Large List of Commodore 64 Games and Software from Sellam's Collection

Winter is upon us. Time to snuggle up in front of your Commodore 64 with some old timey games and applications, and I've got plenty of them to keep you busy throughout the holidays. The complete list is too long to reproduce here, so please go to the following link, which will take you directly

Fwd: For auction: Amiga 3000

This is an Amiga 3000 in excellent condition, both functionally and physically. Other than the very slight yellowing of the front face and one barely visible scrape, it is almost perfect. It is extremely clean inside as well. The on-board battery has not yet been removed but it should be soon as

Re: Fwd: For auction: Amiga 3000

Hey guys. Thanks for the tip. I opened it yet again and inspected further under a loupe and sure enough I noticed damage I'd not seen before. I removed the battery and cleaned up around it some more and mitigated the damage. The acid seems to have only migrated a few millimeters towards the

re: Vintage Computer Warehouse Liquidation

Does anyone know whatever happened to John Keys and his collection? https://www.guidestar.org/profile/43-1950958 The mission of the Houston Computer Museum is to collect and preserve historic computers, technology, and related materials; and to use these collections for exhibitions, educational

InfoWorld - May 11, 1992 (3" disk formats)

I thought this was fun; stumbled upon it while looking for what words of wisdom Fred had to share about the format of 3" disks:

Large Batch of Macintosh (SE/II to iMac) RAM for Sale

Hello Fellow Vintage Computing Aficionados. I have a large batch of RAM specific to the Macintosh (from Mac II/SE series up through iMac). Please inquire about any of the listings below. I apologize if I did not provide enough information, please contact me for additional specifications. These

[cctalk] Re: SDF Interim Computer Festival

Why "Interim"? Sellam On Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 7:25 PM Tarek Hoteit via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > FYI, SDF retro computing and home brew exhibition is scheduled for > September 30 to October 1 in Seattle WA . Link to the exhibit is at > https://sdf.org/icf/ and https://icm.museum/

[cctalk] Re: For Fred, especially: "Everything I know about floppy disks"

On Sun, Sep 10, 2023 at 2:24 PM Chuck Guzis via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > On 9/10/23 13:31, Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote: > > On Sun, 10 Sep 2023, Chuck Guzis via cctalk wrote: > >> Can't say, but probably. I've got an 8" disk here written by an Apple > >> II. Encoding is

[cctalk] Re: For Fred, especially: "Everything I know about floppy disks"

On Sun, Sep 10, 2023 at 3:12 PM Will Cooke via cctalk wrote: > I make an official motion that Fred write his own "Everything I Know About > Floppy Disks" page / book /encyclopedia. > > I suspect that what is inside his head is the greatest collection of > knowledge about floppies on the planet.

[cctalk] OT: Anyone near Glasnevin (Dublin), Ireland (to pick-up an item)?

I'm looking for someone near Glasnevin near Dublin, Ireland who would be willing to pick up an item for me and ship it to me State-side. Seller will not ship. Thank you in advance. Sellam

[cctalk] Re: Concorde cabin display technology?

Apparently, the Museum of Flight in Seattle, Washington has one on display: https://www.museumofflight.org/exhibits-and-events/aircraft/concorde Perhaps if you bring a screwdriver with you they might let you peek behind some panels? :D Sellam On Sat, Sep 16, 2023 at 9:37 AM Wayne S via cctalk

[cctalk] Re: Silly question about S-100 and video monitors

On Thu, Aug 31, 2023 at 1:53 PM Chris Zach via cctalk wrote: > Which is weird, since Radio Shack was renowned for putting schematic > diagrams on so many of their products. My Flavoradio still has the > schematic on it if a transistor goes bad > > CZ > Of course, because they want to

[cctalk] Re: Friden (was Silly question about S-100 and video monitors)

On Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 10:53 AM Rick Bensene via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > He also developed a very interesting calculator, based somewhat on the > principles of the LGP-30 computer for Diehl in West Germany. The machine > was fully transistorized and used only 142 transistors in

[cctalk] Re: Ball Brothers (was: Re: Re: Silly question about S-100 and video monitors)

On Fri, Sep 1, 2023 at 1:09 PM Paul Koning via cctalk wrote: > > > On Sep 1, 2023, at 3:23 PM, Chuck Guzis via cctalk < > cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > > > On 9/1/23 11:58, Christian Kennedy via cctalk wrote: > > > >> At one point in the late 1970's, some division of Ball ended up buying >

[cctalk] Re: Comparing PDP-8 processor flipchip

On Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 8:31 AM Bill Degnan via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > The biggest worry I have regarding the ebay auction are the three missing > core memory case screws. Implies a non-DEC repair/inspection attempted. > > Bill > Did you ask the seller about it? Sellam

[cctalk] Re: For Fred, especially: "Everything I know about floppy disks"

The Apple Disk ][ information needs some editing as well. And then there's the part suggesting the Commodore 1541 was more popular than the Disk ][. What utter pishposh. On Fri, Sep 8, 2023 at 3:04 PM Liam Proven via cctalk wrote: > On Fri, 8 Sept 2023 at 22:53, Fred Cisin via cctalk > wrote:

[cctalk] Re: For Fred, especially: "Everything I know about floppy disks"

On Fri, Sep 8, 2023 at 4:02 PM Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote: > > I always wanted the Sorrento Valley FDC for Apple2 > I've seen one in the wild before, but the guy didn't want to sell it with the pile of Lisas I bought from him. It's possible I have documentation for it. Does "more popular"

[cctalk] Re: PDP-8/L $15,000

On Tue, Aug 29, 2023, 7:02 AM Gavin Scott via cctalk wrote: > On Tue, Aug 29, 2023 at 6:22 AM Peter Coghlan via cctalk > wrote: > > You reckon someone in Moscow is wishing they heard about this trick a > week ago? > > They instead chose the ever-popular Simplified Planetary Landing > Approach

[cctalk] Re: Vintage Computer Systems for sale

Stephen, You have a terrific website. It's very well presented and a nice resource for homebrew computing circa the mid-1970s. Sellam

[cctalk] Re: Vintage Computer Systems for sale

On Mon, Sep 25, 2023 at 8:12 AM Stephen Pereira via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > Sorry Sellam, none of the websites I mentioned for information are mine. > > smp > - - - > Stephen Pereira > No worries, but the way you wrote your message seems to imply that those are your websites,

[cctalk] Documentary on the SKALA computer of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant

This is a pretty interesting documentary describing the computer (SKALA) that ran the Chernobyl nuclear complex. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbaptQh2AM4 Sellam

[cctalk] Re: Any leads on Fairlight sampler that needs repair?

They are a fairly high demand item when they come up for sale, and are very expensive. Sellam On Fri, Sep 22, 2023, 9:02 AM Ethan O'Toole via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > Anyone have any leads in USA on a Fairlight CMI or similar that needs > repair? S-100 based sampler from the

[cctalk] Re: What happened to the PDP-8 on ebay?

On Tue, Oct 3, 2023, 9:18 PM jim stephens via cctalk wrote: > > > On 10/3/23 21:23, Bill Degnan via cctalk wrote: > > There was a PDP-8 (rack straight 8 with asr33) that was on ebay that > > disappeared..anyone know if it was sold? I can't find it, maybe the > seller > > pulled the auction to

[cctalk] Re: Little Databases

On Fri, Aug 18, 2023, 8:31 PM Gavin Scott via cctalk wrote: > It [SQLite] has billions of installations and on the order of a trillion > databases in use. > Surely you hyperbole. Sellam

[cctalk] Re: Little Databases

On Sat, Aug 19, 2023, 7:49 PM Dennis Boone via cctalk wrote: > > Surely you hyperbole. > > Since it's used in Android for various things, and in Firefox and > Chromium for various things, he's not in the least. > Oh. OK. Sellam >

[cctalk] Re: Good Inventory Program for keeping track of my DEC boards, parts, computers, etc?

On Mon, Aug 14, 2023 at 4:32 PM Mike Katz via cctalk wrote: > I'm looking for a good inventory program to help me keep track of all of > my PDP-8 stuff. > > I would like to keep track of physical location, board etch revision, > board modification revision, bus type, where used, etc. > > If you

[cctalk] Re: Good Inventory Program for keeping track of my DEC boards, parts, computers, etc?

On Fri, Aug 18, 2023 at 12:35 PM Paul Koning via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > > > On Aug 18, 2023, at 12:48 PM, The Doctor via cctalk < > cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > > > --- Original Message --- > > On Thursday, August 17th, 2023 at 13:29, Bill Gunshannon via cctalk <

[cctalk] Re: TI 960

On Sat, Aug 26, 2023 at 10:02 PM Mark Linimon via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > I guess not many have survived but I want to ask if someone/some place > has > > software (papertapes, ...) for the Texas Instruments 960 minicomputers. > > If any survive, please be sure to keep me at

[cctalk] Re: Apple 1

On Thu, Aug 24, 2023 at 5:51 PM Bill Degnan via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > I don't mean to be argumentative. I totally get it why the apple I is > historic and valuable, but the proportion is lost. My only point, the > proportion. The fact that today Apple is worth $1Tn does

[cctalk] Re: PDP-8/L $15,000

On Mon, Aug 28, 2023 at 11:38 AM Bill Degnan via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > On Mon, Aug 28, 2023, 1:46 PM Chuck Guzis via cctalk < > cctalk@classiccmp.org> > wrote: > > > On 8/28/23 10:30, Bill Degnan via cctalk wrote: > > > It can be yours for only $15,000 plus shipping > > >

[cctalk] Re: PDP-8/L $15,000

On Mon, Aug 28, 2023 at 2:27 PM Dave Wade G4UGM via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > -Original Message- > > From: Ethan O'Toole via cctalk > > Sent: Monday, August 28, 2023 9:38 PM > > To: Mike Katz via cctalk > > Cc: Ethan O'Toole > > Subject: [cctalk] Re: PDP-8/L $15,000 >

[cctalk] Re: PDP-8/L $15,000

On Mon, Aug 28, 2023 at 2:24 PM Brad H via cctalk wrote: > Sometimes. But a lot of times it's just simply trying to get as much as > possible, which I guess is rational economic behavior. And the fault for > the high prices is us collectors - ye who bid thousands for old Apple IIs > or $3500

[cctalk] Re: PDP-8/L $15,000

On Mon, Aug 28, 2023 at 11:50 AM Mike Katz via cctalk wrote: > However, epay does charge an insertion fee so they will have to pay even > when it doesn't sell. It's thirty five cents, and they usually don't charge it until it actually sells. Then they dock you another 13.25% on the total the

[cctalk] Re: Flipping an 8" diskette

This is because, like Apple ][ drives, they used GCR encoding and looked for sync bytes on the disk rather than implementing additional hardware to look for the index hole. Sellam On Thu, Sep 1, 2022 at 10:08 AM geneb via cctalk wrote: > On Thu, 1 Sep 2022, Pete Turnbull via cctalk wrote: > >

[cctalk] Re: Flipping an 8" diskette

On Thu, Sep 1, 2022 at 5:45 PM Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote: > > How do they handle the issue of how the drive knows whether it is SS, DS, > or SS flippy? Or is it assumed that that problem is for the host FDC? > (some DS drives had both SS and DS index sensors, so that they could read > SS in

[cctalk] Re: You have Apple Lisa 1 "twiggy" system to trade for my IBM 5100 Portable PC?

On Mon, Sep 5, 2022 at 12:49 PM Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote: > > Haven't heard from you for a while! > Yep, and I missed you at the VCF this year. I decided to re-join this list when I happened upon it through a web search. The traffic is considerably less than it used to be so it's a

[cctalk] Re: You have Apple Lisa 1 "twiggy" system to trade for my IBM 5100 Portable PC?

The Lisa is the first consumer grade GUI computer to come to market. The Xerox 8010 with the Star operating system preceded it by a couple years, but that was a high-end $50,000 (in 1981 dollars) workstation with big businesses as the target market. So it has some historical significance in that

[cctalk] Re: You have Apple Lisa 1 "twiggy" system to trade for my IBM 5100 Portable PC?

I think there's a rather large disparity in value between the two systems. I'm not sure what an IBM 5100 would go for these days, but a Lisa 1 will generally sell in the $10K+ range minimum these days. I had two Lisa's with Twiggy drives: one I sold for $9,600, and the other for $14,500. That

[cctalk] Re: Large private collections

I used to claim "largest privately held collection on the planet" and no one ever challenged me. I like to think of it in terms of atoms, because empty space is just a vacuum. On that account, I control a tremendous number of atoms. Sellam On Mon, Oct 17, 2022 at 6:31 PM Bill Degnan via cctalk

[cctalk] Re: Great Vintage Computer Heist of 2012

Long story very short: Landlords evicted me from their warehouse where my collection was stored and wouldn't let me back in. Had to go to court. Regained access and was able to pull out 20% of the collection before they locked me out again for good. Then sold the rest to computer recyclers,

[cctalk] Re: datapoint 2200 programming

I have an entire box of Datapoint 2200 digital tapes, probably over 50 of them. I'm not sure what's on them, but I got them long ago from a former dealer/tech(?) for Datapoint outside Reno. I also scored a ton (probably literally) of hardware but that was all stolen in the Great Vintage Computer

[cctalk] Re: datapoint 2200 programming

Hi Rich. As an aside, are there any updates as to the fate of the LCM collection? I'd heard sordid rumors about its dispersal but would appreciate definitive word from a reliable source (i.e. yourself) to the extent you're able to discuss it. Thanks. Sellam On Tue, Oct 18, 2022 at 2:43 PM Rich

[cctalk] Re: Think millenia [was Re: Great Vintage Computer Heist of 2012]

I can actually advise on the formation of some sort of organization (a foundation or ministry is the best kind, but a private trust is also a good option) into which ownership of one's collection can go, with instructions for continuity of the collection (or dispersal) after one's demise. If

[cctalk] Re: Great Vintage Computer Heist of 2012

Well, that's because the "WIKI" in "Wikipedia" stands for "We Impose Knowledge Interpretation". Sadly, the promise of the internet has been utterly destroyed by megalomaniacs, zealots, and abject morons. It's up to people like us to preserve history as it actually happened, and not as the

[cctalk] Re: Bubble Memory

ind of an interesting name > but I don't know what what kind of reputation do they have? thanks Ed# > > Sent from the all new AOL app for Android > > On Thu, Oct 20, 2022 at 6:39 PM, Sellam Abraham via cctalk< > cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: If you want I can buy them for you and > shi

[cctalk] Re: Bubble Memory

If you want I can buy them for you and ship them to you. Since shipping is free it'll only cost you for the overseas shipping, and I can get good rates through PirateShip. If you're interested, e-mail me off-list and we'll work out the details. Sellam On Thu, Oct 20, 2022 at 6:24 PM Doug

[cctalk] Re: LC:M+L (Living Computer Museum)

Tomasz, This is a very interesting and relevant question. To the extent that there is an implied and enforceable contract between donor and donee that a donation not be neglected or removed from public use, if a donated item were to actually be removed from public use, that would definitely be

[cctalk] Re: Great Vintage Computer Heist of 2012

you take them to court again to get compensation for what must have > been a substantial loss? Very strange story. You must have been furious. > > On Mon, 17 Oct 2022, 4:54 pm Sellam Abraham via cctalk, < > cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > > Long story very short: >

[cctalk] Re: Great Vintage Computer Heist of 2012

gt; locker over a weekend. I didn’t get much for it, but at least it didn’t go > to a recycler. > > > > > > On Oct 17, 2022, at 4:54 AM, Sellam Abraham via cctalk < > cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > > > Long story very short: > > > > Landlords evicted

[cctalk] Re: Great Vintage Computer Heist of 2012

There were many benefactors from my loss, many innocent, some not. Those who benefitted from ill-begotten gains will pay for it in other ways, if they haven't already. Such is the natural law. Sellam On Mon, Oct 17, 2022 at 12:38 PM Grant Taylor via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > On

[cctalk] Re: Great Vintage Computer Heist of 2012

, Oct 17, 2022 at 2:11 PM Mike Stein via cctalk wrote: > Shoulda paid the rent. > > A sad tale indeed. > > On Mon, Oct 17, 2022 at 4:11 PM Sellam Abraham via cctalk < > cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > > The good news is that most of my best stuff was either al

[cctalk] Re: Identity of this PII PC Main board?

Looks to me like it has two CPU slots. Just can't see any manufacturer markings on the motherboard. It also has a different number of PCI slots and I/O ports than the Gigabyte board on their website. Maybe it's made by a different manufacturer that ended up in the wrong box? Seller has 100%

[cctalk] Re: Test Message

0x06 On Fri, Sep 16, 2022, 9:09 AM Kevin McQuiggin via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > Pardon the test message, I have just re-subscribed to the list but have > seen no traffic on it for a couple of days. > > Kevin McQuiggin

[cctalk] Re: Minicomputer front panel.

Rebuild as in Steve Austin. Holy crap. Sellam On Sat, Sep 24, 2022 at 8:29 PM Adrian Stoness via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > ive got a 8i i need to finish rebuilding > >

[cctalk] Re: TVI-921C

Lots of Televideo docs scanned thanks to good old Al ==> https://bitsavers.computerhistory.org/pdf/televideo/ Nothing for the 921 but there is an operator's manual for the 922 which may shed some light on what the continuous beep might mean. Sellam On Wed, Sep 14, 2022 at 9:33 AM Peter Coghlan

[cctalk] Re: Looking for Fred N van Kempen ... (pdp11, GUTS)

Hi Graham. I last communicated with Fred at least a year ago (might've been two, actually). Last I heard from him he was moving into a nursing home as he was apparently debilitated as a result of a car accident some years ago. I believe the last time he reached out to me was via Facebook.

[cctalk] Re: 8" floppy diskette storage cases

Foust via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > At 09:16 AM 10/11/2022, Sellam Abraham via cctalk wrote: > >Yes, eBay charges the seller the same commission on shipping as it does > for > >the item price, and the taxes charged to the buyer as well. > > A year or so

[cctalk] Re: Bendix G-15 Restoration

Awesome history, Rick! Sellam On Mon, Oct 10, 2022 at 9:35 AM Rick Bensene via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > Paul wrote: > >> modify a lot of the software. Timing dependencies aside, G-15 > instructions > >> didn't have addresses -- they had "timing numbers" that effectively > told

[cctalk] Re: Apple G5 Rebuild

I blame Google: it's complete trash now. Sellam On Mon, Oct 10, 2022 at 2:40 PM Grant Taylor via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > On 10/10/22 10:33 AM, Liam Proven via cctalk wrote: > > 4 words is not "Google-fu". > > Sometimes knowing /which/ /words/ to search for is the problem. > >

[cctalk] Re: 8" floppy diskette storage cases

Yes, eBay charges the seller the same commission on shipping as it does for the item price, and the taxes charged to the buyer as well. Sometimes if you contact the buyer and ask them nicely if they can add a cheaper shipping option they will oblige you, but some can't use UPS or FedEx for

[cctalk] Re: Apple G5 Rebuild

On Tue, Oct 11, 2022, 8:59 AM ben via cctalk wrote: > On 2022-10-10 5:01 p.m., Sellam Abraham via cctalk wrote: > > I blame Google: it's complete trash now. > > > > Sellam > > > > On Mon, Oct 10, 2022 at 2:40 PM Grant Taylor via cctalk < > > cctalk@classiccmp

[cctalk] Re: 8" floppy diskette storage cases

From the USPS Domestic Mail Manual, section 170, subsection 4.1(i): "Computer-readable media containing prerecorded information and guides or scripts prepared solely for use with such media." Sellam On Tue, Oct 11, 2022, 8:23 AM Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote: > On Tue, 11 Oct 2022, Bill

[cctalk] Re: PDP 8a front panel hardware

Not everyone has a fully tooled machine shop, perhaps? On Tue, Oct 11, 2022 at 10:09 AM Tony Duell via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > On Tue, Oct 11, 2022 at 6:04 PM Vincent Slyngstad via cctalk > wrote: > > > Those are the ones. The 3D printed parts are essentially triangular > >

[cctalk] Re: 8" floppy diskettes themselves (was: 8" floppy diskette storage cases)

In my experience, floppy disks prove to be very resilient with the specific exception of late 1990s 3.5" floppies, which tend to fail readily. Sellam On Fri, Oct 14, 2022 at 3:24 PM John Herron via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > Just curious but how does one predict if floppys will be

[cctalk] Re: Replacing NiCd with NiMH in a pro way.

On Thu, Dec 22, 2022, 8:58 AM Chuck Guzis via cctalk wrote: > Why they're used in a non-rechargable application is anyone's > guess. > Probably because of the characteristic of their discharge in conjunction with the heating coil. Sellam >

[cctalk] Re: [SPAM] Re: what is on topic?

On Thu, Dec 22, 2022, 9:51 AM Zane Healy wrote: > > Having seen another of your posts, I’m left to wonder how many of us had > our eyes opened by this list back in 1997. In my case having worked on > some systems decidedly “vintage” systems, prior to joining the list helped > spark my interest.

[cctalk] Re: what is on topic?

- figured someone here would know about if it was done. > > Mike Stein pointed me at a complete set of replacement labels for the > > key tops so that's start. > > > > Enjoy! Happy Holidays! > > > > Steve > > > > > > On 12/21/22 11:40 AM, Sel

[cctalk] Re: what is on topic?

On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 11:19 AM Marvin Johnston via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > After all is said and done, my observations since the time this > listserver was up in Washington is that anything OT has a very short > "shelf life." That would suggest most people here have a working

[cctalk] Re: what is on topic?

On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 11:49 AM steve shumaker via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > No kidding! It has been a while. I've pretty much been lurking > without much to say here since I lost all my toys in the fires two years > ago. Managed to replace a couple Heathkit units since then

[cctalk] Re: SGI vs. Mac

You're single-handedly responsible for the downfall of SGI? Do tell. Sellam On Sat, Dec 24, 2022, 7:21 AM Chris Zach via cctalk wrote: > I still use my Indigo Elan from time to time. Oddly enough it was I who > discovered the interesting issue that ultimately sank SGI's graphics > market when

[cctalk] Re: painting computer cases

Chris, I don't know specifically about the IBM PC, but I think what you're describing is powder coating. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powder_coating Sellam On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 2:36 PM Chris via cctalk wrote: > I must have asked numerous times on numerous forums how this is done. Did >

[cctalk] Re: painting computer cases

On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 6:50 PM Chuck Guzis via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > There's also a finish you'd often see in car trunks--"spatter coat"--a > textured finish with multicolored globs of paint. That *is* possible > with a rattle can. > > --Chuck > Yes, I've used it, though

[cctalk] Re: [SPAM] Re: what is on topic?

Seems a bit impossible to me as well but Fred has made computers do things that would make ordinary men involuntarily lose their bladder so I look forward to the story/explanation. Sellam On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 6:46 PM Glen Slick via cctalk wrote: > On Thu, Dec 22, 2022, 6:16 PM Fred Cisin

[cctalk] Re: [SPAM] Re: what is on topic?

On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 1:31 PM Zane Healy via cctalk wrote: > For PC’s, being able to run WinXP is an interesting cutoff, and I think > makes sense. Zane > You've apparently never heard of Tony Duell: last I read he was running Windows 98 on an IBM PC/XT or something like that :) Sellam

[cctalk] Re: painting computer cases

Chuck, You can buy that in a spray can at the hardware store. I've used it before for some of the replicas I've built. It works great. Sellam On Thu, Dec 22, 2022 at 4:38 PM Chuck Guzis via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > On 12/22/22 15:37, Chris via cctalk wrote: > > Ok I'll stick

[cctalk] Re: Searching for a few good TI Silent 700 parts

Hi Charles. I'll try to check out whether or not the unit prints later this afternoon or evening and get back to you. I had some people wanting keyboards for their homebrew projects, and these things being so common and (to me) boring I had no compunctions parting out the keyboard for it, which

[cctalk] Re: PT-68K

Fred, Those don't sound familiar, are they SBCs? If I did end up with them, it's a crap shoot as to whether they'll turn up or not. I was left with 20% of the collection and I've gone through about 25% of that 20%, and I re-discover neat and interesting stuff all the time as I continue to dig

[cctalk] Re: Reading Old Floppies

n > >> external RCA keyboard. > >> If you didn't get it, then maybe Eric Smith? > > On Tue, 10 Jan 2023, Sellam Abraham via cctalk wrote: > > Was it this style (Challenger 4P)? > > > https://imgs.search.brave.com/p_LUazpNEKMRJwuHl-uqgVmE7lVt1-7AodxQMTSCvOY/rs:fi

[cctalk] Re: Reading Old Floppies

PM Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote: > >> A few years later, I got a used ["Euro"]-Apple II, converted for USA > use, > >> in an OSI Challenger case (with wood (walnu?) sides), with an external > RCA > >> keyboard. > > On Tue, 10 Jan 2023, Sellam Abrah

[cctalk] Re: Reading Old Floppies

On Tue, Jan 10, 2023 at 12:53 PM Fred Cisin via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > A few years later, I got a used ["Euro"]-Apple II, converted for USA use, > in an OSI Challenger case (with wood (walnu?) sides), with an external RCA > keyboard. > Did the motherboard have an additional RAM

[cctalk] Re: DEC LINC Eight auction

Ryan, Let me know if you need measurements for the plexiglass sides. I still have those in my PDP-8 replica folder. Sellam On Tue, Jan 10, 2023 at 1:43 PM Ryan de Laplante via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > I’ve used Craters & Freighters and also Pakmail to pick up large machines >

[cctalk] Re: Reading Old Floppies

a fun trip down memory lane. And I kept thinking "Was I > really that naive? > > C > > On 1/10/2023 6:18 PM, Sellam Abraham via cctalk wrote: > > Yes, the 2/2P models I [think I] had were blue. > > > > Sellam > > > > On Tue, Jan 10, 2023 at 2:21 PM Fred C

[cctalk] Re: Searching for a few good TI Silent 700 parts

Hi Charles. Which specific model? I have a 745 sans keyboard that can be parted out further. Sellam On Fri, Dec 23, 2022, 10:54 AM Charles via cctalk wrote: > I have a Silent 700 terminal that only needs a printhead (several > missing pixels on mine) and three keyswitches (I have the keytops

[cctalk] Re: reset "pulse" stretcher need

Just glue the contactor thingy back onto the motor spindle. Done. Back to vintage computers. On Wed, Dec 7, 2022, 9:47 AM Jim Brain via cctalk wrote: > On 12/7/2022 11:28 AM, Mike Stein via cctalk wrote: > > I don't suppose there's an extra NC contact on the motor switch/relay? If > > so, a

[cctalk] Re: Old Silicon Valley poster

Thanks for the tip. I found the episode ==> https://play.history.com/shows/pawn-stars-do-america/season-1/episode-4 I watched through the entire insidious thing. Unfortunately, the Silicon Valley poster never comes up. However, there is a Apple ][+ that they buy for $700 (lol) at timemark

[cctalk] Re: Old Silicon Valley poster

Ed, Do you remember the episode? Sellam On Sun, Dec 11, 2022 at 10:37 AM ED SHARPE via cctalk wrote: > Having a good hi Def scan would indeed be nice. > Having this thing show up on pawn stars probably helped kick the price > up.Ed# > > Sent from the all new AOL app for Android > > On Sat,

[cctalk] Re: Old Silicon Valley poster

gt; > > Sent from the all new AOL app for Android > <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aol.mobile.aolapp> > > On Sun, Dec 11, 2022 at 5:45 PM, Sellam Abraham via cctalk > wrote: > Thanks for the tip. > > I found the episode ==> > https://pl

[cctalk] Re: Old Silicon Valley poster

o I watched both same evening...when wa mixed in with art > or grunge rock.posters > > Sent from the all new AOL app for Android > <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aol.mobile.aolapp> > > On Sun, Dec 11, 2022 at 6:07 PM, Sellam Abraham via cctalk >

[cctalk] Re: Old Silicon Valley poster

urem of a 4 item feature that us out > of 4 of video! videos! Yea I am calling it quitting this topic too! > ED# > > Sent from the all new AOL app for Android > <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aol.mobile.aolapp> > > On Sun, Dec 11, 2022 at 6:07 PM, Sell

[cctalk] Re: Old Silicon Valley poster

Holy crap, someone actually paid $810 for it? Sellam On Mon, Dec 12, 2022, 3:58 AM John Foust via cctalk wrote: > At 01:20 AM 12/12/2022, John Herron via cctalk wrote: > >I haven't found the episode yet but this is their website with what I > >assume is the poster. > > >

[cctalk] Re: Old Silicon Valley poster

ite with what I > assume is the poster. > > https://gspawn.com/products/apple-computer-poster-map-of-silicon-valley-in-1990-price-check > . > They are asking $799.00. > > In comparison they are also asking $699 for a trs-80 model 3. > > On Sun, Dec 11, 2022, 6:46 PM Sellam

[cctalk] Re: Old Silicon Valley poster

; > https://gspawn.com/products/apple-computer-poster-map-of-silicon-valley-in-1990-price-check > . > They are asking $799.00. > > In comparison they are also asking $699 for a trs-80 model 3. > > On Sun, Dec 11, 2022, 6:46 PM Sellam Abraham via cctalk < > cctalk@classiccmp.

[cctalk] Re: Old Silicon Valley poster

org> wrote: > At 09:53 AM 12/12/2022, Sellam Abraham via cctalk wrote: > >No wonder the prices on vintage computer stuff has been going through the > >roof on eBay over the past couple years. > > If you spent $1,000 on a Commodore 64 system in 1985, > that's about $2,80

[cctalk] Re: Free Tandem NonStop Himalaya K-Series Cyclone systems

2 3:38 PM, Sellam Abraham via cctalk wrote: > > Enjoy this link instead: > > > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/255471320134 > > Take a closer look at Rumi's original email. > > > On Mon, Dec 12, 2022 at 2:04 PM Larkin Nickle via cctalk < > > cctalk@classiccmp

[cctalk] Re: Old Silicon Valley poster

of the C64. I only came across one in all my days of collecting (that used to be in my collection). Sellam On Mon, Dec 12, 2022 at 2:02 PM John Foust wrote: > At 03:30 PM 12/12/2022, Sellam Abraham via cctalk wrote: > >$700 for a C64? Egads, you've been watching too much bad cable TV

[cctalk] Re: Free Tandem NonStop Himalaya K-Series Cyclone systems

Enjoy this link instead: https://www.ebay.com/itm/255471320134 On Mon, Dec 12, 2022 at 2:04 PM Larkin Nickle via cctalk <

[cctalk] Re: Old Silicon Valley poster

There's got to be a copyright date hidden somewhere in it. Sellam On Mon, Dec 5, 2022, 6:49 AM John Foust via cctalk wrote: > At 02:07 AM 12/5/2022, you wrote: > >Watch PAWN stars do America WITH CHUM LEE ETC. . The SF. Episode that > ran. That poster was in it I believe > > I don't see

[cctalk] Re: unpleasant odor from VT100

Might've just been a dead bug that got cooked. Check for a carcass. Sellam On Tue, Dec 20, 2022 at 2:06 PM hush hush via cctalk wrote: > Peter, thank you for the reply! i had to wait a bit for it to get dark > enough, but i just checked and i could not see any visible arcing inside > the

[cctalk] Re: what is on topic?

Not true, I observed someone beating that dead horse within the past year. Sellam On Tue, Dec 20, 2022 at 4:44 PM Van Snyder via cctalk wrote: > > On Dec 20, 2022, at 2:27 PM, Chris via cctalk > > > wrote: > > > > > > > > Specifically as pertaining to old/vintage/classic/retro compuing > > >

[cctalk] Re: what is on topic?

This is really funny. Do you all realize how many times we've gone over this over the past 25 years? As Bill poignantly explained, maybe instead of trying to establish a cut-off date, we instead think outside of the box: If enough people object to a topic, it stops. Let's call it three

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