This reminds me of a discussion I had with Maddog and Bill Sconce earlier this week, regarding the possibility of a show-and-tell of some of these ancient computers. I'm sure others would be very curious to see some of these things in working condition, I know I would. Especially a paper tape reader or something along those lines.
On Thursday 12 July 2007 8:19 am, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > -------------- Original message ---------------------- > From: Paul Lussier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > Dan Jenkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > A quick Google found Linux tools to do the formatting and presumably > > > copying, so a working TRS-80 is not needed, just a 5.25" floppy drive > > > (and Linux, the wonder tool, to bring it On Topic). > > > > Oh interesting! Hmmm, I'm sure I can dig up the proper hardware. The > > larger problem is 5.25" disks :) I must have some around here > > somewhere... > > If I remember correctly, you can use a casette tape to boot the TRS-80. > Now, if you can just find a way to make the TRS-80 emulators for Linux > output to a casette tape, you're all set :-) > > C-Ya, > Kenny > _______________________________________________ > gnhlug-discuss mailing list > gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org > http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/ -- Warren Luebkeman Founder, COO Resara LLC 1.888.357.9195 www.resara.com _______________________________________________ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/
