C64 to VGA

2017-08-27 Thread Kevin Parker via cctalk
HI guys - not really a C64 person (I've been given a couple over the years and kept them rather than see them go to landfill). Trying to fix one up for a very good friend for a house warming present for his games room (he said something the other day that gave me the hint). I have a genuine Com

Re: PDP 8e green / lab version rack Ebay

2017-08-27 Thread Ethan Dicks via cctalk
On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 4:47 PM, ben via cctalk wrote: > Remember the days "free for pickup." :-) I sure do. Got a lot of gear that way. Mostly 1984-1994. Not a lot in the past 10 years, for rackable DEC stuff anyway. A desktop VAXstation or a desktop Alpha or two. -ethan

Re: at&t unix pc

2017-08-27 Thread william degnan via cctalk
http://www.vintagecomputer.net/browse_thread_record.cfm?id=42&tid=4 Bill Degnan twitter: billdeg vintagecomputer.net On Aug 27, 2017 7:04 PM, "emanuel stiebler via cctech" < cct...@classiccmp.org> wrote: > anybody still uses them, collects them? > > I have to move, so I'm trying to thin out my co

Re: PDP 8e green / lab version rack Ebay

2017-08-27 Thread Ed via cctalk
In a message dated 8/27/2017 3:59:28 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, cctalk@classiccmp.org writes: On 8/26/2017 11:00 PM, jim stephens via cctalk wrote: > > > On 8/26/2017 6:52 PM, Anders Nelson via cctalk wrote: >> LOL those last 15 seconds were a deusey! > Let's hope the buyer isn't a m

Re: packing and moving ...

2017-08-27 Thread systems_glitch via cctalk
Sealed Air InstaPak-RT for really fragile stuff. You can order it in bulk boxes from ULINE. It's not cheap, but it's pretty much the perfect packing system. Thanks, Jonathan On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 3:33 PM, emanuel stiebler via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > Hi all, > I planing on movi

Re: at&t unix pc

2017-08-27 Thread Todd Goodman via cctalk
Hi, I like them and have been looking for one for a while to pick up. If you're looking to sell one and accessories then I'd love to purchase! I'm in the US. Thank you! Todd On 8/27/2017 3:29 PM, emanuel stiebler via cctalk wrote: anybody still uses them, collects them? I have to move, so

Re: packing and moving ...

2017-08-27 Thread Kirk Davis via cctalk
I just moved from the Bay Area to AZ and I'll tell you what I did. Cardboard boxes with news paper. uHaul seemed to have the best boxes. The Small and Med have handles which help. Number the boxes with a sharpie and take pictures of the number then the snap a picture 2 or 3 times inside the box

Re: packing and moving ...

2017-08-27 Thread Paul Anderson via cctalk
U-line has great prices, and a wide variety of shipping products. They ship overnight to most locations. 800-295-5510 I have used them for my shipping supplies for years, but I still like the tape (get a real gun) from SAMS Club better. Where in the Midwest are you? Good luck with the move. On

Re: at&t unix pc

2017-08-27 Thread SPC via cctalk
I am the owner of one in working condition and any kind of software and complements would be appreciated, of course. Kind Regards Sergio 2017-08-27 21:29 GMT+02:00 emanuel stiebler via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org>: > anybody still uses them, collects them? > > I have to move, so I'm trying to

Re: packing and moving ...

2017-08-27 Thread Guy Sotomayor Jr via cctalk
Here’s what I did (I was moving my stuff myself but it should work with professionals too). I usually packed “smaller” items (terminals count as “small”) in bubble wrap and/or foam and then put it in a box. I then stacked boxes onto a pallet and strapped and “shrink wrapped” the pallets. I ha

Re: packing and moving ...

2017-08-27 Thread emanuel stiebler via cctalk
On 2017-08-27 14:29, Paul Anderson wrote: U-line has great prices, and a wide variety of shipping products. They ship overnight to most locations. 800-295-5510 I have used them for my shipping supplies for years, but I still like the tape (get a real gun) from SAMS Club better. Where in the Mid

Re: packing and moving ...

2017-08-27 Thread emanuel stiebler via cctalk
On 2017-08-27 16:11, Kirk Davis wrote: I just moved from the Bay Area to AZ and I'll tell you what I did. Cardboard boxes with news paper. uHaul seemed to have the best boxes. The Small and Med have handles which help. Number the boxes with a sharpie and take pictures of > the number then the s

RE: packing and moving ...

2017-08-27 Thread Ed Sharpe via cctalk
we shipped buck of suff paid van people to load.. they put layer wrapped . then platform attached to side of trailer.. then stuff wrapped on top of that .. then another platform... on and on and on... not cheap. bUT I did not... what to go back east and drive a truck .. nothing broken... Sent fro

Re: PDP 8e green / lab version rack Ebay

2017-08-27 Thread ben via cctalk
On 8/26/2017 11:00 PM, jim stephens via cctalk wrote: On 8/26/2017 6:52 PM, Anders Nelson via cctalk wrote: LOL those last 15 seconds were a deusey! Let's hope the buyer isn't a movie prop fool.  At least they paid if they are. Looks like two serious bids, the 1600 dollar one trumped in the

Available at VCFMW: Varity of Qbus boxes, anything else...

2017-08-27 Thread Paul Anderson via cctalk
I have a variety of Q-bus boxes that I can configure to order and deliver at VCFMW if anyone needs one. Also a wide variety of DEC parts, boards, options, VTs and printers. A lot of 3100s, 3000 Alphas, and 5000s. Feel free to send me a wish list. I'm down to one VRC21 if anyone wants to ruin the

CDC 9762 drives and packs

2017-08-27 Thread Paul Anderson via cctalk
I have 2 CDC 9762 drives and about 10 packs available for sale or trade. They are leaving Canada, and going through Minneapolis and Madison on their way to Champaign, IL area. It may be possible to get them to VCFMV. If you have any interest, please contact me off list. Thanks, Paul

packing and moving ...

2017-08-27 Thread emanuel stiebler via cctalk
Hi all, I planing on moving from the Midwest to the the east coast. Any recommendations how to pack the stuff? I'll get a container for my stuff, 19" racks we don't have to talk about, but what about all the smaller stuff, like desktop workstations, hard drives, monitors, terminals etc? Cardboa

at&t unix pc

2017-08-27 Thread emanuel stiebler via cctalk
anybody still uses them, collects them? I have to move, so I'm trying to thin out my collection of those ... If you like one, looking for documentation, etc. drop me an email please. Cheers

Re: PDP 8e green / lab version rack Ebay

2017-08-27 Thread Anders Nelson via cctalk
Haha, yeah sniping is the only way to win an auction. I really hope this went to an enthusiast, what a prize. If I hadn't just moved to an apartment in Queens I would have bid! On Sun, Aug 27, 2017 at 9:39 AM Noel Chiappa via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > > From: Anders Nelso

RE: DECstation 220. Another Impasse

2017-08-27 Thread Rob Jarratt via cctalk
> -Original Message- > From: Brent Hilpert [mailto:bhilp...@shaw.ca] > Sent: 27 August 2017 09:00 > To: r...@jarratt.me.uk; General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts > > Subject: Re: DECstation 220. Another Impasse > > On 2017-Aug-26, at 11:09 PM, Rob Jarratt wrote: > >> You have

RE: DECstation 220. Another Impasse

2017-08-27 Thread Rob Jarratt via cctalk
> You have some of your reasoning reversed regarding comparator behaviour. > Comparators are typically: +in > -in --> output transistor off --> output TRUE / > HIGH with pull-up R. > I have double-checked the datasheet (http://www.ti.com/lit/ds/symlink/lm339.pdf). It says "The output NPN sinks c

Re: DCC-116 E / DATA GENERAL NOVA 2/10 / Nixdorf 620 - Restoring and restarting

2017-08-27 Thread AJ Palmgren via cctalk
Dominique, I just want to say how impressed I am with your work here, as well as the way you're documenting it. This is fantastic stuff! There's a lot of emails on this thread for me to catch up on from the past month. But if I have one request, it's that you post any additional pics you might h

Re: PDP 8e green / lab version rack Ebay

2017-08-27 Thread Noel Chiappa via cctalk
> From: Anders Nelson > This is crazy, how is this auction not at $5k already at least? "Patience, grasshopper"! :-) With these big-budget, rare, items, the real action is always in the last few seconds. I remember a PDP-11/40 that went from, like $2K (don't recall the exact number, too

Re: DECstation 220. Another Impasse

2017-08-27 Thread Brent Hilpert via cctalk
On 2017-Aug-26, at 11:09 PM, Rob Jarratt wrote: >> You have some of your reasoning reversed regarding comparator behaviour. >> Comparators are typically: +in > -in --> output transistor off --> output > TRUE / >> HIGH with pull-up R. > > > I have double-checked the datasheet > (http://www.ti.com/