[cctalk] May need help buying computer in Houston - I’m in CA
I want to buy an old computer from a guy I don’t know in Houston (I’ll pay shipping to CA), but it’s a lot of money, and I don’t want to lose it - what are my options? Thanks- Steve.
[cctalk] Re: Wanted: Apple III 5MB Profile HD driver file
Thanks Bill, I actually got it working. All of the driver floppy disks had 10MB written in them in pen, but they worked ok with the 5MB Profile. I also had to try a different I/O card to get it working. Steve. On Feb 15, 2023, at 5:18 PM, Bill Degnan via cctalk wrote: I have a few profile hardware driver/diagnostics disks but none specify the size of the drive on the disk, What version do you have? Bill Degnan On Wed, Feb 15, 2023 at 2:39 PM steven stengel via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > The title says it all - the Apple III has an external hard drive called > the Profile, but a driver has to be installed on the boot floppy - it won’t > boot from the HD. There were also 10MB Profiles, with a different driver > file I’m guessing. > > I have the driver file for the 10MB, but it doesn't seem to work with my > 5MB drive. Please help if you can. > Thanks- > Steve. >
[cctalk] Wanted: Apple III 5MB Profile HD driver file
The title says it all - the Apple III has an external hard drive called the Profile, but a driver has to be installed on the boot floppy - it won’t boot from the HD. There were also 10MB Profiles, with a different driver file I’m guessing. I have the driver file for the 10MB, but it doesn't seem to work with my 5MB drive. Please help if you can. Thanks- Steve.
[cctalk] IMSAI 8800b with floppy for sale near Chicago
Anyone near Chicago want to pick-up a nice Altair 8800B with Altair floppy drive for $1500? It isn't mine, and the working status is unknown. They don't want to ship it. Pictures available here: http://oldcomputers.net/temp/ Let me know and I'll connect you. Thanks- Steve.
[cctalk] You have Apple Lisa 1 "twiggy" system to trade for my IBM 5100 Portable PC?
This seems like a good place to ask this question - I'd like an Apple Lisa 1 "twiggy" system for my collection, and can trade a working IBM 5100 Portable PC. We'd probably have to meet in person to make the transaction. I'm in So CA. Thanks- Steven Stengel http://oldcomputers.net
Old Mac IICX to give away in Los Angeles/Orange County.
Free Macintosh IICX in Orange County CA area. Sometimes it boots, often it doesn’t (power supply issue?). Also HD has stiction issues. Also the tall profile monitor has a very smeary image. Other than that, it’s great! Everything is included - computer with cover, keyboard, mouse, monitor.
Re: Update: Received my 50lb Datapoint 2200 computer from Austria via regular post.
Sorry for top-post - it’s the yahoo app. So the purpose of the extra screen layer is to prevent crt implosion? How did you remove it? It’s safe to remove it, as long as I don’t hit the screen with a hammer? Thanks-Steve. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Tuesday, September 24, 2019, 1:34 AM, jos via cctalk wrote: On 23.09.19 23:36, steven stengel via cctalk wrote: > First, I have to rewire it from 220vac to 110vac. Lucky you, I would have driven over if had known about it ! Only a one-day return trip for me Be carefully : some parts on the big cooling block are directly connected to mains. > Second - what to do about that screen? Repair / clean it of course. This is what I did to my DP1100 : Before : ftp://ftp.dreesen.ch/Datapoint/Pictures/Console/CPU_before.jpg During : ftp://ftp.dreesen.ch/Datapoint/Pictures/Console/Pull_off_remaining_goo.jpg Result : ftp://ftp.dreesen.ch/Datapoint/Pictures/Console/CPU_after.jpg .. and the full machine, in its orginal Datapoint desk : ftp://ftp.dreesen.ch/Datapoint/Pictures/Datapoint_1100.jpg Jos
Update: Received my 50lb Datapoint 2200 computer from Austria via regular post.
Found a Datapoint 2200 in Austria that I wanted - I asked seller Viktor to pack it well, by wrapping it several times in big-bubble bubbewrap, until it was just a giant cube of bubble wrap. See pics here: http://oldcomputers.net/box/ The cover was actually sent separately in another box so it didn't crushed by the 50 pound system. First, I have to rewire it from 220vac to 110vac. Second - what to do about that screen?
Update: Shipping 50 lb computer from Zell am See, Austria to CA.
Well, I knew the computer, just not the city. It's Zell am See, a small town in western Autria, far from everywhere it seems. The computer is a Datapoint 2200 - 50lbs, 10x19x20 inches. I want to get it shipped to Calfornia, where I live. The cheapest option is to just use local Austria mail, but max dimensions are 60x60x100cm, or 23.5x23.5x40 inches. That would leave just 2-inches on each of two sides for padding. Best option - remove the plastic cover and mail it separately. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the entire bottom of the computer seems to be a solid piece of metal, like the Apple III = very strudy. The back is a giant metal heat sink. I think it's do-able, do you? Steve.
Shipping from Europe to USA
How do I ship a 50 pound computer from Europe to the United States? Who has good rates? Thanks- Steve
Anyone live near Walnut Creek, CA?
There's a weird Sord M23P (I think) from the early 80's at this elderly persons house in Walnut Creek, CA - East of the bay. She can't pack and ship it - it's too big and heavy. It was actually sent to her by mistake, it was supposed to be sent to my house, 500 miles away. It's nothing rare or valuable - you can actually have it if you go and pick it up - I really just want it out of her house. Let me know! Steve
Wanted: Exidy Sorcerer CP/M cart or disk
Hi, I need CP/M, either floppy or cart based, for my Exidy Sorcerer. I want to format and use the floppy drives - I have the S-100 expansion and interface card. I’ll make copies and return your disk if you have one. Thanks- Steve.
I want these computers from Myrtlebeach, NC - seller won't ship.
Early 90's pen systems. https://myrtlebeach.craigslist.org/sop/6225365248.html
Re: Directory of old computer collectors
I will post anything you want me to, just tell me. email is not necessary, a link or website will do fine as well.The map is intended to be a method to see who's where for assistance, trading, meet-ups, etc.There's hundreds of people here, but few know where each other live, I suppose. From: jim stephens via cctalk To: cctalk@classiccmp.org Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 12:09 AM Subject: Re: Directory of old computer collectors On 5/22/2017 11:06 PM, Lyle Bickley via cctalk wrote: > On Mon, 22 May 2017 16:29:22 -0400 > william degnan via cctalk wrote: > >> can you send a link to the people who are on the list so they can see >> their listing? I personally don't mind as long as any record that >> includes me personally does not include my email address or phone >> number. I much prefer to send people to my web page contact form. > Folks who are on the list should have the opportunity to approve what > will and will not be posted about them. That's not only a legal > requirement in many States, but also common courtesy. > > Regards, > Lyle You do get that this isn't cctalk, but one that people had already sent contact info for. I sent him revised publishable contact info for the list. I realize he probably made the request w/o 40 pages of consent forms to read, but he seems to just be asking to allow him to publish from that list, and a note here for anyone who didn't see it in their email, since the respondents came from here. thanks jim >> On Mon, May 22, 2017 at 4:19 PM, steven stengel via cctalk < >> cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> In the past, I requested the email address and home city of old >>> computer collectors to a compile a list for my own purposes. >>> Over 120 people had responded, which is great! Now I want to make >>> this list PUBLIC with a Google map showing everyones location, >>> email, and collecting preferences. >>> Since I don't have anyone's explicit permission to publish their >>> information, I am now asking. >>> Please let me know if I may, or may not, place your information on >>> the public webpage. >>> Thanks- >>> Steven Stengelhttp://oldcomputers.net/ >>> >>> > >
Directory of old computer collectors #3
Regarding the previous message, all email will be obfuscated to foil scrapers.
Directory of old computer collectors #2
Regrading the previous message, the map would just show the city, not your actually home address, which I do not have, but to be honest, anyone could find it using the internet.
Directory of old computer collectors
Hi, In the past, I requested the email address and home city of old computer collectors to a compile a list for my own purposes. Over 120 people had responded, which is great! Now I want to make this list PUBLIC with a Google map showing everyones location, email, and collecting preferences. Since I don't have anyone's explicit permission to publish their information, I am now asking. Please let me know if I may, or may not, place your information on the public webpage. Thanks- Steven Stengelhttp://oldcomputers.net/
Cromemco on Craigslist in Vermont
Cromemco on Craigslist on Vermont/ https://vermont.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=cromemco&sort=rel Victor 9000 in New Hampshire: https://nh.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=victor%209000&sort=rel Atari Mega ST in RI: https://providence.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=atari%20mega&sort=rel
Wanted: Amiga 1000 hard drive
Anyone have an Amiga 1000 hard drive that they want to sell?
Re: Late 90s Macintosh systems available to So Cal
There's maybe hundreds of floppys and CDs - all included at one low low price. $0.00 > On Dec 21, 2016, at 5:07 PM, Brendan Shanks wrote: > > Hi, I’m local (work in Irvine near the split). I’d be interested in the > PowerBooks, and maybe some software. What kind of software do you have? > > Brendan > > >> On Dec 19, 2016, at 4:01 PM, Steven Stengel wrote: >> >> I have a small pile of late 90s Macintosh systems available for someone to >> pick-up in 92656. >> >> Performa 6400/100 tower >> >> Some PowerBooks - 3400, 5300, 7630 >> >> Also boxes of cables and software. >> >> LaserWriter 4/600P >> >> Makes a great Christmas present! >> >> Thanks- >> Steve. >
Late 90s Macintosh systems available to So Cal
I have a small pile of late 90s Macintosh systems available for someone to pick-up in 92656. Performa 6400/100 tower Some PowerBooks - 3400, 5300, 7630 Also boxes of cables and software. LaserWriter 4/600P Makes a great Christmas present! Thanks- Steve.
Altair, IMSAI, SWTPC, etc. for sale in Philly
* Contact Rick below if interested. * Name: Rick BunkerContact: r...@bunker.us Location: Jenkintown, PA I have a computer collection that I have to sell. My wife and I have separated, and the house is being sold, and I have no place to keep the computers in my new apartment. It is a pretty nice collection. Altair 8800, two IMSAI 8080's, an Apple ][ (not ][+ or e or anything, the first one), a TRS-80 (the real first revision, with no numeric keypad, with the original cassette drive, monitor) an LSI monitor, a KIM-1, an original IBM PC (not an XT -- original 2-floppys, original bios), an SwTPC 6800 box, with no innards. Similarly, a Cromemco box with no innards. A Northstar Horizon. Some 8-inch drives, a bunch of S-100 boards, a luggable Kaypro portable, an odd and an end or two. Lots of documentation. Some old disks which may have readable software on them. I don't power these things up, since they have power supplies that you can weld with, with 40-year-old capacitors on them. Is there anybody in striking distance of Philadelphia suburbs, who would consider buying and picking up this collection?
Unexpected Apple Lisa display - this is what it is
This Lisa is a MacXL. It first asks where to boot from:http://oldcomputers.net/temp/lisa3.jpg If hard drive is selected, then happy Mac: http://oldcomputers.net/temp/lisa4.jpg Then the weird intermediate screen: http://oldcomputers.net/temp/lisa.jpg You get a Mac if you click on FINDER: http://oldcomputers.net/temp/lisa5.jpg Poor quality pics, I know. Original message > From: steven stengel > > What is this unusual Apple Lisa display - some sort of diagnostics? > > http://oldcomputers.net/temp/lisa.jpg
Re: Unexpected Apple Lisa display - what is it?
A guy wants to sell it to me. > On Sep 28, 2016, at 11:24 PM, Sam O'nella wrote: > > Lol well crap. I was trying to remember which member here owned that site but > figured it out. So where'd you find the picture Steven? > Original message ---- >> From: steven stengel > >> >> What is this unusual Apple Lisa display - some sort of diagnostics? >> >> http://oldcomputers.net/temp/lisa.jpg >
Unexpected Apple Lisa display - what is it?
What is this unusual Apple Lisa display - some sort of diagnostics? http://oldcomputers.net/temp/lisa.jpg
Available: IBM 5120
I have an IBM 5120 desktop computer to give away, but it has no circuit cards, so it won't work as-is. Danger- it weighs 100 pounds. Located in Orange County, CA 92656
Wanted: stand for NeXT monitor
Just acquired a NeXT 68040 cube computer. It's way cool, but the responsiveness is unimpressive - I'd call it pokey. All 16 RAM slots are full for 16MB, but sixteen 4MB RAM sticks may help the speed. It has an internal HD, as well as the magneto-optical drive. One things it's missing is the monitor stand - does anyone have a spare stand for a NeXT N4000A monochrome monitor? Thanks- Steve.
