becomes landfill.
Apologies if this is not appropriate for this list but your landlord was a flog.
Kevin Parker
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o there is a limited supply so as the supply dwindles
I expect the price will rise - again don't quote me on this.
Recommend you check out their web site but the service I got from Tom was
excellent - he was very helpful.
Kevin Parker
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From: Mike S
A little while ago I bought some new ones from https://www.floppydisk.com/
I have no relationship to floppydisk.com
Kevin Parker
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Thank you for all the responses to my query - they're really helpful.
I'm usually pretty handy with Google but must have lost the plot this day -
I was trying "pmg5 build" - doh.
Kevin Parker
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for
a twin CPU model but I need more detail for a single chip 2.0 GHz PowerPC
970MP (G5) model.)
Thank you.
Kevin Parker
Assuming you have a portable piece of it you should be able to take it your
hardware store and their paint dept can scan it for a colour match.
Kevin Parker
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Sent: Wednesday, 13 July 2022 16:12
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Cc: P Gebhardt
Subject: How to
r the publisher.
Kevin Parker
Hi folks - I'm looking for a keyboard for my IBM 3197 Model D Twinax
terminal.
(My location - Victoria Australia)
Thank you!!
Kevin Parker
d PDF files.
I'm not aware of any local benefit in having files prepared this way other
than having good quality PDF's that are well presented and therefore easier
to use.
Kevin Parker
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haring
Sheet feed example.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WF4SHbwV3bVET_bzwIUiULywbCGZBf_V/view?usp=s
haring
Thank you!!!
Kevin Parker
Thanks Stan - no it wasn’t anything to do with uptime. It was like a museum but
people registered/listed their machines with some info about them and some
pictures.
Kevin Parker
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To
My apologies for the tracker embedded in my original post. I use it for my
business and forgot to remove it before posting to this list.
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but it's neither of those.
My googlefoo has been unable to track it down assuming it still exists. I
know at one stage the owner was thinking of closing it down because of hacks
or spamming of forms or something like that.
Does this ring a bell with anyone?
Thank you!!
Kevi
do it - is this snake oil or does it really work. I'd
certainly be grateful for any advice from anyone who may have effected a
surface repair.
Thank you again!!!
Kevin Parker
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Sent: Wednesday, 18 November 2020 8:53 PM
ho may have effected
such a repair before.
Thank you.
Kevin Parker
<https://t.sidekickopen76.com/s1t/o/5/f18dQhb0S7n28cFFdQW752kH81jkhdLW1_k-L-
1qZM43W3s0v_y2M0f8BF4c2NfHml5Hf6Bq4h603?si=84908274&pi=2139d449-dcd9
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ble or
this would even work is not even remotely my bailiwick.
7. Gut it and build a cluster inside it so at least it looks and runs like a
big computer so I can get some WOW factor from those who don't know any
different.
8. Gut it and turn it into a bar fridge.
9. Anything else...
Thank you
Kevin Parker
) and I have quite a few of these taking up a few
shelves.
Thank you.
Kevin Parker
r the
box of spares. The original owner had tossed all the documentation and
software.
Please note that the stand is not included in my offer and its located
in south western Victoria (Australia).
Photos:
http://koken.advancedimaging.com.au/index.php?/albums/decstation/
Kevin Parker
Any clues, info etc would greatly appreciated because I don't want to
have to tell her that it can't be done and you wouldn't want to be
around if she had to hear that :-)
Thank you!!
Kevin Parker
x.php?/albums/interesting-finds/content/u-matic-tapes/
Kevin Parker
This is now spoken for.
Kevin Parker
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From: "Kevin Parker via cctech"
To: "cctalk@classiccmp.org"
Sent: 30/12/2019 12:09:44 PM
Subject: FTGH - S100
FTGH - S100
This was a rescue (so its neither tested or power up) and some docs came with
) and will need to be collected from there. Alternatively I
will be in Melbourne (Australia), more precisely Tullamarine, at various
times during January 2020 and it could be collected from there.
http://koken.advancedimaging.com.au/index.php?/albums/s100-rescue-1/
Kevin Parker
keyboard and
is a little weighty so you'll need to factor that in. Alternatively I
will be in Melbourne in January 2020 if someone more "local" wants it).
Thank you.
Kevin Parker
here (number ones and twos amongst many other
things I suspect) and the machine was a write off. I suspect finds by other
list members have been even more "interesting"
http://koken.advancedimaging.com.au/index.php?/albums/interesting-finds/
Kevin Parker
to an old AT power supply of which I have quite a
few.
Thank you.
Kevin Parker
er at a
TAFE college in Adelaide, South Australia.
I am located in south western Victoria (Australia)
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er of agents to clean it off but limited success.
Any tips please.
Kevin Parker
ive strike before powering up.
Kevin Parker
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From: cctalk On Behalf Of Marvin Johnston via
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Sent: Wednesday, 28 August 2019 6:16 PM
To: ClassicCmp
Subject: TRS-80 Fireworks
I'm just curious how many people have powered up their TRS-80 computers
May be of interest to some list members
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-48962557
Kevin Parker
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ymore or broken or monumentally out of date.
If anyone can point me any where I'd be most grateful.
Thank you
Kevin Parker
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r any advice on omissions, corrections, additions etc. If
you know any sites that I haven't included please use the contact form on
the site to let me know.
Check it out at theretrosearch.com
Thank you!!
Kevin Parker
Try hardware stores - I believe Bunnings here (in Australia - may not exist
where you are) can colour match from a part of a thing and then prepared an
aerosol can of that colour.
Kevin Parker
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Sent
I've had a lot of success using Adobe's Clearscan for OCR'ing old stuff.
Admittedly it's not perfect but it can improve the quality of an old
document a lot.
Kevin Parker
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Sent: Tuesda
Try doing a search on google for "fonts terminal" (without the quotes) and you
may find something suitable amongst the results.
Kevin Parker
-Original Message-
From: cctech On Behalf Of Kyle Owen via cctech
Sent: Friday, 12 October 2018 09:02
To: General Discussion: On
://koken.advancedimaging.com.au/index.php?/albums/boards/
Kevin Parker
Its also made the ABC News over here...
http://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2018-08-07/australian-computer-museum-society-risk-from-bulldozers/10077580
Kevin Parker
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From: cctalk On Behalf Of John GEREMIN via
cctalk
Sent: Friday, 27 July 2018 11:01
To: cctalk
ucing the error:
Acrobat could not perform recognition (ocr) on this page because:
ENU
Most OCR errors relate to renderable text but I can't find an explanation for
"ENU"
Has anyone encountered this OCR error and can tell me what it means please.
Thank you.
Kevin Parker
>>>> Or do you use third-party software?
I use Hammersnipe - I set the maximum I'm prepared to pay and walk away. If I
win it good, if I don’t then that's OK too.
Kevin Parker
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d the name Tandy).
I think it was the CoCo 3 in 1986 but I'm trying to nail down the (official)
day and month of release (assuming that I'm right and
it was the CoCo 3).
Thank you!!
Kevin Parker
Sorry - omitted to include that I don’t know who the seller is and I have no
connection with Kerleys Auctions 😊
Kevin Parker
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Sent: Monday, 9 April 2018 15:49
To: cctalk@classiccmp.org
Subject
u/images/auctions/10-04-2018/1-280/DSCN3459.JPG
I believe Kerleys will take bids before the auction but not sure of terms -
number is (03) 5223 1533
It's not something I'd like in my collection but may interest another
Australian collector.
Kevin Parker
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ut of course an
expensive option depending on volume of course.
Kevin Parker
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From: cctech On Behalf Of Paul Anderson via
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Sent: Wednesday, 28 March 2018 19:00
To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
Subject: Looking for opinions...
There are pro
Definitely interested here Bill - I've got 3 Apollos from a rescue - have the
machines and all the token ring gear but no manuals
or software - as yet have to fire them up but anything Aegis related is of
interest to me.
Kevin Parker
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I was curious as to what this was so I Googled it.
A couple appear on epay -
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Livingston-PortMaster-2E-Communications-Server-/400327660103
Wow - not sure of that’s a realistic expectation of what they're worth or not.
Kevin Parker
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-Ori
Hi folks - the family surprised me for Christmas by all contributing to some
custom plates for my new car.
This might tell you how well they know me.
http://koken.advancedimaging.com.au/index.php?/albums/274143f7eae640a16c276e89b953503d/
Kevin Parker
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mputer-controls-grps-heat-and-ac/
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e current several year backlog of documents to process, we are not
actively soliciting additional paper or scans to add to the collection"
(Not sure if I can do anything but I might send them an offer of help.)
Kevin Parker
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it crowd-scanning for the time being.
Kevin Parker
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From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Ed via cctalk
Sent: Monday, 30 October 2017 08:44
To: cctalk@classiccmp.org
Subject: Tubbs fire consumed the collected archives of William Hewlett and
D
Where are you located
Kevin Parker
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From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of devin davison
via cctalk
Sent: Sunday, 29 October 2017 10:37
To: General Discussion: On-Topic Posts
Subject: Picked up tandy 1000 TX
I picked up a tandy 1000 TX with
.au/itm/Vintage-computer-with-all-Accessories-for-a-Complete-Retro-Office/192337972953
Kevin parker
knowledge when it comes to C64s how do I get a C64 disk
image onto a 5 1/4 floppy?
Thanks guys
Kevin Parker
a rescue - I believe it was a server in a
TAFE college in Adelaide, South Australia.
I am located in south wester nVictoria (Australia)
Kevin Parker
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umber and found some reference on
http://www.yesterdaystechnology.com/ which confirms it's a RF Modulator but
nothing
else.
Photos are here.
http://koken.advancedimaging.com.au/index.php?/albums/f54fbe61f7978530b1dbd08eca0bc80f/content/e3ceacd632dcac82255081e611941fc0/
Thank you!
7;t and even how well.
I'd be most grateful if anyone on the list has any advice, suggestions,
recommendations etc about this.
Thank you
Kevin Parker
Kevin Parker
turned up a few answers.
I was wondering if anyone has seen something more comprehensive or even has
something more comprehensive.
Thank you!!
Kevin Parker
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Think you're talking about this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victor-9000-SIRIUS-1-Keyboard-repair-Foam-Pads-for-KeyTronic-Keyboards-/121266887970
I bought a couple to repair TRS-80 keyboards - well worth it in my view - save
me lot of hassle.
Kevin Parker
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These have metallic tops Bill - if you look closely you'll see some shiny bits
- mine came with shiny tops
Kevin Parker
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From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of william degnan
Sent: Tuesday, 13 December 2016 00:48
To: cctech
Subjec
Now that you mention it, it came out of a Harvey World franchise Chris
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From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Chris Pye
Sent: Saturday, 6 August 2016 18:11
To: General Discussion: On-Topic Posts
Subject: Re
or info it would be
most welcome - I have yet to power it up.
http://koken.advancedimaging.com.au/index.php?/albums/shop-mall-commodore-64/
Kevin Parker
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Sent: Tuesday, 2 Augu
re are any clues inside.
My understanding was that it was connected to a large flat panel monitor and
just used for displaying advertisements and specials etc. It has a floppy disk
"jammed" in the floppy drive which won't come out - not sure why.
Kevin Parker
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Thanks for the clarity and the extra info - as I said I haven’t opened it or
fired it up much less had a good look at it.
Kevin Parker
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Sent: Sunday, 31 July 2016 17:28
To: General
d some photos:
http://koken.advancedimaging.com.au/index.php?/albums/shop-mall-commodore-64/
Kevin Parker
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Sent: Thursday, 14 July 2016 12:25
To: 'General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts'
Subject:
t parts for
this machine but no joy.
Be most grateful if someone can help me out or point me somewhere please.
Thank you!!!
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lpoof/
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y and have a
good meal together.
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From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of rod
Sent: Thursday, 26 November 2015 8:47 PM
To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
Subject: Happy Thanksgiving
Hi
issue with the use of
it that we grapple with. I'd like to think that common sense will prevail in
this space one day and if you're legitimately preserving something then
no-one will have an issue.
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Kevin Parker
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Here Here!
Good work Jay!!!
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Fine
Sent: Friday, 13 November 2015 2:29 PM
To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
Subject: Re: Fw: new
Real odd comment :-)
Try contacting Weird Stuff or visit their web site
http://www.weirdstuff.com/ - as the name implies, occasionally they pop up
with some really left field stuff. Maybe give them a call - if they don't
have it they might be able to point you somewhere.
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Bit far - I'm in Australia :-)
Have a friend who wants to get into classic computing and wants to return to
his roots with an Atari - I said I'd keep an eye out for him.
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From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org]
Where are you located
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From: cctech [mailto:cctech-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Cindy
Croxton
Sent: Saturday, 24 October 2015 11:48 AM
To: 'General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts'
Subject: Commodore and
ck in the
print head (e.g. by old ink drying out) and cause damage (e.g. bend pins)
when it tries to print.
I'd be most grateful for any advice on anything I need to do before hitting
the print command.
Thank you!!
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Kevin Parker
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Thanks for the great job you do Jay!
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Kevin Parker
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From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Jay West
Sent: Wednesday, 1 July 2015 4:36 AM
To: cctalk@classiccmp.org
Subject: list consolidation
FYI - in the fairly near
en me.
http://www.smh.com.au/digital-life/digital-life-news/discarded-apple-i-worth
-us20-collectors-pay-big-money-for-old-tech-20150610-ghfmlu.html
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