
-Ali
raping off loose
carbide sounds like it may cause problems with data integrity.
-Ali
yours Chuck it
makes sense. You can also get a new cleaner w/ warranty for $2K.
Was this equipment ever cheap (i.e. when it was prevalent and in use daily)?
-Ali
smoothly
and bore such excellent fruit. Kudos to David!
-Ali
sheet but prefer less if
possible. Looking for models:
SJ5780 and SJ5023 both in Grey (not black).
The SJ5023 is available on eBay but not the round SJ5780s (in Grey).
Any help is appreciated. TIA!
-Ali
> www.digikey.com
Mark,
I was only able to find them by the box at Digikey. Do they sell them in
lower quantities? Thanks.
-Ali
original parts had the
0.563" top base measurement.
If I cannot find the 3M in reasonable quantity then I will go with the clone
close match.
-Ali
> http://www.tgoldkamp.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=sj5023
>
>
> http://www.tgoldkamp.com/3m-153-bumpon-153-protective-products-sj5780-
> black.html
Chris,
Thanks but the minimum order on those is 1000 at least.
-Ali
e guys (this was
in the days before Z-Modem was a built in protocol in every major telecom
package). I would have loved to get an updated version but alas it seems that
will not be possible anymore. May he rest in peace.
-Ali
It looks like the OMEN.COM site is up (although as a for sale sign by
Chuck's widow) and the FTP server is up and running. However, anonymous
access seems to be denied. Is this just a problem on my end or can anyone
mirror it?
-Ali
or her on Go Daddy.
There is a slim chance that the person helping her may be able to do a
recovery but we won't know for about a week or so.
-Ali
widow was
selling the domain name I was hopeful that she would be tech savvy and had
been involved in the business but apparently she is not. Hopefully, we will
able to retrieve the data from the HW.
-Ali
Drat! I just bought one for $10,000 last month. Could have saved enoughfor a
$5000 Lisa mouse.
--
Bill
No u couldn't Bill as that price is in sterling not dollars :)
> I've just archived my Catamount Pertec Controller software and manuals
> as I couldn't find a copy anywhere else.
Tom,
Thanks for doing this. I am sure it will come in handy at some point. I am
always amazed at how often you can find old HW but no SW or manuals to make it
work.
-Ali
at kind of material he uses to rebuild the roller and what
sort of warranty does he provide (if any?).
-Ali
So I got my hands on an HP 88780 1/2" Tape Drive from list Member Mark
(Thanks!). The drive physically looks to be in good shape but was pretty
dirty when I got it. I've cleaned up the drive and powered it up.
The good news:
The drive powers up. Initially I had trouble getting it to load a tap
s is where I am currently stock and need advice on how to
proceed.
Any help is appreciated. TIA
-Ali
n some parts - specially the
read/write/format board. I will send you an email off list.
-Ali
e is still
around and apparently still accepting orders.
Thanks
-Ali
I am still looking for some help on this if anyone has ideas. It looks like
the read/write/format board is bad. Anyone have a spare they can part with
or are am I looking at a super effective door stop here?
-Ali
Anyone know anything about the custom computer and the custom OS? Nor implying
anything but Chuck do u have any insights? ;)
Original message
From: jwsmobile
Date: 1/5/2016 12:27 PM (GMT-08:00)
To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts"
Subject: Floppy recover
t I understand I need a secure
> boot floppy.
>
> Can anybody help?
>
> Thanks
Peter,
Which Apricot models do you have? I have lusted after an Apricot VX FT since it
graced the cover of Byte oh so many years ago!
-Ali
> I too would love to find a vx but I think the chances of that are none
> existent.
>
Peter,
Never say never ;) I'd also be happy with an Apricot/Mitsubishi Shogun!
LOL!
> >> some reading around the subject and from what I understand I need a
> >> secure boot floppy.
> >>
> >> Can anybody help?
BTW: have you checked out http://bbs.actapricot.org/files/Bbs.htm
-Ali
there's multiple partitions of
> different types
> -- and import it into the virtual
> world. That'd be great.
Not for free but AFAIK VMWare Pro allows you to do this.
-Ali
better one in
terms of installation ease/completeness. Any votes for either of those or a
third choice?
-Ali
number if not most of the fixes. The thing I
don't like about it is the fact it is not very automated. I.E. there are a
bunch of gotchas you have to pay attention to (e.g. order in which you install
updates).
-Ali
> Ali,
>
> Do you have a link to the one you use?
>
>
> Steve Shumaker
Steve,
Here is the link: http://www.techtalk.cc/download/U98SESP3.EXE. It is now at
3.53 apparently as of last week. I have installed this one on my Win98SE VM but
plan on going back to Auto-Patcher.
> Ali,
>
> Do you have a link to the one you use?
>
>
> Steve Shumaker
Steve,
Forgot to add directions:
Prerequisites:
Minimum 64 MB of RAM for Main Updates.
300 MB free hard disk space for (ALL) options.
Installation Guide:
[1] Install Windows 98 Second Edition (with
there that will, supposedly, bring all the good stuff over from ME
to 98SE (better DUN, icons, etc.). I haven't tried them so I couldn't comment
on reliability. My feeling is that if I am running 98 I want to run 98 as
stably as possible - for me that means only installing official patches.
-Ali
;
> Primary organizer out there will be Erik Klein.
Calendar is marked!
-Ali
> > Operating system: I would be surprised if it runs anything besides
> > z/OS and Linux.
>
BUT will it run Doom ;)?
Sorry, couldn't resist...
-Ali
> When we powered it up for the last time 18 months ago, it appeared to
> be working (no nasty smells etc) but we didn't test it very much. What
> has happened since is anybody's guess.
Well, why not power it up again and then no one has to guess "what has happened
since"?
-Ali
> A lot of people have infringed upon my trademark.
>
Speaking of Xenosoft (the real one) the website states:
"Unfortunately, due to some major projects, we are temporarily suspending
retail sales. Please be patient if we are slower than usual in response to
inquiries during these projects. We
(if there is any).
> I may be too old, too tired, and too burned out to try.
I hope not - and if you ever decide to sell XenoCopy-PC, XenoFonts, and/or
XenoComm-Parallel you have at least one ready and willing customer!
-Ali
heavy
paper weight anyone have any ideas? Thanks!
-Ali
Shad and Tony,
Thank you very much for the information and advice. I spoke further to the
seller and he wants the broken drive back. As there is no guarantee I can
fix this I am going to return the drive to the seller.
-Ali
> My ISP appears to have stopped updating the newsgroups it hosts.
>
>
>
> What news servers do people round here recommend?
>
Anybody using Astranews: http://www.news.astraweb.com/specials/kleverig-11.html?
-Ali
o make room? At
the same time he is willing to take trade so kind of seems self defeating.
I guess if you are in Austin and have time this weekend it is worth a look.
-Ali
James,
Just wondering if you had any luck with the CL guy? Thanks.
-Ali
y don't have it they finally take it off of their site. Accurite
is just getting rid of old stock at this point. No new equipment/tools.
-Ali
. AutoCAD). OS/2
or NT drivers would be fantastic but I doubt they are out there. TIA!
-Ali
rom TI (and of course there was the
price barrier).
-Ali
rom TI (and of course there was the
price barrier).
-Ali
Hi Shaun,
Just checking in to see if you had any luck finding the disks yet? Also
where you able to ship the manual with the drive or do you need to ship it
separately? Thanks.
-Ali
am thinking it
is a cap in the power supply but have not had a chance to check it out yet...
-Ali
> ??? This has already been done (e.g. check my 5110 site). There are
> disk images of the CSF, the Diagnostics, Serial I/O and Async I/O
> floppies. The manuals are (almost) all there at bitsavers or on my
> site.
>
> Christian
Christian,
Although I have seen you mention your site a few times
> Only two bidders (so far), of which Bidder s***e (695) is clearly
> insane. :)
Were these keys one size fits all? Or were they custom ala the IBM 5170 keys?
> Surely any competent locksmith could turn out one of these for less
> money, complete with the stamp...
Chuck,
Maybe on the DEC keys but trying to make a key for an IBM lock proved
impossible (i.e. make a key from the lock - not copy a key). Most lock smith I
talked to said they did not do th
> One size fits very many, but not all. I know for sure that the PDP-
> 8/L, PDP-8/m, PDP-12, PDP-11/20, PDP-11/40, PDP-11/45 and VAX-11/780
> all use the same xx2247 key. My PDP-11/24 has a silly plastic "anti
> static"
> key, but the xx2247 works there, too. But my PDP-11/05 and GT40 use a
> d
> I've done it. ISTR it was around $8-$10 for one key. Might be $15
> now. Copying pretty much always cheaper than code cuts, but you have
> to find someone that can cut ACE tubular keys at all (vending machines,
> etc).
Ethan,
What I tried to do was take the lock in and have them make a key.
> The whole VID & PID works because of "gentleman's agreements" (ie use
> your own VID and don't pretend to be someone else's). It's not clear
> how to solve this for folks that don't follow the rules.
If it is a gentleman's agreement (i.e. no licensing/certification fees) why
wouldn't people u
> Well, given the difficulty of getting official values (USD 4k, per
> year(!), seems to be the cheapest option at the moment - certainly
> completely out of reach for anything hobbyist), this is hardly
> surprising.
Ahhh! So it is not a gentleman's agreement but a licensing scheme.
Wow, I know it's not a DEC PDP but I was hoping at least a few people used the
darn thing. Would it be better if I post in VCF? Thanks for any input.
-Ali
t is geared toward older/bigger systems vs. VCF. That is not to
say you don't learn lots of cool things here (which is why I stay active on
both sides) but I was hoping that aside from Chuck, Jeff and some of the
original designers would be active here as well. I can repost at VCF in hopes
of solving the issue.
-Ali
> Ali,
>
> Definitely post at VCF. Hargle (Jeff) is usually lurking around.
> Krille has been active in the development of the newer BIOS versions
> and might be able to lend some insight.
>
> I have an ancient Rev-1 XT-IDE that I use regularly, but that BIOS is
&
is it ready to go out
of the bottle? Also any long term experience with it? From discussion on VCF
it seems as Retrobright fails after some time passes (i.e. re-yellowing
occurs). I'd be interested in hearing/seeing the results.
-Ali
Just wondering if new posts are moderated vs. replies? I posted a new
message to the list a few hours ago and it still has not shown up. However,
a reply to a preexisting message I sent out a few minutes ago has already
appeared. Thanks.
Hello All,
Recently I came across a complete Pertec interface (card, manual, software,
and, cables) thanks to list-member Shaun. Of course what is the point of
having an interface if you have nothing to interface it to!
So I've been looking at, and learning a bit, about 1/2" tape drives. I've
al
people have had issues with blotchiness with stronger treatment
How much slower? Days vs. hours? Also what happens when you leave it on
overnight? Or do you use a UV light? Thanks.
-Ali
> Ali,
>
> I recently bought a Qualstar 1052 from Nico de Jong, which may fit the
> bill if you're happy with 1600 and 3200bpi. I believe he has another
> available.
> http://www.farumdata.dk/lagersalg.html
Tom,
Thanks for the heads up. I have dealt with Nico, and w
would last and req. minimal maintenance. I am okay with a rack system or a
tabletop. The rack obviously would have the more retro feel but the
tabletops are easier to manage. Ultimately I think it will come down to what
I can find and at what price point.
-Ali
one cable that terminates in a D-Sub so I would say
this is the Pertec formatted interface. I could also go SCSI as long as the
tape drives would follow "standard" SCSI commands but those type of drives
seem even more expensive.
-Ali
> The Fuji, like a lot of drives from that era, handle only 1600 and 6250
> densities, so if you need 800 or 3200, you'll be out of luck. I've
> also got a couple of Qualstar open-reel units and well as an Overland
> streamer. I still like the Fuji best.
Chuck,
As I am more interested in workin
r two
connector Pertec interface? I am guessing two but better to ask than end up
with a 200lb paper weight!
-Ali
> I've never tried the stuff - but is it a permanent fix, or does the
> yellowing gradually come back?
It comes back. Search for retrobright on VCF. Tez has posted pictures of his
experience.
-Ali
etc to no avail. I can make it look good especially from a
few feet away but in practice you can easily tell it has been painted.
Just my two cents.
-Ali
the occasional times when you want to
show off your gear (sort of like waxing and buffing the chrome on the old car
to a super shine before taking it to an auto show). Paint offers a bit of a
better look but with its own tradeoffs.
We ma all just have to live with yellow gear ;).
-Ali
ve been enough time for a
return to the yellow color.
-Ali
ee if there is a
happy medium. Problem is you need someone with lots of yellowed parts that they
don't mind experimenting on/ruining in the process.
-Ali
eds).
>
My other concern with Plexi-Glass, and this could be completely unfounded,
is that would it etch or get damaged by high concentration peroxide?
-Ali
t may not improve or make things
worse.
-Ali
fill collection is the largest
supply of the cart to be injected into the market.
With that in mind it would seem it would be more valuable to have a cart that
was originally bought in the store and not found in the landfill as it would be
even more rare.
Just my worthless two cents ;)
-Ali
dence of it by burying it so
only a few copies remained.
However, as the game is apparently readily available I would say both editions
are worthless or to be more precise of low monetary value. But as the old
saying goes "one man's junk..." :)
-Ali
ly fit on one pallet and maybe even a half pallet. But I've never
shipped something via freight so maybe these are all accurate prices. Any
help/guidance is very much appreciated.
Thanks.
-Ali
> If its a desk then its furniture. So go to the experts.
> Look for home contents movers with an empty backhaul.
Rod,
Any suggestions or aggregate web sites I can look at? Or do I need to just look
for house movers and go from there?
-Ali
> Have you looked at https://www.uship.com? <https://www.uship.com/?>
> It’s kind of like crowdsourced shipping. The quality of service can
> vary
Peter,
They are my last resort for that exact reason.
-Ali
esidential vs. business) but as I said we do not have
a dock at the business either. Of course there are three or four works
available at any time to just manually unload it if they will let us.
Thanks for all the advice Todd.
-Ali
d freight shipped to
> your office;
Sean,
You can say I am very friendly with my work - unfortunately we do not have a
dock. So no go there. Delivering there does have it be a bit cheaper (business
vs. residential) but not by much.
-Ali
> If you can get it palletized and delivered to a freight terminal at the
> far end, and want to save a buck on the shipping and control that
> youself, look for a "Less than load" quote from the larger lines, like
> YRC and ABF and the like. At your end you will get the unit at the
> nearest frei
nfortunately Fastenal is experiencing "high
volumes on their west" lanes so no go
-Ali
> "There is no such thing as 'the cloud', it's just someone else's
> computer."
>
> Love that quote... so true... and I sell cloud services ;)
Jay,
I am going to have to use that quote with my friends who like having their life
on the cloud...
-Ali
ch he got for free from HD). That brought cost of
pickup and delivery down to $368.
Item is to ship out Monday and here in California by Friday. Will report
back then on the success of the endeavor. Thanks again to everyone for all
the help!
-Ali
h it. The also have better
warranty service.
I've never bothered w/ WD drives so I can't comment on those.
If I could find a cheap tape backup solution I would love it but anything
capable of reasonably backing up 20TB is well out of the consumer pocket
book.
-Ali
lent job.
The desk is scheduled to arrive on Friday so the proof will be in the pudding.
-Ali
://megacube.classiccmp.org/Synergetix/Synergetix.html
The web page is very rudimentary and will be expanded. Once I get it cleaned
up it will house an IBM 5150 A, a 5151, a 5152-002 and a Cipher 5120.
-Ali
>
> Did IBM have a go-to desk manufacturer for their stuff, or just
> whatever the customer provided?
>
Ben,
Funny you should ask. I just made a minis post about it here:
http://megacube.classiccmp.org/Synergetix/Synergetix.html
The web page is very preliminary but should give you an idea
-Ali
> Thanks for sharing the pictures, and I'm glad that the freighting
> worked out! Freight shipment is a bit weird at first, until you get
> used to it.
Mark,
I am excited to get it home! The seller sent me the keys separately and
unfortunately they just arrived today. So it may be a week or two u
ded desks: a tri-level and a bi-level desk w/ moving platforms.
I own the tri-level desk as well. The bi-level was supposedly for the Atlanta
Olympics and is made of plastic.
-Ali
> I gave three of those to the college for use as classroom machines.
>
> I had gotten them for next to nothing,
Fred,
They are a bit harder to find but still relatively cheap. This is the third
or fourth one I've run across. One, in Orange county, got trashed before I
could get to it. Of the ot
> Don't you need an IBM phone to go with it?
Mike,
Please do explain...
for a
reasonable price. I agree would be a cool accessory but as Fred pointed out
they were not original to the desk.
-Ali
/www.cnet.com/products/ibm-900sp-cordless-phone-with-caller-id/
>
> Pshaw; no IBM desk is complete without a THINK sign on it or on the
> wall behind it... ;-)
Mike,
I think I will pass on those - not retro enough. However, I am in full
agreement with you on the sign!
-Ali
not need "the cloud" so you could just set your
temperature!
-Ali
to have been used to
identify CPU housings that could be picked up - although w/ an associated
hernia or two.
-Ali
bough them but they are out there.
-Ali
Jay,
I was wondering if it would be possible to rename my web site on the
classiccmp server from megacube.classiccmp.org to ibm51xx.classiccmp.org? If
it is too much trouble don't worry about it. Otherwise I'd appreciate it
very much.
Thank you.
Ali
Rich,
Checkout http://www.minuszerodegrees.net/index.htm.
-Ali
> -Original Message-
> From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of
> Richard Cini
> Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2016 7:54 AM
> To: CCTalk
> Subject: IBM/PC XT and AT boot disks needed
&
ave the two areas for those of us who are
hobbyist/enthusiasts!
-Ali
ectronics
in a few more years.
I know of a couple of flea markets here in SoCal but none are dedicated to
electronics and even when someone is selling electronics it is usually crap.
The reality is that this is a closed community for better or worse and the
numbers keep shrinking.
-Ali
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