> -----Original Message----- > From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Antonio > Carlini > Sent: 05 April 2016 10:07 > To: cctalk@classiccmp.org > Subject: A computer collection in Italy > > I came across this: > > http://www.lastampa.it/2016/03/23/edizioni/biella/alberto-lingegnere-che- > salva-le-vecchie-glorie-dei-computer-gV1q0KqnJI1hEGCzDrqiJJ/pagina.html > > which lead me on to > > http://www.lastampa.it/2015/08/25/edizioni/biella/dai-pc-di-jurassic-park- > ai-primi-computer-del-cnr-nsFSDGxVnfcZv7B2oqxm7M/pagina.html > > Alberto Rubinelli has a warehouse full of machines (8134 that have been > catalogued and maybe 4000 more that are yet to be catalogued). The article > mentions a VAX-11/780 and and an "IBM 390", but no pictures of either. > There's a Laptop Grid Computer 1520 but it's not quite clear whether it is one > that flew on the shuttle or just the same type as one that did. > > His aim is to have them all running and to open a museum. > > Antonio > > -- > Antonio Carlini > arcarl...@iee.org
Actually I now realise I *have* been in contact with him, 7 years ago. I asked if I could come and visit when next in the area (I visit the area quite often), but at the time he didn't seem very ready for visitors. I will try again at Christmas, as that will be my next visit. The newspaper article says all the machines work, but I find that really hard to believe. Probably journalistic hyperbole. Regards Rob